Game #11 - Can't State

[exit322]

4 hours ago, LZIp said:

Meh. Sit on the sideline with the team & heaters.

They sell hot hands at the Dollar General, that'll work too

[1981 grad]

On 11/6/2025 at 1:01 PM, Captain Kangaroo said:

Akron 27 Kent 15

I do not bet on sports but based on your recent hot streak, I am tempted.

[LZIp]

JoeMo made an interesting comment in this week’s presser. Joe Dunn brought up how this is the first meeting between two former Fordham QBs coaching against each other (Carney played there), and Joe said “it may be the last”. Sounds like some politicking to me.

[catdaddyp]

4 minutes ago, LZIp said:

JoeMo made an interesting comment in this week’s presser. Joe Dunn brought up how this is the first meeting between two former Fordham QBs coaching against each other (Carney played there), and Joe said “it may be the last”. Sounds like some politicking to me.

I caught that too. Thought it was an interesting response.

[MangoZip]

Good preview of the game

 

https://akronzippedup.substack.com/p/game-11-preview-kent-state-golden?utm_medium=ios
 

[MangoZip]

On 11/8/2025 at 6:45 AM, LZIp said:

JoeMo made an interesting comment in this week’s presser. Joe Dunn brought up how this is the first meeting between two former Fordham QBs coaching against each other (Carney played there), and Joe said “it may be the last”. Sounds like some politicking to me.

I think it’s really going to be interesting at the end of the season when Joe meets with the AD. I really believe that Joe is going to have a list of changes that need to be made to this program or he will walk away. This late season success will only empower him more. Throughout the year he has been dropping little nuggets about his dissatisfaction with the school’s commitment (financially and structurally) to the program. I think he feels that he is trying to build a program with one hand tied behind his back. We will see.

[Captain Kangaroo]

1 hour ago, MangoZip said:

I think he feels that he is trying to build a program with one hand tied behind his back.

Joe would kill for only one hand to be tied behind his back.

[GP1]

10 hours ago, MangoZip said:

 I really believe that Joe is going to have a list of changes that need to be made to this program or he will walk away.

The AD probably already has the list. The walking away part may be implied. 

[Captain Kangaroo]

 

The Kent QB is a NE Ohio kid. Our QB is from Phoenix...NC State...California. It will be interesting to see how they handles the elements tomorrow.

 

Joe Akron might have ventured out if we'd have caught a break in the weather. But it looks like he and Flo will watch on TV, and it will be Family & Friends Only to watch the Zips and Flashes. 

[GP1]

Saturday looks like a nice day for a game. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

For those without ESPN now thanks to Mickey Mouse's greed, FuboTV has a 5 day free trial. You'll need the Elite package for ESPNU, and you can cancel after the game without being charged. However, unlike many free trials, cancelling right after signing up will terminate the trial immediately so make sure you set a reminder for Wednesday/Thursday/Friday.

[exit322]

1 hour ago, GP1 said:

Saturday looks like a nice day for a game. 

 

This is what the MAC schools trying to get any local interest really have to harp on with this next TV deal.  OK, sure they'll lose a few bucks from ESPN by getting rid of the Tuesday games...but even a Saturday at 30 degrees with snow flurries would have an OK crowd.

[Let'sGoZips94]

6 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

This is what the MAC schools trying to get any local interest really have to harp on with this next TV deal.  OK, sure they'll lose a few bucks from ESPN by getting rid of the Tuesday games...but even a Saturday at 30 degrees with snow flurries would have an OK crowd.

 

And every single fan base in the country is telling their school/conference that they want Saturday games, too. The reality is there is only so much room for football on a Saturday and it's largely reserved for the P4s and top G5 conference(s). Unless the MAC decides to get creative and move their TV deal to a more unique platform (Roku, AppleTV, regular YouTube, etc.), it's worth conserving the energy instead of beating a dead horse. The bigger issue is too many MAC programs sucking rather than when the games are played. 

[zippy5]

8 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

And every single fan base in the country is telling their school/conference that they want Saturday games, too. The reality is there is only so much room for football on a Saturday and it's largely reserved for the P4s and top G5 conference(s). Unless the MAC decides to get creative and move their TV deal to a more unique platform (Roku, AppleTV, regular YouTube, etc.), it's worth conserving the energy instead of beating a dead horse. The bigger issue is too many MAC programs sucking rather than when the games are played. 

No room? Is someone else playing at the Info on Saturday?

[Zips1991]

I won't be able to attend due to a work trip. So, if anyone would like a free general admission ticket, DM me and I'll get it to you.