Game 9—Northern Illinois Huskies

[Dr Z]

[NWAkron]

Doesn't look so bad.  Excited to be there.

[dre22era]

There's currently a heavy, heavy downpour in Akron. It's difficult to drive, let alone play football (or sit and watch football). https://t.co/AI5xHMUZsn

— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) November 1, 2018

[NWAkron]

GT is such a negative Ned.   But I'm thinking we may be two of 50 people there tonight.   Is GT really interested in the attendance for this game?  Doubt it 

Edited November 1, 2018 by NWAkron

[feetg10]

10 minutes ago, dre22era said:

It's not that bad. It will clear up

[kreed5120]

One would have to think these weather conditions would improve our odds of an upset. Not that NIU offense is a world beater, but they still avg 70 more ypg of offense. This should help mitigate that.

[NWAkron]

FYI.  It's down to 70% chance of rain at 7pm

[Zipmlady]

https://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football/2018/11/1/18041316/2018-mac-football-game-preview-northern-illinois-huskies-at-akron-zips

[NWAkron]

I like to never got home in GTs torrential downpour.  Looks like there will be a window of clear weather from 7-8:30.

[LZIp]

Come on Zips. Need this W!

[LZIp]

anytime you can run the ball up the gut on 3rd and 9 you just gotta do it....

[Let'sGoZips94]

What the hell play call was that? 3rd and semi-long, and you read-option to the RB for a short gain? 

 

I. Hate. This. Offense. 

[NWAkron]

1 minute ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

What the hell play call was that? 3rd and semi-long, and you read-option to the RB for a short gain? 

 

I. Hate. This. Offense. 

Thought same thing.  They just gave up on that drive 

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 minute ago, NWAkron said:

Thought same thing.  They just gave up on that drive 

 

Maybe Milwee is using his play calls to signal to us that he wants to be fired...

[zvillezip]

Glad to see Bell is back

[Let'sGoZips94]

I would love to see Milwee's face after Northern Illinois just successfully picked up a 1st down on 2nd & 9. I'm sure he's shocked there's a play out there that will obtain the yard of gain...

[NWAkron]

4 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

Maybe Milwee is using his play calls to signal to us that he wants to be fired...

Meanwhile, Huskies march down the field.   3rd and 9 around mid field.  Zips run up the middle.   And NIU immediately out classes the Zips

Edited November 1, 2018 by NWAkron

[dre22era]

We have to get a new field surface. Every time I see it on tv it makes me want to puke. It looks horrible 

[LZIp]

We're getting the ass kicking we deserve for coming out like a bunch of pu$$ies!

[RowdyZip]

This is going to get ugly.

[dre22era]

Defense looking pathetic out the gate

[dre22era]

Looks like friends and family night at InfoCosion Stadium. As in, the only people in the stands are friends and family. #Akron #NIU #MACtion

— Ryan (@Isley23) November 1, 2018

[Let'sGoZips94]

I'm not surprised NIU is coming out strong.

 

I work near the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, where our opponents stay. On our afternoon walk, we walked through the hotel to avoid the rain. Overheard a group of their plays talking.

 

Player 1: "Is Bowden still their coach?"

Player 2: "Yes."

Player 1: "And Milwee is their OC?"

Player 3: "Yep."

Player 1: "Can you say bowl eligible?"

 

Kidding, but when your offense comes out on the first drive and forgets their man cards in the locker room, it sets the tone for the game, including the defense. 

[LZIp]

Sutton Smith vs Bullard is going to be U.G.L.Y. tonight.

[NWAkron]

Two stupid penalties killed both those drives