K92 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Great counterpoint. If you ride a short yellow bus to school. NIU and BGSU have won 8+ games per season for a decade. They didn't have Rob Ianello or Tom Wistercill. Or JD Brookhard. And, and, and... Their recruiting structure plays into what yields high rankings, Good for them. Where's their February trophy? The Zips found a way to get competitive in short order, won the most games in program history, and won a bowl game, yet you and others harp on irrelevant recruiting rankings and stars. Unreal... How many stars did Jatavis Brown have? Nice win by KD's Zips tonight, Actually, BG has had the following seasons in the last 10: 7-6, 6-6, 5-7, 4-8 & 2-10. They really haven't been a premier MAC team in the last decade, but it probably seems like it more so because they have had the Zips number just like Ohio has. Zippy really needs to get Freddy and Rufus off her back this fall. It's been far too long since we beat either one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Great counterpoint. If you ride a short yellow bus to school. ?????..... That is hilarious ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) On February 5, 2016 at 8:28 AM, LoyalZIP said: Akron could win a national title with classes like these and people would still bitch. Some people just love attention, and if posting trash on an Akron Zips message board makes you happy, more power to you. Edited February 6, 2016 by Buckzip Nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 When you have to result to personal attacks you've already lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Personally, I find the "short yellow bus" comment offensive. Why on earth do you feel the need mock people with intellectual disabilities? I am not one to advocate for political correctness, but there is no need to demean people who all too often the target of bullying and abuse. They are no less valuable as a human life than you, though obviously you think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 22 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: Personally, I find the "short yellow bus" comment offensive. Why on earth do you feel the need mock people with intellectual disabilities? I am not one to advocate for political correctness, but there is no need to demean people who all too often the target of bullying and abuse. They are no less valuable as a human life than you, though obviously you think so. You are probably right. My bad. Apologies to BuckZip.Sometimes at 1 am you should just go to bed rather than hit the submit button. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) I think we picked up a group that will have an impact for the Zips, maybe sooner than later. I'm happy with many of our 1's going into Spring, but I'm concerned about depth and a few starting positions. An injury here or there and there goes the season and our momentum. With the loss of Pohl after 2015 and Kincade before 2015, our depth at QB in 16 is troubling. If it were not for this depth problem, I would ask T. Chapman to consider a move to RB this Spring on a conditional basis. We need a back and he would look a lot better in the lineup than on the sideline. Who knows maybe Kato will step up and look good enough to back up Woodson and this move could be made (Chapman could move back to QB in an emergency). All hands on deck - we have no one to spare in 2016. Edited February 6, 2016 by UA1987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I hope these big guys are athletic and can get off the ball ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 4 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: You are probably right. My bad. Apologies to BuckZip.Sometimes at 1 am you should just go to bed rather than hit the submit button. Thanks - +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 As for QB depth...besides Kato, we currently have 4 other QBs on roster: Chapman, Caleb Chapman, Devyn Wood and Matthew Hoyer. I highly doubt Kato would be called into service this year, are any of these other guys serviceable? Even if Tra'von be tried at RB (I'd like to see that too) isn't there one of these other three guys who could be serviceable as backup? With that said TW13 is a bruising guy, I don't see him being as injury prone as KP16 was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 31 minutes ago, Balsy said: As for QB depth...besides Kato, we currently have 4 other QBs on roster: Chapman, Caleb Chapman, Devyn Wood and Matthew Hoyer. I highly doubt Kato would be called into service this year, are any of these other guys serviceable? Even if Tra'von be tried at RB (I'd like to see that too) isn't there one of these other three guys who could be serviceable as backup? With that said TW13 is a bruising guy, I don't see him being as injury prone as KP16 was. There was a pretty good gap between T Chapman and the other two guys during the spring game last year. I am doubting they see that many reps during practice. I believe Hoyer was #3 and C Chapman #4. I would not count T Chapman out as a viable back-up, yet. His problems are fixable. I am not sure we saw a lot of promise out of his arm but I am also not sure how much of that was due to looking terrified every time he took a snap. Woodson didn't look great as R-Fr and he set his mind to improving and it paid off. T Chapman demonstrated such a great attitude through the season that I hope something works out for him. It had to be a terribly disappointing experience for him to struggle like he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Balsy said: As for QB depth...besides Kato, we currently have 4 other QBs on roster: Chapman, Caleb Chapman, Devyn Wood and Matthew Hoyer. I highly doubt Kato would be called into service this year, are any of these other guys serviceable? Even if Tra'von be tried at RB (I'd like to see that too) isn't there one of these other three guys who could be serviceable as backup? With that said TW13 is a bruising guy, I don't see him being as injury prone as KP16 was. Manage risk and fine tune the engine. I don't see the other QB's as viable backups unless there is a big turnaround this Spring. Frye started as a true frosh. It is possible for Kato to be inserted as the backup if he comes to play and has a good head on shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 On 2/5/2016 at 4:59 PM, blueandgold said: I can't wait to see Jamal Brown II and Brian Bell on the field together in the 2017 season. And Ulysees Gilbert !!! ................ I think we are going to be pleasantly surprised at LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 We need 3-4 QBs competing to be the starter, not just "serviceable backups". Let's be winners, not settlers. Granted, great QBs are not that easy to come by in the MAC but that should be the mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I don't see any of the other in-house QB's after T. Chapman being viable alternatives. And if I'm Tra'von, I want to be switched to a position where I'm going to see the field. Woodson needs pushed, so maybe Bowden brings in a 5th year transfer to compete. It's either that, or we cross our fingers that Woodson stays healthy. Frye never had a "1-A" back up, and neither did Getsy. It's tough to find one in the MAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Woodson needs pushed, so maybe Bowden brings in a 5th year transfer to compete. It's either that, or we cross our fingers that Woodson stays healthy. I don't see a 5th year transfer QB going to a school that has an established starter. I'm expecting Kato to be redshirted. If Woodson goes down and none of the other QBs on the roster can perform, it's not like they can't burn his redshirt. Edited February 8, 2016 by kreed5120 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheZone Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 The idea that an established Quarterback needs to be pushed is hogwash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheZone Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) On 2/8/2016 at 10:05 AM, Captain Kangaroo said: I don't see any of the other in-house QB's after T. Chapman being viable alternatives. And if I'm Tra'von, I want to be switched to a position where I'm going to see the field. Woodson needs pushed, so maybe Bowden brings in a 5th year transfer to compete. It's either that, or we cross our fingers that Woodson stays healthy. Frye never had a "1-A" back up, and neither did Getsy. It's tough to find one in the MAC. Jabari Arthur and Nick Sparks were both 1-A caliber QB's in my opinion. They pressed both guys in camp at the quarterback position, but once both had established themselves as starters, the right move was made to not waste their talents on the bench. Edited February 10, 2016 by InTheZone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 1 hour ago, InTheZone said: Jabari Arthur and Nick Sparks were both 1-A caliber QB's in my opinion. They pressed both guys in camp at the quarterback position, but once both had established themselves as starters, the right move was made to not waste their talents on the bench. I guess you could contend that Frye was a 1-A caliber back up to Sparks too? Frye's back ups were Micah Fahler and Jonathan Gill. I think if Lee Owens had to rely on either of them to carry the Zips for a season, we'd have been in trouble. Neither Jabari or Nick went back to QB after their move to WR. Other than Ohio State no one really seems to have had depth at QB, so if the Zips get a decent back up...great. If not, we're no worse off than 85% of the other D1-A programs out there. At least we have a #1 QB with 2 years eligibility left, and with proven work ethic and skill set to continue building and improving. Glad to see a few ITZ posts again. Thanks for checking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheZone Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: I guess you could contend that Frye was a 1-A caliber back up to Sparks too? Frye's back ups were Micah Fahler and Jonathan Gill. I think if Lee Owens had to rely on either of them to carry the Zips for a season, we'd have been in trouble. Neither Jabari or Nick went back to QB after their move to WR. Other than Ohio State no one really seems to have had depth at QB, so if the Zips get a decent back up...great. If not, we're no worse off than 85% of the other D1-A programs out there. At least we have a #1 QB with 2 years eligibility left, and with proven work ethic and skill set to continue building and improving. Glad to see a few ITZ posts again. Thanks for checking in. Agreed on Fahler and Gill (though Fahler came in as a much more highly touted recruit than Frye), but you better believe if Frye had gone down Sparks would've been back taking reps at QB. Same with Getsy/Arthur (though Ferguson may have been given a shot, I think there was a lot of unrealized potential with him). And I agree, I'm just glad we have a legitimate #1 again, I'm not going to bitch about the lack of a viable backup at this point. Good to be back Cap. Edited February 10, 2016 by InTheZone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) On 2/2/2016 at 1:38 PM, Balsy said: Is Kalyn Nelson and Kato Nelson one in the same? Given name: Kalyn, Nickname: Kato, apparently. Either way, we will know him as KNxx... http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/article48747090.html Edited March 29, 2016 by ZippyRulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 55 minutes ago, ZippyRulz said: Given name: Kalyn, Nickname: Kato, apparently. Either way, we will know him as KNxx... http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/article48747090.html Something I don't like after reading the Miami Herald article is that it seems that he has a propensity to transfer. Three different high schools? Makes me a bit nervous and I hope he doesn't continue that trend in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, blueandgold said: Something I don't like after reading the Miami Herald article is that it seems that he has a propensity to transfer. Three different high schools? Makes me a bit nervous and I hope he doesn't continue that trend in college. From TB's HOF talk it sounds like he is already the projected successor to TW4 so I'm not too nervous about him transferring. I'm guessing at least one of the other QB's will leave ISO PT@QB. Edited March 29, 2016 by ZippyRulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 12 minutes ago, ZippyRulz said: From TB's HOF talk it sounds like he is already the anointed successor to TW4 so I'm not too nervous about him transferring. I'm guessing at least one of the other QB's will leave. What other QBs on the roster even have a serious chance of ever starting? Chapman is in the same class as Woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 1 hour ago, LZIp said: What other QBs on the roster even have a serious chance of ever starting? Chapman is in the same class as Woody. I agree. If Kato can redshirt, he'll be the #2 guy for Woody's senior season. Then it's his show to run for 3 full years. That's as good a scenario as any HS QB can expect to walk into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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