Captain Kangaroo

Got my South Lot parking pass today form StubHub. 30 bucks after all the fees were included. See everyone there! It would be cool to have 20+ Zips fans centralized. I'll also be flying a Zips flag. Expecting to arrive around 2:30 pm (CST).

WMU May surrender 70 to Michigan today.

Any umbrellas or rain gear?

Had a "Naughty or Nice" Christmas Ale on tap at a bar in Twinsburg a couple nights ago. I thought it was outstanding. It had the viscosity and body of Great Lakes, but much more spice-forward. Mucky Duck Brewery

Maybe this guy can help you.

North, Central or South?

On his Twitter feed he says "I prefer to be called by my last name." Zipmeister's new favorite player?

That would be great. Sub hub has parking passes for 20 bucks. Let me know if you’re in the central or north course lot and I’ll get a pass.

Tickets done. Hotel booked. Next up is identifying the best tailgate lot... Thread on NW Tailgating Bleacher Report Article

I splurged for the $13.00 tickets ($19 after all the Stub Hub fees). Row 12. Section 107.

Northwestern game day info Nice thread on Northwestern game day info

Bizarre. If the Zips were so bad as to completely drop out of the top 25, how could NC State’s win over the Zips be so impressive as to vault them from 17 to 4 ?

Did George VanHorne say something that pissed off Lincoln Riley?

We’ll have our hands full with Kent this year. Their QB is a baller.

Last year’s Husker team gave up 50 points four times last season. Frost can’t turn that around in one season. I say the Zips cover.

Don't know how many will be making the trip to Northwestern, but I'll be there too.

Anyone up for peeing in their Friday Flakes? It would be nice to completely ruin their "Scott Frost Coronation Ceremony" (are they even playing a game?) Saturday night.

Wonder what it will take for him to stick with a team? He’s been an all pro in the pre season for the past couple years?

Because O’Leary’s been so solid on FG’s and PAT’s? I’m all for trying a new kicker-period. I only saw O’Leary at scrimmage #1, and he was 1-4 under game conditions. Combined with last season’s results, That was enough for me. We can’t drive the length of the field against Nebraska and shank a 20 yard FG to begin the game. I’ve seen it too many times.

Could be a new kicker?

Jatavis Fighting for a Roster Spot While rookie linebackers Kyzir White and Uchenna Nwosu continue to impress, Jatavis Brown has done nothing to help his case. It’s one of the saddest realizations I’ve had to endure while covering the Chargers up to this point. I’ve been a big fan of Jatavis Brown since his days at Akron. My best friend played defensive end at the University of Iowa before finishing his last two years of eligibility at Akron, his first year there being with Brown. He told me time and time again that Jatavis was the best defensive player he had every seen, and that includes all the Big Ten talent that came through during that time. The hype for Brown only grew as he was a sparkplug for the defense during the 2016 season. His performance in the color rush game against the Broncos is the first thing that comes to mind. He forced a fumble by Demaryius Thomas to help swing the momentum in the Bolts’ favor as it all eventually led to the first win over Denver in several years. Last year, Brown’s sophomore slump was largely attributed to a combination of the new playbook and a nagging injury he just never quite got over. It was made known that Brown was back to 100% earlier this offseason and he should be much improved after a full year in Gus Bradley’s system. So far, this is not the case. Against the Saints’, Brown was still in the game with the third-stringers as White and Nwosu got plenty of reps ahead of him. Even against the worst talent on the field, Brown missed tackle after tackle. His abysmal play was just one piece of a dumpster fire that was the defense in the fourth quarter. When Hayes Pullard, the worst rated player by Pro Football Focus in 2017, is looking more explosive and overall like a better player than you are, something major has got to change. Here’s to hoping he fixes whatever happens to be broken.

For Northeast Ohio this is one of those neighbor-texts-you "Holy crap...turn on Channel 8...the Zips are up 20 on Nebraska in the 4th quarter!!" games. You couldn't ask for a higher-visibility opportunity for the program to get some recognition. Could be "Zips-Michigan Part II"? A competitive showing, or better yet a win, would be HUGE.

Being realistic that they're "Nebraska" and in the Big 10...this is still about as good a chance as the Zips will have to get a Power 5 win. Huskers were 4-8 last season, with a loss to Northern Illinois. They're starting a freshman QB. It's not exactly Baker Mayfield, backed by Samaje Perine and Mixon. "Can the Zips offense move the ball?" is the big question. "Can Davis, Brady and Gilbert make the Freshman QB uncomfortable?" is probably my #2 biggest key. Our defense will hold it's own, if they get a few breathers. If the offense goes 3-and-out all day, we're screwed. Fingers are crossed that Sands is healthy. If he played the entire game, that would be huge. Keep the turnovers to a minimum, Kato. And hit your open WR's.

Nebraska has the best receiving corp in the Big 10?

Can we place bets on when Keith Dambrot first complains about the unfairness of NET?