72 Roo Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Ham said: I think the biggest blunder was throwing clear across the field on 3rd & 2 in 2 down territory. Even if we run twice and fail, there would have been 90 seconds less on the clock. you are right. This isn't rocket science, just poor play calling. Quote
K92 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 20 minutes ago, Dr Z said: What gives you that indication? Maybe "When KISS ruled the world" has more insight than you think. Quote
zippy5 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 Am I having deja vu or was there a similar post here? Perhaps I saw it there but not sure why I would be looking at youtube comments Quote
zipsoutsider Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Posted October 17, 2017 42 minutes ago, 72 Roo said: you are right. This isn't rocket science, just poor play calling. This did not happen in the last series where we we running out the clock. This happened around the 10:00 mark. Are we really trying to stop passing, altogether, with 10:00 left? And, FWIW, it was second down. Quote
K92 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 38 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Am I having deja vu or was there a similar post here? Perhaps I saw it there but not sure why I would be looking at youtube comments I recycled it. I need new material. Quote
NWAkron Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Balsy said: I told you in an earlier post, you may have missed it. AJ Milwee is the Offensive Coordinator for the Zips. I didn't miss it :). Was just having fun with his name and the long discussion about this 30 year old with a really bad head shot on Gozips.com Quote
K92 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Balsy said: I told you in an earlier post, you may have missed it. AJ Milwee is the Offensive Coordinator for the Zips. He was brought in as a QB coach when Bowden was first hired 6 seasons ago, and was upgraded to Offensive Coordinator in year 2. The offense ran a lot faster/up-tempo when Bowden was HC/OC in his first season, or it at least appeared too. But that was also a 1-11 team so who knows. Needless to say a lot of people don't like him. I'm of the opinion he's here as long as Bowden is, and I've always felt like Bowden is grooming him to be the replacement when Bowden decides to retire. 2 Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 Quote I'm of the opinion he's here as long as Bowden is, and I've always felt like Bowden is grooming him to be the replacement when Bowden decides to retire. Bowden will have no say in the hiring of the next Zips HC. 1 1 Quote
skip-zip Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, K92 said: My nomination for Creative Image Of The Year on Zips Nation. We already had one guy here recently that could have destroyed a football program forever. That was enough for me. Edited October 17, 2017 by skip-zip Quote
Balsy Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Dr Z said: What gives you that indication? He's one of Bowden's farmer players at East-Jesus Alabama (yes I know that's not the name...), Bowden liked him enough to bring him to Akron. Like him enough to give him the reigns of the offense. And has stuck with him despite there being problems of offense to us the outsiders. It just feels like to me he's going above and beyond for Milwee. Nepotism is huge in sports...this is why a lot of guys have jobs in the NFL who aren't that good, and continue to get jobs... I mean, IDK why everyone has had such a negative view of that comment. It was just a feeling...everyone relax. Edited October 17, 2017 by Balsy 1 Quote
Buckzip Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 5 hours ago, K92 said: That right there is funny, yet sad. 1 Quote
zipsoutsider Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Posted October 18, 2017 Akron Zips are different team in conference play: MAC Football 2017 No. 1 in pass defense efficiency No. 1 in interceptions (6) No. 1 in fewest penalties (12 in three games) No. 1 in red zone offense (5-of-5, 5 TD) No. 1 in red zone defense (5-of-10, 2 TD, 3 FG) No. 2 in sacks (9) No. 2 in turnover margin (plus 4) 4 1 Quote
zippy5 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Posted October 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Balsy said: He's one of Bowden's farmer players at East-Jesus Alabama (yes I know that's not the name...), Bowden liked him enough to bring him to Akron. Like him enough to give him the reigns of the offense. And has stuck with him despite there being problems of offense to us the outsiders. It just feels like to me he's going above and beyond for Milwee. Nepotism is huge in sports...this is why a lot of guys have jobs in the NFL who aren't that good, and continue to get jobs... I mean, IDK why everyone has had such a negative view of that comment. It was just a feeling...everyone relax. Was he a receiver? Bet he made some catches look like a can of corn. Harvested the most out of his abilities. 1 Quote
ZipsVoice Posted October 18, 2017 Report Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, zipsoutsider said: Akron Zips are different team in conference play: MAC Football 2017 No. 1 in fewest penalties (12 in three games) And 10 were in this last game....! We’re #1 despite a 10 spot against WMU.... Edited October 18, 2017 by ZipsVoice Added thought 1 Quote
Hilltopper Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) WMU head coach did the Zips a huge favor by not locking down his team on Saturday night. Due it being homecoming weekend the players were free to do as they pleased on Saturday night. I would imagine quite a few might not have passed a breathalyzer in the early hours of Sunday morning. Edited October 19, 2017 by Hilltopper Quote
zipsoutsider Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Posted October 19, 2017 20 minutes ago, Hilltopper said: WMU head coach did the Zips a huge favor by not locking down his team on Saturday night. Due it being homecoming weekend the players were free to do as they pleased on Saturday night. I would imagine quite a few might not have passed a breathalyzer in the early hours of Sunday morning. If this is true, he is a bigger fool than I thought he was. Quote
Ham Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 unless they got stupid drunk, I don't think that was a factor. Quote
Dr Z Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 30 minutes ago, Ham said: unless they got stupid drunk, I don't think that was a factor. The Zips staying an hour and half away, and having to drive back and forth was probably a bigger factor. Just working out all the logistics of an extended night would have been an easy excuse for lackadaisical play. Good for them for overcoming. I thought it was a funny comment that coach Bowden made in his show, "just getting chicken for 100 guys was hard enough." Quote
Blue & Gold Posted October 19, 2017 Report Posted October 19, 2017 I can't believe there weren't hotel rooms available in K-zoo, or at least 45-minutes away in Grand Rapids. Learning they had to travel from Lansing the morning of the game makes the win even more impressive in my book. It'd feel like high school all over again. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted October 20, 2017 Report Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) I'm watching the WMU replay & am noticing Brian Bell really turning into a stud. Edited October 20, 2017 by Blue & Gold Quote
zipsoutsider Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Posted October 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: I'm watching the WMU replay & am noticing Brian Bell really turning into a stud. He has shown some serious improvement over the last 2 games. 1 Quote
CDMac Posted October 20, 2017 Report Posted October 20, 2017 11 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: I'm watching the WMU replay & am noticing Brian Bell really turning into a stud. 11 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: He has shown some serious improvement over the last 2 games. Must be that scout team offense really getting this defense ready to roll for gameday. They (the defense) have gotten better individually and collectively as the season has gone on. Quote
LZIp Posted October 20, 2017 Report Posted October 20, 2017 I've been impressed with Brian Bell ever since he's been back this year. He seemed to always be a step behind or late last year. I haven't noticed it yet this season. Quote
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