Dr Z

Since Zips fans don't have much experience with bowl games, and how the selection process works, I would love to see an article written about it. The article should begin on Monday and continue through the week until the Zips know the official announcement on Sunday. It would have all the rumors and inner workings of how the offer came about in the piece. There were so many projections, I'm sure at the time it seemed possible, then something changed, and another scenario falls into place. This might require some research and work, but I think it could be informative, and create more interest for the bowl game. Oh well, maybe next year.

Congratulations to the players, coach Bowden, coach Amato and the rest of the staff. Way to turn around a season, finish strong, and get your team to a bowl game to get us the extra practices. I always heard it was fifteen, but this site reads different. Now I wish our matchup was later. No matter, this experience will be invaluable to the continual growth of the progrum. While the location and time don't work out in my favor for attending, I like the matchup. Click here to read a nice overview of the Aggies. Utah State’s defense continues to be its calling card. During the 2015 season, the Aggie defense ranks among the top 40 in the nation in seven different statistical categories, including seventh in fumble recoveries (12), ninth in three-and-outs forced (5.10 pg), 13th in passing defense (180.4 ypg), 20th in defensive touchdowns (3), 23rd in total defense (336.7 ypg), 26th in first downs allowed (17.7 pg) and 28th in opponent third down conversions (.341). Offensively, Utah State is led by one of the top wide receivers in the Mountain West in senior Hunter Sharp. Sharp is a second-team all-MW honoree, and ranks first in the MW and 27th in the nation in receiving touchdowns with eight (0.8 pg), tied for second in the MW and tied for 29th in the nation in receptions with 60 (6.0 pg) and fourth in the MW and 46th in the nation in receiving with an average of 74.6 yards per game. This will be the second talented WR named Sharp (spelled different) we faced this year. Hope the results are the same.

Jason Kirk  on Dec 6, 2015, 8:15a Independence Bowl in Shreveport Louisiana This site claims they will update as announcements are made today.

I'm glad Herb Brooks was in charge of the Olympic team, and not you.

Give me the best opponent. I'll take Oklahoma again. This time we can play them with our starting QB. I'll even take Ohio State (or any other B10 team), just don't give us BG.

I would love to play Boise. I don't like the date or location, but I would still take it. If you told me at the beginning of the season that we would play Boise in a bowl game, I would jump for joy. I love talking about what bowl we think the Zips will get. if this happens and anyone is in the south Florida area, I'll be watching the game here with my Zips jersey on.

The Zips are an eight point favorite to a winless Herd team. If it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck...

Love it! It's great to see the team still having fun after the season. Hopefully this becomes the norm. Here is your daily projection: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tuesday, December 22, 3:30 pm ET, ESPNBronco Stadium, Boise, ID MAC vs. Mountain WestProjection: Akron vs. Boise State

Nah, "It's gotta be the shoes" Some of the Zips were wearing the new Nike LeBrons last night. You can figure out who by looking at the photos at go zips dot com.

Which AKRON spacing do you like better, Daumantas 93 on the left, or Isaiah 56 on the right? BTW, you can download the font here if your interested.

Doesn't all of this money go to the conference, not to the team playing in the game? Pretty sure the conference splits it equally between all teams.

Yahoo Sports staff puts out their Dec 2 projections. St. Petersburg (12/26): Akron*(ACC) vs. Western Kentucky (C-USA)

Youngstown boy, DJ Durkin, former MAC player gets the job. Wow, good for DJ!

The real reward is an NFL contract. Nobody gets "snubbed" there, if you have talent, the NFL will find you. Remember what Jawon Chisholm said last year about how many pro scouts show up to Akron pro days now that coach Bowden is here? I'm looking forward to the Zips pro day this year.

Maryland?

I agree. I thought the equipment team did a great job "mixing" our look all year. They have their own twitter handle @ZipsEquipment. They gave a shout out to Healy Awards for getting the decals ready this week. I forgot to take a photo Friday, darn it, but they posted one.

I like her. I noticed her many times during the Buffalo game. She seems very focused and hustles. She also seems confident in her calls. She will be moving up, if she wants, soon.

Western Michigan, Middle Tennessee to meet in Bahamas Bowl On Saturday night, Middle Tennessee announced it was accepting a bid to the Bahamas Bowl. Western Michigan is expected to receive a bid in the coming days. For what its worth, Bryan Fischer of Bleacher Report has us in the Cure Bowl in Orlando. That game is Dec 19th at 7 pm. For anyone traveling now a days, check fly.com before you book. I have had good luck with them recently. Example, CLE to Orlando on the 19th right now shows Frontier $138 round trip non stop w/ tax. I've noticed a price difference from early morning pricing to late afternoon. Book early morning. ​Side note: Bernie Kosar showed highlights of the Zips beating Can't and congratulated coach Bowden and coach Amato on his Sports Zone Show on Sunday night.

BG's next coach will be walking into a pretty nice situation. MAC specialist of the week. Congrats Zach.

ESPN projections Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho Tuesday, Dec. 22, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) McMurphy: Akron vs. Boise State Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, AlabamaSaturday, Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Schlabach: Akron vs. South Alabama

Brandon Hickey gets it. Well written.

Thanks for the information, I'm in South Beach for the week. I would guess a $73 ferry to the Bahamas would logistically be doable. Hectic day though. Let's keep hoping for the Boca Raton Bowl.

Akron athletic director Larry Williams presents Dr Sude at yesterday's game. —©Photo by Dr Z

Charlie Frye working for the Florida Gators. Nice story by Marla in the ABJ. Frye wanted more, so he started his own consulting business, Frye Football. This summer he met new University of Florida coach Jim McElwain, the former Colorado State coach and Alabama offensive coordinator. Frye left the Zips’ game at halftime to catch a flight back to Gainesville, Fla., where the Gators host Florida State Saturday night. Frye helps with quarterbacks, especially their “mental conditioning,” along with player development work involving local charities. McElwain tweeted his congratulations to Frye along with the hashtag “IWantABobbleheadPlease.” If it hasn't been mentioned before, one of the most impressive things to watch yesterday was Zach Paul hitting back to back (due to offsetting penalties) rugby-style punts to the goal-line late in the game. Both punts were perfect, but the second one was amazing to watch hit, spin, and stick right at the goal-line. Awesome. It was great to see players off the bench come out to congratulate the special teams. This team really seems to have fun with each other.