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Amato has done a great job. Not only in in-game coaching, but also in accumulating and developing nice talent on that side of the ball. Take it FWIW (and I hope im wrong), he is looking to be a head coach again. Preferably in Florida.

It will be interesting to see the Zips how the Zips perform after a big W. EMU looks to be hands down the worst team in the MAC. Even behind UMASS, Miami, and Can't St. Hoping for the blow out that is should be. I want total domination, but wont be surprised with a let down and closer-than-need-be win. That's about all I have to say about the game leading up to it.

Post Gazzette article if anyone is interested. I suggest reading the comments for a few laughs. good to be on the other side for once.] http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2014/09/27/Pitt-loses-to-Akron-21-10/stories/201409270178

Now that I'm done celebrating and recovering, ill post my in-depth thoughts on the game. Wow. What a great game plan by the coaches. Its clear on defense that they focused on stuffing the run and wanted to make the unproven QB beat them, and it worked! We shut down Conner more than anyone has so far the entire season, we didn't let Boyd get loose. Secondary played great, d-line got some pressure, LBs filled holes, and the whole unit tackled well. We especially impressed with Brown, Givens, Scott, and Mizell. Was great to see Pittman make some plays as well. Great job defense! Offense. Feels great to finally have established a running game. I've been calling for Hundley to be the main back for some time now. He isn't a home run threat, but he is a sure beat to always grab a few yards and break a tackle or two. We just need to keep the D honest to open some passing lanes. Great game Conor. Chisholm probably sealed his own fate with that fumble late in the game. Good hustle by Goodman to get the recovery. It is good to see MTB come along. He has had a pretty solid season so far, and to me, is slowly developing into that big play WR that we need. I like when the ball gets in Bickley or Williams hands, but catch the ball first guys! D'Orazio is D'Orazio. The most consistent bet we have on the team. Pohl could have played better, but made some key throws to allow us to win the game. He would look a whole lot better if the number of drops went down. I have to make a separate paragraph for this. Props to the coaching staff for getting over the stubbornness and going under center in a power football formation in short yardage situations! Loved seeing Grice get not one, but two touchdowns. Way to hold onto the ball big fella. Zach Paul had a hell of a game. Dont see a way this dude won't make it in the NFL. Stein still scares the hell out of me. I hold my breath just watching extra points. My biggest takeaway from the game to improve on is that we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot. Catch the ball, line up right (cost us two TDs), be aware of the clock, enough with the dumb personal fouls, recover fumbles, etc. Make winning football plays. I had us at 7-5 assuming 1-3 in nonconference. An 8 win season is looking nice right now.

Takes me back to people calling for Hirschman after Pohl came within feet of beating Michigan last year. Pohl had an interception (which was still a great play by the FS, probably would have been caught if he didnt get there) and probably two bad throws. He isn't Ben Roethlisberger, but I'm not sure if I can name any starting QB in the conference that is noticeable better than him. There are four problems with our team that I see: 1) FG kicking - good luck on that getting fixed. 2)Running game- looks to be improved, so long as we stick with Hundley. 3) WRs catching the ball- our little guys, Bickley and Williams need to catch better. Even D'Orazio seems prone to a drop a game. It is nice to see MTB coming along this season, not only with improved hands, but with also making plays after he catches the ball. We desperately need a WR to do be able to make plays. 4) Secondary. I am pleased with Givens and very pleased with Scott stepping up yesterday. I even credit a couple of our sacks as "coverage sacks". Good job secondary containing Boyd. Bre Ford is also a ball hawk.

keep dreaming...err drinking :CK_brew:

well that escalated quickly. Pohl is just fine at QB. Woodson looked alright as well I thought. I did think putting him in was dumb though. Biggest issue is the WRs catching the ball. Pohl's interception? Never would have happened if Goodman lined up correctly. Not to mention it was a good play by the FS. Play before would have been more than likely been a TD pass to Smith.

What was the attendance today?

What a game plan. Looks like coach Bowden may have got some word from this forum calling for Hundley to be to the go to guy. Defense played outstanding. GP1- good predictions leading up to the game this week. Hope your wife was watching with you. Go Zips!!!

Finish this. Let's gooo!

I would have ran up to the line and spiked the ball. They had about 10 seconds to do it.

before getting drove back? That would be the key issue. If your forward progress is stopped before going out of bounds, the clock doesnt stop. Regardless, coaching staff/players need to know that the clock was running. I mean chances are we would have missed the FG by about 20 yards, but there still would have been a chance.

it amazes me how incompetent the coaching staff is with managing the clock with as much experience as they have.

You can't advance a muffed punt.Really interesting that Bowden took Pohl out

Dont forget about Kincaide.

I'm going to go with Pitt 24-14. Connor scores two and Boyd gets behind us deep for another. Pohl gets two TDs against their green secondary.

all whites I hear.

what is your definition of "par"?

The Zips will be wearing their new helmets tomorrow. They are getting a lot of press on twitter. Rovell and Sportscenter have both tweeted about them today.

Beaten Penn St with Dalton? Pohl floundering? I've heard it all.

Yuengling was something cool when it wasn't sold in OH. Now its just another cheap beer.

Threatening for the Attorney General? Sorry, but you care way too much about an insignificant issue.

Last comment on this game. Thanks for bringing up the turnovers GP1. Lawrence shouldn't see the field again this season if he can't hold on to the ball. His fumbles were killer. Jones didn't impress me much. I have zero issue with playing Hundley all the time. The big play won't be there, but I'd rather take an almost guaranteed 3-4 yards than a -4 yard loss of turnover. Also, we need March back. While we have good depth at LB, he is a key player on our team and probably the best pass coverage LB.

Or people are looking at it from a rational point of view and realize that you don't go from the worst team in D1 football to marquee wins over night. Building a program takes time, believe it or not. I want more than just the MAC. Im sure we all do, but you have to start somewhere and build off of it.

Still 3/4ths of a football season left.