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Good job keeping Woodson in. He's doing great

Pretty terrible start so far for the Zips. Falling down 14-0 might be too much already.

I actually really like the gray uniforms. Probably because they actually have some gold on them. Now if only there was some gold on the navy and whites...maybe next year.

I'm not saying KD held players back, but it seemed like there was never a breakout star during his era. Yeah, guys like Zeke we're fun to watch. But nobody was that 20+ consistent scoring threat. Hopefully Utomi can be that guy!

Seems like the refs are missing a lot of offsides calls for Kent. Definitely looked like the jumped early on Kato's interception. What a way to end the half!

It's definitely been done before. A few years ago Kent State had a "no stats" approach on their scoreboards. I don't recall if it was Ford or Senderoff, but one of them decided it would help a struggling offense. Wonder if Groce did this at OU or Illinois too? Honestly I'm okay with whatever the coaches think will work best.

A sophomore with a 20+ and 30+ game to start the season. When has that ever happened for the Zips!?

You're right, good call. Guess that side would be a lot tougher to renovate than I thought.

Wonder if they have something planned for that wall? Hopefully something better than just painting it navy and leaving it blank. I think the "floor-to-rafters" would be a great option, and probably easy enough. If I remember correctly that is just a long hallway used for storage behind there. Cut out enough of that wall and build up the stands. Re-route foot traffic from the track to behind the seats.

I felt like Miami and Ohio we're both losses for the Zips... looking like it today

I'd say 75% if not more have some sore of fabric or banner covering the bottom. Usually because the inside is just a hollow section made of up supports and metal holding the screens together. It's a cheap way to make it look nicer. Both the new and old video boards at the Q were the same way.

I guess Miami is a toss up. But I see Ohio as a loss. The Bobcats average over 40 a game and the Zips are around 20. Unless the OC lets Woodson throw, I don't see how we can keep up. Especially with zero run game.

I don't think Akron can beat either one of these teams. 8 touchdowns so far and Gardner looks unstoppable.

Defense has to win the game for us. Tighten up.

I think if Buffalo scores on this drive, the games over. Zips offense isn't being aggressive enough and no sense of urgency.

Buffalo can probably get 5 yards per play if they wanted.

Not sure I understand this offense. Basically turning this into one play drives. The Zips have no run game. Either try something different or just take a knee twice. At least then we don't have to worry about a fumble.

** turns off TV **

Toledo's offense looks unstoppable already. Hopefully we can slow them down.

Too bad Jean wasn't a basketball fan. The Jean Howard Taber Arena would have had a nice ring to it... In all seriousness though, that is an amazing gift.

Stop arguing and look at this:

The Q watch parties always draw big crowds. Even better, they raise money for charities. This is something I can support. If the Zips make it to a bowl or NCAA tournament game, this is the way to go. Maybe charge a few bucks for admission that can go to a charity and maybe UA gets to keep money from concessions and souvenirs? Fans will be donating to a good cause and supporting the Zips. I don't see people paying UA to just sit in the JAR and watch TV. There has to be more incentive.

I'd say it looks better, but far from good. It's disappointing. With how awesome most of the campus has become, the JAR is an eyesore and one of the first buildings people see when getting off Rt 8. There's has to be something that can be done. Don't get me wrong, the new videoboard is great and will be a nice improvement on gameday. But isn't it still putting lipstick on a pig? Can't they take a few million and refresh the outside? Do something about the track? Make it look better than a high school gym built in the 80s.

Here ya go...I took a screenshot of it: Hopefully they show some videos of it up and running. It really looks huge. Maybe it will make the JAR feel less like a high school...

Here's a site that I use to look up stuff like that: The Helmet Project It's gives a pretty accurate history of every helmet worn by every football team ever. Looks like the yellow/blue color scheme was used from 1995-2001.