1981 grad

Actually, a good special team play on the kickoff. Kicking from the 25 the ball went to the 5 and more importantly the return guy went 5 yards backward catching the ball and they start from the 25.

2 special team mistakes led to 10 points. Nice drive on offense. Looks like we can run on this team. Not time to panic yet. Just need another stop.

Can somebody please tell me we will not have to listen to nonstop blaring music during every stoppage that gives the few people that attend these games a blazing headache. Can't we just have the band play during a few timeouts?

Finley's mind set was that he was not going to take any hard hits and he ran away from pressure, threw the ball while back peddling, and made some terrible throws. He did have some nice runs and threw the ball well when not pressured. There were several bad drops. The interception in the 2nd half was indicative that it was time to pull him. However, he kept playing. Not sure why Tahj did not get more opportunities. Really disappointed in the coaching with regard to the delay of game calls. He called time out the first time and then let the time run on crucial plays and had 2 timeouts he never used in the first half. Just poor coaching.

Understandably, I think he really tried to avoid getting hit and missed a several throws and sprinted out of the pocket rather than throw the ball and get hit. The 3 delay of games is inexcusable. I would have liked to see Tahj get some snaps as I think his running may have rattled Rutgers and slowed the rush.

Speaking of stupid mistakes. The corner blitzes and nobody covers our wide receiver. Okay, am I the only one who thought it would be a drop? Nice pass and nice catch.

In the last 10 years we have seen a lot of bad Akron football and a lot of stupid plays and a lot of stupid penalties including including late hits, and taunting. However, I have never seen 4 delay of game penalties in a half especially in crucial situations such as 3rd and 2 from the 11 on your first possibility to score a touchdown this season. How can a veteran QB and a veteran coach be oblivious to the clock. Only in Akron football.

And jo mo has 2 timeouts in his pocket going into the half and 4 delay of games. Great field coaching!!!

If Akron has one more delay of game, Fan Duel will make some money and start and over and under for delay of game penalties for the Akron offense.

He is hurrying the throws so he does not get hit.

This is why it is so tough watching Akron football. Take the timeout and reset!!! And then a gimmick play that loses 20 yards. And of course the missed field goal. A trifecta of mistakes.

Finley needs to throw the ball out of bounds and not take the loss. I hope he is not shell shocked from last week.

I thought we were competitive with Ohio State for a half even though we had a dropped ball that turned into a pick 6 and a short punt for 25 yards. I would like to see if we can move the ball on offense which means giving our QB time to throw and having a running game. I thought Tahj had some nice runs against Ohio State and we need a running game so I hope he gets some playing time. I would like to see if we can keep this game competitive for 4 quarters and have a chance for a win. Go Zips!!!

You Rang

Great drive!!! Great play calling and execution. The center needs to keep the ball down. Other than that, perfect.

Josh Henderson of Westerville Central (OH) has committed to Akron. He is the first commit for Head Coach John Groce and the Zips Coaching staff. Groce did a good job recruiting: “I went on an unofficial visit and I loved it there (Akron)," Henderson said. "It felt like family with my talks and interaction from the staff and I felt I can really thrive there. Coach Groce has been to every game during the live period. He has came to see me play any chance he’s had and told me I’m his number one target. That’s why a week later after my visit I committed.”

Can somebody with inside information, (Hilltopper?) tell me why we are doing an MTE instead of a tournament in Florida, Bahamas or some other location. I see these games being played at best to a half empty jar. I doubt if any of these teams will bring fans to Akron and I see little enthusiasm for Akron fans to attend. I know the U will highly publicize this MTE (LOL). What are the financials on the MTE. Does Akron pay for these teams to play? Does Akron have to pay when they go to a tourney in Florida? Is Akron saving money doing to an MTE instead of a tourney?

Ohio Weslyan and Suni Brockport? I have seen enough of these games to know that you do not develop a team playing games against much weaker competition. Northern Kentucky is probably the best home game. As a season ticket holder, tough to get excited about anything on this schedule.

Are we playing in a tourney this year in Florida or on the islands like we have in the last few years?

Wow, thanks for posting. Looks like there is a chance of Freeman making the roster.

He played well today leading the team in rebounds and playing 28 minutes. He only scored 5 points on 2 of 6 shooting but was really good defensively. He played at the end of the game when the game was on the line.

Freeman gets the start today!! Must be impressing somebody important.

I have watched both games and what is remarkable about his play is that he is the only player that is playing a completely different position than he did in his 5 years at Akron where he was a post up player and the center of the offense. He is also playing against much quicker and stronger players than he did at Akron. The game yesterday was very physical with tons of fouls. It is interesting to watch the mix of players: draft picks, NBA bench players, and foreign league players that are looking to get their foot into the NBA.

Glad to see that Freeman played at the end of the game. He played well. Had some tough rebounds and good defense.

I was a little disappointed not seeing him in the game at the end of the last quarter and in overtime.