clarkwgriswold

Oakland has a tradition of "playing up."

Somebody has to step up and be the sociable, affable, ***-kisser to make up for JoMo's inability or unwillingness to be that guy in chasing NIL money. Maybe that's Goodrich. I've liked what I've seen so far from him. The most frustrating thing about the six sacks is that everyone watching the game saw them coming other than Finley and JoMo. Many of them were in situations where the Zips went 4 or 5 wide and PCCC blitzed and just outnumbered the Zips linemen. How about and audible or an adjustment or two?

I suspect Brisco was brought in at a time when it was anticipated that the program would continue in its traditional half court offense, where a less mobile big could succeed. That's also when Okonkwo was brought in. Groce then saw what he had personnel-wise and decided that up-tempo was the way to go. Okonkwo adapted but was never completely that guy. Barre was appealing in the portal as he is a guy who can get up and down. I'm not sure Brisco is a fit in the offense as presently constructed. However, at the same time, it's tough to judge the kid 12 minutes into his college basketball career.

Purdue/Alabama was a good game. Purdue is really solid. Two very good bigs and a strong 7'4" backup, though Trey Kaufman-Reay who was playing his first game left the game hurt with a couple of minutes left. The guards are also very good. I can see the Zips competing on the perimeter but the inside is going to be very tough. The Boilermakers killed a very athletic and solid Bama squad on the boards.

As an Akron connection, Fletcher Loyer's dad John played for the Zips when I was there, from 83 to 87.

I know someone who was in the administration when Tressel came to U of A. The collective expectation was that he was going to be a lazy figurehead easing into retirement. To their surprise and pleasure, he worked very hard and did well in the job. The school could use a guy like that now to help make up for their introvert head coach.

I wouldn't get too excited about the attendance. 2021- 8879 attendance, 44 degrees at kickoff 2023- 8113 attendance, 36 degrees at kickoff 2025- 8501 attendance, 32 degrees at kickoff

As Blue & Gold stated, there wasn't a whole lot that could be taken away because of the size and talent disparity, but they both looked okay. Brisco is definitely a big body but I wonder if he can get up and down the court in the way that this offense demands of its big men. Barre appears to have the ability to get up and down, and I understand that is why he was brought in, however, the results have yet to be seen.

So the two events were not that dissimilar.

Groce just said in the post-game that Stankovic was sick the last couple of days and that he wasn't planning on playing him but he was feeling better and wanted to play.

Brisco dunk.

Connor in.

Brisco up.

Quick scores for both.

Stankovic is in

I suspect Stankovic is hurt. He's not had his warmup top off all night and somebody mentioned they heard someone had an ailing shoulder.

50-23 at Half. No Stankovic or Barre.

It should be on WHLO-640.

I think Kamara is still running 10 yards behind Clark. PCCC may just have found itself a head coach. I also listened to him for a short time on their pre-game and came away impressed.

Game day. Feel the excitement.

8,100 and 8,900 announced attendance for the last two PCCC games at Infocision.

He was the other player in America to average at least 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting at least 59.0 percent from the field last year (with Cluff). He's also 6'9".

I think the Zips will have a problem with Oscar Cluff, the 6'11" Aussie transfer from South Dakota State. He was one of only two players in the country to average at least 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting at least 59.0 percent from the field a year ago. The Zips depth and speed can be effective on the perimeter but it will be tough to handle Cluff. They also have a 7'4" sophomore that plays some.

We all know that the answer is neutral site games in Florida and tarps on empty seats.

Can the Zips please go out and just step on their necks. Like last year without the early PCCC TD.