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Thanks for the help ZW.Go Zips!

They're back. I tried the modified link that you made in my original post, but it still didn't work for me. That's why I unshared the folder. Your link seems to work now.

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As witness to the bet, I totally agree with CK. We need to continue to progress. It's time for the Zips to schedule/upset some Top 25 teams...CSU did it 3 times this year. This MAC title, an "attention-grabbing" schedule, and some early success next season should increase attendance.

Since the MLS regular season starts the last week of March, you can surmise this game would be vs the Crew reserves --except for one thing. MLS has eliminated the MLS Reserve League competition, and reduced roster sizes from over 30, to something like 24 or 21(?). So I suppose this is how MLS will be getting PT for the subs this season. If it were a pre-season game, there would be a chance of seeeing Evan Bush in a Crew uni, as I expect them to try him out. But by April, who knows.Thanks. I never looked at the MLS schedule until after my previous post. Once I saw the MLS schedule, it didn't make sense to me that the Crew was playing the Zips.

AWESOME spring schedule! The defending MLS champs at Lee Jackson Field and playing Wake Forest, Indiana, Michigan, and North Carolina.

Thanks, but that's based on verbals. I'd like to know where the Zips are with official signings. I've seen a number of press releases from other universities, but none from UA concerning soccer letters of intent.

Thanks CK!BTW - Do you (or does anyone) know how the Men's Soccer team is doing with NLI's? (I know it's the other "football", but some information, here or in the soccer forum would be appreciated.)

If only he would take Rick Boyages with him!

That's AWESOME! Congratulations to Steve.Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soun...sounders15.html

You talk about Bob Huggins as if the only reason he left was money. If I remember correctly, in going D I-A in football, UA pulled out of its conference affiliation. Without a conference, it was next to impossible for the Zips to get to the Dance. What coach wants to stay somewhere with little to no opportunity to get to the NCAA Tourney? I also don't understand why a JUCO transfer has to necessarily be a problem. Some people just need a "second chance" in life. I applaud coaches who are willing and able to support someone who just needs some extra support in his life or a chance to prove that he can do the work. I wouldn't be so quick to stereotype.

Wow. I didn't realize that Hixon had an engineering degree. It was enough for me just to get that degree...I can't imagine playing football at the same time. Thanks Captain.I agree, too. Hixon in a landslide. (If they didn't broadcast NY Giants games in Cleveland, I'd have no NFL games worth watching.)

The Arizona Republichttp://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/s...23cards-CR.htmlGiants too much for Cardinals..."We had two of our normal starters out of the game, but the guys rose up and played well," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said.One guy who rose up was receiver Domenik Hixon, a third-year player out of Akron. With Jacobs out, running back Ahmad Bradshaw was replaced by Hixon for the first time this season.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/sports/f...mp;ref=footballHixon Makes the Most of His Chance to Play"With tailback Brandon Jacobs out with a knee injury and receiver Plaxico Burress exiting with a sore hamstring after one route, the Giants needed a spark for their offense. They discovered one in Hixon.His two long kickoff returns Sunday helped the Giants seize control in their 37-29 victory over Arizona. Hixon seemed to make plays no matter how he ended up with the ball — returning, receiving, rushing."---------------------------------------------------------'Kudos & Wet Willies,' Domenik Hixon editionhttp://www.bigblueview.com/2008/11/24/6690...willies-domenik"Kudos to...Domenik Hixon: This is the only possible place to start. Hixon was the difference in Sunday's outcome. Why hasn't this guy been returning kicks all season? An 83-yarder, a 68-yarder and a total of 180 yards on three returns. He hits the hole on returns so much faster than Ahmad Bradshaw that it's ridiculous. Oh, and throw in six catches for 57 yards, one run for 11 and two punt returns for 15. That's 263 yards of offense on 12 touches for a guy Reese picked up on waivers. Thank you again, Denver Broncos. It is absolutely scary that the Giants have a guy this good, and he is a backup. I probably shouldn't, but I am starting to wonder if the Giants are just as good -- or better -- when Hixon is on the field and Plaxico Burress has a baseball cap on. "

