Ham Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 UA. 24 IU. 17 I think most hoped for a 2/2 start; this is our chance. The Hooshers generated a lot of offense without putting up points. That will continue this week. We will continue to show the need for much improvement, but do enough to fly the flag. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 18 minutes ago, Ham said: UA. 24 IU. 17 I think most hoped for a 2/2 start; this is our chance. The Hooshers generated a lot of offense without putting up points. That will continue this week. We will continue to show the need for much improvement, but do enough to fly the flag. I hope you're right. If the offense can get clicking and we stay relatively healthy as a team, this is a solid team. JoeMo is a well-regarded offensive minded coach, so you'd hope he figures out the right personnel and scheming to fit the right personnel out sooner rather than later. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Since 2006 (except for the 2020 season), a MAC team has beaten a Big Ten team every year. Barring a matchup in a bowl game this year, Akron is the MAC's last shot for the regular season in 2023. I haven't had a ton of time to look into Indiana, but I do know that they are in a similar spot to Akron. Offensive potential, decent defense, lackluster results so far. Odds are, Indiana will find a way to win this game by a couple of scores. But, if Joe & Co. sprinkled some magic dust over this past week and fixed the offense, the Hoosiers may be on upset alert. Indiana is wearing fancy special black uniforms, Tom Allen is on the hot seat, they're expecting to coast in prime time. What better time to pick up the next signature Moorhead win? It would be so sweet, especially going into a pair of winnable home MAC games. But, let's start with finding the end zone on offense and getting off the field quickly on defense. Let's Go Zips! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) If... IF... IIIIIIIIIIIIFFFFFFFFFFFFFF... Akron magically finds an offense that can consistently move the ball, Akron wins this game. The defense is good enough - in fact the defense is probably one of the best defenses in the MAC, maybe just behind Ohio - to win any game they play. They need complementary football to get over the hump and into the Win column. With the epicenter of the college football world being in South Bend this weekend, just a few hours north of Bloomington and Touchdown Jesus overlooking in the background, it feels appropriate for a Ricky Bobby prayer... Dear Baby Football Jesus, in your golden, fleece diapers. Please use your baby football Jesus powers to bless Akron with a miraculous offense. One with competent QB play and an abundance of touches for the running backs. We can only hope that with these miracles, Akron can pull off the upset and extend the streak of the MAC being the Big Ten's kryptonite. Woo! WOO! Owww! Competent offense: 31-20 Akron Status quo offense: 27-10 IU Edited September 22, 2023 by Let'sGoZips94 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Roo Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Dear Baby Football Jesus, in your golden, fleece diapers. Please use your baby football Jesus powers to bless Akron with a miraculous offense. One with competent QB play and an abundance of touches for the running backs. We can only hope that with these miracles, Akron can pull off the upset and extend the streak of the MAC being the Big Ten's kryptonite. Woo! WOO! Owww! Amen!😇 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddyp Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 A few columns and views from the Indiana side: Keys to the Game: Indiana vs Akron Game Preview: Indiana vs Akron Behind Enemy Lines: Akron Staff Picks: Indiana vs Akron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyolcrowe Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 hours ago, LoyalZIP said: Since 2006 (except for the 2020 season), a MAC team has beaten a Big Ten team every year. Barring a matchup in a bowl game this year, Akron is the MAC's last shot for the regular season in 2023. I haven't had a ton of time to look into Indiana, but I do know that they are in a similar spot to Akron. Offensive potential, decent defense, lackluster results so far. Odds are, Indiana will find a way to win this game by a couple of scores. But, if Joe & Co. sprinkled some magic dust over this past week and fixed the offense, the Hoosiers may be on upset alert. Indiana is wearing fancy special black uniforms, Tom Allen is on the hot seat, they're expecting to coast in prime time. What better time to pick up the next signature Moorhead win? It would be so sweet, especially going into a pair of winnable home MAC games. But, let's start with finding the end zone on offense and getting off the field quickly on defense. Let's Go Zips! I must have missed the first signature win! was that St. Francis or NIU?