Dr Z

A Can't State fan making fun of an Akron crowd. Mind you, Can't State is 1-6 in the last seven vs Akron. The one game I went to in Can't during that period, I think there was nine hundred people there including the band. Only reason I'm going is because I'm running low on the cabbage and Cribs has promised me a taste at half time.

Great analogy. There are a lot of ignorant Chicken Littles out there. PS The season starts Thursday. Let's go Zips !

Not true Jason. I predicted good things from the WR's many times on this board. Somebody needs to get J the ZipsNation address.

That was funny.

My insider in VA says "heavy rain"

...if you ask me it's going to be one hell of a matchup The Cavs boast the top OG, Elton Brown (works for PD?) in the country (according to Kiper) Mel's Big Board I wonder how many rushing yards the Cavs will have this week? PSU had 352, can the Cavs beat that??? I would be lickin my chops at RB this week. Come on Linebackers plug them holes and stay in your zone.

I don't doubt the fact that we will be able to pass. Frye has been able to pass against ANY defense. I watched Schwab and Frye go at last time we played and Frye looked like the better QB to me. Now they can't quit saying good things about Schwab in Atlanta. I watched Frye go against many NFL QB's, he has looked better than them all. No doubt Frye will get his. What I do doubt is this team's ability to score. It seems like the change of systems (from coaching change) has taken a pretty big toll right now. We are making silly mistakes when getting ready to score. I do think this will stop within time, hopefully sooner than later. Our D, is over pursuing like crazy, if you have anybody that can cut back, you got 6. I also hope to see this change this week. Our special teams have been anything but spectacular. I think I watched a block punt happen 30 yards in front of me sitting on the hill the last time we played. I see that again. I hope I'm wrong about that. I hope to see a close game, but a 42-10 score is VERY likely until this team shows me something. I thought maybe Penn State was just that good, but then they get beat by BC. I think Virginia is better than PSU so I don't hold out a lot of hope. Good luck, make sure you tie your tie on real good at the game so Ivan doesn't blow it away. :angry:

Smizik: Getsy gets flak; why not Brookhart? Wednesday, September 15, 2004 By Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette If you are a member of the Pitt football program and believe you have a chance to better yourself by switching your allegiance to, say, the University of Akron, there are two paths you could follow. If you're a coach in the Pitt program, you leave with back slaps from your superiors and best wishes and congratulations all around. And, of course, forget about any contractual obligations. If you're a player in the Pitt program, you depart under no such happy circumstances. Instead, you leave in near disgrace, with the university doing all it can to make your transition as difficult as possible and with the media portraying you as disloyal. Two men left Pitt for Akron in the past year. J.D. Brookhart, a former offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach, left to follow his dream and become head coach. Luke Getsy, a backup quarterback, left to follow his dream of becoming a starting Division I-A quarterback. On the surface, both moves were similar, if not the same. But the treatment received by both couldn't be more different. Brookhart, who immediately assumed his new duties, was congratulated; Getsy, who must sit out a year under NCAA rules, was criticized. It all goes to the hypocrisy of college athletics, where coaches, the royalty of the sport, can do what they please in moving unencumbered from job to job, and athletes, the indentured servants of the sport, are tightly bound by rules that limit their movement. Getsy decided to transfer after losing the competition for starting quarterback to Tyler Palko. He faced three years of sitting on the bench. It's true, he was an injury away from starting, but it's also true as time went by the chances were good Pitt would have groomed a younger quarterback to back up and eventually replace Palko. Pitt coach Walt Harris, as is his custom, refused to grant Getsy his release. That didn't stop Getsy from transferring but it prevented Akron from giving him a scholarship, which means he has to pay out-of-state tuition. This move was as petty as it gets. What did Pitt accomplish by refusing to give Getsy his release other than to make life a little harder on him and his family? Attempts to portray Akron, a small-time program, as some kind of recruiting or competitive rival are preposterous. It was nothing more than an attempt to punish Getsy for wanting to better himself. If this is a common practice all over the country, it doesn't make Pitt's move any less reprehensible. Shame on Harris for sinking so low and shame on athletic director Jeff Long for not overruling the coach. In fact, where was chancellor Mark Nordenberg to nullify these misguided decisions? When students on academic scholarships transfer from Pitt, are they required to get a release? Are they ineligible for a similar scholarship at their new school? It was suggested the Getsy owes something to Pitt. That, too, is preposterous. Scholarships are two-way streets. The college gives the scholarship and all that comes with it, and the athlete gives his body and all that comes with that. But if Getsy did owe Pitt something, what does Brookhart owe Pitt? Harris gave Brookhart his first big-time job. His previous experience had been as a coaching assistant -- which is decidedly different than an assistant coach -- with the Denver Broncos. It would seem Brookhart owes Pitt at least as much, if not more, than Getsy. It also has been suggested that Getsy has left Pitt in a precarious position without a backup to Palko. It's not as if Getsy was steeped in experience. He had thrown 13 passes in his college career and completed three of them for 32 yards. It's possible the new No. 2 quarterback, Joe Flacco -- who had high school credentials at least the equal of Getsy and who has a stronger arm than Getsy and Palko -- could become as good a backup. And what about Brookhart? Where did he leave Pitt? In a bind at least as deep. Brookhart helped develop such outstanding receivers as Latef Grim, Antonio Bryant and Larry Fitzgerald. The last two are the greatest in Pitt history. Pitt is severely depleted at wide receiver this year. It could use a coach of Brookhart's experience to upgrade the position. The truth of the matter is that Brookhart had every right to leave Pitt in an attempt to better himself. In that respect, he's no different than Getsy. Too bad Pitt didn't treat them the same. source link

