Dr Z

Note: I made a mistake. I edited in some more stats to my first post after I started this thread. I think the edit somehow cleared the vote back to zeros. I think the vote was 13-3 in favor of the Zips when it cleared. So for a more accurate vote, add those numbers in (your head). Sorry. I'll add my prediction. The one thing the Zips struggled with last week was containing Gardner, he hurt them with his feet. I have never seen Terrance Broadway (Cajun QB) play before, but looking at the stats, he has 31 carries this season. The Zips need to pay closer attention to creating big gaps in the middle of the field when rushing the QB on passing downs. If they are able to do this, and continue the excellent offensive play calling I witness in the Big House, I feel we will be in for an entertaining day. I think this one comes down to a last possession type of game. Zips carry some momentum from the success (other than the scoreboard) they had last Saturday, and pull off a big upset 31-28.

I haven't listened to Cleveland sports talk radio since I got a lifetime subscription to Sirius a decade ago. The whole Couch vs Holcomb debates pushed me over the edge. I never regretted the choice. Sirius is awesome for sports fans. That being said, one of my friends emailed this piece to me, and said this is a MUST listen. He was right. Tony Rizzo puts the Browns trade into "perspective" Classic radio. Turn in your Sunday tickets for Saturday excitement!

Being an eight point underdog, I think the majority of Zip fans would be ecstatic walking out of Infocision with a one point victory. I'm guessing the team and staff would be too.

Hmmmmm.... Kyle Pohl on the pass to set up the final drive ... "It was another great call. Coach did an awesome job today with play calling; he gave me stuff that he knew I would be comfortable with. The preparation this week was good, and I knew we had it as long he ran a good route and I made a good throw it was going to be a good play and he did it. I threw it right to him and it was perfect."Source: from goblue.com I know "coach" can mean anybody on the staff, but I would think you call TB "coach", and AJ "coach Milwee?" Still wondering... I'll pay more attention to the sidelines this week.

Feel free to post your predicted scores and reasoning below. Ragin' Cajuns Trends: playing in September are 7-3 playing on turf are 6-4 playing outside the conference are 5-5 Zips Trends: playing in September are 3-7 playing on turf are 1-9 playing outside the conference are 3-7 Lousisiana-Lafayette is: 30th in the country in rushing yards per game with a 239.3 yds/g 41st in the country averaging 37 points per game

I like how they have white goal posts due to the yellow in the student section. I never noticed that before Saturday.

OU band is at it again. Bobcats get Sport Illustrated Extra Mustard's Band of the Day. While I'm not a band guy, I'll give them some video credit for the multiple cameras used. Marching Band Video Of The Day Last week, we posted Ylvis’ The Fox, a bizarre video and song that went viral to the tune of 31 million views. The Ohio Bobcats band got in on the action at Saturday’s game against Marshall.

@GeorgeThomasABJ wants questions Is AJ Milwee calling all the plays? I think I have seen a steady improvement from the UCF game, and would give credit, but I want to make sure it's correct. Can you ask coach Bowden to expand on the final play? He mentioned in his coaches show that he thought his receiver got held. What was the play call? How did he think it developed? What could have been done better? He mentioned in his show that the team is dangerous passing it down near the goal line and he thought if he had the extra time and four plays, they would have scored (I agree). If so, why the run play on the second to last play? Maybe you guys have some more...

Damn, great idea, I wish that would have worked out. Very nice photos, thanks for taking the time to upload!

Michigan's starting RB carried the ball 19 times and averaged 3.7 yards a carry (18 for 2.6). I can live with that. However, Michigan's QB ran the ball 10 times averaging 10 yards a carry, many on 3rd down, I can't live with that. While there were many missed tackles on those carries, I would think the staff would defend differently if we played them this week. On top of that Gardner is a great runner. So I can still accept those grades. While I haven't studied the tape, kudos to the secondary for the coverage that made Gardner pull the ball down and run. Although with his passing (lack of) skills, that should have been a pretty easy decision. If we complete that last pass, there would be no question on those grades.

What do you think would have happened if the RB slid over and picked up the pressure in the middle? Knowing the play was designed to go left.

He doesn't show up on this injury report.

I agree. It surprises me that nobody has commented on the blitz pickup responsibilities. I guess its easier just to say "the refs screwed us."

I'll save you time, it says Columbus plays nobody on their schedule. They would be the SEVENTH best team in the SEC. This is not really news. Other than Columbus fans, all college football fans know this. Can you imagine Columbus playing Alabama, LSU, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Florida, Ol Miss, etc on their schedule? Hell, Akron in a rebuilding phase, took the best (according to crazy rankings) team on the Columbus schedule to the last second of the game at THEIR house. Rankings are a joke. I've said it a hundred times, NOBODY should be ranked until week 6.

Nice image ZW!

Michigan tailgating beers: Boddingtons Stella Artois Newcastle 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon Rounder Belgian-Style Pale Ale (Blue Moon)

Here you go, sorry it's not better, but some Columbus fans had me concerned about taking my DSLR in. Shouldn't have been concerned at all. This is just a phone photo turned around in section 8. I was in row 40, so this is 50 rows up.

Just announced: The game at Bowling Green on Sept. 28 will kick off at 2:30 pm on ESPN3 (source: @ZipsGregg)

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I liked the concept, but was disappointed with the execution. Light blue should be used in a baby's room, tissue commercial, feminine product ads, etc. The color needs a "meaner." Think dark. The Z is the right idea, but again, execution could be done better. Both easy fixes.

B&G, this thread was intended for people that wanted to discuss the play, as opposed to just "blaming" the refs for the outcome. The thread you mentioned seems to be focused on the refs. I had hoped that fans would enjoy discussing football in this thread rather than officiating. For reference. From an officials instructor A DB/defensive player may contact a receiver before the ball is in the air if to ward off a block/protect himself from the block. The contact must cease when the receiver occupies the same yard line as the DB or passes him - no further contact may take place as the contact would not be for the purpose of warding off a block. If the contact by the DB is solely for the purpose of causing the receiver to go off his route, there may be a foul if the contact is unnecessary or their is a hold, otherwise it is legal. There is no 5 yard "chuck" rule as in the NFL. The incidental contact or light bumping as the route is being run may not be a foul if the bumping is dose not interfere with the route or cause interference - if it does, it is considered illegal contact.

Yes. It should be noted that it was overthrown because he had to hurry due to improper blitz protection. Michigan made a good defensive call.

D'Orozio catches that ball, and we win, 100,000+ phones go off in Michigan that say D'Orozio pushed off to get open. I wish that is exactly what happened.

Let's see how this works, I made an 10 frame animated gif of the last play, it's 1.3 MB, so it may take some time to load for you. Three interesting things to watch IMO. 1. How the line (and RB) handle the protection from the blitz. (Cable Zero Train was the Defensive call) 2. The rub play of the receivers at the bottom of the formation. Given time, I believe this play works. 3. The way D'Orazio tried his best to get off the line.