Game Preview #12: The Akron Game

Last 5 Years: Buffalo leads 3-2 (won 3 straight) 2-1 at home, 1-1 away.

• 2005 Akron 13 - Buffalo 7
• 2006 Buffalo 16 - Akron 31
• 2007 Akron 10 - Buffalo 26
• 2008 Buffalo 43 - Akron 40 (4ot)
• 2009 Akron 17 - Buffalo 21

In 2008, Buffalo closed down the Rubber Bowl with a 4 overtime thriller that paved Buffalo's way to the MAC east title. 

In 2009, Buffalo won a turnover filled affair led by a 12 reception 100 yard and 2 touchdown performance from Naaman Roosevelt.

Win the MAC version 1

Buffalo Alumni in the NFL

Buffalo Bills:

• WR Naaman Roosevelt

Green Bay Packers:

• RB James Starks

Indianapolis Colts:

• FS  Mike Newton
• C    Jamey Richard
• QB Drew Willy

Oakland Raiders:

• DE/LB Trevor Scott

Where was I...

When we got a new bull costume.  He went from Victor "wimp"E. Bull to Victor "from a little university named none of your god damn business:" Bull.

Oh yea, Bulls went down big early, recovered, only to crumble in the final minutes against Miami OH.  Ohio University beat #1 Kent State and went on to win another MAC Championship in OT.  Ohio's coach seems to know how to win a tournament, and Reggie seems to struggle with team preparation.

Seeing that everyone gets into the conference tournament, and winning is the MAC championship is the only way to get a tournament bid, I think it's time we found a coach who can spark the team in March.

You say backup, Cory Jorgensen says best supporting actor in a comedy/drama

Continuing our visual two-deep, we find Cory Jorgensen.  After losing the QB roulette last year, he faced a career as #3 quarterback with a free ride and no responsibility.  Instead, he finds himself with another opportunity to get the starting job, however he probably won't.

The UB quarterback situation is reminiscent of another young black star to move on up to the starting job; George Jefferson.  When George moved on up to the East Side, he could depend on his lovable British neighbor Harry Bentley.  Likewise as Jerry Davis moves on up to the starting job, Cory can find a niche as lovable goofy British guy on the sidelines.

My recommendation, put down the new spread offense playbook, (your too slow to run it anyway) and pick up the box set of the Jeffersons on DVD.

Jerry Davis wants your starting job, and your girl, and your nuggets.

Now that Zach (Turnover Attack) Maynard has fled to Cal to watch his more talented brother squander his gift under Jeff Tedford.  Jerry Davis is the likely opening day starter.  I like his intensity, no one dips on him.

The newest UB look-a-like

Steve Harvey & Coach Jappy