Dr Z

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He did halftime with Larry Williams and spoke about the Zips and Browns, no commentary during the game. While his speech isn't perfect, his football mind is still sharp. I love listening to him speak about football, he is a wealth of football knowledge. He still does a show on channel 19. He lost his commentary job when he told the truth about the Rams, and numbskull Fisher cried.

This is unique enough it deserves it's own thread. Great idea. Bernie is very active on Twitter, I bet he would love to hear from Zip fans. We need to get him some Zips gear! Get him in the booth with French! Let him do some color commentary on anything Zips football related. Television will dictate time. They have to let the Zips know at least 12 days prior to the game.

This relates to his success and maturation as a passer. Woodson averages 4.4 yards a carry, while Chapman averages 1.4. Makes sense to me that Tommy needed a breather, rather than to put Travon in to run in place of Tommy. Good for Travon for making the most of that opportunity. Note: Coach calling MTB an H back. I love to hear coach call the time of possession stat a relic.

Agreed, I think coach Milwee is off to his best start in Akron. If the Mountaineers play cover 2, as indicated by App fan previously, coach Milwee will be attacking this defense different from last week. Look for a lot of high/low routes from receivers. The Zips will need to draw some safety attention deep to attack underneath. The Zips receiving corp is deep enough to handle the task. X and Z's should bring their track shoes Saturday. I would expect to see a lot of rotation. Watch to see if the Mountaineers mix their cover 2 to try to confuse Woodson, I know I sure would. He is too good to play man. I would be careful running any long developing "stretch" plays against the Mountaineers. I would prefer to run some screens, and those quick outside throws to Lane when I see those safeties too far back. Woodson scores too easy on the long ball, take that away, and make him beat you underneath. Make the Zips work in the red zone, that's how I would defend. The Zips will need to run the ball effectively if this is the way they get defended. Ball will be missed. Weather looks perfect, I'm hoping for a great game.

Yes, thank you, that is exactly what I was looking for. If I were defending the Zips, I would play a lot of cover two. The Zips will need some kind of run game, or more underneath stuff than they are used to in order to be effective offensively. Good luck.

There are some local places in this food thread in another forum. Here is the Swenson's site kreed mentions. LeBron James Pitches Trainwreck Sequel in 'Funny or Die' Sketch At Swenson's North Canton is too far south for me to help you, but here is a TripAdvisor list to get you started. Hilltopper, or others can probably comment more intelligently.

Thanks for taking the time to join and post. Enjoy your time in Akron. The self-inflicted mistakes should be pretty even, Akron was flagged 13 times for 136 yards last week. Hopefully we can come to some kind of compromise with this weekend's referees. IMO, you would be correct to worry about this. It is one of the Zips strengths. Good luck, and safe travels.

After three weeks into the 2016 season, Thomas Woodson is fourth in the nation in passing efficiency. One spot ahead of JT Barrett. But Thomas is not the most efficient in the state of Ohio. That honor belongs to Toledo's Logan Woodside, who matches up against Woodson in Akron Nov 2nd. If you are wondering how Akron has won their last 6 out of 7 games, efficient play at the quarterback position would be a great place to start. I don't think I have ever seen a better long ball thrown by a quarterback in an Akron uniform.

How would you describe your scheme in the secondary? They will be challenged this weekend. I know the Mountaineers play a 3-4 defensive scheme but I can't pick up what they are doing on the backend from watching ESPN3. Our offensive line will have their work cut out for them stopping the pass rush. I really wish Warren Ball had a crack at their 3-4 front, I feel the size matchup would have been conducive to some broken tackles.

Jelani even got flagged for that on Saturday.

Akron reeled off 34 points in the second quarter in a 65-38 win over Marshall in front of 24,258 silent fans - The Herald Dispatch “It’s obvious we didn’t play well and you’ve got to give Akron credit,” Marshall head coach Doc Holliday said. “I thought (Akron head coach) Terry (Bowden) and that staff did a great job of coming in here and having that team ready to play.” The game featured a combined 1,084 yards between the teams. Marshall outgained Akron, 560-524, but also topped the Zips in penalty yards. The Thundering Herd was called for 17 penalties that cost it 180 yards. Akron was flagged 13 times for 136 yards. In the end, Marshall’s 17 penalties, four turnovers and a punt block for a touchdown were too much to overcome. Defensive back Rodney Allen has a headache after chasing around Zips receivers all day. (photo by Sholten Singer @sholtenphoto)

Dak Prescott, 75 passing attempts, no interceptions (NFL rookie record). Carson Wentz, 71 passing attempts, no interceptions. Dolphins fan Cody Kessler gets to start this week...against the Dolphins.

If the Zips could play Columbus State in the Capital One Orange Bowl, Russell Athletic Bowl, St. Petersburg Bowl, Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Boca Raton Bowl, or the Miami Beach Bowl it would really work out for me. Thank you.

Mountaineers are a six point favorite. Last week you could have made six to one, on the money line, I haven't seen a money line yet, but it's probably at least two to one.

The defense is going to have a lot of studying to do this week. Here are just a few personnel sets from the beginning of the first quarter in Tennessee. Both starting RB's for Akron and Appalachian State are questionable to play this weekend. (see injury list at bottom) Replay of Appalachian State vs Miami Hurricanes here. Great crowd.

No line on the Zips/Moutaineers yet, but Kent is a forty-three point underdog!?!?

Thanks for stopping by with the good wishes. Can you show me anybody in WV that expected a "good game" before noon on Saturday? I saw lots of these predictions. Thunder in Paradise Prediction – Marshall 49 – Akron 17 I suspect the Zips will hit a couple of big plays against a Marshall secondary still trying to find itself. That same secondary will also come up with at least two turnovers, thanks in part to a Thundering Herd pass rush that should begin to overwhelm the Akron offensive line in the second half. On the offensive side of the ball, Litton and company will have another big day through the air. But, I also look for Marshall to establish more of a consistent ground game in week two than it did in week one, after a mediocre performance by the Herd offensive line in run blocking. Good luck the rest of the season. Wish we could play every year, always love playing Marshall.

I can only recall one.

I wish the cameras could follow the team to the locker room, I want to see the celebration!

Congratulations, zipsoutsider!!! Great predictions. You are the lone winner.

Only LZip, GJGood, zipsoutsider, and CK have a chance to win this week, since the Zips exploded for 41 points in the first half. Note: Of those four, only zipsoutsider picked the Zips to win.

Hope the Zips score 40, win, and Jojo scores three TDs. Good luck to all participants. Go Zips!!!

Thunder in Paradise Prediction – Marshall 49 – Akron 17 I suspect the Zips will hit a couple of big plays against a Marshall secondary still trying to find itself. That same secondary will also come up with at least two turnovers, thanks in part to a Thundering Herd pass rush that should begin to overwhelm the Akron offensive line in the second half. On the offensive side of the ball, Litton and company will have another big day through the air. But, I also look for Marshall to establish more of a consistent ground game in week two than it did in week one, after a mediocre performance by the Herd offensive line in run blocking.