johnnyzip84 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 I like your thinking, MDZip. I think Pohl will enjoy playing before a small but feisty contingent of friends and family, and he’ll settle in for a nice game. JC7 takes the momentum from the NIU game and has his 1st 100-yard game of 2013. The defense, finally able to face a struggling offense, shows its teeth. Zips 28 Sweaters 10 Quote
GP1 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 I like the Zips winning big this weekend. Teams that fire their coach mid season either get a spark from it or they flame out. The flamed out last weekend. They are counting the days until the end of the season. Akron 35 Miami 14 Never even that close. Miami scores a late TD to add some respectability to the score. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 I like the Zips winning big this weekend. Teams that fire their coach mid season either get a spark from it or they flame out. The flamed out last weekend. They are counting the days until the end of the season. Akron 35 Miami 14 Never even that close. Miami scores a late TD to add some respectability to the score. If we give up 14 points to Miami, it's because our defense played their worst game of the year, or special teams let a return go all the way. They're averaging 9.0 ppg. Quote
UA1987 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 If we give up 14 points to Miami, it's because our defense played their worst game of the year, or special teams let a return go all the way. They're averaging 9.0 ppg. Supposedly, they changed to an option offense in 2013 like Army or Navy, but are also trying out the spread. Agree with you in that I'm not too worried about our defense handling this attack and our special teams giving up points is a concern. Quote
GP1 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 If we give up 14 points to Miami, it's because our defense played their worst game of the year, or special teams let a return go all the way. They're averaging 9.0 ppg. They will score easily late in the game against the same back-up players some people wanted to see start last week. Our starters will handle them easily. Quote
GP1 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 Supposedly, they changed to an option offense in 2013 like Army or Navy, but are also trying out the spread. If so, they aren't committed to anything and my score could be more lopsided. Quote
legendofzippy Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 If we give up 14 points to Miami, it's because our defense played their worst game of the year, or special teams let a return go all the way. They're averaging 9.0 ppg. What makes you think our defense is on par with the defenses they're been playing? I'm optimistic for the win, but would anybody really be surprised if we lose this game? Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 I'm optimistic for the win, but would anybody really be surprised if we lose this game? Would I be shocked? No. Would I be surprised? Yes, and so would the betting houses who have consistently had UA as a TD favorite. Quote
MDZip Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 I actually feel a little bit bad for the Sweaters. Since there isn't much discussion on the game I popped into their discussion on a new head coach. Depressingly similar to ours a couple of years ago a mix of retreads, unknowns and hoping an alumnus comes back and takes the job. Sound familiar? I am still grateful Terry Bowden ended up with the Zips. Quote
LZIp Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 I dont feel bad at all for those preps down there in oxford. Quote
GP1 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 I actually feel a little bit bad for the Sweaters. Since there isn't much discussion on the game I popped into their discussion on a new head coach. Depressingly similar to ours a couple of years ago a mix of retreads, unknowns and hoping an alumnus comes back and takes the job. Sound familiar? I am still grateful Terry Bowden ended up with the Zips. Thanks for posting this MDZip. Interesting indeed. Goes to show how many bad coaches there are out there. It is true Miami is in around the same position we were a couple of years ago. How the two programs got so bad though are completely different stories. Miami got bad as a result of a good AD who had lost interest in the school. Akron got bad as a result of a terrible AD who had no clue what he was doing. Miami has a long road ahead of them. It could be a suicide mission for a young coach. I look for them to hire a retread who is willing to take the job. Quote
UAZipster0305 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks for posting this MDZip. Interesting indeed. Goes to show how many bad coaches there are out there. It is true Miami is in around the same position we were a couple of years ago. How the two programs got so bad though are completely different stories. Miami got bad as a result of a good AD who had lost interest in the school. Akron got bad as a result of a terrible AD who had no clue what he was doing. Miami has a long road ahead of them. It could be a suicide mission for a young coach. I look for them to hire a retread who is willing to take the job. There is nothing wrong with a retread. Frank Solich is one, and Ohio is very well-off because of him. In many ways, Bowden is too, but I find this to be a harsh description. I'm very satisfied with the progress of this team under his leadership. Unfortunately, it is yet to yield more wins; however, I can feel them coming. Quote
GP1 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Posted October 18, 2013 There is nothing wrong with a retread. Frank Solich is one, and Ohio is very well-off because of him. In many ways, Bowden is too, but I find this to be a harsh description. I'm very satisfied with the progress of this team under his leadership. Unfortunately, it is yet to yield more wins; however, I can feel them coming. I don't like the term retread either, but not sure what other word to use. Quote
Dave in Green Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 Depends on what everyone means by retread. A coach who worked his way through smaller college football programs into bigger programs and then moved back into a smaller one is in fact retreading ground he once covered. If the implication is that he's like an old tire carcass patched up with a new tread, that kind of retread would be less flattering. Simply calling a coach experienced or veteran would be a more neutral alternative for retread. Quote
K92 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 Beautiful day for a football game. My feet are freezing already. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 The rain in Oxford should clear up shortly. Quote
lance99 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Posted October 19, 2013 After an blocked punt, 7-0 Zips! Quote
akzipper Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 ...and just like that it's 7-7. This is embarrassing. We are the worst team in the MAC. Quote
MDZip Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 ...and just like that it's 7-7. This is embarrassing. We are the worst team in the MAC. Yep this game is already over. Quote
Dave in Green Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 Who is the most negative fan in the MAC? Quote
Big Zip Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 Am I the only person who has DirecTV and hates that the MAC has this stupid deal with ESPN3? So frustrating that I'm forced to purchase an inferior product to watch football. Quote
LZIp Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 1st and goal with a minute left And we are content with taking a field goal? Jesus H Quote
Zipsrifle Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 Am I the only person who has DirecTV and hates that the MAC has this stupid deal with ESPN3? So frustrating that I'm forced to purchase an inferior product to watch football. I'm with you. I don't have cable and my internet provider doesn't have an agreement with ESPN so I'm screwed. I've got 'em on the radio. Quote
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