Watching your team get beat two weeks in a row doesn't make for a real "pumped" Akron fan right now. Now we have to play another top team where we don't stand a chance. Nobody even thinks we will win with the spread which is now at 31 (started at 29) click here for proof

So this year total 42, 481, 1 compared to last year 44, 488, 2 Difference so far, 2 catches, 7 yards and 1 TD. I would say everybody's worry that graduation would KILL our WRs was all for not. Like I said before the season started, a good quarterback can make good WRs. Not all the time. But in Frye's case, yes. Keep up the good work recieving corp. PS Thanks KentZip.

Can anybody come up with stats from the first two games comparing these three wideouts? Stats through first TWO games. 2003 ....................rec yards tds Cherry.............? Sparks.............? Irvin................? 2004 ....................rec yards tds Montgomery....14 153 1 Hixon............15 175 0 Authur...........13 153 0

Do any Hoo fans know if there is any local coverage on the game? It's not on the ESPN gameplan. I checked the tv listings and the LSU / Auburn game is on 19 at 3:30.

I'm not sure when you started attending the Rubber Bowl, but how could you forget the Eastern game for a come back? That was AWESOME :blink: Eastern game in case you forgot

Don't get too gung ho on your JUCO fix there. I've heard JD (with my own ears) say he doesn't believe in them. He said one or two, maybe, but that is NOT the way to "fix" a team.

What I think... the "event" before the game was done well by UA Marketing. Great job! it hurts to watch the Zips right now, I hope and think it will get better. the Cavs are favored by 29 and I'm putting some bling on them to cover. we haven't lost one Mac game yet. #41 pancaked an end Saturday. I want to see more of that. I will leave the Rubber Bowl earlier next game. Sunday morning was a killa. I want to beat Can't as bad as ever and hope the players feel the same. #10 is going to be a player. I got to see a couple of series of defense played by the Zips. That's a start. Now step it up. #34 is my starting RB this week.

I'll be there. For some tailgating. Watchin Frye Watching the D And hopefully getting our first victory Stop by to say "hey"

According to the stats Chase had two tackles, you had one? It is very hard to get a feel for how a particular player did watching the game on tv like I did. I saw you on tv 3 times. First time Frye looked you off to his right and gunned one to an open Hixon on a skinny post. Second time I saw you jump on a pile when the play was over. Thrid time I saw you line up in punt coverage. That was pretty much it, so I can't say that you played a good or bad game. If this is you (which I doubt) do you have any other insight on the game that a fan at the game or watching on tv would not know or see ? PS I watched the Penn State preview on Fox Pittsburgh before the game, they did a small piece on #31.

Zips favored by 7.

Good luck. I'll keep an eye on you and give you my evaluation on the board Monday. Check back on Monday with some insight. Should be interesting to hear your opinion. PS Keep on eye on #44 when your on the sideline. :blink:

Top NCAA tailgates? Chew on one version UNION-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES September 3, 2004 Just in time, The Associated Press has thoughtfully released its "completely subjective and totally unscientific Top 10 of college football tailgating, in no particular order:" LSU: Huge kettles of jambalaya and crawfish dominate the raucous pregame scene in Death Valley. Oh yeah, there's plenty of drinking, too. Michigan: Fans can tailgate on the college golf course. Just be sure to park off the fairway. (Astute fans know San Diego State plays in Ann Arbor on Sept. 18.) Georgia: A huge number of RVs crowd around Sanford Stadium on game days. Some fans even do their tailgating in a nearby cemetery. Ole Miss: The Grove, a shaded 10-acre patch of grass in the center of campus, is the center of action. The men wear ties, the women dresses and everyone eschews decadence for decorum. Purdue: Some of the most clever tailgaters, such as the fan who converted a coffin into a grill and ice chest – and brings his contraption to the game in a hearse. Notre Dame: One of the most storied settings in college football also is home to some truly lavish pregame parties. Tables are decorated with elaborate flower arrangements and formal place settings. Penn State: One of the most spacious areas for tailgating, and some 40,000 people usually take advantage. Good ice cream, too, including "Peachy Paterno." Tennessee: The "Volunteer Navy" is comprised of hundreds of ships that dock on the nearby Tennessee River on game days, doing their partying on the water. Washington: An even more expansive body of water, Lake Washington, is not far from Husky Stadium. Plenty of boats for "sterngating," and a seaplane drops in from time to time, too. Texas: Everything's big in the Lone Star State, including the pregame party. Huge smokers cooking up whole sides of beef, tended by cowboy hat-wearing fa

The best DB in the big ten is from PA.... Best DB in big ten (click here) Too bad he doesn't play for Penn State though

Coach Mike Martz said "The physical part of it obviously is so much more than what he was used to at Akron" Never did like that Martz guy.

Did these guys start last year ?

With so many veterans, no excuses for Virginia By Hank Kurz Jr. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTESVILLE — Three years into his tenure as Virginia's coach, Al Groh has built a team stocked with players who fit his ideals of size and speed and are well-schooled in their coach's view: Excuses are for losers, and the time for winning is now.     And this year, the Cavaliers aren't the only ones who think it.     They were ranked 16th in the preseason poll, their highest spot since 1998, and are viewed by many as the team most likely to keep Florida State and Miami from turning the new-look ACC race into a two-team race.  "We're stacked at every position," 6-foot-6, 338-pound right guard Elton Brown said. "This is the year to do it. We're making strides the last couple of years."     The Cavaliers have 16 starters back from last season, when they were 8-5 and beat Pittsburgh 23-16 for their second straight Continental Tire Bowl championship.     Gone are record-setting quarterback Matt Schaub, now backing up Michael Vick with the Atlanta Falcons, and seven other starters, but the roster is still loaded with candidates for postseason honors and others eager to take their place as stars.     "All the hype is good, but we're a team," linebacker and Butkus Award contender Darryl Blackstock said. "You want to recognize somebody, recognize the team."     Question marks seem a rarity, but the one most apparent is also the one most important: Is Marques Hagans ready to take over leadership of the offense as Schaub's replacement? The 5-10 junior certainly thinks so.     "I just can't wait to get started, period," he said. "There are plays for everybody — the tight end, the receivers, the running backs. A couple in there for me as well."     Hagans brings speed and elusiveness to the position that Schaub didn't possess, and coach Al Groh plans to take advantage of it, putting in plays that allow Hagans to hurt teams with his feet. The scrambling quarterback also has plenty of guys to lean on.     There's Heath Miller, who caught 70 passes last season and may be the top tight end in the country; running backs Alvin Pearman and Wali Lundy, who combined for more than 1,500 rushing yards, 90 receptions and 18 touchdowns; and fullback Jason Snelling, a key third-down contributor two years ago who missed last season because of a personal issue.     Miller, the focus of many defenses last season, hopes the rest of the offensive arsenal will loosen defenders up on him or allow his teammates to take advantage.     "It's definitely possible for me to be a better player this year and not catch as many passes or as many touchdowns," said Miller, who has 15 touchdown catches in two seasons.     Catching won't be Miller's only contribution this year, either, Groh said.     "His strength is at its best level ever," Groh said, adding that the additional explosiveness off the line will help in blocking and in beating physical defenders.     Explosiveness could become a popular word at Virginia, Pearman said.     "We have so much potential," the enthusiastic senior said. "Big plays left and right. We have some youth at receiver just waiting to blossom. We're excited, man. I mean, we're as confident and excited as we've been since I've been here."     The Cavaliers also get Michael McGrew back to bolster a young receiving corps. McGrew was counted on heavily last year until he broke his leg in training camp.     When the offense fizzles, the Cavaliers also hope Connor Hughes can be as close to automatic as he was last season, converting all 40 extra points and 23 of 25 field goals.     Defensively, the secondary is young but stocked with eager wannabes, and it will be helped by a front seven that features a host of probable future NFL players.     "We've got like the No. 1 linebacker corps in the country and the top defensive line in the country," safety Jermaine Hardy said. "There has to be a weakness somewhere, so I guess they have to pin it on us because we don't have much experience."     Up front, there are defensive ends Chris Canty and Brennan Schmidt and nose tackle Andrew Hoffman, all at least two-time letter-winners, and possibly the best group of linebackers in the country in Blackstock, Ahmad Brooks, Kai Parham and Dennis Haley.     "Collectively, you can't have a much higher motor than what Schmidt and Hoffman and Canty bring," Groh said, listing Hoffman as possibly the key to the defense. "For all the talk about linebackers in the 3-4 defense, if you don't have a real good nose, it's hard to make the defense work. It takes a unique skill."     Despite all the names, Virginia still allowed more than 20 points and 380 yards a game last season, often allowing teams to rely on running in crucial situations.     That will change, Canty said, because of offseason attention to assignments.     "We have a better understanding of the defense now as opposed to last year, how it's supposed to be played, gaps we're supposed to be in and assignments," he said. "Of course, we have to come out and prove it on Saturdays." source (click here)

Please take it easy on the Kelly Kennedy inverviews. I couldn't be less interested. ZIPSlive Radio Show Kicks Off Thursday Weekly Akron athletics call-in show to originate from Winking Lizard in Fairlawn beginning Sept. 9 Aug. 31, 2004 AKRON, Ohio - The 2004-05 edition of ZIPSlive kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m. when first-year head football coach J.D. Brookhart hits the airwaves for the first time this season. The one-hour weekly call-in radio show gives fans an in-depth look at Zips athletics. The show can be heard live on FOX Sports 1350-AM each Thursday evening with Tommy Gelehrter serving as host for the second-straight year. Thursday's season-opening broadcast will originate from the Clear Channel studios in Canton before moving to the Winking Lizard on Thursday, Sept. 9 where Zips fans will be able to join in the action each week. The popular, local restaurant and sports bar, which is located at 25 Ghent Road in Fairlawn, will serve as the home for the show until its conclusion on April 7, 2005. Men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot and women's basketball coach Kelly Kennedy will join the show as the hoops season approaches. In addition, other coaches from UA's 18 varsity sports, as well as student-athletes, will join the show throughout the year. The radio broadcast can be heard over the world wide web at www.GoZips.com. Fans can call in by dialing 1-866-372-1350.