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According to weather.com, minor changes in the percentage of rain by the hour; 5 pm - 0%, 6 pm - 15%, 7 pm - 40 %, 8&9 pm - 60%, and 10 pm - 80%

I'm not real concerned about our defense. Coach Amato is a seasoned veteran. He has shown multiple times this season that he can adjust to whatever the offense is doing as long as the talent level is equal...which it will be on that side of the ball. It comes down to execution on D. I have an issue with some of the sets we get in during different situations in the game on the offensive side of the ball. We need to get in the proper play for the what the defense is showing depending on who is taking the snap. Get the proper play in to give the QB the best chance to succeed on the play. BG plays the press coverage sometimes, and sometimes they don't. The Zips two QB's handle the man coverage differently. If BG shows press coverage against KP16, AJ needs to change the formation if he has a pass called. Get in a bunch formation AJ. Here is the defense that Marshall successfully played the majority of the time against us in a similar offensive set. If someone at BG is good at their job, we will see the same tonight. This was an unsuccessful play run by WMU last week on 3rd and 5. Here is an example of the defensive set last week on a 2nd and 10. WMU runs a successful play underneath the coverage here. KP16 should eat this up. But will he see it?

The new one, or the old one? I'm assuming the new one since nobody is really aware of it? Seriously, advertising on the trophy stand?

I was one of those students that went to the game when it was free. That was a great benefit when attending school and short on cash. I have continued to go years and years later now spending money on the product. I have brought more people to the games then the amount of free tickets the U provided. I assume there are a few more that share the same experience. There are plenty of long term marketing plans that aren't being utilized, at the very least, they are sticking with one of the easiest ones. The students are the target demographic in the years ahead, easy groundwork. It's been well documented that it's becoming harder and harder to get students to the game, this is just one way. It doesn't have to be the only way, just one. They have the opportunity to make some future customers tomorrow if they can provide some good entertainment.

Obviously forecasts change, but right now, it looks as though we are going to get wet during the game. Bring your black rain gear.

Now that's an a$$ kickin! Nice work guys.

After missing two games with a head injury, Kyle Pohl will return as the Akron Zips starting quarterback for their MAC showdown with Bowling Green on Tuesday. Seems pretty cut and dry to me. Never understood the hubbub. I would suggest some extra blind side help on Tuesday.

Yesterday Andy Russell was talking about how the rules changed the size of the linebackers. They used to want to stay lighter.

Terrible article.

A little more information on this graphic than the last one. Don't forget your gaffers or electrical tape for your black shirt.

I'm sitting on the numbers from his first game with Miami. New numbers from tonight's game should be available Friday or Saturday. "For me, I know all of us shouldn't take this moment for granted," James said after shootaround Thursday in advance of the Cavs' home game against the New York Knicks. "This is probably one of the biggest sporting events that is up there ever." source

Beyonce and JZ (at the Euclid Starbucks), Timberlake, Usher, Kendrick, and Kevin Hart are all rumored to be here. I even heard Johnny Cocktail might show. East 4th looked good on ESPN at lunchtime. No Zips signs though. Seems like easy marketing for a limited budget. Pay two students to hold up an "Akron Loves LBJ--Go Zips" sign. I know, somebody left, or no budget, or too much else going on excuses to follow... Seems like they'll let any tool in, Bieber was spotted too. Photos by Fong, of the new banner. 10-story, 25,000 square feet, 1.3 ton display. 190 gallons of ink was used to print the 4 color banner Fusion Imaging printed it. Ranks in the top 10 banners in the world for size. A special pallet was built to house the banner for it’s ride from Salt Lake City to Cleveland – 1,785 miles over 36 hours It took 15 people just to fold and move the banner. New Nike commercial:

If you watch the video, this is the rule the reporter refers to at the end of the report. Check out what follows "Once a student-athlete has returned to his/her baseline" under the Return to Play section. I was considering posting this yesterday, but this topic has become such a pi$$ing match here, that most logic has expired. I only did so today, because of Johnny's topic. I'm sure this will erode quickly.

Take your Zips sign for SportsCenter.

One can only hope. The Zips have to get better play at the position if they plan on competing in the tourney. Seems like only yesterday that we were informed that he "stepped up his game to meet the challenge" Good luck Carmelo.

Platinum-selling rock band Imagine Dragons will perform during a pregame concert outside of The Q for tomorrow's big event. Some seats for LeBron James' return are going for five figures on Stub Hub. Usher and Kendrick Lamar will be there, while there are rumors Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z and Beyonce might join them. Anyone want to guess what tv share Cleveland will pull tomorrow night?

Just want to let people know, I know a guy that claims he got The Moon "virus" from firstrow. I'm sure most of you did not change the default settings on your router, but for those at did.... Here is some information. Linksys is aware of the malware called “The Moon” that has affected select older Linksys E-Series routers and select older Wireless-N access points and routers. The exploit to bypass the admin authentication used by the worm only works when the Remote Management Access feature is enabled. Linksys ships these products with the Remote Management Access feature turned off by default. Customers who have not enabled the Remote Management Access feature are not susceptible to this specific malware.

UPDATE ON THE DOG BONE The Zips’ other challenge involves their big men. Isaiah Johnson recently had the cast removed that set his right wrist. Johnson, a sophomore, broke his navicular bone. Although that cast is off, Dambrot said Johnson isn’t completely healed. “He is able to run now which is a good thing,” Dambrot said, “so we can get him in better shape. We feel like if we can get this guy in condition we have a special player. We haven’t quite been able to do that yet, but his attitude and desire to become a really good player has really been terrific.” Although Dambrot hopes Johnson will be ready for the regular season, he expects junior Pat Forsythe can come in and fulfill his potential at center. Sophomore forward Kwan Cheatham Jr. has also been getting work in that area. Source

Here is my response/critique to the use of Zach in the BG thread. DIG posted what he called a "semi-official" report on Pohl's status yesterday.

The excitement is back. In an effort to extend fan engagement beyond the 4 walls of The Q, the Cavaliers are partnering with 40 local bars and restaurants to hold “Official Watch Parties” throughout Cleveland! Between 6:00 - 9:30 PM, our Official Watch Party Squad will interact with bar & restaurant patrons at each location with fun, fan-engaging contesting, giveaways and more! In addition to the giveaways, they will also have 100 of our official “Opening Night” t-shirts to distribute—the very same shirt that fans attending the game at The Q will receive! This effort is generously supported by Hennessy, Belvedere and Grand Marnier! Join us and unite with other Wine & Gold Fans as we’re #AllForCLE! All the locations.

I hope this week mainly consists of the Zips offense practicing how to beat zone coverage. Use the 20 yard hole on the sideline. Run hard sharp curls. Use D'orazio to catch the ball instead of clearing. Use motion. If we practice that, we can win. If the Zips run the same plays as the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter like last week against the zone...it won't matter if Hoyer is the QB. Any receiver that runs a curl Tuesday and doesn't come back to the ball should be benched immediately. Effective running plays can help dictate the coverage also. See Pitt game.

Who writes the script?

I like the little videos at the end of the commercial. Well done.

If they ever have AJ Milwee on the show, somebody please let me know. I would be interested to hear him speak. I have heard very little from him. Here is AJ talking about Tommy Woodson in 2013: