Captain Kangaroo

We are a respectful group, aren't we?

Nope.

I picked up on this...appears I was alone? Kudos to ZIPCODE for the accurate yet disappointing scoop.

Are you sticking your tongue out at yourself?

I would like to pose a question for our younger members - If Rob Ianello wanted to win 500 games, how many hundred years would it take him to reach #500?

Commack is 6' 4", and he was as bad as any Zips DB last week. They all played like they had 2 left feet. Unlike the past few years, I can't really point to size as a primary problem with our DBs. Depth is a big problem.

I won't be able to attend the UMass game, so you and ZipsWin! stand a much improved chance at winning the coveted Lot 9 Chili King award (looks like the Wagon Wheel, but with toilet paper spooled on each of the wheel spokes).

These personal foul calls need to be reviewable. It is painfully obvious that the referees cannot make an accurate judgement on the field. Yeah, I know...it'll further delay an already lengthening college football game...there are already enough reviews...I don't really care. The refs cannot make this call correctly with even a 50% accuracy rate. If you can't put a good clean lick on a WR running a 5 yard slant over the middle without being penalized 15 yards, college football becomes unwatchable.

Win #2 in 2012 is a "Must Win." Where #2 comes from, or when, is almost irrelevant. The Zips need to have an improved record in comparison to the past 2 seasons. Improvements in the other stats, regardless of the magnitude, pale in comparison to a W-L improvement.

Our RB's ran for around 185 yards and 3 TDs, so I think it is a wash between their QB running, or the Zips' RB's running. We simply don't have the numbers on defense to beat a 5-man spread. Too thin on talent due to [1-11] x 2. And injuries. If we had a healthy March in that game, then we make the stop or two over the course of the game needed to win it. Gilmer was a sub LB playing starter's minutes at DB. To quote Dennis Hopper smelling Bruce Smith's shoe: "Bad things, man...bad things..."

1 guy = "much"? I've seen more violent members of the venomous minority in my day.

One of my favorite quotes of 2012.

I agree. But it's tough to express any concern regarding Bowden's recruiting based upon the successful youth/experience mix he assembled in only about 4 weeks (for the 2012 class). The guy knows how to get from A to B. Did you see those scores?

Why?! Jesus...they're ranked #1, and putting up video game-like numbers offensively. Their style seems like a perfect fit for Bowden's system. We're competitive this year because of guys like Magnum, Commack, Williams, Hines...1-year pick ups. We'll still need some mature guys to keep things rolling in 2013.

Lot 9 Rib Burn-off: October 6th Lot 9 Chili Cook-off: October 20th

Anyone remember the "Icky Shuffle?" 20 years later it's time for a re-make! I agree. No team hop. Not to push this further off topic than I already have, but why "Roo Walk?" Aren't we the "Zips?" The Roo term has its place, but Marketing folks seem to forget it isn't our name. I digress... hope it is successful. But I will be watching my son pitch, hopefully not walking anyone, and with some Zip on his fastball at noon Saturday. See everyone around 1:45pm, hopefully for with time for a Roo beer before Roo kickoff.

Great, informative column George. Loved it.

"Roo Walk" sounds like a result of an injury, or simply a long day at the office for Zippy. Roos hop, right?

The quintessential DIG post.

Jefferson Lee from Virginia? Who'd a thunk it? I stick with my offer of a post-game meet-n-greet with some good fans in Lot 9 underneath the scoreboard. Afterwards, BW-3's or the Gyro shop (immediately next to each other, in the shadows of InfoCision) are a half sand wedge distance from Lot 9 and probaby your best bet for any sort of college game day environment. Keep in mind we're coming off a stretch where we've won 6 out of 37 games, so football game days are, volume-wise, a work in progress. And Zips Fever still has a few degrees to go before calling any doctors. But things are looking up!

Dalton Williams dwarfs anything we've seen at QB since Getsy. Jacquemain had some nice games here and there, but Williams is The Man. PN7 sacked 16 times thus far. Ouch. BTW - Hope McDonald alum Matt Krumpak supplants Nicely soon.

I think we might beat Toledo 75-56

I remember that game. He reported to Frenchy on-air immediately afterwards -- "Well Steve, I made the world a better place, and punched a Penguin in the face. No doubt about it."

The Europe Gyro across the street from Lot 9 (on Exchange) is a good place to get a gyro and jojo's. Brand new. TV's. Nice beer selection. If is isn't a recruiting violation, stop by our post-game tailgate in the shadows of the scoreboard. Should be a fun victory celebration, with a little food and beers. Luigi's on the outskirts of downtown is sort of a local "must eat" place. But no Saturday afternoon football feel. Maybe you can eat there after he commits? Welcome to UA! Hope you have a great visit.

Strong "take" by Hilltopper!