TXZipFan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Now I bet you're thinkin why is Ben Roethlisberger a topic title on our Akron Zips message board... well hopefully everyone remembers that "Big Ben" played in the MAC. The better the MAC players do in the NFL helps the MAC in general public perception of the MAC. Charlie and "Big Ben" are helping Akron get out-of-state players who might not know about the MAC. For instance Sean Hakes sought out Akron from TX because of Charlie Frye playing for his dream team to play for the Cleveland Browns. As well Carlton Jackson coming all the way from South Florida to learn from coaches that can develop QB's to be drafted into the NFL. The perception that Super Stars in the NFL come from the Mid-American-Conference will attract top notch football players for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I agree. Some high school players may think that if they stand out in the MAC, they have a better shot at the pros. Plus they don't have to compete for starting jobs as much. Look at Mike D'Andrea for Ohio State. He wasted his career at OSU as a backup after he got hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Congrats to Ben and it looks great for the MAC but he was not very good in that game with the exception of the hairy call on the running TD and the big third down play. Two interceptions down near the goal line isn't gonna make anyone forget Super Bowl performances by Elway, Montana, Young, Aikman, Brady, or any of the other great QB's who came before them. On top of that that game bored me to tears. I can't ever remember being so uninterested in a Super Bowl. And what in the world was up with Holmgren. His play calling there made Lee Owens look competent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UADavid Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 And what in the world was up with Holmgren. His play calling there made Lee Owens look competent.While it's true that a head coach is in charge of all aspects of the team, the plays were called by Paul Winters and he therefore should get credit for the play selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liljc Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Yea, yea yea, I know it's good for the MAC. But I still freaking hate Pittsburgh, and Ben right along with it. I had to sit in Yager stadium this year and watch a highlight (on their beautiful huge jumbotron) of him beating the Zips on the last play of the game. I felt it was classless, then and it still pisses me of everytime I see him play in the NFL. Sorry, but I am not so quick to forget. I have no use for Ben or for Pittsburgh, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Yea, yea yea, I know it's good for the MAC. But I still freaking hate Pittsburgh, and Ben right along with it. I had to sit in Yager stadium this year and watch a highlight (on their beautiful huge jumbotron) of him beating the Zips on the last play of the game. I felt it was classless, then and it still pisses me of everytime I see him play in the NFL. Sorry, but I am not so quick to forget. I have no use for Ben or for Pittsburgh, either. Ben is a winner. Nothing more needs to be said.I'm feeling very magnanimous after my beloved Steelers victory yesterday. So I will say this to all of you Browns fans. You should be optimistic. If you eat your vitamins, study hard and say your prayers...........................one day you may have a team as good as the Arizona Cardinals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msopher Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Yea, yea yea, I know it's good for the MAC. But I still freaking hate Pittsburgh, and Ben right along with it. I had to sit in Yager stadium this year and watch a highlight (on their beautiful huge jumbotron) of him beating the Zips on the last play of the game. I felt it was classless, then and it still pisses me of everytime I see him play in the NFL. Sorry, but I am not so quick to forget. I have no use for Ben or for Pittsburgh, either. Ben is a winner. Nothing more needs to be said.I'm feeling very magnanimous after my beloved Steelers victory yesterday. So I will say this to all of you Browns fans. You should be optimistic. If you eat your vitamins, study hard and say your prayers...........................one day you may have a team as good as the Arizona Cardinals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fear the brown roo Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 screw ben, pittsburgh, miami and all the pittsburgh fans in northeast ohio. i agree with liljc, i have no use for any of them. he's a winner, pittsburgh is the super bowl champ, no denying that but i don't have to like any of them. miami tried their damnedest to keep akron out of the mac. hell, i'd trade a win over Can't state to beat the shit out those creeps this year at the rubber bowl. I HATE MIAMI AND ANY PLAYER FROM THERE!!!!! :macc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 screw ben, pittsburgh, miami and all the pittsburgh fans in northeast ohio. i agree with liljc, i have no use for any of them. he's a winner, pittsburgh is the super bowl champ, no denying that but i don't have to like any of them. miami tried their damnedest to keep akron out of the mac. hell, i'd trade a win over Can't state to beat the shit out those creeps this year at the rubber bowl. I HATE MIAMI AND ANY PLAYER FROM THERE!!!!! :macc: It's too bad you made that wish out loud. I think Miami is on the down swing and Akron is on the up swing. You don't need to trade a win against Can't to beat them. I predict Akron will beat them next year at the RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsbandman Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 screw ben, pittsburgh, miami and all the pittsburgh fans in northeast ohio. i agree with liljc, i have no use for any of them. he's a winner, pittsburgh is the super bowl champ, no denying that but i don't have to like any of them. miami tried their damnedest to keep akron out of the mac. hell, i'd trade a win over Can't state to beat the shit out those creeps this year at the rubber bowl. I HATE MIAMI AND ANY PLAYER FROM THERE!!!!! :macc: I second that! Except the losing to Can't part. We need to pack the bowl for the Miami game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 We need to pack the bowl for the Miami game.Just watch out for their coaches after the game. