monrowe Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Is the O-line sturdy enough for Alex, he might be on his back a lot.Kato would be a great receiver or wildcat player keep him on the field if he’s not the qb,I wounder what the coaching staff has taken into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, monrowe said: Is the O-line sturdy enough for Alex, he might be on his back a lot.Kato would be a great receiver or wildcat player keep him on the field if he’s not the qb,I wounder what the coaching staff has taken into consideration. I think the coaches have allowed Kato to hold onto the ball too long, because he can make plays, at times. When Woody was first a starter, it was look for the first two receivers and run. Kato might benefit a little from that. Yes, it wont fix his mechanics, but might prevent some of his mistakes and he might find a rhythm easier if he is picking up yardage with his feet. I think Ramart can do the same thing. He might not have the big yardage ability with his feet, but Ben Roethlisberger has not made a career being fast, but when he tucks it and runs, he is effective. I do think that Buffalo is actually a favorable match-up for us and am expecting a good game. If I made 3 changes it would be to start Wolfely over Willams, not throw to MTB and move him back to HB, and give more Carries to Deltron. I think you have to give Kato one more half, or at least the first quarter. We won't have Alvin this week and that will be a big loss for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Watching the two scrimmages this summer it was clear why Kato was the QB of choice for the starter spot. In scrimmage #1 Kato was out of control, got briefly demoted, and Ramart came in and stole the show. In in the second scrimmage Kato was in control and his elite athleticism was evident. I thought “If this guy can show up every week, and continue to get better, look out MAC.” Kato still hasn’t proven he can show up every week, and we can’t beat a decent team when he doesn’t. We held on to Tre Chapman at QB too long. He was a great athlete but not a D1 QB. If Kato can’t figure it out this week, we need to move on to plan B. Ramart isn’t the elite athlete that Kato is, but neither was Frye. We need someone with pocket poise, and who can hit open receivers. We beat Northwestern a couple weeks ago, so Buffalo doesn’t scare me. We need to play with poise and purpose and we’re fine. That starts at the QB position. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 I would be much more optimistic about this game if Kato wasn't the starting QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetg10 Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 I think Kato will do fine and the Zips will win. Everyone will love Kato again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Surprised to see so many people attend practices to know Ramart is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD UA 2015 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) I remember TB's comments on preseason that there were one or two practices where Ramart pushed Nelson but that was about it. Kato has 2+ years left. Makes sense to keep him as the starter. Edited October 13, 2018 by WD UA 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Take it for what it's worth but the "Bear" has the Zips +11 as his value bet today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD UA 2015 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 2 hours ago, gozips19 said: Take it for what it's worth but the "Bear" has the Zips +11 as his value bet today. Bear says the Zippers are 6-1 ATS on conference underdog games with 3 outright wins. He's got the Zips covering, but losing the game. Hope he's not completely right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 ABJ (GT): Bulls provide a potentially formidable foe for Zips Great game day article! This is the sort of game day article I love - lots of names and stats concerning the Bulls. I now feel like I'll know what to watch for this afternoon. But scary article; Buffalo sounds loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD UA 2015 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 12:03 AM, Captain Kangaroo said: Watching the two scrimmages this summer it was clear why Kato was the QB of choice for the starter spot. In scrimmage #1 Kato was out of control, got briefly demoted, and Ramart came in and stole the show. In in the second scrimmage Kato was in control and his elite athleticism was evident. I thought “If this guy can show up every week, and continue to get better, look out MAC.” Kato still hasn’t proven he can show up every week, and we can’t beat a decent team when he doesn’t. We held on to Tre Chapman at QB too long. He was a great athlete but not a D1 QB. If Kato can’t figure it out this week, we need to move on to plan B. Ramart isn’t the elite athlete that Kato is, but neither was Frye. We need someone with pocket poise, and who can hit open receivers. We beat Northwestern a couple weeks ago, so Buffalo doesn’t scare me. We need to play with poise and purpose and we’re fine. That starts at the QB position. Not sure Chapman is a good comparison to Nelson. Chapman flat out couldn't play the position. Nelson has consistency problems but still has a lot of talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: ABJ (GT): Bulls provide a potentially formidable foe for Zips Great game day article! This is the sort of game day article I love - lots of names and stats concerning the Bulls. I now feel like I'll know what to watch for this afternoon. But scary article; Buffalo sounds loaded. No clue how accurate this is, but it says Marks and Johnson are questionable. http://www.donbest.com/ncaaf/injuries/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 CBS crew just said Kwad is out with an undisclosed injury. This game just got tougher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Kwad being out sucks. Chance for somebody to step up though. Going to be a tall task today. Let's go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Not sure when CBS Sports Network was added to my DirecTV package, but this is a pleasant surprise, being able to watch this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 What a spot! Also, that Fear the Roo logo on the ball is AWESOME! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 I'd fire Milwee instantly after that 3rd down play call. 3rd and 4, you fake the pass for a massively delayed handoff that was perfectly timed to be completed once the backfield was completely full of Bulls. Ridiculous. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 That's not targeting? I give up trying to figure out this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Happy to come out of that drive with 3 after a questionable non-targeting call and us shooting ourselves in the foot with the block in the back. I think we got a lucky spot on 4th and 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: I'd fire Milwee instantly after that 3rd down play call. 3rd and 4, you fake the pass for a massively delayed handoff that was perfectly timed to be completed once the backfield was completely full of Bulls. Ridiculous. That's usually how draws are supposed to work, UB defended it well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Nice stop by the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 35 minutes ago, LZIp said: Kwad being out sucks. Chance for somebody to step up though. Going to be a tall task today. Let's go Zips! Looks like Zaire Jacobs is getting a chance to show what he’s got with Alvin Davis on the sideline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Looks like Zaire Jacobs is getting a chance to show what he’s got with Alvin Davis on the sideline. He was in last week. I am excited to see what he can do, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 I won't miss Tyree Jackson. Seems like he always makes us pay with his feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 That 4th down call reversal was a complete miscarriage of instant replay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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