Dr Z Posted August 13, 2011 Report Posted August 13, 2011 source 7. Akron Zips Coach: Rob Ianello, 1-11, 1-7, second year. Last season: 1-11, 1-7. Offense (5): Junior QB Patrick Nicely (166-366, 1,753 yards, 10 TDs), a two-year starter, can expect a challenge for his job from junior-college transfer Clayton Moore. But finding replacements for three starting WRs and a starting TB from last season is the big concern. Three returning offensive linemen (Jake Anderson, Zac Kasparek and Mitch Straight) should give adequate protection. Defense (8): This should be a team strength anchored by junior LB Brian Wagner (130 tackles, 2 INTs), but it must show up in the pass-rush department where returning DL starters Hasan Hazime (46 tackles), and Dan Marcoux (45 tackles) could use help. Zips had only 17 sacks last season. Special teams: Only veteran P Zack Campbell (37.8) returns. Overview: If the Zips solidify their skill positions during the first three tough weeks of the season (Ohio State, Temple, Cincinnati), the schedule turns favorable (VMI, Eastern Michigan, Fla. International) for a rise to .500 going into an Oct. 15 bye week. Key game: Nov. 12 vs. Can't State. Could be the difference between a winning or losing season. Quote
UA Fan Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/802746-...20-teams/page/3 Ellen picking us at #7 is a lot better than #119 ! Quote
GP1 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Key game: Nov. 12 vs. Can't State. Could be the difference between a winning or losing season. I disagree. Week 2 against Temple could be the difference between a winning or losing season. Quote
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