Early Football Previews and Predictions: Game Eight at Ball State

[MDZip]

On 7/17/2025 at 11:25 AM, catdaddyp said:

That said, Kiael Kelly isn’t quite in the same category as some of the other dual-threat guys we’ve faced—like Dequan Finn or Parker Navarro. 

We sure? 😉

[exit322]

Hey the Zips scored and had a lead, everything is perfect here.

[UAZipster0305]

Heavy rain in the second half could really force changes in offensive strategy. I don't know who that favors, if anyone, but it will be interesting to see how the coaches respond (or not).

[exit322]

2 minutes ago, UAZipster0305 said:

Heavy rain in the second half could really force changes in offensive strategy. I don't know who that favors, if anyone, but it will be interesting to see how the coaches respond (or not).

Favors Ball State heavily, they can run the ball better.

 

Should favor Akron more than it does but no one respects Finley and the pass game, so they're guarding much more against the run.

 

Good defensive takeaway, offense better do something with it.

[exit322]

What a wonderful fourth down play by Finley.

[MDZip]

Just now, exit322 said:

What a wonderful fourth down play by Finley.

"Legally grounding the ball" 

[LZIp]

This offense is horrific

[1981 grad]

Its 4th down!!!  If you throw an interception it is no big deal.  For a guy who throws it into coverage all the time now when its 4th down and he has nothing to lose he throws the ball out of bounds.  You cannot make this stuff up because nobody would believe you.

[gozips19]

4th and 7 and we throw the ball away? 

What in the absolute f!c! are we doing????

How long has Finley been playing college ball again? 

[exit322]

9 minutes ago, MDZip said:

"Legally grounding the ball" 

That referee deserves a promotion to the ACC or B1G for (accurately) saying that with a straight face.

[MDZip]

This has become unwatchable again. 

[UAZipster0305]

Just now, MDZip said:

This has become unwatchable again. 

 

It's more enjoyable to listen to. I multi-task, so when we are playing like crap like this, it's just white noise in the background. Lots of house projects and chores have gotten done at my place under these conditions over the years.

[infofan]

Just curious. I’m watching the game and listening to the radio feed over iHeartRadio. All the commercials are Columbus Airport and Kroger and Casino. There are no local sponsors. Or is that just over the Internet feed? Is anyone listening to the game on 640?

[ZippyDoo]

9 minutes ago, UAZipster0305 said:

 

It's more enjoyable to listen to. I multi-task, so when we are playing like crap like this, it's just white noise in the background. Lots of house projects and chores have gotten done at my place under these conditions over the years.

the worst part for that would have to be LISTENING to how tough finley is but WATCHING how freaking soft he is. I don't know that a more fragile person has ever played Division 1 qb or a person so afraid of contact. I swear if you have the volume up you can almost hear him squeal every time a defender gets near him. 

[exit322]

2 minutes ago, infofan said:

Just curious. I’m watching the game and listening to the radio feed over iHeartRadio. All the commercials are Columbus Airport and Kroger and Casino. There are no local sponsors. Or is that just over the Internet feed? Is anyone listening to the game on 640?

I think it's an internet thing.  I'm listening on the WHLO site and it's all CB Distillery and random non-local ads

 

That was a good drive for a touchdown to get the lead late 

[zipsrule]

TOUCHDOWN ZIPS!

[UAZipster0305]

5 minutes ago, infofan said:

Just curious. I’m watching the game and listening to the radio feed over iHeartRadio. All the commercials are Columbus Airport and Kroger and Casino. There are no local sponsors. Or is that just over the Internet feed? Is anyone listening to the game on 640?

I'm listening to it from Baltimore on IHeart Radio but have heard all commercials for the Akron area. Are you in Columbus?

Edited Saturday at 08:55 PM by UAZipster0305

[gozips19]

If I'm gonna jump all over Finley for the 4th down brain fart I need to give him give hin his flowers for the touchdown throw. Excellent placement and what an adjustment by Mason. 

[exit322]

1 minute ago, gozips19 said:

If I'm gonna jump all over Finley for the 4th down brain fart I need to give him give hin his flowers for the touchdown throw. Excellent placement and what an adjustment by Mason. 

Yes.  What's fair is fair

[LZIp]

Pretty hard to believe we are leading at the half, but seems like offense may be getting into a rhythm and defense has adjusted to Kelly. Let’s come out and start the second half with a score 

[1981 grad]

When you give Finley a clean pocket, he can get hot and throw some nice passes.   We should keep a back in to block.  On one of the sacks I watched

the back go out for a pass when a lineman had a straight shot at the QB.  That 96 yard drive is the best of the season and hopefully give the offense 

some confidence.  It is so nice watching the opposing team make stupid plays like pushing our QB in the back out of bounds drawing a penalty and helping that drive.

[ZippyDoo]

Mason has certainly been a highlight I think he had one catch last year and it was a td ...

[exit322]

Just now, 1981 grad said:

When you give Finley a clean pocket, he can get hot and throw some nice passes.   We should keep a back in to block.  On one of the sacks I watched

the back go out for a pass when a lineman had a straight shot at the QB.  That 96 yard drive is the best of the season and hopefully give the offense 

some confidence.  It is so nice watching the opposing team make stupid plays like pushing our QB in the back out of bounds drawing a penalty and helping that drive.

By some margin the best of the season.

[LZIp]

It would be great if Gant could stay on his feet. 2nd time he slipped this game.

 

also interesting that we seem to have abandoned the Michael Johnson package.

[MDZip]

1 hour ago, ZippyDoo said:

Kent State is tied with Toledo in the second...

That didn't last too long. Toledo 45-10.