LoyalZIP Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, LZIp said: When did Auburn take out some or most of their starters? Unless they did it the same time that Kato was taken out, discounting DJ's performance is a moot point because Kato would have had reps against the back ups as well. Kato has had approximately 3 good games in his long career here - his first start against Miami I believe it was, against OU to win the division, and against Northwestern. All in all, Kato has only had a handful of good halves as an Akron QB and we're 6 years into this experience. That 1st half against Ohio in 2017 influenced so much of my view of him and the potential he had as a RS-Fr. But here we are 4 years later and I don't think he looks much different. From what I can see, he's grown as a teammate and a leader--he was a disaster in this area back then. But maybe he needs to be a Josh McCown/Case Keenum type role on this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 I think the casual fan will lump Akron and Temple in the same non-P5 grouping. But Temple's success over the last 10-or-so years blows the Zips away. Al Golden left Temple for Miami FL, Steve Addazio left for BC, Matt Rhule was hired-away by Baylor and Geoff Collins took the Georgia Tech job. They hired Rod Carey away from NIU. They've had one losing season since 2013. In that same time JD Brookhart left Akron to sell CAD software, Rob Ianello's forced exit landed him the coveted Buffalo's WR Coach job, and Terry Bowden recently resurfaced at doormat Louisiana Monroe after being fired. Over the year's Kent has had some terrible teams...but they maintained some respectability because they had some great QB play. Jose Davis, Josh Cribbs and Julian Edelman compensated for horrible defenses with a high-scoring offense. I hate Kent, but those guys were fun to watch. If Irons can prove the Auburn appearance wasn't a fluke, and Arth opens the offense up, the 2021 Zips could actually be watchable. I wouldn't have thought that when the season began. I see this game playing out slightly worse than the the UAB game a couple years ago. Temple 45 Akron 23. I don't see us stopping Temple, no matter how badly they appeared to play against Rutgers. I'd tighten the spread if a few more Jeslord Boateng's joined the defense this week. He makes plays behind the line of scrimmage. I like him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre22era Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 I see this as a Do or Die Game for the rightfully impatient mentally tired, beat up frustrated Zips now aka "Script Akron" Fanbase Whats left of us under the Ohio State apparel. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, dre22era said: I see this as a Do or Die Game for the rightfully impatient mentally tired, beat up frustrated Zips now aka "Script Akron" Fanbase Whats left of us under the Ohio State apparel. Agreed. This is year 2.5 for Arth. Regardless of how bare the cupboards were when he took over, and regardless of how much the Rona season hurt the development of the program, there are simple things a DI coach should be able to do. 1) Recognize which player(s) put the team in the best position to win (cough DJ Irons cough). 2) Compete against similar-level DI programs (G5). Not starting DJ Irons and a blowout loss to Temple would put the final nail in the coffin for me with Arth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) Players Auburn had in the game during DJ's TD drive: NT - Tony Fair - 1st string DE - Derick Hall - 1st string LB - Chandler Wooten - 1st string CB - Roger McCreary - 1st string (who Jonzell beat on his TD catch) CB - Nehemiah Pritchett - 1st string S - Bydarrius Knighten - 1st string DL - TD Moultry - 2nd string DL - JJPegues - 2nd string DL - Zykevious Walker - 2nd string LB - Wesley Steiner - 2nd string CB - Ro Torrence - 2nd string S - Zion Pucket - 2nd string DL - Romello Height - not listed on 2-deep DL - Eku Leota - not listed on 2-deep S - Eric Reed - not listed on 2-deep S - Devin Guide - not listed on 2-deep I'm sure there are others I missed. This is just what I could gather by pausing the ESPN replay feed. But the point is DJ wasn't doing this against scrubs. Edited September 9, 2021 by Blue & Gold 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 24 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: Players Auburn had in the game during DJ's TD drive: NT Tony Fair - 1st string DE - Derick Hall - 1st string LB - Chandler Wooten - 1st string CB - Roger McCreary - 1st string (who Jonzell beat on his TD catch) CB - Nehemiah Pritchett - 1st string S - Bydarrius Knighten - 1st string DL - TD Moultry - 2nd string DL - JJPegues - 2nd string DL - Zykevious Walker - 2nd string LB - Wesley Steiner - 2nd string CB - Ro Torrence - 2nd string S - Zion Pucket - 2nd string DL - Romello Height - not listed on 2-deep DL - Eku Leota - not listed on 2-deep S - Eric Reed - not listed on 2-deep S - Devin Guide - not listed on 2-deep I'm sure there are others I missed. This is just what I could gather by pausing the ESPN replay feed. But the point is DJ wasn't doing this against scrubs. Nice work B & G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) The Zips are getting plenty of early season national attention. ESPN has this game as their pillow fight of the week. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32167121/a-kansas-win-means-there-new-no-1-college-football-bottom-10N https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-expansion-how-adding-byu-cincinnati-houston-ucf-may-change-college-footballs-power-structure/ Hit this link, then pan down (a lot) to see the Zips at number 2 in the CBS Sports bottom 25. Edited September 9, 2021 by Zipmeister . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 A lot hinges on our secondary knowing their assignments. Hoping for the best.