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Comment on Hitchens leads Zips in second-half comeback by TJK

TJK — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:05:24 +0000

Aside from your premature "Hunter Yurachek next AD" announcement you are usually very accurate and well informed Mr Stow councilman MR. At this point in season what do you predict for our head coaching position following EMU game? Also- any insight into what happened to Devoe Torrence?

I have to agree with Common sense. No team in MAC ever seems to have a great defense. But the best teams do have great offenses. I say lets go for offensive expertise and production. More excitement, more scoring will lead to more fans. Low scoring rarely wins nor does it entice fans to jump on bandwagon.

Comment on Hitchens leads Zips in second-half comeback by Common Sense

Common Sense — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:49:09 +0000

Please, UA, hire an offensive-minded football coach. Just look at the mess the Browns have been in by constantly hiring a "defensive" guy (Mangini, Romeo, Belichick). Good defense is needed, sure. But if the Browns and Zips aren't showing you IMPLICITLY that without scoring, they ain't winnin' squat…then what will it take?

Put a few weapons around Nicely and turn him loose. No one is coming to watch their team score 10 points or less (or, in the Browns' case, zero points). Offense attracts fans and wins games.

Comment on Hitchens leads Zips in second-half comeback by Root4roo44

Root4roo44 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:43 +0000

blah…terrible football. Even the basketball team is having a tough time. Let's pray that the SocceROOs get it done.

Comment on Preview — Akron vs. Bowling Green by AZipsFan

AZipsFan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:21:12 +0000

If any team can lose to Temple twice in the same season, it's the Zips.

Comment on Two blowouts, one night by Common Sense

Common Sense — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:41:02 +0000

Dambrot's right. Forget the at-large bid (not that there was every a shred of hope….we're the MAC, not the Horizon League, after all). Winning the actual MAC tourney in March is our only hope of postseason action. Maybe these guys have been reading their press clippings a little too much?

As for the gridders….yeeeesh.

Comment on Two blowouts, one night by Realist

Realist — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:12:30 +0000

Steward played in the 2nd half against NC ST. According to the substitute announcer anyway.

Comment on Two blowouts, one night by GJGood

GJGood — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:05:14 +0000

Despite the loss, I thought Nicely took another step forward tonight. Most of his passes looked pretty much on target. I just cringed every time he ran the ball and/or got hit. His future certainly does look bright.

On the hardwood, I guess its safe to say I've now been disappointed twice in two games. I wasn't sure if the Zips would pull of a win tonight or not but I sure didn't see a 21-point loss in the offing either. It is time to get it turned around now. With all these people back this shouldn't be a situation where we need time to gel or gain much cohesiveness. Now, lets just hope the guys come back from Daytona Beach with a .500 record and a two game winning streak.

Any farther word on when Steward will be ready? I don't think many fans realize how good he can be yet.

Comment on Preview — Akron vs. Bowling Green by Tony

Tony — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:22:29 +0000

Hey Mike…

I didn't know we were playing Temple again this week

Comment on MAC Roundtable by Lee Adams

Lee Adams — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:18 +0000

Lets first separate ourselves from the other site,ZN. Doesn't matter what the name of the coach is. Lets say its Smith. If coach Smith went what 6-5 and 7-6 his first 2 years with many of the players recruited by the previous coach AND then had 4 losing seasons in a row and was at another school would the school retain him? Not likely! Coach Smith will find another job after this one. But, we all know if WE did our jobs at that level, our bosses would be considering someone to replace us.

Comment on MAC Roundtable by AZipsFan

AZipsFan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:47 +0000

If you want to empty the stadium completely I would advocate letting JD coach next year. What happened last year and the year before? JD is not a head coach and or hasn't surrounded himself with competent coaches. Special teams?— enough said. I don't need another year to know he's over his head. Even if he somehow managed to not have a losing season next year I would pass on any contract extension. The UA investment in football and the UA fans deserve a better outcome on a yearly basis. Winning the east on a third, fourth, or fifth tiebreaker once just does't warrant further consideration. I'm glad he's good to the football alumni but that doesn't win games or fill the stands. What a shame.