Dr Z

There have been plenty of "kids" forced to play QB because of unseen circumstances that were able to succeed. I believe that PN16 has the tools to do so. Now it is up to him to work hard at his position. I really don't care to"blame" anybody for not playing him. He is in now and I want to win! One thing is for sure, we don't have anybodyleft to have debates on anymore. I wonder if the team has practiced any "wildcat" formations this week in case of emergency.

This is a pretty cool site that shows the forecast for the game. I'll be going up to Canada to do some gambling Friday. Here is how the teams match up.

Opening statement...The game against Ohio was a difficult one. From a special teams standpoint, we gave up 13 points. We gave up a blocked punt that was recovered for seven points and a dropped kick return that led to an Ohio score for six points. Sean Fobbs, who I would play every down if I could, just made a mistake. When you couple those two with the other four turnovers, we put ourselves in a very difficult position. I thought we ran the ball better and Matt Rodgers was playing much better in the second quarter than in the first before he went down for the year. We had three drives of 11 plays or more that resulted in no points. Defensively we played very well. This team has done a good job rallying together despite the difficult situations that have occurred this year. On true freshman quarterback Patrick Nicely...For a young freshman that has had limited reps in practice; he did a really good job. It is fairy obvious that he has a great deal of confidence in himself. He made some great reads on plays that sophomores and juniors commonly miss, but he did make some mistakes. It is our job as coaches to improve his abilities so that he can succeed. We obviously can't ask him to play beyond his years and he can't try to either.On the outlook for the remainder of the season...This is not the first time we have been at 1-4 overall, the last time it happened we won the most MAC games Akron history. There is still a lot of football to be played.On Buffalo...Buffalo has two very good receivers and a different dynamic at quarterback and two good running backs that want to pound the ball. They try to keep the ball for eight or nine minutes per drive. They have been able to make big play in the passing game. As a team they are I believe they have two of the best safeties in the Mid-American Conference and a much improved defensive line over last season. On new tight ends coach Chris Hedden...Chris was the offensive coordinator at Toledo last year and I know him very well form the recruiting trail. He is an Ohio guy that is a good recruiter in the Cleveland area. I really admire his work ethic. We are glad to have him on our staff instead of competing against him.The entire 300 word press conference can be found here.Can somebody set up a Q&A where ZN can ask JD questions in this format?

Quote from an OU grad friend of mine that went to the game..."Wow, those are two lousy teams to watch play football. Very nice stadium."Sometimes your defensive success is a direct reflection of the offensive effort that it is up against. Wagner rulz! I think we have the ability to be a better defense if...sorry, I just can't type it anymore.

I think it's fun to go back and read who wanted Nicely on September 21st.Then I started a second poll on September 27th after we got another game under our belt.September 26th Rodgers vs Nicely debate.September 28th Nicely should get two weeks of snaps.

keepmanny.com made a ton of money, very effective too!?!

I think that is a possibility. I hope he wants to continue his college coaching career, and wish him luck.

Only speculation on my part. If you were on the staff right now, would you feel secure in your job status? If it were me and I was suspended for a week and was a Type A individual, I would make a few phone calls & get my resume out to a few people that I know. Maybe he got a bite? Again, I'm only speculating.

So since Hunter and Tom are working together, does this mean Hunter is staying at Akron? I thought he was moving on to Houston. Has Tom convinced him to stay?

I wish Reno the best of luck in his future. Something tells me he won't need luck though.

ThisOU 31UA 20

The final score will be my deciding factor.

I wish we could just do the little things right. 2 yard swing pass that isn't at the feet of the receiver, blocking your assigned man, hitting an open receiver, not leaving the pocket when you don't have to, cover kicks, make field goals, tackle the ball carrier. When we get all of that stuff down, then bring on the aerial circus. But when your main goal of the week is to "change the way you practice", don't hold your breath for the aerial circus.

If playing games is your objective, I agree, buy a PC. If you have actual work to do, and it requires more than a word processor or spread sheet, get a Mac. I work on both and have had to "rebuild" my PC countless times because of countless issues. You get what you pay for.I am constantly helping family and friends with their PC issues.Once again, nice photography.

I'll say it before someone else says it...it's the Wildcat.

The libertarian party of operating systems? No offense GP1.Once again, nice photos.

I'm not a big fan of the sidelines (East/West). I like when Tuzze (5'11" 220 lbs) runs toward the end zone (North/South). Seems like we get more first downs, control the clock, and score points like that.

Yeah, he has been very deceptive in the past.

Did anybody read this weeks Press Conference quotes? Didn't JD promise us "changes" after the CMU loss? I think I speculated a reduction of the playbook that involved more running. Nope. THIS is what he come up with!?!? Tom Gaffney wrote a piece on our NEW practice strategy here I should go to practice instead of the games. This is the most optimistic quote on the QB position I have read. He must have watched an edited version of the game film. I would have preferred that he challenged his QB to be great instead of polishing a poor performance. Please play the RB that gives us the best chance to gain positive yards and control the clock. Why am I reading this in OCTOBER!!!Pertaining to the defense. Join my club at www.threethreefivestinks.com Why was Tuzze so effective against CMU. Is it possible the staff is not evaluating the situation properly? Most excuses (5) I have ever heard on the situation!?!?After reading the press conference quotes I just got mad all over again.

Can anybody verify that the photo is real? Does anybody recognize where that is taken?

I guess I have Steelers on the mind after watching last nights game!?! Idris Lawrence is Joey PorterHilton Dawson III is Tyron CarterBoo Jackson is Troy Polamalu

Back by popular demand. Bobcat Roster (click here) Be creative.

Monday.

I will on Monday if the majority votes "yes"Polls don't close until Monday but with 22 votes in and 100% of them voting 'YES,' ZipsNation should pronouce 'Separated at Birth' a winner and open the posting immediately! I love the excitement, but I ask you, please hold off until Monday. Work on them offline over the weekend if you will.

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