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I saw OU for the third time (and first time in person) last saturday. They play reckless at times and i say that as a compliment. They hit at 100 mph every play and even when down, have a swagger on defense. Their offense is hit or miss but they have a few talented receivers that could cause a lot of problems for us. That being said, they don't do anything great and seem to have a tough time with turnovers. I wouldn't count us out.

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I just got done listening to the iCoach's portion of the MAC call-in show for 10-17-2011. Listening between the lines, I am no longer am concerned about The Chisel's material properties heading into this game. It sounds like the extra rest is exactly what he needed at this time of year. I think he might be up around a Rockwell C hardness of 50 :D Before I make my pick, I'm warning everyone that I've been "relatively hot" the last few games with my predictions B)Game My Prediction Actual ScoreVMI ----- 38-17 ----- 36-13EMU ----- 17-31 ----- 23-31FIU ------ 24-38 ----- 17-27That said, I went with the Zip trifecta in the poll.UA 34OU 24LR8 15-25 202 YDS 2 TDSThe Chisel 19 carries 122 YDS 1 TD

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Lots of updates and news from the press conference. Recruiting JUCOs hard, lots of talk about how the bye was implemented and about OU
For those who prefer a written summary, here is Tom Gaffney's article in today's Beacon.
Here's my favorite quote. This is in regard to converting 24% on 3rd down. “We have had issues in that area. First and second down greatly affects third down,” Ianello said. REALLY, who knew?!?!?! Can you tell us more? Ridiculous. :wall:
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Here's my favorite quote. This is in regard to converting 24% on 3rd down. “We have had issues in that area. First and second down greatly affects third down,” Ianello said. REALLY, who knew?!?!?! Can you tell us more? Ridiculous.
I forget what season of HBO's 'Hard Knocks' it was, but they were showing a team meeting on the percentages of down and distance. The gist of the meeting was exactly what you quoted. Gaining yardage on first and second down greatly effects the conversion percentages on third. While it sounds "ridiculous", I understand where it is coming from. I sure hope they do another season of Hard Knocks next year, I really missed it this year. I still say if I was UA, I would PAY HBO to come to Akron to do a Hard Knocks-type show on the team. Attendance would double.
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Game My Prediction Actual ScoreVMI ----- 38-17 ----- 36-13EMU ----- 17-31 ----- 23-31FIU ------ 24-38 ----- 17-27That said, I went with the Zip trifecta in the poll. UA 34 / OU 24
I'm impressed. :thumb: I am going to be an optimist and believe that the bye week will benefit the Zips. History proves otherwise, but I'm tired of being a realist with this team.Winner will have 24, loser will score 21 and it will come down to the last drive of the game, unfortunately, LR8 has yet to prove he can lead the Zips on a winning drive late in a game, and I think that continues this week. Zips lose a close one. Please prove me wrong.I am not betting this week, but if you put a gun to my head, I would take the points.
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