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  2. First practice official practice tomorrow

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    I'm most interested in the adjustment of the team from having Zeke to not having him.
    From GT's article linked on the first page of this thread:

    Dambrot sounds confident the Zips will be able to make up for the loss of Marshall’s productivity. ‘‘We went four years where we had a guy in the middle who could shot block,” he said. “Before that we’ve always been good defensively and we didn’t have that kind of size. We have good size still.” It sounds as if freshman Isaiah Johnson, a 6-foot-10 center from Cincinnati, is making an impression. “I think Pat Forsythe can do a lot of things Zeke did,” Dambrot said. “I think Big Dog [Johnson] can do a lot of things offensively and maybe even better in some ways. He can score the ball around the rim and he can pass it.”

  6. Game 7 - UA at NIU

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    Take it FWIW, but I've heard from a reliable source that Milwee called the plays last year as well. Promoting him to OC was more of a formality and less of a change in responsibility.
    Not unknown.

    Bowden comment from Dec 12."He and I shared much of the play calling duty this past year and I will continue to work closely with the offense."

    Maybe I can email Belichick's old guy, I'll try to listen in to their conversation during the game and let you guys know exactly what's going on.

  7. Time for a depth chart overhaul

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    Akron shouldn't bench players to "see what the young guys can do". That is what spring and fall practice is for. It's the kind of thing high school coaches do because they are gym teachers. If they could play, they would be in.
    Right. Young guys get experience during practice. That's what its for. They will play when they are ready.

    I wouldn't mind seeing Hirschman....dance.gif...celebrate some TDs.

  8. Thank you ESPN 3

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    I'm actually pretty grateful for ESPN 3. All it took was my iPhone mirrored into AppleTV
    I agree. I do the same at home. I took a fall camping trip this weekend in the Allegheny mountains with friends. There happens to be this podunk bar/restaurant near. I took an hour out of weekend and watched the game there for a spell. Gist being, as long as you have your iPhone, you can pretty much watch the Zips anywhere. Now the Zips need to make it worth it.

  9. Game #6 Ohio

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    Read some stats on GoZips this morning, and thought, even though it hasn't showed up in the only stat that matters, wins and losses, both lines (offensive/defensive) should be encouraged by improvement.

    Stats are for losers:

    • UA has not allowed a sack in three-straight games (five this season). That ties as the 21st fewest nationally.

    • UA has lost just one fumble this season, tied for fourth nationally. Only four teams have not lost a fumble.

    • The Zips have recorded 15 sacks, 16 all of last year. UA's 3.0 spg average is tied for 17th nationally.

    • UA's 7.6 tackles-for-loss per game ranks first in the MAC and 18th in the country.

    Hoping to dominate the trenches tomorrow! :cheers:

    No final score would surprise me tomorrow...odd. :unsure:

  10. First practice official practice tomorrow

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    While supposedly undersized,"Tree", plays a great power forward role. In my estimation he is the best player in

    the MAC. This I will argue all day long.

    Winning the Lou Henson Award would surely help your argument. Tree is on the list, along with your buddy Javon.

    The Lou Henson Award is presented annually to the top Mid-Major player in Division I college basketball. The award is named in honor of Lou Henson who retired after a spectacular coaching career that lasted 41 years.

  11. GT on Zips' Running Game

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    In the article Coach Bowden states he is/was expecting the QB to contribute to the running game. This runs contrary to his previously stated ideal of not having the QB run, no?
    When coach arrived at Akron, he stated that he didn't like a QB to run the ball because the QB was in charge of getting the play to his teammates at the line, and he couldn't do that under a pile of defenders. He has since softened on that stance. There are now a few quotes of him supporting that the QB should run when given the opportunity.

    IMO on the goal line, you don't always need a big full back type to pound the ball in. Sometimes you just need a guy that runs low. I think George is suggesting Grice run the ball at the goal line. I would suggest he lead blocks for Hundley.

  14. Game #6 Ohio

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    I contend the sideways pass has been our #1 option.
    I wish every team that I root for would pull the bubble screen pass out of the playbook and burn it. Defenses have caught up to that play (for the majority). I just love to see that play run for negative four on first down. Give me Hundley off tackle for positive four on first down instead. He may not hit the home run like Chisholm, but I think he moves the chains and keeps the defense fresh in the second half.

  16. Game#5 Bowling Green

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    Whack-a-Zip...By George M. Thomas

    Beacon Journal sports writer

    Zach D’Orazio makes the offense go. L.T. Smith got in another big play in the form of a 51-yard touchdown, but it’s clear that if D’Orazio is taken away, the Zips struggle. He is Pohl’s go-to guy. He caught just three balls Saturday, and the Zips offense struggled in the process.

    I could only watch on tv last week, so you really can't tell whats going on. If BG was truly taking D’Orazio out of the game, do what Belichick used to do to teams that focused on Welker in the slot. Run routs under D’Orazio's rout. The tight end, running back, or other receivers will be open. Use the defenses aggressiveness against them.

  19. On to the next...Ohio @ Akron (Homecoming)

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    Hows the front 7 for Akron this year? Have you had success stopping the run? Ohio is hell bent on establishing the un so they'll run it up the gut for no gain an agonizing 25 times a game.
    Depends. They can handle obvious run plays most times. Play calling seems to be their downfall, they bite on a lot. If your QB sits in the pocket on obvious passing downs he will get sacked. Example: six sacks last week in the first half. Teams have learned this, adjusted play calling at half and have success. In one word, they are an enigma.

  20. This loss is on the coaches

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    The guy doing play by play said basically the following during one of his receptions: "Bubble screen to short guy. Look at him go. What an exciting player. He is like trying to catch a water bug. It's now second and nine." Enough said. I almost fell out of my chair laughing.
    Can't say I didn't warn you. He was his typical terrible self.

    My favorites are "let's see what the defense dials up here"..."let's see what the offense dials up here" :rolleyes:

  23. This loss is on the coaches

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    JJ, addressed almost every one of the above comments to the coach after the game. Excellent Q&A from Joe and coach. You will learn something every time you hear coach speak. Tough loss for the excitement that was built in the first half. Too bad we didn't have a quality backup for Kyle when he got dinged in the head.

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