GP1 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I think Im having one of the best emotions about the Zips upcoming season. In fact, Im having this emotion about the Zips athletic programs in general. It isnt excited, because I like something to happen before I get excited and nothing has happened yet. It isnt optimistic, because Im a naturally optimistic guy about most things and the Zips sort of fall into that group for me. Although, I would use the word "cautiously" to describe my emotions about the Zips football program. This program has nowhere to go but up, so we all should be optimistic about the future. I used this word a couple of years ago to describe the basketball program after a good season. Im "interested" in the program. Everything about the program interests me right now. Im interested in the new offense. Im interested in the new defense. Im interested in seeing how the players respond to change. Im interested in seeing how well the players compete between the lines. Im interested in what players will have an impact in winning the games we win this season. Im interested to see how the players respond when things dont go their way or after a loss. Etc. Lots of unknowns with this team going into the season. We are about to discover a lot of things in the next few months and Im interested to see what we discover. What is your word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 What is your word?non-process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Dadgum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Renewed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Realistically-optimistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I would go with CURIOUS I'm beyond interested, and optimistic, but I am curious to see exactly what difference having a real coach makes. Bowden has made statements suggesting that he doesn't believe performance last year is indicative of talent. I think we have some examples that we can honestly look at last year that suggests there was something beyond lack of ability involved in the dismal performance. So I am curious to see what happens when positive attitude and hard work come together. I am curious to see how aggressive Amato is on defense, curious to see who steps up as Freshmen, curious to see how it all fits together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-P Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Upward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo Craig Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Awakened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 82 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Good topic, GP1. It will indeed be interesting to watch the Bowden era unfold. My word is "potential." As in, I'd just like to see Akron football reach its full potential as a program. It never really has, but I'm convinced it finally has that chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thankful. I am so thankful Coach Bowden came to town. He has already done many things that make me proud to be a Zip. A couple of small examples: Playing the fight song at practice during warmups because he thinks it's important for the team to know the words. Inviting the seniors to his house for a pre-season meal. Team pride. School pride. He has gone far beyond x's & o's. We couldn't have gotten any more fortunate. He is going to make us a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Ready. Let's get this show on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo2 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Hope. For the first time in a long time, there is reason to have hope for the future of the Zips program. We might not win a lot of games this year, but we are on the right track, finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Encouraged. It's like every decision I see coming from the Bowden staff is nearly impossible to argue against. He'll find a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thankful. Great one!!! I wish I had thought of it. There are many things in my life I am thankful for and the Zips are one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips Win! Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Linebackers. (March, Mangum and Gilmer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 tarry : (to linger in expectation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 frustrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zestycoyote Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 frustrated It's too early to be frustrated! Wait for Friday at least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 iGone (relief) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 iGone (relief) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmjbowes@sbcglobal.net Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 If you are not HOPEFUL you don't have a pulse. If this team is better in November than in September then things will be fine. Would be nice for an upset in September just to get more butts in the seats the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZipsFan Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The team's slogan for the season is "believe". That's not an emotion.... So I will go with Confident. I'm confident that no matter the record at the end of the season, it will be a positive step forward. Confident that the players and coaches are giving 110% every day. Confident that they all BELIEVE they can, and will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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