GJGood Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 Could it be that the Zips just perform better when playing top 25 teams on the road? Quote
zestycoyote Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 Lynch isn't hitting his throws today. If UA can contain him on the ground, something they haven't ever done, there's a chance the Zips make this a nail-biter. At least I still want to watch the second half! Quote
Zipgrad1990 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 Could it be that the Zips just perform better when playing top 25 teams on the road? I agree, but although playing better is nice I want to see another top 25 win. Or actually any win and especially one on the road. Quote
LZIp Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 some of this play calling is downright putrid. At least two runs on 3rd and long. Still, pleased with how we are competing. Receivers need to catch better and the team needs to quit shooting themselves in the foot with penalties. Would prefer a little less conservative playcalling. Am pleased with them attempted to get #1 involved. Quote
akzipper Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 3rd and 34 what kind of play does Pat Shurmur have for that? Nevermind now it's 3rd and 42. I believe there was 7 penalties on the Zips on one set of downs... Quote
akzipper Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 I don't understand how Pohl is still our quarterback. Quote
Balsy Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 A blocked fieldgoal...with a penalty for illegal chop block? As an Akron Zips fan...I have officially seen everything. Quote
akronzips71 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 This game is one mistake away from being a win. Quote
MDZip Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Still a chance .... that missed extra point is huge. Quote
akronzips71 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Plenty of time. Good field position. This could happen. And that blocked PAT would bite them in the butt big time. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 I don't understand how Pohl is still our quarterback. Hirschman is still hurt. Quote
akronzips71 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 TERRIBLE 4th down call. Should have punted and gone for the stop. Very poor coaching. Quote
MDZip Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 I don't understand how Pohl is still our quarterback. His accuracy was really off today seemed to overthrow and underthrow all day. On that 4th down pass where he went deep to L.T. Smith, it appeared there was a high percentage pass to a Zips receiver in the middle of the field past the first down marker. This was not a good game for him but I thought the defense was terrific. Quote
akzipper Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Hirschman is still hurt. Is he out for the whole season? We need someone who can get the ball into the endzone. Not going to win many games overthrowing receivers by 10 feet and throwing at their ankles. Quote
LZIp Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 It was a great effort by the team..but thats all it is, effort. Someday we need to make the most of these opportunities and pull off a win. Pohl doesnt look right at all. Just doesnt step into his throws. I've heard he is delaying surgery until the end of the season. Quote
GoZips88 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Pohl is playing on a bad wheel and I really do think that is having an affect. A shame Hirschman hurt himself celebrating on the kind of play we sorely needed today. Nice to see the Zips bounce back with a nice defensive effort today against a high-powered offense like NIU's, especially with the amount of time they had to be on the field. Year 2 = losing close. We've played some very good teams this year, have had our share of injuries, and have been hanging in there. Very watchable as compared to a few years ago. As much as I hate it we just need to continue to be patient as our guys continue to get better and the coaching staff brings in a few more key pieces/play-makers. Seriously considering making the long drive to Oxford next Saturday in the hopes of witnessing our first win EVER in Oxford (0-9; avg score 14-40). Go Zips!!! Quote
akronzips71 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 100 yards in penalties does not help either. Quote
Balsy Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 It was a great effort by the team..but thats all it is, effort. Someday we need to make the most of these opportunities and pull off a win. Pohl doesnt look right at all. Just doesnt step into his throws. I've heard he is delaying surgery until the end of the season. Couldn't have said I better. Most of the losses this year are lost on the last drive. I suppose that's improvement, but we've got to start pulling off that close game against a superior team. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Posted October 13, 2013 Pohl is playing on a bad wheel and I really do think that is having an affect. A shame Hirschman hurt himself celebrating on the kind of play we sorely needed today. Nice to see the Zips bounce back with a nice defensive effort today against a high-powered offense like NIU's, especially with the amount of time they had to be on the field. Year 2 = losing close. We've played some very good teams this year, have had our share of injuries, and have been hanging in there. Very watchable as compared to a few years ago. As much as I hate it we just need to continue to be patient as our guys continue to get better and the coaching staff brings in a few more key pieces/play-makers. Seriously considering making the long drive to Oxford next Saturday in the hopes of witnessing our first win EVER in Oxford. Go Zips!!! Well said, GZ88. I hate losing as much as anyone, but after the stinker last week I really wanted to see the Zips compete today and they certainly did not disappoint in that regard. NIU hasn't been contained like that all season, and UA did it with James at home and several key players playing at less than 100%. I am certain the Zips have not won a MAC game ever in Oxford, but I'm not entirely sure they've never won there period. Regardless, I am excited for the opportunity next week. Kudos to the players today, especially the defense. GREAT effort. Go Zips!!! Quote
Z.I.P. Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Pohl is playing on a bad wheel and I really do think that is having an affect. A shame Hirschman hurt himself celebrating on the kind of play we sorely needed today. Nice to see the Zips bounce back with a nice defensive effort today against a high-powered offense like NIU's, especially with the amount of time they had to be on the field. Year 2 = losing close. We've played some very good teams this year, have had our share of injuries, and have been hanging in there. Very watchable as compared to a few years ago. As much as I hate it we just need to continue to be patient as our guys continue to get better and the coaching staff brings in a few more key pieces/play-makers. Seriously considering making the long drive to Oxford next Saturday in the hopes of witnessing our first win EVER in Oxford (0-9; avg score 14-40). Go Zips!!! Well, there will never be a more likely opportunity to beat the Sweaterbirds than this season! They just allowed UMass's second victory in FBS. Gee, I wonder who the first was over? I almost expect Akron to be the favorite -- when were we last road faves? Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Posted October 13, 2013 Well, there will never be a more likely opportunity to beat the Sweaterbirds than this season! They just allowed UMass's second victory in FBS. Gee, I wonder who the first was over? I almost expect Akron to be the favorite -- when were we last road faves? Maybe the day of the last road win at EMU in 2008? Quote
Dr Z Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Pohl is playing on a bad wheel and I really do think that is having an affect. A shame Hirschman hurt himself celebrating on the kind of play we sorely needed today.IMO Pohl doesn't help himself out. He abandons his pocket prematurely too many times. If he stands tall in the pocket and steps into his throws, he is accurate. Maybe he thinks he is trying to protect his injury. When he starts moving, he loses his effectiveness. Play calling to start the game was improved yesterday. Quote
Zipgrad01 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Where was CJ Mizell??? I didnt see him play at all yesterday and I dont recall seeing him on the sideline. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Posted October 14, 2013 Where was CJ Mizell??? I didnt see him play at all yesterday and I dont recall seeing him on the sideline. The GoZips box score verifies that he did not play, but I have not heard the reason. The defense's play Saturday is even more remarkable considering this. Quote
Sergeant Zip Posted October 14, 2013 Report Posted October 14, 2013 The GoZips box score verifies that he did not play, but I have not heard the reason. The defense's play Saturday is even more remarkable considering this. NCAA issues Quote
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