MACReport Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 We have posted our week seven football preview at MAC Report Online which includes:Previews & Picks for each game this weekThe Campaign to "Induct Chuck" into the HOFOur candidates for Defensive Player of the Year Check it out at http://www.macreportonline.comThanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 On board.Temple (1-5, 1-2 MAC) at Akron (3-3, 2-0 MAC), 6:00 pm ETSite: Rubber BowlSeries: Temple leads 9-7 (Last meeting: Akron 25, Temple 15 in 1999).Outlook: Somewhere in Akron, in the vicinity of the football program, somebody has an angel sitting on their shoulder. The Zips have been the absolute kings of miracle MAC comebacks with last week's thrilling 39-38 last second win over Western Michigan just being the most recent example. In 2006 the Zips pulled out a 20-17 over North Carolina State on a last-second one-yard TD run; in 2005 the Zips captured the MAC Championship in a 31-30 win over Northern Illinois on a touchdown pass with ten seconds remaining and the year before that, in 2004, Akron scored 17 points in a span of two minutes to down Marshall 31-28. It also helped last week that the Zips may have found a regular starter at QB in Chris Jacquemain who threw for 389 yards and four TD's while WR Jabari Arthur chipped in with a school-record 15 receptions for 223 yards and three touchdowns. Temple also was the beneficiary of some late game heroics, winning 16-15 last week over Northern Illinois when Jake Brownell connected on a 39-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining. The Owls failed to score an offensive touchdown in their historic, first-ever MAC victory, as Terrance Knightron recorded the Owls' only touchdown on a 66-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Temple QB Adam DiMichele continues to be a steadying influence for the Owls offense and contributed 257 total yards. The Owls' defense has also shown marked improvement over last season and ranks second in the MAC, allowing 377.8 yards per game.Prediction: Akron 45, Temple 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Huh, being reminded about all the miracle victories makes me wonder if the curse hovering over Akron football may actually be waning or even broken!!!!Still, soooo many miracle losses hopelessly trapped in my memory.....I know the program has turned the corner, winning the MAC this year is a realistic goal.Zips 33Owls 17We're always tough at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 20 years I've followed this team... ever since Division IA status. My worst last second memory - The Arkansas State fumbleooski play (illegal now?) at the Rubber Bowl during the Faust Era. Your right - we are tough at home (#10 V-Tech, late 1990's, is a good example) and we are building for something big over the next few years. As for our miracle (don't forget the Navy win) Zips this year, I'd love to see Akron play Notre Dame in International Bowl, if we don't go all the way to Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 20 years I've followed this team... ever since Division IA status. My worst last second memory - The Arkansas State fumbleooski play (illegal now?) at the Rubber Bowl during the Faust Era. Your right - we are tough at home (#10 V-Tech, late 1990's, is a good example) and we are building for something big over the next few years. As for our miracle (don't forget the Navy win) Zips this year, I'd love to see Akron play Notre Dame in International Bowl, if we don't go all the way to Detroit.It wouldn't bother me a bit if Notre Dame players, coaches and fans get to watch all 138 bowl games in the comfort of their own homes or dorm rooms this year. Never hurts to have a media darling on the sidelines while some of the "Who's Akron?" schools go bowling instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 It would be even better to have a shot at beating them. Imagine Lou Holtz on ESPN, the conundrum of Gerry Faust, and the terror of all those ND fans. Now that would be party time. It's a long shot though as ND will have to beat either Boston College or USC and then run the table to be bowl eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 The 2007 FAUST BOWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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