September 2008

Football
Here are my grades from yesterday's game…
Quarterback – It was an up-and-down game for Chris Jacquemain. He kept the Zips in the game, at least. Fans will remember the penalty and interception on the last drive. The refs should not have called the penalty. Dennis Kennedy was in the vicinity of the pass. The refs [...]

Football
The Zips must push the ball and get touchdowns — especially early.
I can see Akron's defense getting in a groove later in the game, but early, watch for the Bearcats to march. That is why it's important that the Zips stay close in the first half.
Cincinnati's blogger thinks it will be a 35-13 blowout. With [...]

Football
Akron's injured list shortened this week.
Eric Lively, Deni Odofin and James Harvey have improved enough since last week to play against Cincinnati. The only addition to the injured list is Brandon Anderson, who is doubtful.
However, as the ABJ's Tom Gaffney reports, Alex Allen (hip fracture) and Cowles Stewart (knee) are done for the season. This [...]

Football
The grades…
Quarterback — Chris Jacquemain completed 56 percent of his passes. He made the passes he needed to. He did not make any serious errors, bouncing back nicely after throwing four picks last week. Grade: B
Running back — The Zips ran the ball more often this week. Low and behold, it paid off. Dennis Kennedy [...]