zipsoutsider Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, CDMac said: I can't imagine any 2018 OL guys would be ready to play as true freshmen, but we did have some 2017 OL guys that looked impressive. Can it just be #ZipsGameDay already?? Brandon Council, who is a R-Fr has done a really nice job and Kyle Ritz, who probably leads the OL will be back. I think Richie Kallay and Hunter Corne also show some promise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDMac Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 minute ago, zipsoutsider said: Brandon Council, who is a R-Fr has done a really nice job Oh geeze, my eyes are worse than I thought. I thought Council was a senior... DUH me! I better go back and look at that roster again... I thought we were losing 4 of the 5 to graduation. Just put me on ignore I agree, I think Council has been outstanding! In that case, maybe the OL isn't as much of a "rebuild" as I was thinking. They'll still have to get that chemistry working as a unit but definite upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: Hustlebelt finally decided to rank us above teams we have beat. 2017 MAC Football Power Rankings: End of Regular Season "Terry Bowden has done an outstanding job rebuilding this program since he took over." I agree. I was really down on Coach Bowden earlier in the season, but it's pretty special seeing how this team has gelled, battled through adversity and injuries to significant players and, most importantly, how bright the future looks for this young team! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) I think our defense needs to show us one more thing. Can they contain an offense that can do a lot of things well? 12 years ago, we all sat here in the same position. An underdog against a team that could score on the ground and through the air. That night, they lit us up, but our offense was on fire that night, and was able to keep pace. We'll need performances like we had against OU on the offensive side of the ball once again, unless this game takes a very unexpected course. Edited November 29, 2017 by skip-zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 #MACTION Field work under way! @UToledo @CoachCandle @ZipsFB @PaulKurdi pic.twitter.com/yd3Sk8JiSW — Craig O (@cob101985) November 29, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Nice chance to basically free tickets if you spend $50 on Zips gear. Hey ZIPS, we've got ? for the #MACChampionship game at Ford Field! Come see us at Rally House Macedonia, spend $50 in Akron merchandise and receive two tickets! #GoZips #MACtion pic.twitter.com/ge5FTdkqBP — RallyHouse Cleveland (@RallyCleveland) November 29, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Some nice analysis...not the last stuff we often see from drive-by (or couch) reporters. MAC Championship Game Preview and Prediction: Akron vs. Toledo "... 10 different Zips have intercepted at least one pass this season and they no doubt would love to add to their total on Saturday...." "While the regular-season matchup between Toledo and Akron might have appeared one-sided, it was a first-quarter eruption that put the Rockets ahead 21-0 13 minutes into the game and Toledo was off to the races. From that point on, however, the Rockets only outscored the Zips by six points over the final three quarters, so Akron to its credit kept pace with Toledo’s potent offense the rest of the way." Bowden did not put it quite this plainly, but he has mentioned that the fact te game got away from them so early skewed the picture. I would be surprised if the same thing happened, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 I finally see a money line on the game. Akron is getting ELEVEN to one. If anybody thinks Akron can win, you won't see odds like this often. MARATHON MAC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TELECONFERENCE Toledo Head Coach Jason Candle, RB Terry Swanson, and QB Logan Woodside Terry Bowden "the best thing this team does is win"..."this team is special, I'm honored to coach them, and honored to be around them" Ulysees Gilbert III (talking about Kent game) "I just wanted to get our seniors two more games" (talking about Toledo) "I need to be disciplined, because they run a lot of RPOs, look at the lineman's head to see if it's run or pass" (talking about Akron recruiting) "I heard about how good of linebacker coach coach Amato was" A.J. Coney (talking about Kent game) "there was joy around the campus, not just team" (talking about your year) "I love my role" (talking about the transition at QB) "Kato won two state championships...he has been thrown into the fire" (talking about Toledo) "we need to play better" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 If you ordered tickets through the Zips ticket office they are available to pick up between now and 10 am Friday at Infocision box office. If you wait until Saturday they will be available at Ford Field gate C starting a 9:30 am. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Talked to @ZipsFB coach Terry Bowden about the @MACSports championship.