Dr Z Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Feel free to post your predicted scores and reasoning below. Ragin' Cajuns Trends: playing in September are 7-3 playing on turf are 6-4 playing outside the conference are 5-5 Zips Trends: playing in September are 3-7 playing on turf are 1-9 playing outside the conference are 3-7 Lousisiana-Lafayette is: 30th in the country in rushing yards per game with a 239.3 yds/g 41st in the country averaging 37 points per game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Confidence and positive energy are extremely important...I think we keep it rollin'...34-28 Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipproud Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Zips turning it around the Bowden era has begun......Zips 35 -13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldZipFan Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Zips have the momentum! 30-17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 If we truly "have momentum" and plan to "keep it rolling", this needs to be a convincing win. Zips 42 Cajun Man 24 If we play defensively the way we played in the first half against Michigan, and offensively the way we played in the 2nd half against Michigan. Zips 52 Cajun Man 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm highly encouraged from last week, but Louisiana is a very good team. The Zips come so close again but can't quite get over the hump - this week. Louisiana 35 Zips 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 If we truly "have momentum" and plan to "keep it rolling", this needs to be a convincing win.Being an eight point underdog, I think the majority of Zip fans would be ecstatic walking out of Infocision with a one point victory. I'm guessing the team and staff would be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 We have havent beaten a FBS team since 2010. I'm happy with a win by ANY margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Akron 38 Cajuns 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 This team needs to prove that they are the real deal. Unfortunately I think a letdown is more realistic. Lafayette 31 Akron 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 This team needs to prove that they are the real deal. Unfortunately I think a letdown is more realistic. Lafayette 31 Akron 13 Expected nothing less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyusa3000 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 35-24 Louisiana The Ragin' Cajun speed will be the difference. We have running backs that can really move and a dangerous slot receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 This team needs to prove that they are the real deal. Unfortunately I think a letdown is more realistic. Lafayette 31 Akron 13 Shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Our speed at DE will force QB to commit early slowing the option. Look for JT55 to have a big game. Zips 30 / Cajins 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Note: I made a mistake. I edited in some more stats to my first post after I started this thread. I think the edit somehow cleared the vote back to zeros. I think the vote was 13-3 in favor of the Zips when it cleared. So for a more accurate vote, add those numbers in (your head). Sorry. I'll add my prediction. The one thing the Zips struggled with last week was containing Gardner, he hurt them with his feet. I have never seen Terrance Broadway (Cajun QB) play before, but looking at the stats, he has 31 carries this season. The Zips need to pay closer attention to creating big gaps in the middle of the field when rushing the QB on passing downs. If they are able to do this, and continue the excellent offensive play calling I witness in the Big House, I feel we will be in for an entertaining day. I think this one comes down to a last possession type of game. Zips carry some momentum from the success (other than the scoreboard) they had last Saturday, and pull off a big upset 31-28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Akron over Lafayette City College by 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'll add my prediction. The one thing the Zips struggled with last week was containing Gardner, he hurt them with his feet. I have never seen Terrance Broadway (Cajun QB) play before, but looking at the stats, he has 31 carries this season. The Zips need to pay closer attention to creating big gaps in the middle of the field when rushing the QB on passing downs. That's a big concern for me heading into this game. I've seen Broadway in a few TV games, especially this one, and he does everything at a fast pace. I don't think we can simply key on his running, but we'll have to slow their running game down some to have a shot. I'm going with a shootout, thinking KP16 and the WRs can pick up where they left off last week. Zips 45 Ragin' Cajuns 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 On defense our weaknesses seem to be containing the mobile QB when his receivers are well covered and then giving up the big play on moderately deep crossing routes. Zips seem pretty strong on run defense and good, maybe not great, on pass defense on the edges. I just hope the offense finally 'clicked' last week and is now confident and in 'go' mode. I see a good game that can go either way but I fear experience may be the deciding factor and the Cajuns have been successful in more close games the last few years than the Zips. Plus, it has had to be difficult for the team to look ahead instead of looking back this week. At least this team should be more confident than ever before now. I'll go with Louisiana 37 Akron 31 .... but I could be and hope to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyusa3000 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 That's a big concern for me heading into this game. I've seen Broadway in a few TV games, especially this one, and he does everything at a fast pace. I don't think we can simply key on his running, but we'll have to slow their running game down some to have a shot. I'm going with a shootout, thinking KP16 and the WRs can pick up where they left off last week. Zips 45 Ragin' Cajuns 42 That was a great game, but I don't believe that you will see that kind of running by Broadway in this one. The fact is, he doesn't have to do that anymore. The backfield that he has this year has taken a lot of the pressure off of him. The backfield is pretty sick and he does not need to take those risks. I watched some video of Akron and the D-Line looked strong, but the speed of the Cajun backfield and our slot receiver when they have a little space will probably lead to a Cajun advantage. Broadway can't hold the ball long with those defensive ends and he probably won't. He will get it to the stable of fast backs and they will show you what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 ...I don't believe that you will see that kind of running by Broadway in this one.Thanks for the opinion, I hope your correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Zips 45 Ragin' Cajuns 42 Love this pick. Further prediction...Fans have a blast watching these two teams go up and down the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun82 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 The thing about the Cajuns is that there are enough playmakers to come with a completely different offensive game plan than what we had last week and you will likely see this Saturday. Don't let the Arkansas game fool you, this is a very good offense. Only question is if we can stop you guys from scoring. Should be a good game. I'll go UL 35 Akron 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Akron 28 LA 27. Rain, but not on the Zips parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Last year the Zips went on the road and played Tennessee tough for 3 quarters, came home and lost a shootout to Miami 56-49. This year the Zips went on the road and played Michigan tough for 4 quarters & are going to win a shootout with Louisiana 56-49. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyusa3000 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Watch out for this guy. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:9675231 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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