Dr Z

I was looking for a game on ESPN+ and run across this game, very nice broadcast. If you're a fan, and on the edge of getting a subscription, I would say do it. Go Zips!

Coach “we are running out of conference games to lose” Coach speaking about the running game totals “we don’t have any long runs, that’s what we need, our longest run is twelve yards" Coach speaking on replays “I thought there was a trapped ball and a step out of bounds” Alvin Davis is ready to go. No mention of Bell..who doesn’t appear on the pseudo-injury list. Coach “we hope to get Quad back” On Jeremiah Knight returning punts last week…”he just kept progressing, and studies film every spare minute. He was so intent on going to Columbus, nobody recruited him in the MAC. He is a special player"

Since this is Kent week, polls open a day early. Discuss why Kent still sucks below.

Akron and Central Michigan on Oct. 27, will kick off at Noon at InfoCision Stadium on ESPN3. The game is designated as the Hometown Heroes recognition game. Any military member or first responder, which includes police, firefighters, and paramedics, will get a FREE ticket with a work I.D. The Zips will also host Trunk-or-Treat in the tailgate lots prior to the game for young children.

I wrote about that yesterday in the Buffalo thread.

Kent is 115th in the nation in run defense allowing 205 yards a game. The Zips need to get their run game going. I want to see some run oriented personnel packages this week. POUND the ball, POUND Kent!

Zips open up as a four point favorite.

I would ditch every play that involves a run pass option. Any play that involves one of these, mostly causes confusion, penalties, turnovers, or negative yards. I would love to see more trap blocking instead of RPOs. I can't remember the game last season where the Zips successfully run a bunch of these with Deltron, but it was fun to watch. Design an offensive plan that is more simplistic that does not include Kato running the ball at all. Stay in the pocket, and throw the ball, so he can progress as a passer. And please run more plays to Maverick. I watched a practice this offseason where the ball went to him every third play. I was convinced he was going to have a big year. Every time he touches the ball good things happen. He and MTB bring a physical play to the offense. I've seen Kato make good decisions running the four vertical concept, I would enjoy watching more of that as well. Get rid of instant replay. It's garbage, and doesn't work. I watch the replay on a 55 inch led tv with perfect light in my living room, while the ref watches a 7 inch monitor on the field in sunlight. That makes zero sense to me. I'm not sure I understand the Zips punting concept. If I play the Zips I rush the punter every time. We missed Brian Bell and Alvin Davis yesterday. Those two help create turnovers that seem imperative for this team to win. As far as positives I witnessed, it was the most effective I have seen Van run this year, and it was the best game Brady has played as a Zip. The Zips can kick a long field goal. We have to win next week, or the season's wheels are off. I think the Kent game comes at the perfect time this year.

No winners. @ziptrumpet87 gets a mention for being close, but missed Tyree’s passing yards.

I hope Deltron is able to get some carries this week. He was dressed last week, but I'm not sure he was available to play. Not that this is an accurate injury list, but he doesn't appear on it. I wish someone asked about him during the press conference this week.

Discuss below.

Interesting point made by coach Bowden in his presser this week. He had some freshman on the Nebraska kickoff. They don't know for sure if that game is going to count against them or not. They don't have clarification yet. He said he needs to make a phone call this week.

According to coach, it was not a good day of practice, a lack of focus and effort.

Maverick Wolfley had a 24 yard touchdown on a well designed play to help Akron upset Northwestern. I would like to see more of him.

CBS Sports Network will televise (Ben Holden and Ross Tucker are calling the game). Buffalo ranks No. 7 in turnovers gained, No. 9 in turnover margin, No. 13 in winning percentage, and No. 34 in red zone defense. Individually, senior DB Khalil Hodge is No. 3 in total tackles. Senior CB Cameron Lewis is No. 4 in interceptions per game and total interceptions. Junior WR K.J. Osborn is No. 10 in receiving touchdowns and No. 29 in receiving yards.

Bulls favored by eleven and a half. Opened at nine, with three quarters of the action being placed on the Bulls.

No winners. @K92 comes close, but just like every voter, didn't see the Zips defense giving up four touchdowns. Better luck next week fans.

THE GOOD — Akron is first in the MAC in scoring defense with 22.3 points allowed per game and in rushing defense with 98 yards allowed per game. The Zips are also great in situational defense, allowing five red zone touchdowns on 11 opportunities and held offenses to 29.8% successful on third down. THE BAD — Akron has only made five trips into the red zone in three games. THE UGLY — The offense is only converting 34.9% of their third downs.

Tickets for the 22nd Annual Marathon MAC Football Championship, scheduled for Friday, November 30, 2018 at Ford Field will be on-sale at 10 a.m. Friday, October 5. This matchup, featuring the champions of the Mid-American Conference’s East and West Divisions, will be the 15th hosted by Ford Field since 2004. Tickets can be purchased through the following outlets: fordfield.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, and in person at the Ford Field Ticket Office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Prices are for the lower bowl only and include $20 sideline, $15 corner and $10 general admission end zone.

Sort of fits this thread. The iPhone gets new emoji, including kangaroo.