ZipsVoice Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Did anyone read George Thomas' write-up on the game? It's like he's pissed off we won, and he didn't get to cover the OSU game. Why do they insist on sending this snide dude to cover us? Bring us Michael Bevan, or just run the damn write up the SID provides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, ZipsVoice said: Did anyone read George Thomas' write-up on the game? It's like he's pissed off we won, and he didn't get to cover the OSU game. Why do they insist on sending this snide dude to cover us? Bring us Michael Bevan, or just run the damn write up the SID provides. Yeah, I noticed it, too. EA's was equally as snide. The presser was interesting this week: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I'm curious if anyone has gotten a 2nd look at the targeting ejection on Davis. At full speed, seeing it one time, I'm just as doubtful as the one he got a few weeks ago. I think it's sad that we have to watch football be subjected to these kind of judgement calls that can ultimately determine the outcome of games by removing key players. I really believe that the nature of the game causes these types of things to happen. They are erring on the side of safety. I get it. But this is a game where big, fast guys ram each other repeatedly. You can't make it a "safe" game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, skip-zip said: I'm curious if anyone has gotten a 2nd look at the targeting ejection on Davis. At full speed, seeing it one time, I'm just as doubtful as the one he got a few weeks ago. I think it's sad that we have to watch football be subjected to these kind of judgement calls that can ultimately determine the outcome of games by removing key players. I really believe that the nature of the game causes these types of things to happen. They are erring on the side of safety. I get it. But this is a game where big, fast guys ram each other repeatedly. You can't make it a "safe" game. I was at game and it occurred right I'm front of my section, and while there was a definite hit to the head it certainly didn't look intentional. I have game on DVR and will need to watch a replay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 12 minutes ago, NWAkron said: I was at game and it occurred right I'm front of my section, and while there was a definite hit to the head it certainly didn't look intentional. I have game on DVR and will need to watch a replay. I thought he may have turned his head a bit, and lowered his shoulder. Tell us what you see on the replay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, ZipsVoice said: Did anyone read George Thomas' write-up on the game? It's like he's pissed off we won, and he didn't get to cover the OSU game. Why do they insist on sending this snide dude to cover us? Bring us Michael Bevan, or just run the damn write up the SID provides. I'm not surprised. "The Zips can thank a missed field goal.." "The Bulls used that 3rd quarter to soften up the UA defense..." And it doesn't get any better than this. "In the end, Buffalo should have won...." I can assure you that he would not have used a line like that to describe Penn State if he was the one covering the improbable comeback of his beloved silver and red. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, ZipsVoice said: Did anyone read George Thomas' write-up on the game? It's like he's pissed off we won, and he didn't get to cover the OSU game. Why do they insist on sending this snide dude to cover us? Bring us Michael Bevan, or just run the damn write up the SID provides. I read his pregame write up. It seemed like it was written by an algorithm lol. Or a Nigerian spammer. Thomas is lucky to have a job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: Yeah, I noticed it, too. EA's was equally as snide. You're telling me. Wow. Read this game article! What a bitter prick! Edited October 29, 2017 by Blue & Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: You're telling me. Wow. Read this game article! What a bitter prick! Wow. As I look at it again, there's at least a dozen snide comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Re: Davis, the way the rule is written they had to throw the flag. The rule needs to be revised for incindetal contact, similar to the 5 yard penalty for running into the kicker. Keep it a 15 yarder, but no ejection. Save ejections for deliberate, flagrant fouls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 29 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: You're telling me. Wow. Read this game article! What a bitter prick! Wow. What a d-bag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, LZIp said: Wow. What a d-bag. And he called Keener "a bitter member of the venomous minority"! I'd love to have seen Buffalo coached by Elton Alexander, with George Thomas as the offensive coordinator. I bet the game's result would have been completely different. I-and-II-o would be the star of that staff. Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 24 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: Re: Davis, the way the rule is written they had to throw the flag. The rule needs to be revised for incindetal contact, similar to the 5 yard penalty for running into the kicker. Keep it a 15 yarder, but no ejection. Save ejections for deliberate, flagrant fouls. Didn't think it deserved ejection either. Initially I thought they might have flagged him for raising his forearms up around the head but not targeting with the helmet. If he has had ejections previously they were looking for him. The zeebs do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 15 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: We have a few things impacting our run game right now: 1. Erickson moved to play center while Gautheny is out. We were very effective running to Erickson side before he assumed responsibilities as a center. 2. Injury to Newman Williams - we had some of our best runs with Williams and Booker as blockers. 3. Edwards and Morgan are not skilled at making something out of nothing. Sands is better at this. I think that going down the stretch Sands might be the man. I hope, anyway. 