Week #3 - Minnesota Preview & Game Thread

[exit322]

2 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

Defense listened

 

Offense still sputtering

[Captain Kangaroo]

Minnesota could throw for 500+ if they want to today.

[GP1]

9 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

Defense listened

Edited September 19 by GP1

[GP1]

7 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

Offense still sputtering

I'm concerned about the big plays, but there are some positive signs. 

[exit322]

Just now, GP1 said:

I'm concerned about the big plays, but there are some positive signs. 

100% agree.  This team didn't enter defeated, which is a major shift.

[GP1]

1 minute ago, exit322 said:

100% agree.  This team didn't enter defeated, which is a major shift.

The offense moving the ball some is helping. 

[exit322]

1 minute ago, GP1 said:

The offense moving the ball some is helping. 

 

Receivers catching would help Broughton a ton

[GP1]

The wide receivers need to do a better job of receiving. It doesn't do anymore any good if you're good at getting open but can't catch. 

Edited September 19 by GP1

[1981 grad]

A fumble and 2 drops in the first quarter and we are only down 10.  The defense has played well after opening drive.  Offense looks good but for the dropped balls.  We have also gotten pressure on their QB.  There is hope.

[exit322]

And it starts for Broughton and the injuries.

[exit322]

If Akron doesn't have a jugs machine, Brookhart and Beals need to be throwing fastballs to these guys for about 14 hours in practice this week.

[exit322]

I like the aggression from Roggow, even if it didn't work.

[GP1]

Is there anyone on the team who can catch a mildly defended pass?

[Captain Kangaroo]

2 minutes ago, GP1 said:

Is there anyone on the team who can catch a mildly defended pass?

No

[exit322]

Special teams not helping on that one.  Akron has played pretty OK here against a decent B1G team, but they just don't have room for the errors they've made.

[GP1]

That was great defense by 17. The catch was just a little better. Why can't our receivers do that?

[Captain Kangaroo]

6 minutes ago, GP1 said:

Is there anyone on the team who can catch a mildly defended pass?

Minnesota does 

[1981 grad]

If our receivers do not drop 3 very catchable balls this might be a different game.  Akron must play near perfect ball when playing a big 10 team.  Our receivers did not get that message.

[exit322]

Broughton to the locker room.  I was worried he couldn't handle the hits.

[GP1]

2 minutes ago, 1981 grad said:

If our receivers do not drop 3 very catchable balls this might be a different game.  Akron must play near perfect ball when playing a big 10 team.  Our receivers did not get that message.

This is a good point. I'd go as far as to say if Akron drops passes like this during the MAC schedule, they won't win many games. 

 

Football games are won off of turnovers, points off turnovers and big plays. I don't care if you are playing a mac school or big ten, if you can't make big plays, you can't win. 

[exit322]

Bad penalties from the offensive line aren't helping a good drive.

[zipsrule]

What a dumb penalty!  Those are drive killers.

[Captain Kangaroo]

Only the Zips could have the ball at the 10 yard line, and then be out of field goal range in 2 plays.

[exit322]

2 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said:

Only the Zips could have the ball at the 10 yard line, and then be out of field goal range in 2 plays.

 

This teetotaling Browns fan says "hold my beer"

Edited September 19 by exit322

[GP1]

How are both teams out of timeouts with 5 minutes to go in the half?