1981 grad

This is the only fact that me smile about the football program this year.

Considering how bad football is this year and basketball has not started, really happy to see how well Freeman is doing for the Pacers. This was an article before last nights game. Makes me wonder if Freeman might get a roster spot on the Pacers considering how he finished the preseason strong: Swider is still on the roster, but he does still have a battle with guard Quenton Jackson and rookies Enrique Freeman and Tristen Newton, who are currently on two-way deals. Swider's outside shooting gives him an advantage, as he's hit five 3-pointers in preseason play and shot 49.1% from 3-point range in Summer League play with the Miami Heat. However, Jackson and Freeman have had particularly strong camp performances so far. Freeman is averaging 7.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game and Jackson is averaging 8.3 points per game.

From the Indy Newspaper: Pacers 121, Hornets 116, end of overtime Enrique Freeman dominated overtime with nine points and the Pacers rallied back to win a game they trailed by as many as 16 points.

I have a vague recollection of a weather delay at Western Michigan a long time ago when we were big underdogs and the game started late and we ended up pulling a big upset. Maybe this is a good sign. Or could just be wishful thinking.

Same here. I watched the guardians win and then I saw we were up 17-0 and I thought finally, a great sports day and as soon as I turn on ESPN I see the muffed punt. I then watch the game until I see the interception to nobody and I thought it was me. I turned the game off. Will probably watch them after the lightening delay but I expect the worse.

And we give up a touchdown right before the half. We have this down to a science. A 3 and out by the offense where the receiver and QB are on a different page and then a poor punt and then a touchdown before the half. The offense managed 3 points this half. We are pathetic!!!!!!!

If you watch our third down play, everyone was blocking and nobody was there to receive the ball and that lead to an intentional grounding.

I would like to see the offense score a touchdown. Great field position, no excuses.

On the bright side, this is the best kicking game we have had in years. We downed a punt at the 3 and our field goal kicker has been great.

And 12 men on the field on defense. The hits keep coming.

I knew Brookhart when he coached here and he is a super nice guy. After Akron I think he went to Colorado as an assistant and then left football to work on a family foundation and I think he has been out of football for 10 years. Was surprised to him come back to Akron but I also believe he has been out of football too long to come back as a head coach. Interesting to see his son sending in the signals since he was a toddler when Brookhart left Akron.

Every year I keep hoping this team can turn it around but every year it is the same thing, bad football. This game it was the offense. Why Finley is still the QB is beyond me. He has been hit way too much to have any confidence. Tahj is a good running QB. Why not give it a try when you simply cannot run the ball. Not sure how I can watch this offense any more.

Another wtf play. Finley had the first down and then threw and illegal pass that cost us the first down and then we give them the ball in downs. Only with Akron football. Simply unbelievable!!! All I wanted was one game where we played like a decent football team. Not gonna happen.

Another wtf play. Finley had the first down and then threw and illegal pass that cost us the first down and then we give them the ball in downs. Only with Akron football. Simply unbelievable!!! All I wanted was one game where we played like a decent football team. Not gonna happen.

If Finley cannot move the team, why not give Tahj a try at moving this team?

And the commentator stating the obvious: Akron needs to stop running the RPO and just start running the ball. Why can the commentators see what our coach cannot see. We heard the same thing last week.

Three and out to start the half. It is what I expected. Finley and the offense look like their done for the day. We have seen this before. I hope I am wrong.

I have two wtf moments thus far, Finley's interception and the 7 points right before halftime where they moved the ball without one negative play.

I wish I had your optimism!!!!

If I had a buck for every touchdown Akron gave up in the last 2 minutes of the half the last 10 years I would be a rich man. We have seen this over and over and over again.

Well, he came in but as a receiver. Nice touchdown drive on a short field.

I think I saw Tahj in the huddle on the sidelines before the commercial. (wishful thinking?) I just hope he can move the team if he does get into the game.

It is time for Tahj!! Finley has been hit too many times. Ever since he came up gimpy on the tackle he is looking not to get hit. Very slow and hesitant. Missed a wide open receiver.

The last 2 Akron possessions are 3 and out. We need to do better. When Finely came up Gimpy, Tahj started out on the field and then got called back. I would like to see Tahj play a set of downs to see if we can jump start the running game.

Good timeout by Akron. With 3rd and 1 made no sense having a 3 man front. Put the right personnel and then stopped them for loss.