johnnyzip84

Did you read the article in its entirety? I didn't want to have to either subscribe or register to read the rest. Interesting nugget, McAdams, at 6-6, plays PG in high school - though the article states KD wants to move McAdams to the wing. But he can apparently handle the rock. No, I just read the synopsis for the same reasons.

Local article on Reggie McAdams signing his LOI.

Whats the Troy connection? I'm just speculating, but maybe it stems from Troy's victory over OU in the 2010 New Orleans Bowl. Perhaps Solich liked what he saw of Troy on film enough to make some inquiries with their staff?

Change of plans for me. I am now IN for the WVU bus trip, but I'll be flying solo. Keener? Keener? Keener? Go Zips!!!

Excellent! +1 Z.I.P. still has you by another 2500 miles or so

check out the scathing replies to this article. There are almost 30 of them - not counting the rabbit trail concerning referring to The University of Akron as Akron U. Link to the comments. It's pretty hard to argue with any of the justified criticism. I especially liked Rob_from_Akron's cryptic, yet fitting final words: Is Rob_from_Akron also jupitertoo? No, that was me, actually! No kidding. Glad (or, sad, really) that you liked it! Too funny You nailed it!

check out the scathing replies to this article. There are almost 30 of them - not counting the rabbit trail concerning referring to The University of Akron as Akron U. Link to the comments. It's pretty hard to argue with any of the justified criticism. I especially liked Rob_from_Akron's cryptic, yet fitting final words: Is Rob_from_Akron also jupitertoo?

I've had a hard timing getting the lowdown on Wayne State's offensive scheme all year, but this article covering the Warrior playoff game at St. Cloud says Paul runs a Pro-Set.

Betancourt signed! Way to go KD

Speaking of hiring ex-Notre Dame coaches to turn around your program... This story has a "full circle" angle as well, since I can still recall Gerry's Zips whipping the Lobos on TV (must have been a local deal, but I can't remember the details). I believe UA won on a last minute FG. I'm in the "go ahead and bring them in" camp, but I also agree with those that believe this reeks of desperation. I don't see how Rob could say this would be "sticking with the plan". These guys (on offense) were all recruited for the Pro-Set, so it makes sense from that standpoint. Kelly has no need for them.

Will definitely miss his presence at the JAR. Thoughts and prayers go out to Chris, Brett and the whole family.

Not to be contrary, but Pauley is getting renovated, so they're playing in the LA Sports Arena this year. Not a problem! I didn't realize that Maybe the Bruins will use that as an excuse..........nah!

Looks like the Iowa St transfer will be a handful. UCLA is struggling early, but a 20 point whipping in Pauley Pavilion remains an impressive feat.

Gaffney's summary article

Sadly work will prevent me from taking the trip But I'm a definite for the CSU game. Does anyone know if there will be an "Akron" section up there? I'd like to get seats next to as many Zip fans as possible.

It starts. The MAC East is already a combined 8-1 on the year, while the MAC West is 2-6.

I think K.E.N.T. definitely has the advantage of playing WVU first. There will be no sneaking up on the 'eers when UA visits. Huggins would have done his best to avoid that anyway, but now he has a LOSS to a MAC squad to point to for emphasis. The Zips will have to play well to beat any of these quality opponents over the coming weeks.

With BG playing tough at Georgia the other night and now K.E.N.T. handling WVU in Morgantown (Huggins always did have fits playing the F.L.A.S.H.E.S.), the MAC East is looking better than ever.

And NIU. Hence JohnnyZip's Dekalb comment. Glad somebody got my lame joke!

Did the blizzard blow you all the way to DeKalb?

I'll always remember this season, primarily because it became a transition year. And the quality of the schedule was always a topic of discussion after Lee was gone. The teams we beat may not have seemed "that bad" to you, but here's the numbers again, for reference. 2 wins were against lower division teams. Howard and Cal Poly. The other 5 wins were against MAC teams with a combined 12-47 record. If ever there was a Zips team that benefitted tremendously from a really favorable schedule, I'd say that was it. I think the general opinion at the time was that we were not making progress against the top teams in the league (Marshall blew us out, while racking up almost 600 yards of offense). A change had to be made to give us a shot in the arm, and gain ground on those teams. And I think the timing was perfect, based on what happened over the next two seasons under new leadership. But I really believe that was only the final straw. I wished it would have happened a year earlier, when we didn't post a win until mid-season against Liberty. I think beating a team with a QB with a broken leg was the only thing that possibly pushed the inevitable off for another year. You could have saved yourself a lot of typing by simply recognizing that nobody is saying LO shouldn't have been let go after that season. The original point by ITZ is that a 7-5 record, easy schedule and all, looks a lot better than what we have now.

Ask and ye shall receive The infamous Howard game notwithstanding, the opponents weren't THAT bad. And has been stated numerous times, the defense wasn't Winters' responsibility. We all know the loss to K.E.N.T. to open the season that year put LO behind the 8 ball.

+1 And he's generous, too. He was handing out bottles like it was Halloween

You know, I remember quite a few people who still post around here celebrating the dismissal of Lee Owens after my senior season over on the old angelfire board. That man was fired for a 7-5 season which included a top 10 offense and a near upset of a top Big 10 program. What would you all give for 7-5 now? Don't forget the crazy one point loss at UConn. No doubt, 7-5 (even with one extra FCS/1-AA team) sounds spectacular right about now. And don't get me wrong. I'd take Winters over Ianello any day of the week, and that was my stated opinion as soon as Rob was hired. That hasn't changed. I just feel Paul missed a nice opportunity to state his case to his numerous detractors on this board by losing last Saturday. Of course he has a chance to reverse that with a deep playoff run.

That is one impressive list. Thanks for taking the time to summarize, Cap'n!