kreed5120 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 40 minutes ago, K92 said: A lot of people have thrown Coach Amato under the bus this year, but you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. It's pretty evident that the talent just isn't there. My criticism of Amato is more so related to the fact that by him being the defensive coordinator he has a lot of say in what players Akron recruits on defense. Maybe he delegates much of that responsibility to his assistants. Either way someone in charge of evaluating defensive talent clearly goofed up and someone else needs to assume that responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 2 hours ago, K92 said: Add to this: If I was the coach of a team playing the Zips, we would have gotten gouged a lot more because I wouldn't stop running until the Zips could stop it. And they can't stop it. We traded Cody Grice, Rodney Coe, Daryl Monroe, Dylan Evans and Jatavis Brown for what we have out there on the field now. There is no comparison. Whatsoever. Not only were these 5 guys a lot better players than what we have out there now, they provided something that the defense has absolutely none of right now. Leadership. It's a bitter pill to swallow and I have lamented the fact this entire season but the defense is a mess. This defense is as bad as Ianello's defenses were. The only thing that camouflages that a little bit is that the offense isn't totally offensive like it was under Ianello. A lot of people have thrown Coach Amato under the bus this year, but you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Contributing factors to this defense being down are: 2015 was, on a MAC scale, an all-time great group. It is tough to ever replace that assembly of talent. Marcus hasn't been healthy all season. That's a huge loss. Pittman has to be banged up, right? Moore has been out Boxen's season ended in Miami. He'd been playing better as the season progressed. Sans UGIII, LB's are completely inexperienced. Time will fix this for some, but there is also a lack of talent that needs addressed. I like what I've seen from Jest. But he's an 18 year old kid going up against 22 year old OL's. A redshirt year would have been nice. So I'm not debating that the defensive line and LBs are bad. Collectively, they are. But major injuries have played a part in making the drop off from 2015 to 2016 so steep. Regardless - there can't be any more Buffalo-like defensive performances...that was the worst. I'm with you...if I'm playing the Zips I never throw. Our best hope is Woodson & Co. light up the scoreboard and we get a lead. That forces the opponent to throw a bit, and we have a chance. Just my 2 cents. I trust Amato. The D will be revamped in 2017. Somehow. It has to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 What I want to know is why Newman Williams isn't playing DT. It's not like we would miss his productivity on offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Unfortunately for the Zips,at this point in the season, teams tend to be what they have been up to this point against QUALITY opposition. It has not appeared that Amato has figured out his defensive personnel. Whether they are that bad or he just hasn't been able to put them in favorable positions doesn't matter now. Unless the offense can run the ball EFFECTIVELY and keep the D off the field,Wednesday might be another long night. Any chance to win the East hangs on tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, K92 said: What I want to know is why Newman Williams isn't playing DT. It's not like we would miss his productivity on offense. YES!!! I've been crying for this all year! Athletic. 6-2, 275. Strong as an ox. Get him in there!!! Edited November 1, 2016 by Blue & Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 7-0 Cubbies. The Info's gonna be empty tomorrow night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 5 hours ago, K92 said: What I want to know is why Newman Williams isn't playing DT. It's not like we would miss his productivity on offense. He limps after a good sneeze. I can't imagine him on the D line for more than 3 plays before the trainer is involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 ABJ: Toledo is Big Hurdle for Zips with MAC Title Hopes Still Alive http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-football-toledo-is-big-hurdle-for-zips-with-mac-title-hopes-still-alive-1.723809? Big hurdle... to put it mildly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section210Zip Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Toledo has staked out lot 9. ... this is why they shouldn't sell spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Section210Zip said: Toledo has staked out lot 9. ... this is why they shouldn't sell spots More like this is why they shouldn't play games on weeknights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 GoZips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section210Zip Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Ball isn't dressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Not a fan of us continually deferring. We are constantly playing from behind because of the swiss cheese defense, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Wow I was wrong. What a start!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Send it in, Jerooooooome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 THAT'S how you open a game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msopher Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I told you our pass defense is awful!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 TOUCHDOWN Zips!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Not bad for a linebacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Lane as TE - genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Did we really have a lineman take a facemask penalty on a screen pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Akron is wearing blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 3rd down pass to Lane was perfectly thrown. Tommy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msopher Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I change my prediction... Akron 59 Toledo 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I hate those slow-developing run option plays that run parallel to the line 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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