#Akron suffered a tough loss to @ToledoFB in October, but gets a rematch for all the marbles on Saturday. @wkyc pic.twitter.com/rXHSfHw6EB — Pat Chiesa (@PatChiesa) November 30, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 The Akron Athletic Dept. seems to be acting as if there was some kind of overwhelming demand for tix from Akron fans. There will be tons of TU fans at the game.They apparently still don't understand that only the diehards will go to Detroit. The rest will sit on their asses and watch a few minutes on TV. I remember in 2005, there were more people at the Motor City Bowl than at the MAC Championship game. The front runners will stay home. The AD needs to get its head out of their behinds when it comes to 'markerting' this program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 10:22 PM, skip-zip said: Give yourself some time. It's a Huuuuge facility. Been there a couple times before. Stayed in Dearborn before. Great place to watch a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 35 minutes ago, Lee Adams said: The Akron Athletic Dept. seems to be acting as if there was some kind of overwhelming demand for tix from Akron fans. There will be tons of TU fans at the game.They apparently still don't understand that only the diehards will go to Detroit. The rest will sit on their asses and watch a few minutes on TV. I remember in 2005, there were more people at the Motor City Bowl than at the MAC Championship game. The front runners will stay home. The AD needs to get its head out of their behinds when it comes to 'markerting' this program. Who cares??? They should be marketing it, no matter what the interest is. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, LZIp said: Who cares??? They should be marketing it, no matter what the interest is. Yup. Akron vs. Toledo football: Willoughby South grad Kyle Ritz and Zips have shot at redemption in MAC title game "When I committed, I came here not wanting to lose to Kent," said Ritz, who's grown into a 6-foot-5, 305-pound frame. "I also wanted to win a MAC title. To finish that, it would be huge. People want winners, and we want to change people's views of Akron football." ""We're playing with a chip," he said. "We were picked pretty low (the MAC East) in the preseason, but we didn't believe that, and we want to keep defying the odds. We believe we're a different team since the last time we played (Toledo)." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msopher Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Word has it Toledo has sold over 15,000 tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 2 hours ago, msopher said: Word has it Toledo has sold over 15,000 tickets. As I expect that they would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Is the MAC Championship press conference broadcast live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: Is the MAC Championship press conference broadcast live? When is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) @fordfield is ready for @ZipsFB #DetroitRooCity pic.twitter.com/BrGNYIUS7H — Akron Zips Equipment (@ZipsEquipment) December 1, 2017 Edited December 1, 2017 by zipsoutsider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 hour ago, LZIp said: When is it? It's today. I don't see any indication that it will be broadcast live, but that doesn't mean it is not. 3:00-3:30 pm Detroit Lions President, Rod Wood & MAC Commissioner, Dr. Jon Steinbrecher 3:30-4:00 pm Toledo (West Division Champion) Press Conference Toledo Head Coach Jason Candle; QB Logan Woodside; RB Terry Swanson 4:15-4:45 pm Akron (East Division Champion) Press Conference Akron Head Coach Terry Bowden; WR A.J. Coney; LB Ulysees Gilbert 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 5 hours ago, msopher said: Word has it Toledo has sold over 15,000 tickets. They are down the street. They know that it is basically a "Home" game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyforPresident Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 6 hours ago, msopher said: Word has it Toledo has sold over 15,000 tickets. Nice! They must be excited about getting to see Akron win the MAC championship in person. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hustlebelt is catching on to Lavar Nelson. I feel for Kato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) This was actually my thought, too. Lavar Ball of the MAC https://t.co/cVoWvZXo2z — Hustle Belt (@HustleBelt) December 1, 2017 He obviously knows nothing about #Kato ??? this is going to be fun to watch my son destroy this #MAC #Hiesman last I heard #Ohio QB was like that ?????? — Rodat (@datRo23) December 1, 2017 Edited December 1, 2017 by zipsoutsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Am I ?????? I'm starting to enjoy (be entertained)??????? @datRo23. ?⚡️????⚡️????⚡️ He could end up being a one man marketing machine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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