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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.

I was hedging about making the trip to Lincoln ($95 to sit 50 rows up in the corner of the endzone). By Friday I was able to get seats right on the 50 yd line tucked under the upper deck. They made us move to the concourse right before the horizontal rain came. That was our first trip to Lincoln for a game. In spite of the disappointment of the cancelation, we are still smiling. I knew their stadium was down town and wondered how the tailgating would work. It seemed like any where there was a few square feet, someone had set up a canopy. We were cordially greeted by many fans and welcomed at tailgates. It was amazing watching 85,000 fans going into a frenzy for pregame. I only wish we could have seen what would happen if something truly exciting happened! I only hope that we find our way back on Big Red's schedule even though Frost could have them rolling by then.

That sounds right,. My wife has it on her phone, but she is not home now. I'll be going in Friday evening, and I will have to deal with the 294 mess. My NU grad son likes to start tailgating early. I'm sure we will have lunch in the golf course and watch one of the afternoon games waiting for kickoff.

I'm not an expert on Chicago traffic, but it might be easier coming from the E to just pay a few tools and skip the 80/94 traffic leaving the turnpike. My nephew travels through out the city for work swears by an app that he uses. I can get you info on it if you want, but Saturday afternoon traffic shouldn't be much of an issue. The 80/94 section between the turnpike and 94W is always a bear. If you get to Evanston early enough, you could look for my Zip flag in the golf course lot.

With nothing to loose and some new wrinkles, I see all out pressure on F QB giving us several TO's( int & fumbles). Kato will have some nice runs, but the negative plays will allow Van to lead the rushers. I'm looking for an OC transformation that will have us targeting multiple receivers making that choice tough. Jonah will have more catches, and Kwad will have more yards. Zips 24 Bug Eaters 17

I'm surprised that Cykron hasn't chimed in about the lack of respect we are getting from Des Moines media. They are expecting a challenge Sat night from FCS South Dakota State, but look to Akron as a breather.

I'm confident that our D will test him early and often. He may be the real deal, but one does wonder if this is a product of an empty cupboard. I was going to try to make the trip to Lincoln, but $!00 seats 45 rows deep in the corner of the end zone will be keeping me home. I will be in Evanston and Ames.

Kotelac of rest? Rec Center Smith to the rescue! If I were Groce, I would take some staff and players to the rec center before our next home game and mix it up a little bit. What a golden opportunity to create the same kind of support that Porter had with soccer. It was one rebound, but it could be the start of a turn around for us.

If we hang our hat on Kato, we will struggle. I don't have the stomach to watch the replay, but Kato seemed to bail at the hint of pressure. He can't seem to be able to find the open receiver. You can't see the whole field on TV, but it's telling when they zoom in on the receiver and there are 3 or 4 defenders on coverage. Someone had to be open.

We need someone smarter than me to chime in. We know that Eman is prone to foul trouble and we are a bit lean with the bigs. Would one zone be more protective than others? This may be a strategy at times over shaking up an opponents rhythm. With our athleticism, we might want to throw in a zone press at times as well.

26 a on 34 fg with this rag/tag group, I would have expected more of a YMCA style. I think they are improving individually and as a team each game. I love the zone being thrown into the mix.. I don't think we will need to wait until next year to see results. We may not win the MAC, but we won't be bottom dwellers.

We are seeing different players step up. Last night E-man really surprised me. I just think that this group will put it together and over achieve. Driving into impossible situations will be eliminated. D will only get better as this group matures. 20+

The GOZIPS write up for this game states the we played one Big10 foe this year, Michigan State. Was Penn State an exhibition?

If you still have time to vote!

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The Ladies signed 2. Will the men sign any?

Let's hope he can bring home the bacon!

Pass blocking out of a 3 pt stance when one has a speedy DE to contend with can be daunting!

We are going to run, score in transition and be exciting to watch!! You better come in shape or we are going to run you out of the gym!

Agreed. A bit of pressure on the QB will help. Wait a minute; we need to stop the run. This could be one more game that the D comes through. With the experience of the staff, I think they will come up with some stunts and games to win the day. If the O can just put up more than 14...