Jrship35 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I think this game could come down to one simple thing. Can the Zips, especially the defense, play aggressively without tempting the officials to flag them for questionable decisions? Two facts come into play here:UA has yet to play in a close contest in 2015. Since Solich has been HC, OU is not the type of team that defeats itself.The Zips simply have to play with composure on both sides of the ball on Saturday in order to come away with the win.My three keys are:1. The condition of their QB's ankle .. I hope we come with blitzes from the bleachers, but that definitely plays into your point regarding discipline.2. Running Game !! Especially the rain is present again at Info. Can our offensive line build on their confidence from the last two games !! ... I still have concerns if we are put in long passing situation, especially if we are behind.3. TURNOVERS ...... I have watched film and these guys are a very solid, well coached team ...... They will capitalize on our stupid mistakes (penalties and TO's)Should be a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 My disdain for Ohio approaches Can't level. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 My disdain for Ohio approaches Can't level.Can't fans, for the most part are apathetic. My disdain for OU probably exceeds Can't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 OU is uaually good for two or three personal foul penalties when playing Akron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 My keys are:1. Continued emergence of TW with accurate passing. I have no doubt they will play to limit our running and make us beat them via air.2. Heavy pressure on their QB, whoever it is so he can't pick us apart.3. Make field goals. Every one is probably going to count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 One OU poster correctly pointed out the Zips usually do something to shoot themselves in the foot against OU. Historically that is accurate, time for it to change. I believe!!! Zips finally get off the schnide against OU, Zips by a field goal. 23-20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I can't wait to check back there after we embarrass them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Zips finally pull it off against the Bobkittens: 28-14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 My biggest concern: the weather. We need to learn how to win in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Saturday's weather forecast is changing by the hour. An hour ago the hourly forecast showed heavy rain in Akron at 2 p.m. Saturday. Right now it shows heavy rain after 5 p.m. Saturday. Everything depends on how hurricane Joaquin tracks, and that forecast is changing by the hour. We'll know for sure at game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 According to teamrankings.com, the Zips would be favored in every game for the rest of the season except Bowling Green. They give the Zips a 55% chance against the kittens. Most likely record they project to is 7-5. A 6-2 Conference record would give the Zips the most wins in their D-1 history. I think it's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 According to teamrankings.com, the Zips would be favored in every game for the rest of the season except Bowling Green. They give the Zips a 55% chance against the kittens. Most likely record they project to is 7-5. A 6-2 Conference record would give the Zips the most wins in their D-1 history. I think it's possible.That also should be the goal. But first things first: BEAT OHIO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 According to teamrankings.com, the Zips would be favored in every game for the rest of the season except Bowling Green. They give the Zips a 55% chance against the kittens. Most likely record they project to is 7-5. A 6-2 Conference record would give the Zips the most wins in their D-1 history. I think it's possible.I'll have more thoughts on that after the Ohio game. I think this week is huge for showing if our program is over the "hump". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 A 6-2 Conference record would give the Zips the most wins in their D-1 history. I know you mean D-1A but they had 8 wins in D-1 in 1983 & 1985. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 GP1 used to preach about confidence and momentum. And he was right. This is a huge game in that regard. 3rd in a row, starting off on the right foot in conference play, and a win over OU to boot. Let's do it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 GT of the ABJ Three Keys of the Week. Reduce penalties, control the edge on the run, effectively run the ball to open the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 A win against the bobkittens would put us in the category of winning the games we should win and get the monkey off of the back of this program. I liked that we opened up an early lead against LA and hope that we can do the same this week. We need the lead going into halftime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 GT of the ABJ Three Keys of the Week. Reduce penalties, control the edge on the run, effectively run the ball to open the passing game. I see the key as the opposite.If Woodson can't throw, forget the running game. We're screwed. OU will stack the line and stuff it.Like last week, the pass opens up the run. I love that our WR's now look motivated to run their routes. That hasn't been the case for a couple years. LZip wrote that he was "giddy" after last weeks win. That would have been my adjective, but get it. I told my wife, after last week's win, "That's the happiest I've been after a Zips game in a long time." To see such a complete performance on both sides of the ball, against a solid opponent, on the road, with some young guys like Lane and Woodson emerging, and Hundley flattening people...it was just something a Zips fan hasn't seen in a while.I'd love to feel that way again tomorrow. We'll see how it goes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 According to teamrankings.com, the Zips would be favored in every game for the rest of the season except Bowling Green. They give the Zips a 55% chance against the kittens. Most likely record they project to is 7-5. A 6-2 Conference record would give the Zips the most wins in their D-1 history. I think it's possible.Not unless they beat OU tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Cheering from home today with my newest Zip, 1 week old Alexander. Saw this on Facebook and thought I'd share.Go Zips! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Cheering from home today with my newest Zip, 1 week old Alexander. Saw this on Facebook and thought I'd share.Go Zips!#WelcomeAlexander#CongratsMomandDad#GoZips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealExposloveZippy Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Last game before our move to Colorado, go get a W Zips in this beautiful football weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Have 2 free club seats for anybody who wasn't going to go today due to the rain. These seats have a roof over them so you say nice and dry. PM me if you want them. I can leave them at will call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Why get stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Did the defensive backs take off the week of practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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