2009 NCAA - Akron
The offense was competitive last fall, and nine starters return, in addition to a pair of former head coaches, in Walt Harris and Shane Montgomery. That should make the Zips fairly competitive in their first season playing on campus since 1940 (opening new Infocision Stadium to replace the ancient Rubber Bowl). The offense will have to figure out how to score enough points to keep the heat off sixth-year head coach J.D. Brookhart, as the Zips have had three straight losing seasons since a shocking 2005 MAC title. |
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Six starters return from one of the least aggressive defenses in the nation (1o4th against the pass, 100th against the run, and with two all-MAC players departed), one that gave up 31 ppg. Defensive coordinator Jim Fleming is staying with the 3-3-5 formation, but he needs to get some penetration and pass rushers, as the Zips also ranked in the bottom 20 in the country in sacks and tackles for loss. Akron returns three starters in the secondary, but the two corners are just 5-8 and 5-9, respectively, and teams will constantly pick on that smallishness. |
ASK the bookie? - The Zips figure to get off to a 1-3 start going into their bye, so the heat will be on Brookhart to win in the conference and win in a hurry, or he might not make it out of the season. Four wins is the absolute best that can be seen from this team until the defense gets a little more talented and proactive.
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