OU Game

[johnnyzip84]

This is obviously a huge game if iCoach wants to get the ship turned this year.Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

[K92]

I watched OU/BSU and the Bobcats weren't impressive at all. They were plagued by turnovers and their offense is painful to watch. They have one great receiver, but don't get the ball to him near enough. The Cardinals freshman running back had a real nice game which excites me to see if the Chisel can do the same. The Zips are going to have to play a great game to beat them, but I think they can do it. Whether they will or not is another story.

[ZachTheZip]

Litterbox banter.

[Dr Z]

Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

I may have to suspend my betting theory this week. I expected a lower line also.

[Lee Adams]

Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

I may have to suspend my betting theory this week. I expected a lower line also.

First of all, put it all on the Zips. Then you won't have to worry about having any cash the rest of the season. These games have a tendency to be close if not really competetive. Akron looks like they are playing well ...but...not really. This is a week Solich has to love. Hunker down and tell his team its a must win. Go out and bust them in the chops.

[jupitertoo]

Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

I may have to suspend my betting theory this week. I expected a lower line also.

First of all, put it all on the Zips. Then you won't have to worry about having any cash the rest of the season. These games have a tendency to be close if not really competetive. Akron looks like they are playing well ...but...not really. This is a week Solich has to love. Hunker down and tell his team its a must win. Go out and bust them in the chops.

There's no "supposedly" to the injury problem in Athens. First of all, the entire defensive line graduated last year. Every starter from this year's line is now out with injuries - three with season-ending knee injuries. One linebacker (leading tackler) has leg issues and is only 50%. Starting corner has a broken shoulder.

[Blue & Gold]

There's no "supposedly" to the injury problem in Athens. First of all, the entire defensive line graduated last year. Every starter from this year's line is now out with injuries - three with season-ending knee injuries. One linebacker (leading tackler) has leg issues and is only 50%. Starting corner has a broken shoulder.

If this is true, how the heck could we still be 2 TD dogs? How awful are we?

[K92]

Injury report as found on Bobcat Attack: Link

[ZachTheZip]

There's no "supposedly" to the injury problem in Athens. First of all, the entire defensive line graduated last year. Every starter from this year's line is now out with injuries - three with season-ending knee injuries. One linebacker (leading tackler) has leg issues and is only 50%. Starting corner has a broken shoulder.

If this is true, how the heck could we still be 2 TD dogs? How awful are we?

Do you really want that question answered?We're so awful that the worst of the MAC looks at us and says "well, at least we're not as bad as Akron." Those teams that the optimists here think give us the opportunity to finally win a few games will give us their best efforts because they don't want to deal with the shame of losing to a team like us. We're two or three levels of competitiveness away from beating the worst teams at home.

[K92]

Um, I think it was a rhetorical question, but kudos to you. You never miss an opportunity to rip on the team you supposedly support.

[johnnyzip84]

@jupitertoo: I honestly didn't mean to question your information. I just thought it might show a little more in the spread. Thanks for the details. Hopefully the Zips can take advantage. If I knew The Chisel was 100%, I'd be pretty excited.@Lee Adams: Just because someone pays attention to the line doesn't mean they're necessarily interested in betting. It also provides an indication of what "the street" thinks about a team.

[johnnyzip84]

Tidbits from ZipsLive:1) Suel is playing this week!!!!! 2) Bice and Kasparek will be out this week, but will both be back soon3) Add Sheldon Miller to Hazime as "out for the year".....the rest of the defense is healthy4) No specific mention on The Chisel......has me concerned for this week anyway 5) Punter Zach Paul is redshirting and expected to take over for Campbell when he's done6) They recruited heavily the past 2 weeks......look for a LOT of OL and DL recruits in this next class

[Doug Snyder]

Tidbits from ZipsLive:1) Suel is playing this week!!!!! 2) Bice and Kasparek will be out this week, but will both be back soon3) Add Sheldon Miller to Hazime as "out for the year".....the rest of the defense is healthy4) No specific mention on The Chisel......has me concerned for this week anyway 5) Punter Zach Paul is redshirting and expected to take over for Campbell when he's done6) They recruited heavily the past 2 weeks......look for a LOT of OL and DL recruits in this next class

Made my day with #1.

[Blue & Gold]

Tidbits from ZipsLive:1) Suel is playing this week!!!!! 2) Bice and Kasparek will be out this week, but will both be back soon3) Add Sheldon Miller to Hazime as "out for the year".....the rest of the defense is healthy4) No specific mention on The Chisel......has me concerned for this week anyway 5) Punter Zach Paul is redshirting and expected to take over for Campbell when he's done6) They recruited heavily the past 2 weeks......look for a LOT of OL and DL recruits in this next class

Thank you for the highlights!I'm glad to hear about the focus on OL & DL. The trenches is where the game is won. JUCO's, I'm assuming?

[Blue & Gold]

Tidbits from ZipsLive:1) Suel is playing this week!!!!! 2) Bice and Kasparek will be out this week, but will both be back soon3) Add Sheldon Miller to Hazime as "out for the year".....the rest of the defense is healthy4) No specific mention on The Chisel......has me concerned for this week anyway 5) Punter Zach Paul is redshirting and expected to take over for Campbell when he's done6) They recruited heavily the past 2 weeks......look for a LOT of OL and DL recruits in this next class

Made my day with #1.

You had Doug at #1.