Sorry, but I disagree. Compare our current loser coach to all the loser coaches before him and all you have is more losing. Don't blame it on the MAC. CMU, WMU, Ball State all find ways to rise to the top of the MAC. Miami has done so, Ohio has done so. Bowling Green has done so. At Akron, people are so used to losing that they just accept it. That is not the way to ever become a winner. A good coach would have motivated his players to perform better than that against the dregs of this Conference.So lets go replace him. And if the new guy doesn't work out soon enough, lets replace him. And if the new guy doesn't do what we want, replace him. Same goes for the quarterback. Oh wait...this is not the Browns.I'm with you on not accepting failure. But lets not replace everyone who makes a mistake. This team is close to being that perennial MAC powerhouse. And JD is the one that has gotten them there. Now he needs to make the proper adjustments and get the proper recruits to push us over the edge.We have already see a look at the 4-3. The defense is obviously going to be the focus in the off season this year. I bet we'll see a number of other adjustments next year and I will be excited to come out and watch this team next season to see if they can get over the hump.Ok, I'll agree with you that I don't want to keep replacing people over and over...we'll get nowhere with that. JD talks about bringing in people to talk to and motivate his team; perhaps Mack needs to bring in some folks to motivate his coaching staff. I just don't get the feel of a winning attitude. Look at our home record this year. I sure hope next year that JD emphasizes over and over that we must defend our home field (Infocision). It has to be a place where other MAC teams dread coming...not because it's a crap place like the Rubber Bowl, but because the Zips put the hurt on you. He also needs to go into a season with the attitude that we are going to win the MAC and not just do better than the "MAC media" believes. The media doesn't give a crap about the MAC...there is no analysis behind their picks.

Sorry, but I disagree. Compare our current loser coach to all the loser coaches before him and all you have is more losing. Don't blame it on the MAC. CMU, WMU, Ball State all find ways to rise to the top of the MAC. Miami has done so, Ohio has done so. Bowling Green has done so. At Akron, people are so used to losing that they just accept it. That is not the way to ever become a winner. A good coach would have motivated his players to perform better than that against the dregs of this Conference.

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If it's any consolation, I don't get ESPNU here in my hotel in Houston, TX or any of the nearby sports bars, either. Hopefully, someone is enjoying my empty seat in the Rubber Bowl tonight.

EXACTLY!

This is part of the problem! This team, with its losing record, is performing "substantially above" your expectations?! What were your expectations? Don't you people think it's time to raise your expectations? Why don't we demand a winner? Why should we keep a sub .500% coach? Expect crap, get crap!I agree uafan. JD has been at Akron how long? Even when the Zips won the MAC, the Zips' regular season MAC record was only 5-3. You would think by now we would see some improvement. But, it's not happening. As long as the fans accept these excuses, all we will continue to get is excuses. I don't want a coach to tell me how lucky he was to win the Can't game. I want him to do what it takes to win...I have seen other D-I coaches make changes, even tear up a redshirt part way into the season. But, I don't see this coaching staff doing anything. They have a good team, and they are letting their team down.

Best match-up: Testudo vs Cocky! :blink: You can't make this stuff up!To be followed next week by Cocky vs The Bird.

AWESOME! Caleb's the man. You have to set the goal and commit to it in order to attain it. Wow, would I like to hear more goal-oriented talk like this from our other teams. Set attainable goals and really get the players to buy in.

I'm disappointed in Tirico..."Are you kiddin' me" that he doesn't remember calling the 2005 MACC.Also, I think he mistakenly said that Domenik went to Whitehall high school in Akron and never mentioned UA.

I was thinking of a nickname more along the lines of the "Nut-f.lashers". tO.SUKS.U Nut-f.lashers ?

Why doesn't UA ever play OSU anymore? I remember back in the 80's UA played OSU a few times.Really, UA used to travel all the way to Oregon? or was that Oklahoma?

Hakes, who guided Nolan Catholic High to a 22-4 record and Texas state titles in 2004 and 2005, chose Akron over Bowling Green, Colorado State and Mississippi because he felt the Zips' pro-style passing offense suited him.But when offensive coordinator Jim Pry left after Hakes' first season for Illinois, Akron switched to a West Virginia-style spread option. Hakes wasn't comfortable with the new system and left.http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...300357/0/NEWS01