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Darrell Green suggests an easy rule change. The rule change would cut down on dangerous, concussion-causing hits. He suggested rules that stipulate safeties line up much closer to the line of scrimmage and cornerbacks must play man-to-man defense. Read more here

I like this word: imbroglio

Could have been an informing/entertaining show, but Zips Live is CANCELLED tonight. Bill Morgan will speak with head basketball coaches Keith Dambrot and Jodi Kest in the next installment on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 7-8 p.m. at Johnny J's Pub and Grille in the Valley.

Len Paul brings Tree back written by GT There’s a reason to believe he might be a reason this situation is soon resolved. He arrived at the same time as Zips great Len Paul. Paul has served as a mentor to Zips players and Treadwell in particular for more than two years. When asked if he brought Paul in to have a heart-to-heart with Treadwell, Dambrot wouldn’t comment.

Tree is back per EA The drama seems to be over with Treadwell. He returned to practice Thursday after missing a day, leading to speculation the 6-7, 235-pound Euclid High product was looking to leave the program.

As mentioned here by DIG I thought this deserved it's own thread. USA Today FOX Sports Ohio University of Akron football head coach Terry Bowden has received a two-year contract extension, President Dr. Luis M. Proenza announced on Thursday. The extension, which is pending approval by the UA Board of Trustees, will keep Bowden at the helm of the program through the 2018 season. "I couldn't be more pleased with the progress we've made," Bowden said. "I'm proud of the dedication of the players and staff, who have never given up and are starting to see the rewards of their hard work. This contract extension is a product of their efforts and I appreciate the continued dedication the University has made to Zips Football. That dedication of resources was apparent when I interviewed for this position and helps with every aspect of our program."

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE...DA PLAYAS DA BOMB :gun:

Moving in the right direction. Winning record should be the goal now. Akron's success? I'm in the minority, I will take the better teams in the MAC on our schedule. I want to beat the best, it makes you a better team at the end of the season. Beating up on crummy teams this season was nice, gives the kids some confidence. Next year, we should be passed that phase in the program. To be the best, you have to beat the best. A team this year that comes one play from Michigan is going to complain about playing BG, Toledo, NIU...please. On top of that, playing crummy MAC teams is not entertaining to me. I like the Pitt, PSU, OSU, Tenn, Mich games. Especially since Bowden is here. I understand we have to play a MAC schedule, and some teams aren't good, but I don't have to like it. Most? Hmmmm, I would say coaching staff. I'm not sure how long you had in mind writing "sustainable", I'll just answer with, Coach said he's not looking to move on, so all I can do is take him at his word. He has a pretty good track record.

I'm a little surprised that it went as I suspected, especially the over/under. Akron can compete at home against the team that played last night.

I hope Tree does whats best for Tree, whatever that is. I love watching him play, but don't pretend to know what has been said or done to him to cause his actions. Like Elton wrote, this could be a hiccup, or a major domino. So far, he has missed a practice, I'm not getting overly excited. Good luck Tree.

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Think bigger. "Do both" —J. Taylor

I'm going to pass on any advice Benedict Saban has to offer.

I'm guessing Tree needs some time right now. For whatever reason if he doesn't find his way back to the court, I like him at tight end at 235lbs. Line him up in the slot, no safety can get a high thrown ball away from him, and few linebackers could cover his seventeen yard sprint. That position seems to translate well between the two sports. I always thought he looked like a TE.

If so, I would guess cooler heads will prevail. KD needs a happy

From the Ohio.com story by George When asked if Treadwell had quit, Dambrot said: “I don’t know.” When asked if he has suspended the 6-foot-7 senior forward, he said: “No comment.”

"Only time will tell if this is an early season hiccup, or a major domino about to fall." -Elton Alexander Major domino? Can someone grab the wheel on this ship! Time for coach Bowden's advice...love em up. Make a few practices fun.

NIU -2.5 tonight. Over/under 73. I haven't watched a Toledo game yet this year, looking forward to scouting them tonight on ESPN2. Preview

I wish him good luck. We are truly going to miss him. My expectations for the team have just been reduced. Kretzer on crutches with ankle and foot taped Thanks for the quick response George. What an awful day to be a fan of the team.

Jake Kretzer not practicing. What's going on GT?

With the risk of hijacking the integrity of the thread, I'll pass. It will come to you. Edit: Incase it hasn't come to you yet, this will help. I'm not the only fan of the play, BTSC featured this play this morning as his favorite play of the year.

Dri had his most carries of the season. He is what some like to call a "game changer." 3 TD's on 15 carries for 138 yards. He has been injured (ankle) all year. When we played him, he mostly played in the slot. I'm only guessing, since I can't look this up, but I bet he was only in for half the offensive snaps against Akron. Dri is a FREAK...according to Bruce Feldman

George just tweeted that he is practicing now? source

I've had this play in my head for two years now (for the Zips), to see it work on the biggest stage, at the most crucial time of a game, was pure delight for me.

If you had the opportunity to call one play against Toledo, what would it be? Feel free to explain your personnel, or reasoning for the play. Most of us have sat in front of our TVs, or at Infocision stadium this year saying "why don't they just...." Let everyone know what you have been thinking or saying. I'm assuming Gruden is selecting spider two Y banana, but what would you call? Here is mine. Toledo will look at many wide receiver screens on tape soon. I want to take advantage. I mostly hate the wide receiver screen, but I have always thought, why not pump fake that and hit the other receiver on the go route. Obviously the defense has to be aligned properly to make this work, and I think this play takes advantage of Kyle's sideline accuracy. Here it is my submission to AJ: PS If offensive isn't your thing and you want to give Coach Amato your play, feel free.