Dr Z

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.

Not as good as the Boca Raton destination for me, but I would make St Pete work. If it's the Bahamas bowl, I'll be steaming it from the beach in Miami.

I was watching a recording of Sports Zone last night and Bernie Kosar gave a shout out congratulating coach Bowden. I thought it was cool that he was aware of the Zips achievements this season.

Thanks for the kind words. More photos here, including some locker room stuff from go zips dot com.

Asked what bowl game he wanted to play in, Grice said, "I ain't going to lie. I would love to go to the Bahamas." source For those of you considering the trip, here is some info on the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl.

Zips fans know their football when the wagon wheel and a bowl game are on the line. Congratulations to Blue & Gold, UAZippers, MDZip, LZip, UA1987, pdt1420, ZipGrad01, RowdyZip and liberty61. All winners!

As the clock ticks away, the team anticipates their rush for the wagon wheel. —©Photo by Dr Z The team finally gets their hands on the prize of the day. —©Photo by Dr Z The wagon wheel gets shown off to the students, band and surrounding fans. —©Photo by Dr Z Thomas Woodson celebrates with his teammates. —©Photo by Dr Z The wagon wheel gets carried off to the locker room. —©Photo by Dr Z The happiest photo I have captured this year. —©Photo by Dr Z

Se'Von Pittman recovers a Bollas fumble on the Can't State 11. —©Photo by Dr Z Jerome Lane led all receivers with 75 yards on the day. —©Photo by Dr Z Jerome eyes a pass from Thomas Woodson. —©Photo by Dr Z Josh McNeil looks for someone to block. —©Photo by Dr Z Connor Hundley looks to score in the first half. —©Photo by Dr Z Connor breaks free as he finished with 98 yards rushing. —©Photo by Dr Z Thomas Woodson lines his team up near the goal line. —©Photo by Dr Z Trayion Durham was held to ten yards on seven rushes. —©Photo by Dr Z

Cody Grice and his family celebrate senior day. —©Photo by Dr Z Zach Paul and Kyle Pohl are honored with the help of their family. —©Photo by Dr Z Charlie Frye is honored by the Zips as his name is now in the ring of honor. —©Photo by Dr Z The former Heisman candidate's name now graces the stadium. —©Photo by Dr Z Rodney Coe engulfs another quarterback. —©Photo by Dr Z Jatavis Brown puts pressure on the visitor's passing game. —©Photo by Dr Z The Zips defense held the freshman quarterback to 102 yards passing on the day. —©Photo by Dr Z The Akron defense takes a well deserved rest during a tv timeout. —©Photo by Dr Z

Weather dot com now reads:

Blue Jackets getting recognized for their game day posters. One of the coolest developments of the current hockey season has been a new initiative by the Columbus Blue Jackets, who've been promoting their home games with a series of sensational game-day posters. Not on the same talent level as Cleveland artist Derek Hess, but Anthony's work (concept) reminds me a little of it.

Currently weather dot com is reading "Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon"

I don't think anyone would categorize last night as a good loss. Being back in Ohio for a week will recharge the batteries.

Defense. They scored twice on interception returns.

I would guess travel has as much, if not more, to do with fatigue.