johnnyzip84

It's no secret that the Zips have a great following at the Q and have used it to their advantage the last 5 years (at least). So while I don't think this change was brought about to "get" the Zips, I do think it may be a result of complaints, particularly from the West, that UA (and Can't State) has a competitive advantage as a lower seeded team since they can at least count on a semi- home court advantage during the "run" required for a lower seeded team to win the tourney. IMO the good thing for us Zip fans is that the change comes too late for the rest of the MAC! These Zips are good enough to win it all regardless of the format.

Done. I'll have it at the first tailgate. Keener, you have to stop over for a taste, just to say you did. OK, twist my arm. But if I don't like it can I give mine to JZ84's wife too? Just stopped by. What are we giving JZ84's wife? I'd like a picture first. Sorry, Buckzip. She only goes blue & gold

Don't forget Devin Wilson, who will have a difficult decision to focus on football or basketball. More on Devin.

Pluto writes this article about Owens and Dennison (with a mention of Paul Winters, as well). If anything, it has a nice photo of the old Packer style unis. Speaking of Winters, his Wayne St Warriors are ranked #9 in the initial D2 poll and are picked to win the GLIAC South. They appear to be loaded this year.

Flavored beers really aren't my thing, but some say this is good. I think the only flavored beer I like is the Summer Shandy on tap. They're usually not my thing either. But Summer Shandy isn't bad. And Thirsty Dog had some sort of mango flavored thing at the Lock 3 Blues & Brews thing a while ago. So since I'm a Pittsburgh native, I'll take you up on that mango IC light! ps. If I don't like it, I can always give it to my wife

Nice article. Thanks for posting B&G! I hope the shoulder injury isn't a big deal. The photo shows him catching passes on Wednesday, so it appears as though he's still getting reps with limited contact (or none, isn't that what the red jersey designates?).

Nice story, worthy of a 3 gun salute! :gun:

I really hope that somebody from ZN goes to practice on Saturday since it's open to the public and writes an opinion here. I'm out of town, or I would peep it out myself. Wouldn't it be awesome to be wearing these all season? I'll be there on Saturday. I'll put some sort of summary together, as long as you take it with a few boulders of salt

I think Al may have just thought of another clause he should have had in his employmeny contract. And what would he call it? Why the Golden Parachute of course

I would love to have a 34 jersey to wear. I have a real Zips jersey that I can't wear. It is an offensive line jersey and it is skin tight and doesn't really have sleeves. A fit young person could get away with wearing it, but a fat 42 year old looks absolutely ridiculous. It looks like I am wearing a sleeveless sausage casing with puffy shoulders. Not pretty. Then your ship has come in, Keener! Attention all Zip football fans: Akron Felt, located at 1205 George Washington Blvd, has Zip jerseys available for custom orders. These are special ordered, quality Adidas jerseys (Navy) available in all numbers, with or without sewn names on the back (price varies per letter). A few of us are getting Wagner #34 jerseys, and since we're buying a bunch we're getting them at $86.05 a piece. If you opt for another name/number, the regular rate is approximately $94.55 (based on 6 letters). If you'd like to order, please ask for Ashley (330-733-7778). The orders will take about 3 weeks to process. Go Zips!!!!!

ABJ Link There's also some discussion of the quarterback competition. Tyrell Goodman will attend a prep school.

Jabari Arthur is CFL Canadian player of the week It's been a difficult climb through nagging injuries over the last few years, and it's great to see Jabari finally playing the way we knew he could.

This is a pretty good summary, IMO I don't think lack of talent can be blamed for any shortcomings seen in 2011. It's time for iCoach and company to step up.

The SEC doesn't HAVE to do anything or NOT do anything regardless of deadlines or penalties. You jumped the gun a bit on announcing that A&M was leaving for the SEC, and now you're jumping the gun on saying they aren't. I think Andy Staples may have had you in mind when he wrote THIS.

In the video of the McGill highlights, KD mentions that Q may have been playing the last few games with a broken wrist. Hopefully he'll have time for this to heal before the season.

The SEC is publicly saying that they're happy with a 12 team format, for now. There have been previous rumors of Arkansas possibly wishing to reunite with their old SWC foes. I don't think this is over by a long shot.

Tom Gaffney adds a nice story about the improved conditioning of C Adam Bice. I like the emphasis on playing at the right weight. Hopefully S&C coach Sowers has had a similarly positive effect on others.

Thanks for the highlights ist!

McCrea is a big reason why I think the MAC East will be hotly contested regardless of the improvement I expect from the Zips this year.

Reports #6 and #7 are rather nondesript. But the confidence is still there

Yes. Busted his hip. Injury #1. He was granted a medical redshirt after injury #2, ACL tear (it happened on the practice field next to Shrank South). I'm pretty sure the ACL was first, hip second, but you could be right. This is correct.

Thanks for the insight, D'baller Your point regarding the fans having a more enjoyable experience watching an up-tempo team is well taken. It's the sort of thing that feeds on itself if properly executed. Dr Z, I'm guessing BuckRam (completely hilarious BTW ) wouldn't be as controversial as, say HokieRam, CavRam or WahooRam

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but what happened to Dale Martin? Can we add him to the Cap'n's list of Great Zips who never were? He had the unfortunate circumstance of being part of the famed "Bolingbrook pipeline" to UA

THIRD VERBAL is finally in (Medina safety Benny Cunningham, Seth's brother)

Seth Cunningham's brother Benny (a safety) commits!