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I haven't seen any mention of Arth meeting with the team. Were any players at the presser?

With all the pig skin championship games this weekend, that third goal should still be in the top 10 highlights! ESPN make room for it.

Being a diehard, I watched the OU game to the bitter end. I couldn't believe they didn't take a knee for the last play of the game. I hope all of our underclassmen remember those 7 points. Even more, I hope they have a chance to return the favor.

FearFULL Forecast: Once again, we play not to lose. No TD's in the game. Zips win with a field goal.

How do repeated 3 & out's help one win a game? If a D loads up on one area, they must leave other areas vulnerable. It's on the OC to exploit those vulnerabilities. We seem to put our O in a position to be exploited. RPO when there are more defenders than blockers, Roll out and then throw 50yds across the field. I can't believe that any reasonable person wouldn't see that we had no offense last week. I hope we don't see a repeat this week.

Hate to say it but, if Ramart starts, this is a loss. Not so fast. Ramart had a bad outing last game, but I think he will be able to step in and be the "next man up"! (FF)

I think Sands fumbled on his last carry. That may have kept him on the sideline. Taking care of the ball might also have an effect at QB; although I haven't seen anything to indicate TB's displeasure with Kato.

Dr Z nailed it. I hope an extra week of prep will help with execution. TB looks for the big plays. I think our men would be better served if they concentrated on the little things.

Cykron, I was only needling you about Canada. I should have referenced the DM Register concerning our D. Not only denigrating our D Sunday, they referenced us as an FCS opponent earlier in the week. Akron Zips, you think ABJ is bad, "The Paper Iowa Depends On" prints Friday night football results in their Sunday edition, nothing Saturday morning!

Even when we go to Canada? ( They have me worried.) Our running game needs to step it up! Kato's int obviously cost us points, but to say "he wasn't sharp all day" is an understatement. It's unfair to discount our D's performance when evaluating ISU offensive out put.

Rain may force us out of G7. If you come looking for us, send me a text at 515-822-6771 for an up date. On the way to Ames now. Should have first Irish coffee by 6:15!GO ZIPS!

Keys to the game: Contain Montgomery & Butler Our D has come up big so far. If they can continue that Sat, Zips win. For 5 min the Clones ran over the Jacks before lightning intervened. The above stats came against big time opponents. Can we match those numbers? I think we can come close enough to win. We did pretty good with Larken, a quality back. Our secondary looked real good at open field tackling. Butler got a lot of yards after broken tackles. In addition, I can see some hard hits producing "alligator arms", shrinking Hakeem's catch radius. The biggest question will be, can our O of the last 2 quarters show up for the next 4 quarters?

I was too, and I got to tailgate with my son and all of his NU buddies. I did have support from Captain and his family and the Reinke's.It only took a couple beers for everyone to calm down after the game. Everyone was all smiles when they turned the lights out at midnight on the golf course.

I can't believe that Kato couldn't have reversed field and out ran them even if all the way to a safety for 7 secs. With any time left on the clock after a safety, kicking from the 20 would have truly put them in a hail mary situation.

I'm not going to look at the replay, but I only recall one safety blitz. The front 4 did a great job without relying on the LB's to put pressure on the QB. This put more people underneath allowing the CB's to cover tighter, and give the S's room to roam. We held a BIG team to under 100 rushing. We gave up lots of passing yds but to a SR projected draft pick. I'm not saying that Chuck would have held us down. It's just "the next men up!" (I'm even encouraged with our OC.)

I think you have this one right on, but don't count on them looking past us. Without the 3 TO's, if we play 4 quarters like the second 1/2 , look out. We will hang with most. I really think Sat is a toss up, but I also feel like lack of experience at their QB will make a difference. He is not that green, but I think TO's will make a difference again. We will fly the flag for the second week, and get a few votes in the polls!

We could fall flat on our faces Sat, but I would do what ever I could to be in Ames Sat. This could be the start of a very special season. I'm thinking about what a little bit of success has done to my attitude, and can imagine what the team is feeling. We will see if the coaches and team leaders can channel the energy to play smart and disciplined Sat. Cykron has invited everyone to their tailgate. If you want to hang with a little bit younger crowd come to lot G7{grass lot, E of stadium, across the road}. You will find a few Zips and some of the "Wide Right Nati Light" crowd. Think Rubber Bowl X 100!

We have been talking about our senior laden D. I think we saw their leadership come through. This victory sure had their stamp on it! The scene after the game with the fan contingent in the corner and the locker room fight song really gives me a feeling that these young men have come together. I can't wait to see what kind of a team shows up at Ames. I think any fan should think real hard about making the trip to Ames so you would have the chance to see this squad really come of age.

I think we will be there a little earlier. Will try to save a spot next to us at green #2. Look for a black & purple canopy(my son is NU grad) with a Zip flag.

NU offence has been struggling, and now both tackles need to be replaced. I don't see a shut out, but I do think we will put more points on the board. Zips 24 NU 17

South, close to Central, first row by the canal Look for an NU & Zip flag

You just need a pass to park in the golf course. I'll post a map if anyone else would care to drop by.

If you don't want to haul a lot of stuff, you could just bring a supply of Ohio's finest brews and join us in the golf course. I'm not sure if you can get in there or the lot next to the stadium without a pass. I'll check with my son for correct info.

I'm not stupid. It would have been an upset if we had beaten NU. It will be an even bigger upset if we beat the next NU in Evanston. I guess I just have a player's mentality. If you go into a game expecting to loose, you should just stay home. Win or loose, ones only focus is only on next week. you need to look back in January.

Even if we only consider modern times, I'm looking forward optimistically to our trip to Evanston. Go ahead Zipmonster, give it a chuckle.