4. We were not passing well enough to have tge pass open up the run. 5. We did try, very early to both run outside of tackles as well as het sweeps. They just were not there. 6. Today, we went up against one of the best LBs in the league (Hodge.) These factors all add up and our run game has been stifled as a result. Brad Detweiler made an observation in their postgame that seemed pertinent. He said when Akron really decided to or needed to run the ball late they had the O-Line down in the 3-point as opposed to the 2-point. His observation was that was helping the O-line get a better push at the line of scrimmage as opposed to when they were in the 2-point. Obviously,when Sands got the ball late the running game took off. Anybody notice what the O-line was doing on runs earlier in the game. I was too cold to notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Some of you act like you just found out that Thomas sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 36 minutes ago, LZIp said: Wow. What a d-bag. Yeah, I would have to look, but most teams get either a real buy with 10 weekdays between games or have the extended time switching from Saturday to Tuesday. I think we didn't even get that one year. His other snide comme ts are just ridiculous and Bowden was not about indulge him in second guessing the opposing coach. A real repirter would have found out why Buffalo went to the air. Maybe someone got hurt that we were unaware of or maybe he realized they needed more points to win. A real reporter does not guess. "Akron coach Terry Bowden seemed oblivious to Buffalo's domination, opting to take the glass half-full view that comes with victory." EA is a real tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 22 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: Yeah, I would have to look, but most teams get either a real buy with 10 weekdays between games or have the extended time switching from Saturday to Tuesday. I think we didn't even get that one year. His other snide comme ts are just ridiculous and Bowden was not about indulge him in second guessing the opposing coach. A real repirter would have found out why Buffalo went to the air. Maybe someone got hurt that we were unaware of or maybe he realized they needed more points to win. A real reporter does not guess. "Akron coach Terry Bowden seemed oblivious to Buffalo's domination, opting to take the glass half-full view that comes with victory." EA is a real tool. Who cares what Thomas and Alexander write. They have been doing it for years. Carping about it here won't change that and only gives them the 'credibility' of attention. Stop,please. If the Zips win the division then everyone here should start e-mailing Thomas,Alexander,The Leakin' Urnial and the Lame Squealer and overload them with comments. Enjoy this run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 30 minutes ago, Lee Adams said: Who cares what Thomas and Alexander write. They have been doing it for years. Carping about it here won't change that and only gives them the 'credibility' of attention. Stop,please. If the Zips win the division then everyone here should start e-mailing Thomas,Alexander,The Leakin' Urnial and the Lame Squealer and overload them with comments. Enjoy this run. I care. They should be held accountable for their shitty work and we deserve better as a fan base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I gave up on Thomas years ago when he had a similarly negative article about a Zip basketball game and I then learned it was an away game he did not attend. From a perch in front of a TV in his mom's basement he was able to assess the Zips' collective attitude and effort. Shame we're subjected to him as the Zips beat writer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, LZIp said: I care. They should be held accountable for their shitty work and we deserve better as a fan base. I’m sure that’s exactly why he is our reporter. How much do you expect them to invest for a fan base of a couple hundred? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: I gave up on Thomas years ago when he had a similarly negative article about a Zip basketball game and I then learned it was an away game he did not attend. From a perch in front of a TV in his mom's basement he was able to assess the Zips' collective attitude and effort. Shame we're subjected to him as the Zips beat writer. We're subjected to a crap reporter because we're not valued by the publication that they work for. The ABJ apparently is satisfied with the way their neighboring major college athletic program is covered. That's the sad part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 They spend the resources that the interest brings them. Unfortunately not enough of us care for them to bring better coverage. Thankful for Dr. Z and Captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, zippy5 said: They spend the resources that the interest brings them. Unfortunately not enough of us care for them to bring better coverage. I get that part. I see that as a response every time this subject comes up. But it shouldn't be acceptable to report a positive outcome during a successful season in a very condescending manner....repeatedly....throughout the game article. Anyone in the country who would read this would say, "Their own reporter doesn't even give them any credit". This helps nobody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I don't think anyone is disputing that. It is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 56 minutes ago, skip-zip said: We're subjected to a crap reporter because we're not valued by the publication that they work for. The ABJ apparently is satisfied with the way their neighboring major college athletic program is covered. That's the sad part. That rag has gone from a staff of dozens to a staff of about a dozen. It is now at the level of the Mr. Thrifty classified paper of the 80's and took a distant second place in Summit County to the St. Vincent St. Mary Leprechaun Gold for excellence in journalism last year. Were it not for the mess at Summa and the heroin epidemic it would be a 3 page paper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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