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Just got back in from FL. A little tired from a great weekend but I'll try to share some quick thoughts for now. The tailgating scene was unlike any I can remember and I've been to plenty of stadiums. The Campus has a multiple ring design making the larger parking decks outside of the general tailgating. The non-student tailgating lots were for passes only making it hard to find people to tailgate with although I did have a beer with Ms. MTB1 who was very nice. As for the tailgating for the students...they have access to the entire campus to tailgate where ever for the most part. They also have a grass area that seemed to be just for the students. They were in full force and were all very nice. They also showed up for the game packing a third of the stadium. Most stayed till the end of the third. I applaud the students at UCF. For the game: I really wasn't sure what to expect going into the game. I didn't think we had much a shot to win and thought the point spread was about right. That being said, the things that worry me far outweigh the things that excited me on the field. KP16 looked lost the entire game. He had happy feet from the first snap. Never looked comfortable and had problems going through his reads. The O line didn't do him any favors as they had trouble pushing the line on running plays forcing bad down and distance. I will also say the play calling was a bit conservative. Another Zip fan said it reminded him of the Browns the past 2 years. I won't go that far but UCF, who runs pretty basic packages, was never forced to adjust what they do all game. As bad as the O looked the secondary takes the prize for most dissapointing. It didn't matter who Akron put in at safety they got beat. That was a concern of mine heading into the game and it looks worse that what I thought. They'll look better against MAC schools due to the pressure the D-Line will generate but that is fools gold. The starting WR's also had trouble getting open. I was very happy to see the two Frosh get in towards half time. Speaking of the two Frosh they were some of the positive things that I saw. Brickley and MTB1 looked very good. Their speed showed up the second they got on the field. I liked what I saw out of CJ. It took 2 series for Rossi to get pulled. Once CJ figures it out he'll be a force. I also liked what I saw out of Evans. Hope he'll get a few more snaps in the LB rotation. The D-Line is going to pile up sacks this year. UCF may have the biggest line Akron will face all year and they were able to apply pressure from a base package. I still don't know what to expect from this team. KP16 needs to take a big step forward against lesser competition this Saturday. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in lot 9 for some fantastic food! I'll add more if I can think of anything. One side note.....the start of the game made me laugh out loud as it started like the movie Major League. Hayes gets on....the press box gives the thumbs up! Hayes is then picked off the very next play and the press box makes a hand gesture not suitable for the board. In Akron's case...first play is a sack followed by a bomb for a touchdown. Only an Akron fan can find humor in that.

Jeremy Schaap just did his final thought on Tressel possibly become Akron's next president on the Sports Reporters.

Where was Mizell lined up? How did the o line look? Did the late JUCO transfer play? How do the safeties look? Any other frosh to look out for?

I thought the most interesting question asked was the poll: Who will win more game this season Bowden or Wiess? I'd lean Bowden but just barely.

Not too many traditions but the players and coaches do walk into the stadium from their buses. Fans, the band, cheerleaders, etc line the street in between the fieldhouse and stadium. Also there's the tradition of the Ak Rowdies starting the Z-I with the rest of the stadium responding with P'S! There's great tailgating in lot 9. Around the stadium there's not much diversity food wise but BW3 has always been the staple for Zip fans. Hope that helps

I think if McCray is healthy you can see him, Grice, and Nico on the line at the same time on running down and distance. Nico could slide over to end. It should be interesting to finally see a defensive rotation (something Akron hasn't seen in 5 years). It should be really interesting to see how the O line shakes out. Lots of question marks there.

@JZ84 you are correct. we had the same orientation weekend as we were both late decisions on coming to Akron

list of invitees for the combine. no Zeke click for list

plenty of people have heard of them especially college kids

The university has had this in the past. When I first got my season tickets for football I got a young alumni discount for the first two years. That was the main reason I went with reserved seating. Like that they are promoting it a little more. This is a way to keep young alum involved with the school.

hope i'm not poking the bear here but what's wrong with Owl City? They have a couple of hits and one song that was pretty popular the past year. Think the song was always a good time with the chick that sings call me maybe. So it's not like the university is getting some washed up group no one remembers. Not my favorite choice, but I am sure college girls will like it.

