Dr Z

GP1 would be ALL over this. This seemed to be one of his biggest complaints with the program.

I would guess if the staff had to pick an D to go against this year, that would be it. If we can do something about it will be the big question. We used to play the "stack" defense two head coaches ago, IMO, it's one of the reason's we are in the hole (attendance issue) we are in. His claim was that he couldn't recruit DL's at MAC, say what you will about the current staff, but they have proven that to be a misnomer. Oklahoma a Surprise Team: We're falling into the same trap we did last year with the Sooners—only in reverse. We anointed them national title contenders based on their Sugar Bowl win against Alabama after the 2013 season, and they proceeded to go 8-5 the next season. In December, Oklahoma got thumped by Clemson in the Russell Athletic Bowl and now we’re forgetting about the Sooners. This is a better team with a new offense that faces Baylor and TCU in consecutive weeks in November. Oklahoma will help decide the Big 12 title.

I'm looking forward to seeing Mixon vs our front seven. In the big payday games of the past, the Zips tackling ability against talented backs has killed them, it is now as strong as it's been in decades. It used to be that bigger schools could just line up and run all day on us. The current team is much better at diminishing that, and getting our opponents in predictable passing situations. I'm still apprehensive about putting points on the board though.

Yep, pphilfran wrote about it earlier this week.

Playing time. A coach who spent time with LBJ who shows up to practice, you'll probably meet him. Coach with a long contract (stability). The most important thing seems to be making a young man feel "comfortable" in the environment he is visiting. Make him feel good about his decision to spend four/five years learning the game and attending classes. Cost aside, the campus has become much more aesthetic. The players that are on the team need help that recruit feel comfortable. I remember Lee Owens telling a story of a player he had that he called his "closer", who had a unique set of social skills.

Coach Bowden makes an interesting point about our front seven facing the Sooners. Ten interesting thoughts from an Oklahoma writer. This one stuck out to me: 7. It appears the Sooners base defense will feature 5 defensive backs. Hopefully in the pass happy Big 12, the Sooners will finally find a defensive alignment the makes sense. I do worry about a team that can line up and play smash mouth football against this base defense. This one might be worth noting too: 1. True Freshman Austin Seibert will be handling both field goals and punts.

Today my answer is Jerome peaked by a GT article in the BJ that Blue & Gold posted in the Camp 2015 thread. The proving ground will come in Norman, Okla., for newly minted wide receiver Jerome Lane (Firestone). Lane apparently has made a significant and successful move from a rover back on defense to wide receiver on offense. During the preseason camp, wide receivers coach Jeff Bowden said they thought Lane could add explosiveness to the offense. Given his No. 1 spot at one of the wide receiver positions, the offensive staff must have seen something they liked.

Interesting. It wouldn’t be a significant surprise to see Pohl start against the Sooners. He’s had most of the experience in big games, such as nearly pulling off an upset against Michigan two seasons ago and engineering a win against Pitt last season. “Kyle has been in some very big games and had to go through the butterflies the night before being in those games,” Bowden said. “You recognize that, but at some point in time the best guy has to play, but Tra’Von Chapman has to be recognized for what he can do.”

Since Coach Bowden has been here, he has had his team ready to play the big payday team. This is probably his best team since he's been here. Our defense is good and getting better, and we anticipate a different philosophy on offense. Oklahoma should win, but we are still excited and hopeful for an upset. Good luck, and....Go Zips!

Just got suspended from Toledo. Word. On the Zips roster. Division II Paving the way at THE University of Findlay. On the Zips roster.

Powerful Defense Fuels Akron --by EA of the PD Obviously, that defense is unreal,'' senior quarterback Kyle Pohl said. "And they are only getting better." It is hoped the same can be said for Akron's offense. Akron's 5-7, 3-5 performance last season was put on the shoulders of the offense. A team with a pair of 5.0 yard per carry tailbacks only flexed themselves once, in an upset over Pitt, then effectively spent the rest of the season playing pitch and catch.

Akron has been practicing indoors with the fans off trying to emulate the possible heat conditions (per coach Bowdens weekly presser). PS Can you (pphilfran) stop back after the game to give your take on the game at some point? Many of our members (including myself) enjoy reading from a different perspective.

Now that the depth chart is out, I'm anxious to see new starter, and redshirt freshman Kyron Brown play.

If anybody has Fire TV (or other android) and is proficient with sideloading apks, I'm guessing Live Stream Player will have the game. All starting WRs listed at 210 lb or above...lots of blocking power?!? Zipsoutsider posted this above, but missed a dash between "mac" and "sports". It's fixed now, but here is the direct link too... TB Interview on the game.

Lemon Dropped.

Thanks for the review. If your QB has turnover issues, our defense should expose that. That will be something we will have to do to compete. Don't worry about your defenses coverage skills, but they better be ready to tackle...a lot. PS If Westbrook catches a quick pass, near #1, he better get down quick.

I would be shocked if he makes that practice squad. His team has bigger issues on the other side of the ball and probably won't have room for him. He's getting a shot there because he's a local guy, but maybe some other team has a need at that position that can fit him on their squad.

Continued here.

Khalil embarrassed Ohio State's offensive line in his big game of the year legitimizing himself as one of the top picks in the draft. Hopefully Jatavis can do the same against Oklahoma. It's a shame that even if scouts eventually get to see the game, most college football fans won't due to Oklahoma's silly PPV. JB's tape against Pitt last year is nice one to have for scouts to look at. The day Khalil got $paid$.

I think it's a hard comparison between Akron football fans vs Pittsburgh baseball fans. It amazes me how effective any giveaway at a Pirates game is...like you wrote, even when they stunk. Demographics. AM radio is inexpensive for a reason.

Nope. A few years back, my wife's sporting organization bought a advertising package that included print, billboard and KNR advertising extremely inexpensive.

Years ago, my new years resolution was to stop complaining about this subject. One of the best resolutions of my life.

Put me in this category. I also think you would have to consistently do it, and market it before you can judge an actual attendance comparison. Most fans assume the Zips are playing the cupcakes since we have been doing just that. Pahlease. If a tree falls in the woods...

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According to coach Bowden (multiple times this offseason), it's going to be the guy that doesn't turn the ball over.