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  1. Game 2—@Wisconsin Badgers

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    On September 11, 2016 at 9:15 PM, K92 said:

    We got into Madison Friday morning and took a tool around the stadium first thing and saw Barry Alvarez at the main gate doing a photo session.  The campus is a true city campus and parking is at a premium.  We ended parking on a residential side street a couple of blocks off Regent Street and walked over to Lucky's to grab a couple of beers and something to eat.  Awesome bar.  It is an old automotive repair shop with a pretty wide open floor plan.  A spot like this would be so awesome on Exchange Street.  They serve up a mean soft pretzel.  It's equivalent to about 2 loaves of bread, I think.We ventured across the street to the Big Ten but we're a little disappointed there.  It is pretty much a restaurant.  After spending a couple of hours off campus, we drove downtown and hit The Great Dane Brewery.  We are spoiled by the breweries we have in NE Ohio.  I'll leave it at that.Just down the street was the Tipsy Cow and we sat on the street there and drank a couple of Surly beers.  Finally got to try "Todd the Axe Man" while gazing at the beauty of the Capitol Building.  A couple of doors down was the Maduro cigar bar that ate up a couple of hours where we met a nice couple that led us over to The Old Fashioned where we ordered the official drink of Wisconsin, the Brandy Old Fashioned.  Great place.  This basically wrapped up day one.  We drove back to the hotel, ate pizza and hit the sack.Saturday we Ubered down to campus and left the truck at the hotel.  Parking is so limited we thought that would be best.  We did not see a whole lot of traditional tailgating going on.  It is very much a bar scene for pregaming.  Literally thousands and thousands of people were partying in not only the bars but the parking lots as well.  People were great. Very friendly and cordial.  There were a few random assholes that felt the need to say something inflammatory but they were outnumbered 100 to 1.  Only place I have ever been with a more welcoming fan base was Tennessee and I think the Vol fans set a pretty high bar there.  I hope we can schedule the Badgers again in the future.  Much more enjoyable trip than Penn State. The game was a big disappointment because we didn't show up.  I did not expect to win, but I was hoping we would give them a game.  Bright spots were few and far between.  For the first time in years we have someone to return punts.  That was great.  I am looking forward to seeing Ball in the conference schedule.  Offensive play calling and flow was awful again.  I don't forsee that getting any better.  Those who were hoping to see the TE involved in the passing game have to be disappointed. 2 games 0 catches for the TE's. Defense is in trouble.  The replacements for Grice, Coe, Monroe, Evans & Brown are not remotely close in talent level.  I was very worried before the season started about the front end and now I know why.  Hopefully Amato can do some scheming to help compensate for the defiencies but I think it will just have to play itself out as these guys get more experience. If the Zips get a victory against Marshall or Appalachian State, it will be a pretty big upset.  The offense really needs to make some great strides very quickly to have a shot, I think.  The defense is not going to win many games this year.  We will just to have to wait and see what happens because sometimes good things happen from out of the blue.  It's happened before and it can happen again. One more thing.  Sorry I get so worked up sometimes.  I have a lot of Akron in me.  Go Zips.

    Entertaining read. Thanks for taking the time. 

     

     

  7. Best QB in the 2016 NFL draft

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    “This is who he is. This is his DNA. … He prepared like he was a five-, six-year veteran, and obviously he played that way.” --Eagles coach Doug Pederson. Why the Browns passed on him.

     

    "He did a really good job,'' said Haden, "He was more advanced than I expected him to be. He's a good quarterback. He stands in the pocket, he's able to make all the throws, very patient, and does not take off running all the time. He looks down the field and picks his receiver that he wants to throw to." On the TD to Agholor, Wentz lasered it where only the receiver could get it. "I was running with the receiver and he threw it to his outside shoulder,'' said Haden. "It was a really good ball.''

  9. Three for Thursday [Zips @ Badgers]

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    3 hours ago, Los Venerables said:

    I took the time to learn all about your team so I could discuss the game cordially and substantively.

    Please stop back after the game and give your impressions of what you perceive to be the weakness, and strengths of the Zips. It's always interesting to me to read opposing fan's opinions of the Zips. 

  11. Game 2—@Wisconsin Badgers

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    27 minutes ago, Bucky said:

    .... the level of talent Chyrst now has is far superior to what he had when coaching at Pitt. 

    I have never seen the Badgers QB play, but I know he is better than Voytik. I have never seen a Badgers WR play, but I know they are not as good as Boyd. I'm hoping the game plan is similar. Good luck. 

  17. Game 2—@Wisconsin Badgers

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    University of Akron football: Unranked Zips face “monumental task” on Saturday against No. 10 ranked Wisconsin

    By Michael Beaven  Beacon Journal sports writer

     

    “We throw the ball pretty quick,” Bowden said. “We get rid of the ball, and I think the offensive line had a good first day. They have room for improvement. They are going to get tested in a whole new way this week.”

     

    During the VMI game the announcer stated that the Zips offensive line is the second least experienced in the nation.

     

    Edit: I'm sorry, I mistyped. INexperienced. 

  20. Scarborough to Resign Today

    in General UA & Campus Discussion

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    The interim president, Matt Wilson was walking around the tailgate (Lot 9) introducing his family, thanking fans for coming, and conversing with anyone who wanted Saturday. He stopped by our setup and chatted for ten minutes. Matt seems like a genuine guy. I'm rooting for him. He was on the sidelines during the game doing the same. 

     

    photo from pd article 

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  21. Game 2—@Wisconsin Badgers

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    1 hour ago, LZIp said:

    Are you sure about this? I distinctly remember seeing MTB out there as well as Newman Williams in some 2 TE sets. I was disappointed in the lack of usage of MTB in the passing game, but maybe the hand just wasnt being shown.

    MTB and Newman Williams were both in. They were switching back and forth playing the H/TE back (off the line of scrimmage), blocking for a QB that threw for over 400 yards, and a running back that ran for over 100 yards. Below is MTB coming in, and Newman checking out. 

     

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