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Having great atmospheres in the past does not change the fact that the JAR is poorly designed and the poor design has a natural negative effect that takes away from the environment.

I agree with kreed. There seemed to be pretty good student attendance. Energy on the other hand is a different story, but I think that goes for the whole crowd. Me and my buddies used to get tanked before hand and sneak it full powerade bottles of vodka! I didn't notice any students besides the lower ones on their feet ever. Obviously its been discussed on here many times but I think the design of the JAR, specifically the students sections being broken apart plays a part. I do give credit to the cheerleaders as I thought they tried to get energy going... I didn't notice the Ozone or whatever OU calls it there either. They usually made the trip I believe.

at least they beat texas

This is somewhat off topic but I'm going to post it anyways.I think Coach Mounds does a great job. He came in after Buckley left for Louisville (and took some recruits with him). Now we're going up against multiple P5 schools with a real chance to land a player. DBs have not been a concern the past few years and do not appear to be a concern anytime soon with the flashes the young talent has shown.

Awesome game. Never gets old beating OU. I hate to make one of those "back in my day" comments, but sheesh that crowd seriously lacked energy. I only graduated a few years ago and the atmosphere seemed much better then for big games, especially against OU. Maybe it was the Cooper effect? BTW, took a quick look at Bobcatattack and they are giving us some props.

Not at all. I'd expect more out of OU fans.

Pretty kind words from a guy who has been here through it all for a "program in shambles" Wish the best for him. Don't know if he will get drafted but he will get a shot somewhere.

FWIW I haven't found anything at all on twitter that says Simmons or Dixon have transferred. I have found Simmons' mom if anyone cares enough to ask lol.

Simmons and Bryce Dixon came from NC State.

Technically was the back up behind Ball but I'm not sure I agree its that ridiculous even though I would like better. There are some talented players in Akron and it is not uncommon at all for freshman to come in and dominate (meaning they too were obviously better than X universities previous starter).

Losing a close one to EMU (who I feel is the other true MAC contender) with Campbell hardly playing at all is kind of impressive to me. Zips best not take them lightly.

That must mean you like Suggs. Win in my book.

I'll hold off on getting in depth until the schedule is released. Probably around .500 though.

Noooo! Interesting that those names get taken off but Lane, LTT's, and the seniors are still on there...

Van has decent speed, but not elite i don't think. It seems like he ran right into the back of a lineman for no or little gain on the majority of his carries though. Doesn't create anything, poor vision, and doesn't break tackles. His success comes when he has a hole. Maybe a formidable 3rd down back. I actually can't recall how his receiving skills are. Doesn't seem like we pass to the back out of the backfield much anyways. I just do not see him as a lead back at all. Don't mean to be critical, but others I watch the Zips with seem to notice as well.

Sounds good. Includes regular season and MAC championship if necessary. Deal? Too many variables in potential bowl games. As a bonus, my $60 will be designated to the basketball program seeing as I will have trouble supporting the program if we have another season similar to 2016's.

They have. Hopefully we have other players step up and win this one.

This performance makes you wonder why Utomi hasn't gotten more PT.

I like the idea fellas. If someone else wants to bet the same, I'm in for Akron winning more than WMU next season.

Kwan not starting is odd (assuming everything is fine with him), but Utomi has came in and lit it up. Also liked the offense there being ran by Tino while Noah was off the floor.

Lets liven it up some...how about you two make a bet?! I'm in if Ballsy isn't a bettin man.

Take off your tinfoil hats fellas. Upsets are what make March Madness so great. They are simply looking for something more useful than RPI to help try to gauge how respectable a team is. Merely a small part of the selection process.

They are paying up to 1.1 million for this dude!

OU getting some love on this list. http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2017-01-12/college-basketball-five-mid-majors-could-wreck-somebodys?cid=ncaammsocial_tw_sf50631974

Talk about underwhelming. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Lester_(quarterback)