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Full 90:00. Akron holds on for win. The guys played a tough, physical team tonight and were able to overcome. Next game (Sunday?) vs home Tulsa, ranked around #15? Akron must be somewhat more productive offensively. In other scores, I see that Notre Dame was able to draw vs Wake. That was either @ South Bend or @ IU, in a tourney I suspect. Anyone know for sure?

Three minutes to play. Still 1-0 Zips. SMU's played a good all-around game. They may be ready to surprise in the C-USA this year.

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Three shots already for Darlington, "May I call you 'Darling'" Nagbe.One of my home boys, Kekoa Osorio starting in the midfield for the Mustangs.

God bless you Zach!!!

Another update: Indiana barely holding off the mighty Kernels of Eastern Kentuck, 19-13 with under 10:00 to play. I'll pencil the 9/19 game in as UA win #7. Power rating: Akron/BeeGee East co-#1.I haven't mentioned it, but watch out for Toledo as the dark horse in the West.

On the first day/nite of the 2009 college football season, there are already some surprises in the MAC -- most notably Bowling Green looking like they haven't lost much -- if anything -- from last season. They knock off a good Troy team 31-14 at home. Looking at that one, I now feel it'll be easier for Akron to win @ Buffalo than @BeeGee, the reverse of what I WAS thinking, especially with Stark gone for UB.Second surprise: Ball State is even worse than I suspected, getting knocked up late in the game at home against NTSU. Lean Green lead 10-3 in fourth.After this display, I have to move BGSU into the 3-way tie for 1st with Akron and Temple (which is just holding on against mighty Villanova for the Cosby Cup), and Buffalo slips to fourth. And in the West, I've moved Eastern up to fifth place. It looks like a long season in Lettermanville.

Isn't that the same one that's linked to Fox Sports CFB page? If you go to Akron's page and to the progno for each game...they have Akron winning a grand total of one game, scoring exactly nine points every week!

I don't suppose that's available on Oceanic Cablevision on Oahu. Oh well... here too.

1) Attempted screen pass to the frosh TE. Overthrown, incomplete.2) Pass in the flat to A Allen, hit immediately, gain of 7. Can you put the brew in the mail, Cap'n?

Only caught the final 20 minutes after work -- but a really exciting game. Sounders, clearly had more motivation, being an expansion squad going after a cup in their first season. I saw the replay of that first goal (was it Montero?) just once. When Stevie came out, the announcers (not sure who was working the game either -- was it Max Bretos?) raved about his playing through injury. Hope its not serious, as Seattle has big games upcoming as they go down the stretch and could win it all, or miss the playoffs. That's MLS for ya. --edit--I forgot to comment on this -- but the display by Josh Wicks was as bush league as anything I've seen in American soccer. He didn't "step" on Montero, he "jumped" up and landed on him full-weight in the midsection. Consider yourself lucky if you get to play again this season, Wicks!

Wait and see. A six win season will earn JD a one-year re-upment. Any titles, even a tie for 1st in the East will earn at least two more years. The new AD can't afford to make major changes with a program making progress. Less than six wins though, and JD's history. BTW -- who's JB?

I know its a dry heat. But is that Phoenix sun gettin' to ya? What kine o' "plan" are ya talkin' bout there, Desert Zippy? My "call", BTW is a 6-6 finish and a tri-championship of the MAC East with UBuff and the Contemptable Owls. What's your plan?

Woke up at 5:30 this morning and the radio was playing NPR's Morning Edition. On came a nice article about LeBron's upcoming film debut, and his continuing commitment to Akron. Though of course he had to hem and haw about where his next act would be playing. It was a really nice puff piece, courtesy of our friends at W-K-S-U -- who have learned to fear the Roo Click for the web article:http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.p...ft=1&f=1006

I only have one worry for this game. With Phil "Monster Hands" Tonga out in NCAA purgatory, there is no one to lead the Zips in their pre-game haka. That could spell doom, especially if the Lions have a Polynesian dance coach of their own. Or they bring back Tim Manoa.

"Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice and, ...well, don't you go trying' to fool me like that!"Syracuse University, the George W. Bush of college football.

I remember when this used to be true for Akron 8 or so years ago, I'm glad those days are behind us.I think Jupitertoo was speaking from personal experience. It's still true for Ohio U. Than Can't State hopes they can get through Delaware State unscathed.

Shades of 2005. 6-6 overall could certainly be a MAC East championship record. I will be very surprised to see more than seven wins. But, I can say that about every team in the East. :PBTW -- I wasn't aware that Colin Blowhard was another OU alum. Now we know.

It's great to hear of KD's support for Caleb and UA futbol. He realizes how significant it is to have a national contender in such an up-and-coming sport. And knowing what an altruistic individual Keith is, I'm certain there will be no jealousy when the soccer coach makes more $$ than the basketball coach, if that's required to maintain the top level of UA soccer.HOWEVER, ending the tongue-in-cheek aspect of this post, as in basketball, eventually there is no way UA can compete with the big powers financially. I don't know that Caleb would leave for an ACC job (about the only schools that could pay significantly more), but I really do think the true competition, once we get one or more College Cups to show off in the JAR, is an MLS HC job in one of the upcoming expansion cities, especially St Louis, that being Caleb's home state. That may be the one reason why we should employ patience in our expectations. The sooner the titles start rolling in, the more will be the pull of the Big Time. And, IMHO -- seeing Caleb move on from Akron to the highest level of the sport would be a huge achievement, and would likely ensure that we would remain a national power. Pardon my dragging futbol into the BB board.

Is a globally known fact of life. As it is that when it comes to Akron soccer is anti-climactic. Where is this year's College Cup being played? I don't know why they don't just move the whole tournament to Hawai'i. That would end the need for any "Akron Rule".

I ran across a reference on the USYSA Nationals Tournament site for the Cleveland Internationals, who are the regional champs, that Akron has a verbal commitment from Taylord Ballard, a defender from Olmsted Falls and the Internationals SC/FC 1993. One of about 8-10 players on that team with D-1 scholarships.

Is Baker really Bearcat? Sounds like Bearcat is the beneficiary of this activity.

Just so everyone knows, this ruling was not protested just by Akron's own soccer fans. The NCAA got "the message" from across the nation, from all parts, and most importantly from coaches and administrators who knew that if it could happen to Akron, it could happen to anyone. Paranoia is one thing, self-preservation lies on everyone's pitch.

Can't wait to see and hear you guys perform. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I can guarantee there will be one Zip and his wife on campus at least two hours before the game to follow you from Guezzeta Hall to the stadium.Go Zip band. Create your new traditions! You guys will make us proud. Hey Mr 72, I have a suggestion for a tradition you can be responsible for starting: The Seattle Sounders Emerald City Supporters fan group marches to every home game behind the club band from Occidental Park, about a quarter mile from Qwest Field. You and the Mrs. should become the pied pipers who pull in tailgaters and your fellow Zips to follow the band members to the stadium. And if you get a great Mexican torta truck to set up outside the stadium, like they have at Qwest, I might come myself!

Welcome! I'm in 208 also. second row seats 22 & 23. The folks at the ticket office told me the section had sold out and I guess we have you to thank. Well done and lets have some fun this year. Stop by and say hello. 72 Roo, congratulations! You're in the same section as where I was for the Sounders-Barcelona game at Qwest. I hope someone told you that that is a "stand-up" section. You have to stand and chant for the Full 60:00, or they pull you out and give your spot away to a younger man. At least you don't have to worry about someone taking it away while you go out for a cold brew. Fear da Roo! For we will be