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My guess is that shots weren't taken down field because Pohl was running for his life all game.

Why does using have to mean tear up? I've been to their training camp in Berea and the practice fields always look nice.

Edit - double post. Beat Marshall.

On the way back from State College. The fans were very nice, it was a beautiful day for some football, and the stadium and atmosphere was great obviously. Overall I am pretty pleased with the teams's play. I know Stein is no world beater, but you have to wonder what the coaches ever saw in O'Leary to start him over Stein. I really feel coming away with zero points after a GREAT opening drive was a huge momentum killer. Thought Pohl and D'orazio played exceptional. Would have liked to see the O-Line play a little better, and MTB make a moderate to difficult catch for once. The defensive unit as a whole, I can't complain much. They played their asses off and those huge PSU targets for Hackenburg were a tough matchup. The got tired towards the end of the game. Coaching can improve. WHY WHY WHY do our coaches refuse to put Pohl under center in short yardage situations and make Hundley start back farther and give the D more time to get into the backfield!?! I wish our D was more aggressive. Hackenburg had all day to throw. We have some nice LBs..let's let them make a play. Hopefully March is okay. He was injured near our sideline when PSU was running hurry up in the early 4th I believe. There was no stoppage because he go to the sideline, so it may have been missed by observers.

Conner is a man amongst boys and Boyd just had an amazing TD catch. These guys may be the best team we face all season.

I have a ton of doubt about the accuracy of that graphic considering Ok St found some loophole to avoid a bowl ban due to grades and are ahead of a lot of teams on that part.

Since this discussion has taken off, I suppose I'll add my 2 cents and try to not be too critical (even though as a member of the media you should be used to criticism). I'll start off by saying I completely understand the business perspective and have zero problems with the number of articles published about the Zips. I do take issue with what seems to be...lack of overall motivation/likeness of covering the Zips. Why do we always have to find out about recruit commitments through Zach doing a random twitter search or why can't statements that any real fan would know be correct (Mizell sitting out last season). Info such as commitments, observations at practice, recruiting targets, etc doesn't have to have a whole article dedicated to it. Tweets get the job done and give the fans that care information. It just comes off as disengaged and GT just covering the Zips because he has to, to me. While they may not be as talented as GT, I thoroughly enjoy reading Hustlebelt much more than ABJ because they are fans who are passionate about their teams and seem to care. Ex- the Penn St- cross blog- Q&A was already done earlier this week by Hustlebelt.

Pitt vs BC right now on ESPN for anyone who is interested.

Hell yes

I know Zipmeister tries to be a troll 100% of the time, but surely I'm not the only one who has no idea what he's going for 75% of the time

Where did you all go to for tickets? I might be looking to go last minute.

Him attending games many years ago or not wanting to attend games because Ianello has nothing to do with my post, nor was it meant to be taken as a shot at Lebron. My post is concerning the present and morr of a "the powers that be" need to get it in gear. OSU knows how to use him, it's time we follow suit. Marshall and BG seem like some fun games to attend this season and some games where recruits will be in attendance. He isn't going to go to Detroit to watch us play in a MAC championship or Mobile for a bowl game.

Nobody is expecting Kansas, OSU, etc to come play at Akron. Can't believe it even has to be pointed out. Couldn't agree with Dr. z anymore. Don't tell me it's impossible for Akron to go to someone's house and play when there are other quality teams in the conference doing it every season.

I don't know about you, but I'm not content with the program staying at the same level.

So there is a strong rumor that Lebron will be at the OSU-Va Tech game this weekend. Huge recruiting tool for them. Seems like its becoming an annual thing. What do we need to do to get him to attend some football games?

what do I think is easy to make happen?

disappointing as usual. Insanity- doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Sorry to hear about Johnson. On the bright side, now maybe Dino can "groom" his inexperienced QBs the way he wants them, too! LOL

I'm still extremely frustrated at the whole situation. Cannot believe a national coaching search was not conducted. Still remember being at a football game where the Rowdies were holding up "Hire Embick" signs..ugh

I thought he moved back to Puerto Rico. Must have had a change of heart. Good luck to him if true.

Stadium holds 30k I believe without looking it up. I've only been following the Zips for 5 seasons (since I started attending UA) and believe they brought in a bigger opponent to play at the Browns stadium before. The stadium is designed to expand a sizeable amount I believe, which is a plus. Not sure if there is room to bring in temporary seating?

appreciate the insight PSU_Lions

I watched some of the game, but have it recorded and going to watch before I post my prediction/pre game analysis. If this Zips want to win a game like this..they will need to cash in on every chance they can..which means making FGs and XPs, and I have to say my confidence isn't too high after game 1.

Appreciate the work Balzy. Always interesting to look out how the conference fares against others.

another blunder by our own beat writer. shocker.