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fear the brown roo Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 don't get me wrong, there's nothing worse than losing to Can't like we did to start 2003, it does ruin a season. Can't sucks out loud but miami is nothing but a bunch of A-holes. those arrogant bastards need a good ass kicking in the worst way. i'd be happy to pull a nebraska in the 90's and run the score way up. Can't sucks but they are basically harmless. miami looks down at us as a community college that has no business being in the mac. the cradle of coaches can kiss my ass along with big ben and any player from miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liljc Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I love it! The brown roo has me all fired up. God, I hate Miami. :macc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 We need to pack the bowl for the Miami game.Just watch out for their coaches after the game. :blink: That picture NEVER gets old! BTW: He's now an assistant at K-ent. Now THAT's a coaching resume'.When a Miami coach is arrested for punching a Marshall fan in the face, is that the text book definition of a "win-win" or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UADavid Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 miami is nothing but a bunch of A-holes. those arrogant bastards need a good ass kicking in the worst way. i'd be happy to pull a nebraska in the 90's and run the score way upThey have run the score up on us in the past and we should put one on them. In the '95 season they lit us up 65-0. Just for that we need to bury them at the RB this year by more than 65. They are arrogant bastards and we need to teach them a lesson. miami go zips :macc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 All you guys are talking about running up the score. Hell, at this point I would take a one point victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSteve Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 You zippos crack me up.First off, try beating us for once. Just one time now.Second of all, you guys talk as if you are kings of the conference. I've got news for you...We own the rubber bowl.Very classy of you fellas to come over and trash bbs. You are like Marshall fans without the winning teams or tradition. Try doing something before running your mouths.Redhawks zippos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UADavid Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 First off, try beating us for once. Just one time now.Second of all, you guys talk as if you are kings of the conference. I've got news for you...We own the rubber bowlVery classy of you fellas to come over and trash bbs. You are like Marshall fans without the winning teams or tradition. Try doing something before running your mouths.First off hotpinksteve, we have won most recently in 2000 at the rubber bowl. Secondly we are the kings of the conference :macc: so get over it you whiny little boy. And lastly, you wrote the book on classy, we're just trying to keep up! I realize that your mouth runs faster than your brain, but once again we are :macc: :macc: :macc: :macc: :macc: :macc: . Get used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 We own the rubber bowl. You can have it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSteve Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 hotpinksteve huh? Classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UADavid Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 hotpinksteve huh? ClassyHope you didn't hurt yourself with that retort. You and toledorocket need to get together and attempt to fashion a well reasoned comment for ZIPNATION. I know I'm asking a lot from the two of you, but give it the old college try. Still :macc: p.s. Remember to wear a jockstrap before attempting this feat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSteve Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I will not lower myself to your level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UADavid Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I will not lower myself to your level.Hey ZIPNATION, hotpinksteve made a funny! He is definitely at the top of his game. Don't hurt yourself stevie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSteve Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 That wasn't meant to be funny.Please let me know when you have something to add to this discussion. I feel my IQ slowly dropping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UADavid Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 That wasn't meant to be funny.Please let me know when you have something to add to this discussion. I feel my IQ slowly droppingNot hard when you start with an IQ of 68. You are the one who offers nothing, posts incorrect information and has a hard time accepting the fact that the ZIPS are :macc: by the way, I was at the park and a male dog had a redsteve too!! He must have been excited, like you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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