Dr Z

They should put Tressel outside of the gate with a "Donate Here" sandwich board sign. Half the honks will think they are giving to Columbus St. Turn these lemons into lemonade.

Dodd's points are valid. I rationalize the hiring in my mind hoping that JT gets some OSU honks to contribute to Akron that would normally contribute to Columbus St.

I'm with you, made me almost embarrassed to be a Zips fan, got a weird feeling. Last years conversation was worse..."hey Dr Z, I went to practice today and I'm telling you Dr Z, I really like whats going on Dr Z, this is going to be a different year in Zips football Dr Z" In a way he was right, it was different! I think I picked up my last 972 call.

Anybody but LR8. Looks like George sees the same thing I did last year. Good observation George.

Good call.

I had this elaborate long winded thesis written up to try to get you to admit that, such a waste of my time. You have given me an idea for a new angle though.

Good topic, nice list. I'm not sure how one define "busts." Expectations vs production? One issue I would have, would be the name David Harvey. (click through this SI list to see how many landed in the NFL including Tebow). He led the team in catches and TDs his freshman year!?!? My gawd that kid had talent, and it showed on the field. His off field issues ultimately ended up making his talents useless, but the dude had skills. The other guys on your list never showed much or anything on an Akron court/field, so that's what makes DH different. I probably wouldn't have Ianello #1, he's on the list for sure, but the biggest bust? Worst hire, yes. I never even heard of the dude when we hired him. I'll never understand that hire till the day I die. I would move Bain and Euton up on the list, and Conyers down. At least Conyers had one good year, but I agree with you, he should be on the list. You'll probably get a lot of others who disagree. Shane & Walt are probably deserving. Igor should have made the top ten. I think JD told the story of how PSU wanted him, but he said Akron offered first. I would disagree with Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis, and Jeremiah Wood. I think they played to their potential. I don't think it was any of their faults they didn't succeed more than they did. Fun topic.

Anybody find those radio spots Cincy did poking fun of OSWho? I posted them years ago, but I can't seem to locate them. They were AWESOME!

I love looking at old posts, gives you good perspective on posters who have a grasp on whats going on. I have a thread topic in my head dealing with "Homers vs Realest." You'll see a distinction if you go back just one year.

Mike posted this yesterday. From George: You will be worse off for doing so, trust me. This years team will look nothing like last years team.

Nice. Photos by Phil Masturzo of the ABJ: Coach Bowden (center) keeps an eye on quarterbacks Dalton Williams (left) & Zach D'Orazio during their 1st practice Tuesday Cornerback Malachi Freeman (48) breaks up a pass intended for Keith Sconiers Offensive line coach Alan Arrington barks at players during 2-minute drills

Zipsathletics is making me watch ads now.

The excuses for losing this season outnumber our actual loses.

Seems odd, but I think we are in the minority. I don't understand it.

I must have missed that one. Sorry. It's a great question, that could have good discussion.

For sure. Arnold got all excited because he believed he knew the answer to Mr. Kotter's question. I believe I know the answer to mivis12's question, and so do you.

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both, and there you have....

Great interview!...but I'm guessing coach Bowden has never given a bad one. I'm buying whatever he is selling. So enthusiastic and knowledgeable, good combination for us fans. We are so lucky to have him. "If a duck can pull a truck, hitch him up", I never heard that one. Tebow should wear that shirt.

Congrats to OU and their fans. Once again, I'm jealous of another mid major, at least it's from the MAC.

Being a fan of both, I see some of the same characteristics in their teams. Anybody remember how Cowher run the two minute drill and used his time outs?!?!

First piece of troubling news I have read/heard since coach Bowden was hired: “I didn’t mention a single quarterback because they’ve all been about the same,” Bowden said. “I would have love to have seen one QB stand far above the others, but I think they’ve all been good solid leaders, and none has jumped above the others. We’re going to give them the benefit of the doubt and hopefully they’ll give us the benefit of the doubt, too.”

I'm not sure what you want, how about this answer. I graduated from a mid major school, so I root for mid major schools in the tournament. That's all I got for you.

One thing I can type without doubt, whomever I root for will have zero effect on Akron's success or failure.