[Chris Jacquemain's play is obviously suspect...who else do we have?]

So included in this discussion of bashing Jacq are we going to include the many, many, many balls that are dropped by the receivers. Bowser makes great catches, but misses about half of them that are thrown to him. Two interceptions yesterday bounced off of receivers hands. But this board is right -- Jacq is the problem. How about the pass that Cruz missed -- that kid should have been on the bench the rest of the game after that one. I'm not saying Jacq is the best quarterback I've seen, but the wide receivers and Joe Moorehead should all be under equal scrutinty.

That's right Big Zip. Execution is part of the game but knowing what play to call in different game situations is on the coaching staff and JM specifically. Four straight three and outs in the second half was awful and the plays we ran were plays we used over and over in this game and every game we've played. The play book must consist of 25-30 plays. Of the three interceptions, two of them were from bad reads. One of the tips was thrown into double coverage and the other a db or lb jumped the route and had a nice interception. Jaq is doing a pretty good job if you look at all the drops, tips, and yes, poor reads. He's maturing as a qb and I think he has played better than some on this forum believe.

WR drops are a huge issue, agreed. I'm sorry if I misled anyone to believe that I'm putting all of the blame on Jaq, I'm not that naive.I agree with you that Jaq is maturing somewhat, but I'm going to need to see more before the end of this season to be completely convinced. He will be a senior next season, and the maturing phase should be long gone by then. Every game is a big game the rest of this season, and if Jaq doesn't progress consistently each game(and more so than he has), than I believe its time to start reevaluating our other QB options.Believe me, I'm pulling for Jaq to do well just as much as anyone, but he can only blame misreads on immaturity for so long.

[Can't game]

Here's something I didn't understand about the Can't game. Why were the AK rowdies put in the north end zone RIGHT next to a bunch of old Can't alumni? I couldn't understand why any Can't fans would sit there of all places.

[Can't game]

One more thing that I don't believe has been mentioned yet....Not only did the officials miss calling the Bowser TD catch correctly, but that was CLEARLY interference, if he did not make the catch. The photo undisputably shows the defender running straight at Bowser, with his back to the ball, and trying to push him out of the end zone.It's just unbelievable how bad these officials are.

Hah! Yeah I was screaming about that at game time! It's really sad. If that would have been ruled incomplete I would have been irate.

[Stadium Cams Are Live!!!!!]

Not to completely take away from discussion, but does anyone else know about this new "spicer village" nieghborhood just south of the stadium? Here's the link - http://www.spicervillage.com/index.aspThe homes look great, but that isn't exactly the safest area. I understand the idea is to attract more young professionals and revitalize the area, but will this actually work?I posted this here becase if this is a success then it would definetly effect the area around the stadium.

[Chris Jacquemain's play is obviously suspect...who else do we have?]

I checked out the 2008 depth chart to see who else can play for us besides CJ, whether it be before Jaq graduates(and unless he starts becoming much, much, more consistent, that should be the case), or after he leaves us. The guys under Jaq are: 5 Matt Rodgers 6-2, 200, RFr10 Kade Wagner 6-2, 215, RFr14 KC Patterson 6-3, 210, JrHas anyone seen any of these guys? Do any of them impress you? Do any of them seem capable of taking the starting spot next season(assuming Jaq keeps playing the way he has), and if not, who should we look out for in two years? Who is the future of this program?It's obvious that this university is making some serious strides toward competetiveness, on and off the field. I think that it's important that we distinguish who will lead our team down the road, and who will help mold the university's image over the next few years. Also, any other big recruits that may actually be within UA's grasp? The new stadium is a big sell to high school kids.

[Can't State Predictions]

Zips - 48Cant - 7no need to explain because Can't state just plain sucks

Haha this is probably the least biased site for pregame predictions.UA-21Can't-17Its a rivalry, so it'll be close. I'd like to see a good game anyways.

[AD Laing Kennedy Organizes K.e.n.t. State Students]

The student section should have a strong showing. The largest freshman class in school history definetly has its perks

[Attendance this Saturday]

The rubber bowl is a hole (literally) compared to Stambaugh. And it is next to an airport miles from campus. Even though they compete at 1-AA, they have had an advantage over UA for years. We are still one of the newer 1-A programs by the way when you look at how far back many of these schools have been competing at 1-A. Our football team even had to practice in some pasture off campus for the longest time. We definitely had one of the ugliest commuter campuses in Ohio and there really was little pride in UA, making it difficult to build a fan base. *Enter Proenza* This talk of YSU's attendance and how great they are does not phase me at all. Yes, they outdraw us a lot, but YSU has seen its best days while Akron's are still ahead. The info will be the best facility in the MAC hands down and heads and shoulders above Stambaugh. The area adjacent to the stadium when the dorms are complete will look stunning and will definitely attract more students to games. When you factor in our enrollment (about doubles YSU's) and facilities, our potential far exceeds them. Akron football has missed some key opportunities in recent seasons and the Cincy game is prime example. That has not helped our cause in the attendance area. But when we get a winner look out.Any YSU hater might have a better argument against Can't State. They have been competing at 1-A for a long time and really have nothing to show for it. I guess they put a pretty canopy over their pressbox (wow) but where are they really going? So eguins you are not going to get really far on this forum. We like football here, but if you go to Can't's board half of them want to drop football all together or go down to your 1-AA affiliation. You might get further along over there.Here it is:http://www.ncaabbs.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=474

Wow, you pretty much summed it up for me. Lets face facts:*UA is evolving into something far better than it's ever been before. Faster then the general public even realizes.*YSU is done, over with. Look at the city of youngstown. There's nothing. Wow, high school football! Well if anyone noticed what Proenza has done with the campus at UA (completely renovated!), they should also know that he has public plans of doing the same thing to the city and the sorrounding neighborhoods of campus as well. A few years from now, this place just wont be the same, and that's a good thing!