Captain Kangaroo

Did they increase the draft to 18 rounds this year? If not, then no Zips will be drafted. Maybe someone pulls a Dejoeve Platt or Dwight Lowery, and mistakenly is associated with the Zips? We can only hope.

Hipsher had (most seasons) a lot of individual talent (Bosley, Ball, Andrick, Phillips, Hollingsworth, Tarver etc.). But he couldn't win. Managing egos, keeping kids out of jail, motivating... it takes a lot more than 3-4 good basketball players to build a winning program. To improve EMU to "mediocre" isn't too difficult. Simply get some coachable, semi-talented kids who will stick with the program for the duration. If this coach is any good, and he uses that plan, he'll have them winning 15-17 games within 3 years. The tough part is surpassing "mediocre." Winning 20+. That's coaching.

I wish we'd play that Columbus Crew squad again. That was a fun exhibition back at the old Lee Jackson Field.

Nik spends a portion of his summers in Serbia (goes home to see the girlfriend). He did the same thing the last 2 years. Does this mean he's dropped his Spring semester classes? Will he be at the celebration next Friday?

A coach coming off a 1-11 season isn't going to play favorites. The best QB will be under center for the Zips on September 3rd. And unlike last season, we will have a Plan B if Plan A doesn't work out. It will be interesting to see if D'Orazio redshirts.

Not nearly the fun you imagine. New England has a ton of awesome microbreweries. Tailgating will be a blast, guaranteed. And like roadies to West Point or MTSU, we'll have a realistic shot at a game-day win. I imagine the fun might ever be better than I imagined.

Wish in one hand...

If serious questions are asked, TW will put on his serious face, I guarantee it.

Temple played our home opener in 07. Son of a b!tch...you're right. I missed that game. Once @ the JAR since 2005 is still not too much to get excited about.

How long has it taken Temple to play @ the JAR? They joined in 2005, and I don't recall ever seeing them grace our hallowed court? Thus the "UMass must play 2 MAC schools per year on the road" stipulation doesn't excite me all too much. Zeke will be in his 4th season with the Celtics before we ever see an AirTran flight dropping UMass players off on the CAK tarmac.

Next time Z-guins stops by our board, it will be interesting to see how he spins this one. Yet another 1-AA program steps up to the 1-A plate, while YSU football is content to try and achieve "tallest midget" status with whomever remains at the kiddie level. But, they complain MAC programs won't come to YSU to play them? UMass just showed them how it's done...on the field, not whining on a message board. Fall trips to New England will be fun. I look forward to it. Is UMass football any good? Probably middle-of-the-pack-MAC if they began playing today. It will be sad to see them surpass the Zips after 2 seasons at the 1-A level (2012), when we've been at it for 25 years. Don't let it happen, iCoach.

Once the spring semester is done, assuming they have sufficient credits and a serviceable GPA, they'll all be eligible. Great news on the pre-season tourney. The iron is hot for the next 2 seasons...it's time to strike, and play some marquee opponents.

He played as much for the Zips as you.

The Hoops Board is D-E-A-D?!

Who the hell is DeJoeve Platt?

Seriously...why rip on our QB about a play that happened 7 months ago? Are you a K.e.n.t. fan? I didn't find anything "hilarious" about that play, or the season. No Zips fan would.

Interesting to hear the names of Paul Skolmutch and Shane Shead mentioned as noteworthy? And I believe I saw some Monster Hair flying around? If Cosgrove can coax some quality minutes out of guys that were historically nailed to the bench, it would be impressive to me. Nice to have a fresh set of eyes evaluating the guys.

Matt Little

I can't believe Zipmeister missed that one. Very disappointed.

I thought that counter trap play that Owens used to run (very effectively) pulled the center?

Center is a more cerebral position than Guard. Beyond blocking, more position-specific techniques are required of a Center: handling the ball, shotgun snaps, calling-out defenses etc. I think a Center's adjustment to the Guard position is MUCH easier than a Guard's transition to the Center position.

Experience. This will make them better in the future. "Building" reply post in 3.... 2... 1....

It will be nice to go into the horseshoe this September with an offensive line full of 1st year players who've practiced together for a total of 4 weeks.

Thank you.