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyolcrowe Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 hours ago, dirtyolcrowe said: I must have missed the first signature win! was that St. Francis or NIU?? Or Morgan St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyZip86 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, dirtyolcrowe said: Or Morgan St Since we just remove games from athlete's careers, lets follow suit.. @Captain Kangaroo DJ Irons: Passing: 378-571 (66.2%), 3,889 yds., 20 TDs, 12 INTs, 80 Sacks Rushing: 251 carries for 607 yards, 2.4 avg., 6 TDs Now, if you remove the FCS games ~ as others call a statistical anomaly ~ Morgan State ('23): 7-9, 57 yards, 6 carries for -26 yds Saint Francis ('22): 22-37, 286, 2 TDs, 12 carries for 14 yds Bryant ('21): 19-23, 296, 3 TDs, 15 carries for 136 yds and TD 330-502 (65.7%), 3,250 yards, 15 TDs, 12 INTs 218 carries for 483 yards (2.2 per carry), 5 TDs What has DJI proven? That he's athletic enough to scramble? Still waiting on an FBS win.. Edited September 23, 2023 by CincyZip86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 17 hours ago, catdaddyp said: few columns and views from the Indiana sid Interesting to read; however I think they were just looking at the stats. Aside of 2 long TD's(one of which was redicules), our D did pretty well at UK. I have not looked at any film; it just seemed to me that UK got most of their pressure with stunts. One more week together could make a big difference there. The QB doesn't need 5 seconds to get the ball down field, he needs to get a better read before the snap to look for his best target. I can even put up with some thows behind the line of scrimage if they get the ball in front of the reciever; so he is headed down field ATC. I know it won't be easy, but our leaders (players and coaches) need to get everyone to play expecting to win rather than playing not to loose. That doesn't mean pulling out all the tricks from the back of the play book. Just dig deep, and play within yourself. I know that an Akron W will be an upset, but I'm tuning in tonight expecting to fly the flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips86 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Go Zips!! I hope I keep my patience tonight 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Is the Zips Athletic Club having a pre-game event today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crocodile Dundee Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Another game day, another day to drink haha. I just hope we show up with some kind of energy about us. Indiana is not unbeatable and I think we can hang with them defensively, just not sure about our QB play. We shall see. Oh and first time poster here, Browns fan haha, and a Tar Heels basketball fan also. Got a Master's degree from Akron back in 2018 and been a fan since.🙂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentZip Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 11:58 PM, Dale-04-09-75 said: Just placed my $10 bonus bet on zips moneyline 😎 Hope I’m wrong but I gave 16 and took Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted September 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 What a great day of college football! Love these fall Saturdays, hopefully this is one we’ll never forget. Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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roopride Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Go ZIPS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Crocodile Dundee said: Another game day, another day to drink haha. I just hope we show up with some kind of energy about us. Indiana is not unbeatable and I think we can hang with them defensively, just not sure about our QB play. We shall see. Oh and first time poster here, Browns fan haha, and a Tar Heels basketball fan also. Got a Master's degree from Akron back in 2018 and been a fan since.🙂 Welcome to the board! Go Zips & Go Browns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips86 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Crocodile Dundee said: Another game day, another day to drink haha. I just hope we show up with some kind of energy about us. Indiana is not unbeatable and I think we can hang with them defensively, just not sure about our QB play. We shall see. Oh and first time poster here, Browns fan haha, and a Tar Heels basketball fan also. Got a Master's degree from Akron back in 2018 and been a fan since.🙂 Welcome!! Happy to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Crocodile Dundee said: Another game day, another day to drink haha. I just hope we show up with some kind of energy about us. Indiana is not unbeatable and I think we can hang with them defensively, just not sure about our QB play. We shall see. Oh and first time poster here, Browns fan haha, and a Tar Heels basketball fan also. Got a Master's degree from Akron back in 2018 and been a fan since.🙂 Welcome. Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Yardwork done. Couch, meet my ass. Ass, meet the couch. Time to settle in for the rest of the day. What a slate we have that leads up to the game of the night - Akron vs Indiana. For some reason, I have growing optimism. Maybe it's because I'm watching some decent offenses and thinking Akron's offense can't be putrid 4 weeks in a row. Maybe it's the vitamin D. Who knows, but LET'S GO ZIPS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 "Excitement is building". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewbrooman1 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 1 hour ago, LZIp said: "Excitement is building". Until you try to turn the game on and it isn't on. 🤬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 F Nebraska and their weather delays. Had to do an emergency login on the FoxSports app because it appears BTN is showing the rest of the Nebraska game over the beginnging of ours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips86 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Ugh do we have to wait for this Nebraska game to end?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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