Let'sGoZips94

No matter the matchup (except Redwood Tree rosters like Purdue), the opponent will still have to keep up with Akron's offense.

Ah gotcha. And that's correct but we'll never know because we lost 2-3 games we absolutely should've won. I just don't see the deeper problems being THAT big of a deal when, on the field, we look very similar to the other team. And that's probably a huge credit to JoeMo's recruiting ability, but the Xs and Os are incredibly disappointing for an "offensive genius."

That's not what I said. In fact, my point is that despite those hindrances, Akron is quite talented and should continue to be going forward. The new HS class is small but impressive. Talent retention is a problem, but every school is going through that. I don't know what you're referencing with the 6 wins, but this team had 5, hence why they aren't bowling. No matter how much anyone wants to dissect the problems with the program, the results on the field are directly tied to the head coach.

The amount of laziness and sleeze that goes into college athletics is such a turnoff.

You're really reaching for a comparison here. Here is what it boils down to. The constraints at Northwestern typically limit the talent on the field. The constraints at Akron do not. Northwestern has never been anywhere near talented enough to compete with Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, etc., which is what mad Pat's success at Northwestern much more impressive. Akron is as talented if not more talented than a good chunk of the MAC. At that point the spotlight gets put on the discipline and Xs/Os, which we have very much fallen short in both categories. That's a coaching problem. Period.

That'll be a Q3 win at worst and maybe even a Q2 win if Tulane can l pull things together. Regardless, winning by nearly 20 at Tulane will show well all year.

The talent gap at Akron isn't very large compared to most of the MAC. In fact, we lost games vs teams throughout the year that we were more talented than. JoeMo is absolutely a problem. Is he the problem? Maybe not, but he has yet to be the solution. I wish Akron had Northwestern's problems. Instead of having exceedingly high academic standards that stunt the growth of the program, our lack of academic standards have hurt the program. Regardless, Northwestern is still getting a large check from the Big Ten - literally 5× greater than what Akron gets from the MAC. I'm not sure how they are a comparison. By the way, our most recent P4 win came against Northwestern. It's possible to win at Akron but it largely starts with a coach that is willing to overcome the circumstances and lead.

Maybe Kehres is playing chess and trying to insert himself as the top replacement from the inside.

The sneaky part about Buffalo is Freitag. Nobody really expected the impact he has had.

We have no idea what Miami is this year - yet. They have played 1 team - 1 - in the top 300 NET so far. Charlie Coles is rolling in his grave with this OOC schedule for the sweaters. Buffalo's resume is impressive. That single digit loss to St. Bonnie yesterday is very respectable.

The MAC dropped on the higher end (except Akron), but gained on the lower end in NET. 41 Akron (2nd highest in Ohio now, 1 spot behind OSUcks) 89 BUGS 91 Miami OH 134 Buffalo 146 PCCC 159 Toledo 169 EMU 198 UMass 236 Ohio 254 WMU 312 CMU 319 NIU 340 Balls

Agreed on the red being a debatable decision, but Matt can't put himself and the team in that position as a captain. Everything the Zips did in the second half was dumb, his high boot being no exception. Also, never again to I want to see a stutter step PK. Very unfortunate loss that hurts even more considering we would've been the highest seed remaining with a legit shot at a second star. Gutwrenching to say the least. Saint Louis may just be a team of destiny. I hope they prove me right by winning it all for their 11th star and first in 50 years.

Was thinking the same thing, but also, Iowa State is a wagon and got royally screwed in the Players Tournament or whatever it was called.

Coaching matters. Cignetti is incredible.