Dr Z Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Complete story found here.Akron, Can't State football teams both benefit from unintended break“It’s a chance to take this program to another level,” he said. “Will it be a step backward? That’s in the eye of the beholder. We are building a program here and the next step — it’s a rivalry game. It’s big no matter what because you want to go out and win your rivalry game. “But a chance for us to take another step forward is always big. It’s always something you want to do.” The “step forward” would be a 6-6 record, enough for the team to be bowl eligible. “We’re keyed in for this football game,” Bowden said. “It’s a chance to win six games. We haven’t done that in a long time and we sure want to get there. Right now, we’re focused on that game and doing everything we can to win that game.” A 6-6 record would represent the team’s best since 2005, and a bowl appearance would be the Zips’ first since 1985. Right now, all of the guaranteed MAC-affiliated bowls are filled, but getting there is an accomplishment, Bowden said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I expected a couple more points. Maybe like 7 point favorites, but its a rivalry game and I guess anything can happen.It's a rivalry game and it's away for us. 4.5 doesn't surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 It's a rivalry game and it's away for us. 4.5 doesn't surprise me.The raucous Can't crowd has to be worth 10 points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 BTW, has anyone checked out the Wagon Wheel thread on Flash Fanatics? Such passion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 BTW, has anyone checked out the Wagon Wheel thread on Flash Fanatics? Such passion!You know, I can't seem to find.... oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 BTW, has anyone checked out the Wagon Wheel thread on Flash Fanatics? Such passion!I hear the game is creating a lot of buzz over on the Can't campus.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 "Nobody blows them out" -- coach Bowden on Ken+ "They have lost six games by 10 points or less, and defensively they are pretty strong. They are a good team with a bad record.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 How much did UMASS beat them by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdZip Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I hear the game is creating a lot of buzz over on the Can't campus..When Can't students are buzzing, it typically has nothing to do with football... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Complete story found here.Akron, Can't State football teams both benefit from unintended breakIts a chance to take this program to another level, he said. Will it be a step backward? Thats in the eye of the beholder. We are building a program here and the next step its a rivalry game. Its big no matter what because you want to go out and win your rivalry game. But a chance for us to take another step forward is always big. Its always something you want to do. The step forward would be a 6-6 record, enough for the team to be bowl eligible. Were keyed in for this football game, Bowden said. Its a chance to win six games. We havent done that in a long time and we sure want to get there. Right now, were focused on that game and doing everything we can to win that game. A 6-6 record would represent the teams best since 2005, and a bowl appearance would be the Zips first since 1985. Right now, all of the guaranteed MAC-affiliated bowls are filled, but getting there is an accomplishment, Bowden said.I don't think this would be our first bowl appearance since 1885. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Well, they printed it as 1985, not 1885. But still, 1985 wasn't a bowl year either. The 2005 Motor City Bowl would be the last one, and the only one during the D-1A era, dating back to our start in that division in 1987. I believe the only previous "Bowls" were in 1968 and 1976 (I don't have a press guide in front of me), but I wasn't living in this area at the time. And those were as a D-III or D-II member. By the way, I'm shocked that leading up to the most important Zips/Flushes game in years, there hasn't been a single post since yesterday at 3pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Sounds to me like there IS progress being made in the program ....... Just sayinHappy Thanksgiving everyone ..... Thanks for the dialogue in my rookie season a a Zips fan !!! Looking forward to the "off season" analysis ...... Don't forget the off season !!!! Equally important ..... I believe this is the first off season with Coach Gildy as strength coach and Coach Stroud as the Director ...... But I am a rookie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Big game tomorrow. I'm even thinking of going despite a 10 year ban on attending games there after being pimped by some dude at their beer garden table. Hundreds of poured beers lined up and I could not buy one as I did not have ticket and they just stopped selling tickets per the snotty nosed greasy haired man hater in the beer ticket booth. What a bunch of douche bags. Go Zips, beat em bad, they always deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Douchebag at a Can't game? Shocker!!Jrship, I hope you can make it up for a tailgate next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Big game tomorrow. I'm even thinking of going despite a 10 year ban on attending games there after being pimped by some dude at their beer garden table. Hundreds of poured beers lined up and I could not buy one as I did not have ticket and they just stopped selling tickets per the snotty nosed greasy haired man hater in the beer ticket booth. What a bunch of douche bags. Go Zips, beat em bad, they always deserve it. That's a great story. Truth be told, I have not gone to the away Ken+ game in person since the early 90s. Something would always happen there, every year. When I was young I could laugh it off, but I even outgrew that. When you have a place full of douchebags (thanks for the appropriate term, Keener) and you add alcohol, you just never know what to expect. I decided to never spend a dime of my money in that place ever again, and also save the aggravation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Skip, you are probably safe to go today because there will probably only be 27 people there. You can handle being around 27 dbs. I'll save you a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Skip, you are probably safe to go today because there will probably only be 27 people there. You can handle being around 27 dbs. I'll save you a seat. LOL...that's true. With the weather, and their awful football team, there might not be enough of them to ruin my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Cannot make the game but wanted to say.....It's 8:08 am and Can't State still sucks!!!! Go Zips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Cannot make the game but wanted to say.....It's 8:08 am and Can't State still sucks!!!! Go ZipsI guess someone else will have to step up and provide verbal instructions to the chain gang Go Zips!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdt1420 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I'm finally in town for a game... Where we drinking, I mean, sitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I'm finally in town for a game... Where we drinking, I mean, sitting?I don't know but you better get there early to get a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I think he wanted you to do it JZ.I guess someone else will have to step up and provide verbal instructions to the chain gang Go Zips!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdt1420 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I don't know but you better get there early to get a seat.I was planning on walking in 10 minutes before kickoff and sitting with the team on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealExposloveZippy Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Les go Bowling today! Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Let's kick these guys' ass and finish the season on a good note! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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