LoyalZIP Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 Hey! There's a game tomorrow! Unfortunately it overlaps with the men's basketball game against Heidelberg. But, it is on CBS Sports so we should all be home from basketball in time to see the end of the 1st quarter 😉  Zips are +5.5. Kick is at 7:00pm EST.  This guy has been blogging EMU football for a long time. He writes some good stuff. Here are his QB power rankings after last week, they may surprise you a bit: https://www.ypsi11.com/p/maction-qbs-finn-undercuffler  If the Zips can go back to playing turnover-free football, they should be in this one until the end. EMU's offense has struggled mightily for most of the year. They didn't record a first down against Kent a few weeks ago until some time in the 2nd quarter.  Hopefully Lingard is back. I think he will be. As for the passing game, who the hell knows.  Go Zips! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, LoyalZIP said: Hey! There's a game tomorrow! Unfortunately it overlaps with the men's basketball game against Heidelberg. But, it is on CBS Sports so we should all be home from basketball in time to see the end of the 1st quarter 😉  Zips are +5.5. Kick is at 7:00pm EST.  This guy has been blogging EMU football for a long time. He writes some good stuff. Here are his QB power rankings after last week, they may surprise you a bit: https://www.ypsi11.com/p/maction-qbs-finn-undercuffler  If the Zips can go back to playing turnover-free football, they should be in this one until the end. EMU's offense has struggled mightily for most of the year. They didn't record a first down against Kent a few weeks ago until some time in the 2nd quarter.  Hopefully Lingard is back. I think he will be. As for the passing game, who the hell knows.  Go Zips! Good post and I think the betting line is very close to accurate based on team statistics. Emu averages around three points more per game on offense than Akron and approximately three points less given up on defense.  As embarrassing as last week was, Miami has a great MAC defense and getting shutout should not have been much of a surprise for anyone. Akron will play better.  Football games are still win on turnovers, points off of turnovers and big plays (+40 yards). I know this is asking a lot this season, but if U can just get the ball from his hand to a receiver down field or maybe a Lingard long run, the Zips can win.  The hard part in bad seasons is motivation once hope is lost for a bowl game. The Zips are playing for nothing and that's around the time when guys throw in the towel. Seniors and soon to be washout portal players are quick to give up. Emu can still make a bowl by winning their two final games. That's pretty good motivation for a Mac school.  With all that said, take Emu giving up the points. You'll be waiting forever for U to complete a long pass and the motivation for Emu will be too great. Take the over, whatever it is.  Disclaimer: I'm pretty good at watching college football and understanding what goes on in and around teams. I'm horrible at picking based upon betting lines. If you bet based upon my advice above seriously, you're an idiot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) None of my predictions are likely to make Zip fans happy. 1) Gathers draws not one but two unsportsmanlike penalties against Eastern. 2) Zips execute multiple plays that could contend for worst play of the year. 3) Numerous players, including 2 QBs and a K, instruct their people to start putting out under-the-table feelers in anticipation of the portal reopening in about two months. Edited November 13, 2023 by Zipmeister . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 20 minutes ago, Zipmeister said: None of my predictions are likely to make Zip fans happy. 1) Gathers draws not one but two unsportsmanlike penalties against Eastern. 2) Zips execute multiple plays that could contend for worst play of the year. 3) Numerous players, including 2 QBs and a K, instruct their people to start putting out under-the-table feelers in anticipation of the portal reopening in about two months. Well if all that happens there goes our bowl eligibility. 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisball96 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 11 hours ago, LoyalZIP said: Hey! There's a game tomorrow! Unfortunately it overlaps with the men's basketball game against Heidelberg. But, it is on CBS Sports so we should all be home from basketball in time to see the end of the 1st quarter 😉  Zips are +5.5. Kick is at 7:00pm EST.  This guy has been blogging EMU football for a long time. He writes some good stuff. Here are his QB power rankings after last week, they may surprise you a bit: https://www.ypsi11.com/p/maction-qbs-finn-undercuffler  If the Zips can go back to playing turnover-free football, they should be in this one until the end. EMU's offense has struggled mightily for most of the year. They didn't record a first down against Kent a few weeks ago until some time in the 2nd quarter.  Hopefully Lingard is back. I think he will be. As for the passing game, who the hell knows.  Go Zips! EMU is towards the bottom in total defense so my hope is that U can maybe put together a decent game and if Lingard is there all the better. Just seems like so many of U’s turnovers aren’t necessarily because of bad throws but a combination of sack fumbles and being immediately pressured. If we can protect him a bit maybe we have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 8 hours ago, MDZip said: Well if all that happens there goes our bowl eligibility. 😜 Odds are you are correct, but I like to keep a positive attitude and think the Zips are only about 80 tragic bus accidents away from playing in a bowl game this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted November 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Quick blurb on the game re: EMU still fighting for a bowl game--https://www.ypsi11.com/p/emu-football-akron-bowl-game-2023 Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Gray. Turf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Skozen just asked JoMo about Alex Adams & Adams is done for the year. Â First time I've heard a direct question concerning a player. Â Questions obviously must be submitted and okay'ed prior to the interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 20 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: Skozen just asked JoMo about Alex Adams & Adams is done for the year.  First time I've heard a direct question concerning a player.  Questions obviously must be submitted and okay'ed prior to the interview? That’s my guess.  nice stop by the D. Get them in 3rd and long and I like our chances against this QB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Okay-ish first drive in the sense of we made a concentrated effort to run the ball. Don’t mind Bullock rotating in either. OL ruined it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Akron scratching their way out of deep in their own end, a decent punt then a 3 and out is good complementary football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, GoZips88 said: Gray. Turf. Horrible!! Â What are they thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 This is so nice to watch. Â Great drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 This game is pretty good. The announcers on the other hand leave a lot to be desired. The analyst is going to set records for the number of times he mispronounces U's last name and the number of ways it can be mispronounced. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section210Zip Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 The announcers haven't been right about much. I'm not sure they even know which team is which.  Does make it hard to watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Just came to say the same thing. Horrible announcers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, LZIp said: Just came to say the same thing. Horrible announcers. Thats why I have the radio on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 46 yard gain!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Shouldve fed that man all year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Give it to Lingard and good things happen!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, lance99 said: 46 yard gain!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely. Plays over 40 yards are one of the three pillars of success in winning football games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Maybe JoMo reads this board. Pass to Linguard, Pass to Linduard, Run by Lingard for TD. Hasn't everyone on this board been saying get the ball to Linduard the entire season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoZip Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 I actually think that we look like the better team. 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, MangoZip said: I actually think that we look like the better team. 😳 We do. Don’t turn the ball over and feed your most talented player. Weird how that works out good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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