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Wake's back ups are MAC starters. I think Akron can do well in the MAC this year.

I left at halftime. It's too dang hot. My take generally is, if Akron can clean up some mistakes and stay healthy, they will be a formidable MAC team in a month. I felt as a team they are more physical, especially in the secondary. They were short on speed compared to Wake, but when they had their chances they made some solid tackles. The Zips two big guys in the middle of the defensive line will be formidable against mac offensive lines. The offense wasn't great, but some guys made plays when they got their chances. I don't know. I think there is a lot to be optimistic about. Now the Zips just need to put it all together.

Who is "we"?

Wearing pajamas to class is not ok in any way shape or form. It's a step away from being a furry.

The black chair back seats on that side might even cool down by the fourth quarter. God knows that because of the specific heat of concrete, it won't cool down until October. The visiting team's band has it the worst if they bring one. They get stuffed into the last place to get shade. Don't doubt me on the heat factor. Be safe.

In many ways, yes. However, college athletics used to be something that prepared young people for a professional career. Part of that is looking and acting at a high standard, or maybe professionalism. This is one of my favorite stories of the year. The leadership of this university is setting a great example and more should follow. https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/tuskegee-university-president-defends-dress-105732120.html Is it really controversial for a well respected university to tell students they can't wear pajamas to class? Is the leadership of that school yelling at clouds? The sad part of the story is that it is now controversial to ask adults to behave and dress like adults. With that said, the players will be at work tonight....tuck in your freaking shirt. I will not be at work and my shirt won't be tucked in. See the difference? None of this is too much to ask of another adult. The coaches should require it. Are the players going to get mad and transfer?... maybe, but in 2026 the disloyal turds playing college sports are probably going to transfer anyhow. Would you like to discuss the moronic trend of players with three mouthpieces hanging from their facemasks or a celebration dance after a player rips off a two yard gain on first down at their own 25 yard line?

There are Rookie League players making next to nothing. They dress like professionals. College athletes need to raise their standards.

The Akron side will be brutally hot. Nobody checks tickets. Just walk to the Wake side.

It's going to be 91 degrees at kickoff, but it's predicted to only feel 98 degrees. I don't say this lightly......be careful of how much booze you drink, drink lots of water and try to stay out of the direct sunlight. My first Wake game was almost two decades ago when they played Nebraska at noon. There was one unprepared Nebraska fan being hauled out after another because of the heat. It's hot here in a way you aren't used to in Ohio. Be smart.

That Competitive Excellence Fund must not be doing well.

They are professionals now. They should observe NFL uniform standards or get a fine.

ACC Network. 612 DTV.

I'd take unexposed undershirts.

Interesting. One of my favorite sayings is, "never bet on the come". It relates to betting on the COME line in craps. It's a type of futuristic bet that can pay better than normal odds and protection against rolling an out once the point is set (assuming you're not one of the antisocial a-holes who bets the don't pass line), but is high risk. BG has decided to make a bet on a guy who has actually played games in lieu of potential without game experience. I think it's a smart bet. More teams should make this bet. The player who lost the QB competition will still be transferring from school to school ten years from now hoping for a starting position. He needs to get a real job.

No problem. I made a mistake in the Mozelles portion but corrected.

https://mozelles.com/ One of the best restaurants I the Southeast. Lunch and dinner. Even if you are staying uptown, you'll have to drive. It's close, but not a walk I would make this time of year. https://andrewsrestaurantsws.com/young-cardinal/ One of my all time favorite breakfast places. Get the sausage gravy as a side in place of potatoes and pour it over the biscuit they give you. Uptown. https://www.foothillsbrewing.com/welcome/?returnUrl=https://www.foothillsbrewing.com/ If you are staying at the Courtyard uptown, take 20 steps to the right and you'll be there. I'm not a craft beer person, but I do think this is one of the best in NC. https://www.smallbatchws.com/ I don't like bourbon, but the burgers here are great. It's by the big Marriott uptown. https://www.villagetavern.com/. Cool place at Reynolda Village. Not in the city. Close to campus. Thirsty Pallet is an uptown dive bar. I love the place. Walkable from anywhere uptown. Tailgating food: Mountain Fried Chicken. Close to the stadium. You can't go wrong with a fried chicken shop that has the tagline "It Ain't Greasy". If you get sucked into the whole Lexington BBQ thing, remember to get it sliced, not chopped. Someone mentioned they were staying at the Courtyard by the stadium. Pickings a slim, but Putters is a good choice. If you are parking at the basketball arena and not tailgating, but want some drinks, Putters is close. https://www.putterspatioandgrill.com/ If you want to see some shops in natural setting Reynolda Village is good but you have to drive to it. Trade Street has some shops you could look at. The Learfield Radio studio is on Trade Street and on Saturdays you can watch the guys do highlights. If you are a student and want to be around people your age, take an Uber to Burke Street Pub. That area is where the students go. Do us all a favor and clean yourself up when you go. Represent well. I've been at this place on a Friday night. The girls dress and look unlike what you see in Akron. They are rich kids who look rich and dress like rich kids. Don't be a slob.

I understand the pessimism. What I hope fans understand is there is a big difference between an ACC team that finishes 4-4 in conference at the bottom of the middle third of the conference and a similar finishing Big Ten or SEC school. The gap between a team like Wake and a high level MAC school isn't that great. While Akron isn't a high level MAC program, we are a middle of the pack MAC school. Anything can happen, but I don't see Akron getting blown out.

I expect a close, low scoring game. Wake has left the door open for teams like App State, Kennesaw State, etc to win late against them but they didn't. I'm expecting something similar to happen because that's just what they do. However, NC State once left the door open for Akron to win in Raleigh, and they did. Never be surprised when an ACC team loses. Wake Forest 20 Akron 14

Maximize ever space with something that may be appealing to someone attending a public event.

The one where I had the most fun.

By limited resources, I mean an old stadium without much to offer. As far as the stadiums themselves, The Big Dialer is a better stadium. Akron has a better facility for a team shop. Akron has better bathrooms. Concession stands at Akron are better and offer basically the same things, with the food truck edge going to Wake. Akron is a more comfortable stadium to sit in.

I hope this game serves as a good example for Zips fans who would like a better game day experience at The Big Dialer than they are getting. When you go to a game at Wake Forest, you aren't going to see what you would normally think of as P4 facilities. Far from it. What you are going to see is a school that maximizes the fan experience with limited resources. It doesn't matter if they are playing Akron or Clemson, they are going to give a 100% effort using what they have to work with to help you have a fun time. Wake's stadium is no different than Akron. In fact, The Big Dialer is better in almost every way with the exception of the scoreboard. The stadiums are almost exactly the same size. They have a giant press box, Akron has a giant press box. They have a grass hill, Akron has a grass hill. They have large parking lots, Akron has large parking lots. Akron has a bar scene around the stadium, Wake doesn't have one. Take note fans. If you just put some effort into it, you can make the game day a lot of fun even if you don't have much to work with.

Wake fans are saying similar things about their QB situation.

Take the Zips. Wake has a history of low scoring, close games against schools they should blow out.

It's not much of a stadium. The indoor tennis center is nice. If you will be taking Uber, that's where Uber drops off and picks up.