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Zipmeister said: ESPN has this game as their pillow fight of the week. The only way the Zips win this one is if they slip a foreign object into their pillow and clock the Owls over the head with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 As an aside, if one wants to buy a $10 GA ticket through the UA site, the total charge after the Ticketmaster extortion is $16.80. That's a hell of a premium, percentage-wise, for a ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre22era Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Zipmeister said: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-expansion-how-adding-byu-cincinnati-houston-ucf-may-change-college-footballs-power-structure/ Hit this link, then pan down (a lot) to see the Zips at number 2 in the CBS Sports bottom 25. 6 MAC Teams on thats list Edited September 9, 2021 by dre22era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Bowden had is early tenure surprises against Michigan and Pitt. The clock is ticking for Arth to coach his first "The Akron fans were pleasantly surprised..." game of his tenure. At some point he needs to give Zips fans some tangible hope that things are improving. Playing an AAC team that's 1-7 in their last 8 games, at InfoCision, seems like a great opportunity. Losing 56-12 would deflate the bandwagon in record time. Dre is right...this is sort of a do-or-die game. The champagne popped after the BG win has long since evaporated. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: At some point he needs to give Zips fans some tangible hope that things are improving. It is my understanding that the teams academic performance has improved dramatically under the current coaching staff. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewbrooman1 Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 10 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: As an aside, if one wants to buy a $10 GA ticket through the UA site, the total charge after the Ticketmaster extortion is $16.80. That's a hell of a premium, percentage-wise, for a ticket. I always get mine at the stadium ticket window anyway. Anybody got a high school ID I can borrow? 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 11 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: As an aside, if one wants to buy a $10 GA ticket through the UA site, the total charge after the Ticketmaster extortion is $16.80. That's a hell of a premium, percentage-wise, for a ticket. I spent more than twice that amount two weeks ago in a Buc-ee's on I-95 in Florida and I can't remember half of the crap I bought. What's your point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 7 hours ago, GP1 said: I spent more than twice that amount two weeks ago in a Buc-ee's on I-95 in Florida and I can't remember half of the crap I bought. What's your point? I believe his point was quite clear; all athletic directors and NCAA administrators are incompetent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Anyone get any updates watching Zips Weekly last night ( @bigjim) ? My guess is we aren't going to hear anything about QB ahead of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipped Up Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Did not watch the show because nothing is ever revealed. However I would bet the house that Kato starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) Fearless/Hopeful Forecast: Kato starts and gets pulled after 2 drives. Edit: Hopeful that he plays really well and doesn't need to get pulled/Hopeful the leash is short. Edited September 10, 2021 by LoyalZIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Kato starts and gets the first half before the switch is made at halftime (to Gibson just to screw with all of us). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Zipmeister said: I believe his point was quite clear; all athletic directors and NCAA administrators are incompetent. Thanks for the clarification. I mostly agree. I would add they are dangerously incompetent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Nice weather, winnable game, convenient time, big recruiting weekend, should be a nicer crowd (at least for us anyways). Lets get to the game tomorrow Zips nation! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 13 hours ago, LZIp said: Anyone get any updates watching Zips Weekly last night ( @bigjim) ? My guess is we aren't going to hear anything about QB ahead of time. I got nothing, and so I did not post. Sorry about that. I will still try to remember to watch it weekly since I try to soak up everything about my alma mater. Go Zips!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, bigjim said: I got nothing, and so I did not post. Sorry about that. I will still try to remember to watch it weekly since I try to soak up everything about my alma mater. Go Zips!!!! It being on Bally sucks...haven't found a way to watch it yet as I am a "cord cutter". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 I don't believe I've yet posted the scholly chart this season, but here's my best guess of where we appear to be at. 73 scholarship players in total, 12 under the "normal" max of 85..likely 25-ish less than teams who had a lot of seniors come back due to last year not counting against eligibility. We have one senior - Kato - who is clearly under scholarship. I'd imagine there are a few under scholly we don't know about, but those would be players who started as walk-ons who won't ever contribute outside of special teams. I'll be disappointed if there is some sort of multi-score loss tomorrow, and likely even a loss in general considering we should be going against a true freshman QB who has never completed a pass and a team that doesn't seem much more talented than us. Just feel its important to note we are still very young and under manned compared to a lot of teams we are playing. Zips Football Scholarship Chart.xlsx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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