Former Zips on MNF

[scottditzen]

Was just checking the Giants message board. Looks like both Hixon and Chase Blackburn will be under the microscope vs. the Browns (and their shiny new brown pants.)The Giants LOVE Chase on special teams, how he plays with so much heart. But the question of whether he's starting material has always been up in the air. He gets his chance tonite.http://boards.giants.com/forums/thread/904841.aspx Likewise, the G-men are missing their top 2 or 3 receivers and Hixson has been getting a TON of plays in training camp. He's looked very good so far, and like Chase, Domenick is a fan favorite because of his all out play on spectial teams.Come on former Zippers!!!!

[ZachTheZip]

I'll be watching, for sure. Hixon will get his chance, and Chase shouldn't dissappoint.I'm hoping that at least one of them puts a big hit on Josh Cribbs, for good measure.

[scottditzen]

Oh yeah, maybe they can both hit him at the same time!!!Nah, I don't want Josh to get hurt lol. But the fact that Hixon and Blackburn are both starting, that will be some good publicity for "The University of Akron" when they intro the offense and defense. In fact, this might be the first time two Akron grads start for the same team???

I'll be watching, for sure. Hixon will get his chance, and Chase shouldn't dissappoint.I'm hoping that at least one of them puts a big hit on Josh Cribbs, for good measure.

[ZachTheZip]

Oh yeah, maybe they can both hit him at the same time!!!Nah, I don't want Josh to get hurt lol. But the fact that Hixon and Blackburn are both starting, that will be some good publicity for "The University of Akron" when they intro the offense and defense. In fact, this might be the first time two Akron grads start for the same team???

I'll be watching, for sure. Hixon will get his chance, and Chase shouldn't dissappoint.I'm hoping that at least one of them puts a big hit on Josh Cribbs, for good measure.

I'm not sure. I wonder if they will even mention UA at all. It sure would be nice to get some publicity on Monday Night Football!

[scottditzen]

DH just nailed down the 4th receiver spot with an exclamation point last nite!!!!But not one mention of Akron at all!!!!I guess they don't do the player introductions any more. Nor do they list the colleges at the bottom either. Well, when Brady came in it said NOTRE DAME, but that was the only school mentioned.Even my high school got publicity for 5 seconds, as one of the fans had the jersey on. But nope, no mention of the Zips and I barely even saw Chase play.

[RootforRoo44]

DH just nailed down the 4th receiver spot with an exclamation point last nite!!!!But not one mention of Akron at all!!!!I guess they don't do the player introductions any more. Nor do they list the colleges at the bottom either. Well, when Brady came in it said NOTRE DAME, but that was the only school mentioned.Even my high school got publicity for 5 seconds, as one of the fans had the jersey on. But nope, no mention of the Zips and I barely even saw Chase play.

You must have not had your volume turned up. They mentioned that Hixon was from Akron multiple times. Also they talked something about his hometown and about his college stats.

[Zip Watcher]

and I barely even saw Chase play.

I saw him get held big time on a play late in the second quarter that netted big yards for CLE .. not called, but he was squarely in the grasp of an O lineman of the browns.