I'll just post a couple of things that stood out to me. KP16 looked ok. Made a couple of nice reads and showed off his arm early. Was taken out in the second half as he got dinged up. The back up QB's looked awful. Someone mentioned Franco and his feet but that's the only thing he showed. The other guy was even worse. Hoping the kid from PA can step in and be the back up. The O line looks bad right now. Lets hope some of the new guys coming in can contribute right away. A few people said this and I agree that Pughs may be the most important player for Akron this year. Not the best sign as he gets hurt every year. The linebackers looked really good. Showed some speed getting to the ball and delivered some nice hits. Brown is going to be a ball player. If CJ can get eligible this will be the strength of the team. All of you Rossi supporters should know that he's back with the 2's. Saw nothing exciting from most of the receivers. Although Chambers made a few catches. Secondary looks to be improved. Happy to see Cunningham starting opposite Freemen. This could be a nice tandem. Pres played mostly with the 1's and applied some pressure. In fact, the line as a unit did a good job of getting to the QB. Not sure if that is a sign of overall improvement for the DL or if the OL is just that bad. 2 50+ fg's today!!! wow. now if he can just learn to kick to the closed end side of the stadium. Thought the crowd was decent considering the team is coming off back to back 1-11 seasons. The weather, for once, helped bring some extra people. Great seeing everyone in lot 9 can can't wait for the season to start. The only thing i can say for sure is that the food in lot 9 will be stellar!

I just feel numb right now. I can only imagine what the team is going through right now. A week of practice will do the team some good. I agree Melo played around a C game today. Would like to see Reggie get a little more run at the point as well. With nobody left on the team that can create off the dribble teams will just pack it in. This team has to hit open threes or they're dead in the water. This team missed so many open looks today. Harney, Walsh, and Kretzer have to play better, they got very little from these three today. Happy with the D in the second half and the effort was there. This team will now go as far as their shooting and that is scary. Please give Chauncey Deji's mins and keep Melo around 20 and this team can have a chance in the tourney.

almost all the highlights are agaisnt Akron players.

Good points JZ84. I'll add on by saying that Akron hasn't figured out its spacing the past few weeks. Most teams will pack it in on D the rest of the way. Akon needs to hit some shots to truly fix this. But, they can take better angles on getting the ball into the post. Akron also needs to figure out the high low game. Would like to see Tree and Harney getting the ball in the high post. Should lead to better looks for them and Zeke. Not sure what happene to AA today. Hoping they figure this out sooner raher than later. Didn' know tht about Harey and Harper either JZ

Beat me to it MD! I put that in another thread haha

A little more love for the Zips and Zeke. On college gameday they had a starting 5 draft with Bilas, Rose, and Phelps. After each fished with their five thy were asked if there were other players they considerd. Bilas said he thought about Akron's Zeke Marshall but went with Cody Zeller. Bilas is really on the Zips bandwagon righ now! Love it.

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Akron is going to have to shoot the ball well from the outside and continue to rebound the ball on the offensive end. You'd have to think that at some point OU will start to pack it in with double and triple teams. They may even throw a zone at Akron for an extended period of time. Akron needs to be the bully in this matchup. I can't wait to see how it plays out on the court!

Been a while since I posted so I figured I'd post some thoughts. 1. Zeke! wow what a game. Last time I posted I thought the light had come on and that looks to be the case. His footwork is so much better than last year both on O and on D. Akron needs to ride him for a big time run in March. 2. Tree is starting to figure out he can do what he wants within 12ft. He's a man amoungst boys and the heart of the team. 3. So happy to see Gilliam turn into the microwave the past two games. He's a high risk high reward player. I like his role right now. 4. Someone mentioned that the Zips can beat you in different ways and they were spot on. Love the way Akron responded when UT went zone; Akron hit 3's three straight times and put the Rockets to bed. 5. Harney looks lost since Tree received more touches in the post. It's forced him outside and he looks uncomfortable out there. 6. Speaking of uncomfortable Kretzer has lost all confidence. The missed bunny, passing up wide open looks despite KD screaming at him to shoot. I hope he can get fixed soon as this team needs something out of the three. 7. I am not sure if Melo is a DI player. I hope I am wrong about this. 8. Really liking KD's set plays for Alex, Walsh, Gilliam, etc. 9. Alex continues to be Alex love the swager! Almost getting spoiled watching this team but am really enjoying the ride. This team can and should get better. Looking forward to seeing the Zips finishing the season out.

that was my exact response too.

i have heard the reasoning for this is to get as many people on the home side so it looks better on t.v.

you must have not watched the show then. everyone onthe show have had a relationship with someone online for a long period of time while never meeting them. then they call in the host Nev for help. he does some research and they meet. 99% of the time the one of the two is lying and someone always gets hurt. i have no idea what's happened here. just saying this stuff happens all the time.

watch the show catfish.....happens all the time.

Have not seen a stretch were Zeke has done such a good job getting position in the paint. He's bending to get low and ceiling off his defender. Looks like the light may be coming on for him on offense. Like the fact that Harney got the start although he still gets lost off the ball on D. We need something from the 2 spot moving forward to become special. If you would have told me Akron only hits two three's for the game I'd tell you they lose by 8. A tough tough win against a gritty, well coached team. Akron is set up to go on a big time winning streak.