[johnnyzip84]

Tidbits from ZipsLive:1) Suel is playing this week!!!!! 2) Bice and Kasparek will be out this week, but will both be back soon3) Add Sheldon Miller to Hazime as "out for the year".....the rest of the defense is healthy4) No specific mention on The Chisel......has me concerned for this week anyway 5) Punter Zach Paul is redshirting and expected to take over for Campbell when he's done6) They recruited heavily the past 2 weeks......look for a LOT of OL and DL recruits in this next class

Made my day with #1.

You had Doug at #1.

If I had any marketing sense, I would have saved the Suel news for last!

[Zipmeister]

Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

I may have to suspend my betting theory this week. I expected a lower line also.

First of all, put it all on the Zips. Then you won't have to worry about having any cash the rest of the season. These games have a tendency to be close if not really competetive. Akron looks like they are playing well ...but...not really. This is a week Solich has to love. Hunker down and tell his team its a must win. Go out and bust them in the chops.

There's no "supposedly" to the injury problem in Athens. First of all, the entire defensive line graduated last year. Every starter from this year's line is now out with injuries - three with season-ending knee injuries. One linebacker (leading tackler) has leg issues and is only 50%. Starting corner has a broken shoulder.

To increase our odds of winning I recommend attacking their corner with the broken shoulder.

[johnnyzip84]

Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

I may have to suspend my betting theory this week. I expected a lower line also.

First of all, put it all on the Zips. Then you won't have to worry about having any cash the rest of the season. These games have a tendency to be close if not really competetive. Akron looks like they are playing well ...but...not really. This is a week Solich has to love. Hunker down and tell his team its a must win. Go out and bust them in the chops.

There's no "supposedly" to the injury problem in Athens. First of all, the entire defensive line graduated last year. Every starter from this year's line is now out with injuries - three with season-ending knee injuries. One linebacker (leading tackler) has leg issues and is only 50%. Starting corner has a broken shoulder.

To increase our odds of winning I recommend attacking their corner with the broken shoulder.

That might be enough to swing the spread in the opposite direction. How does Akron -14 sound to you, 'Meister?

[xu9697]

I'm excited about this week's game. If the forecast holds true, rain will clear out later on Friday, low 50's and dry on Saturday= football weather. Fall colors in all their glory, a day alone with the wife watching football (she is a big fan too!). The hope that 2 weeks off, SOME progress against FIU (at least we were close on the scoreboard and had chances), the return of Suel, hopefully getting The Chisel healthy, etc.Come on Zips...get it done!!!

[Dr Z]

The hope that 2 weeks off...

IMO, a good coaching staff has their team playing at a higher level coming off a "bye" week. Let's see if we can identify what the game plan is this week. I hope that keen fans can pick up on something new that we practiced and executed well this week.PS If it is true that a starting DB from OU has a broken shoulder, go after him please. Attack the weakness.WWBBD?

[skip-zip]

Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

I may have to suspend my betting theory this week. I expected a lower line also.

First of all, put it all on the Zips. Then you won't have to worry about having any cash the rest of the season. These games have a tendency to be close if not really competetive. Akron looks like they are playing well ...but...not really. This is a week Solich has to love. Hunker down and tell his team its a must win. Go out and bust them in the chops.

There's no "supposedly" to the injury problem in Athens. First of all, the entire defensive line graduated last year. Every starter from this year's line is now out with injuries - three with season-ending knee injuries. One linebacker (leading tackler) has leg issues and is only 50%. Starting corner has a broken shoulder.

To increase our odds of winning I recommend attacking their corner with the broken shoulder.

And throw all of the passes high, since he probably can't lift that arm past his waist.

[Lee Adams]

Opening odds have the Zips as just about 2 TD underdogs. I thought the spread might be a little lower with the Bobcats supposedly being banged up a little.

I may have to suspend my betting theory this week. I expected a lower line also.

First of all, put it all on the Zips. Then you won't have to worry about having any cash the rest of the season. These games have a tendency to be close if not really competetive. Akron looks like they are playing well ...but...not really. This is a week Solich has to love. Hunker down and tell his team its a must win. Go out and bust them in the chops.

There's no "supposedly" to the injury problem in Athens. First of all, the entire defensive line graduated last year. Every starter from this year's line is now out with injuries - three with season-ending knee injuries. One linebacker (leading tackler) has leg issues and is only 50%. Starting corner has a broken shoulder.

To increase our odds of winning I recommend attacking their corner with the broken shoulder.

And throw all of the passes high, since he probably can't lift that arm past his waist.

Doesn't that happen naturally?

[Doug Snyder]

[quote name='Zipmeister' post='153510' date='Oct 18 2011, And throw all of the passes high, since he probably can't lift that arm past his waist.

Doesn't that happen naturally?

You critics can't get it straight. Does Moore have a weak arm and under throw everything or does he have a strong arm and overthrow everything. Or...do you guys just criticize anything you see?? It would be Moore effective if you were Moore consistent in your criticism of more.

[Dr Z]

...does he have a strong arm

No.Is this the first the fans have heard about Suel's back? I know he has been out, but can't remember if I knew why. Hopefully his return will help the passing game. If I were QB, he would get 7 to 10 targets no matter what the coverage, especially if the supposed cripple DB is covering him.

[K92]

The Zips must exploit every Bobcat weakness.I suggest we target these two.