Dr Z

I don't think that is a good guess.

How many teams in your league? How many running backs do you start and bench? Just curious as to where you selected him.It doesn't bode well that he didn't start the game for us in Happy Valley, hopefully he does this week, if he does, I think you will be fine.Any other MAC RBs selected?

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IMO, part of coaching is about putting your best talent in an advantageous situation to succeed...your example is NOT an example of that.

Me too. Let him get a year of experience under his belt along with some time in the weight room. He could be big for us the next four years.If Nicely needs time in the weight room, it ain't much. He physically looks like a college QB right NOW. I have yet to see him throw a pass in practice, but I watched him closely during warm ups Saturday. He has an over the top release and it looks strong and quick to me. I am anxious to see him play next year. I am only basing this on ten minutes of warm ups and the "eye ball" test, but I'm excited to see what he can do.I'm not ready to get that excited on evaluating the QB's after one game in Happy Valley. If you had images of those defensive lineman in your head like Rodgers and CJ did, I would be willing to bet your performance would suffer also.

Treated fine. PSU fans were lined up waving to the team buses going into the stadium and out of the stadium. Student section and participation was impressive. Nice stadium, didn't realize how old it was and how many updates it has. Walking around and seeing the old construction (bathrooms, concessions and locker rooms, video board), makes me realize how lucky Zip fans are to have the new gem of a stadium. I was VERY impressed with the field, grass looked almost fake it was so nice. I also noticed how PSU's warm ups were conducted, very professional. I think your run defense is OUTSTANDING, 71, 91 and 56 are just BEASTS. I'm VERY jealous to see DL play like that. If we had those three on our team and you didn't, that would make for an interesting game. I'll be interested to see their (DL) production in Big10 play. I don't think it will be slowed. Thanks for stopping back after the game.PS I would also like #10 on our team. He destroyed anybody he blocked yesterday, when he was in motion, it was obvious to me where Royster was running.

Where is that dead horse emoticon?

1. Out of the shotgun, TE medium gain, more than 5, less than 10.2. Out of the shotgun, leg up, leg down, look to the sideline, leg up, leg down...timeout.

Don't forget, new guy calling plays this year, so last years film won't be too much help for that.

In, and I can't wait

Penn State vs Pitt once again...well sort of...Harris' team this time around doesn't stand much of a chance against the No. 8 Lions, who are favored by 27 points. Still, it would be foolish for PSU to underestimate Harris and the Zips, who almost certainly will be trying to take advantage of the Lions' inexperienced secondary.

Good to hear. Keep me posted when they are available.

September 8th 2001 (I had to look it up) This particular play happened right in front of me. Just like CK describes, it was as if Fuller WANTED the WR Chris Vance to catch a pass from the second best QB on the field that day. HUGE swing. That pass was thrown right to Fuller, it hit him in both hands. I stood up anticipating the interception return....then my legs went numb, I felt like I was part of that play since I was so close and my heart fell so far. I'll NEVER forget that play.

New stadium, new coaches, more team experience, more team talent, senior QB, depth at RB, possible defensive scheme change, depth on DL, schedule, and we haven't lost yet.

I am in the same thinking here. Although our O line is powerful and our RBs are talented, I think opening the game up attacking PSU's weakness is a good game plan. The only thing wrong with it is the higher potential for a TO, hopefully 'Senior CJ' is up for the task. Big task, but I think that is the way that I would attack. That WILL open up the running game. I am looking forward to seeing how/if the offensive game calling changes this year under Shane Montgomery. Can't wait.

Our Offensive line is one of our strong points, I would expect good play from them. Being PSU, I'm sure the defense will get some penetration at times, but I don't think that is where the big separation will happen. I think it will be on the other side of the ball. I think your offensive line will wear down our front 7. Our DL are kind of banged up and shorthanded at the present time. If we are at full throttle up front this might change. Looking forward to Saturday, they are calling for sunshine and 79! I'm not big on predicting scores in 28 point spread games, but I'll give my Zips a 28% chance of winning and leave it at that. If they win, I see them winning 28 to 27. A lot of things have to go right for us, and we need to take advantage of all those opportunities.

Nice angle by TG.

There aren't any good games on at that time either. Of course most of Ohio will be watching Columbus State play.Best case scenario, Navy is getting blown out and Akron is winning at half time. College Game Day reports that Akron is vying for an upset against #9 PSU. A lot of fans will turn to the game then.

So this thing is impossible to cut off and put duct tape on the inside of it on game day to pass by one Infocision Stadium worker?

I feel like I was there. Nice recap. What a bonus to get minor league hockey in Akron WITH a new arena, as a hockey fan and Zips fan, sign me up!

Anybody annoyed by the wrist band and feels the cons outweigh the pros, should go back and tell them to cut it off and give it to someone who it won't bother.

I remember when this used to be true for Akron 8 or so years ago, I'm glad those days are behind us.

Neither, just a simple comparison. I saw the article in the Post Gazette on the size of PSU's receivers, big dudes. Can't wait to get to Happy Valley on Friday!

If it happens, let me know, I will make a special trip down.