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 Dec 8 2010, 07:48 PM
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Zips Junkie  Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 15-January 06 Member No.: 312  |
Just got a letter in the mail today from the athletic department. Just curious what people's thoughts were that received them. I am assuming they were sent to all season ticket holders. For those who don't have season tickets I'll paraphrase.
1. hope you notice we put a lot of money into the football program. 2. thank you for making a commitment to the football program. 3. we don't take your commitment lightly. 4. disappointed with the results. 5. thanks our support during a season like this 6. they aren't discouraged about the future. 7. they expect to compete for a mac title year after year and that is their goal. 8. talks about the upcoming home schedule FIU, VMI, OU, Temple, CMU, and Can't State. Very honest letter. I am happy they sent something out like this. Thoughts? 
-------------------- GO ZIPS!
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Dec 8 2010, 07:58 PM
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 Zips Superfan Group: Members Posts: 3442 Joined: 11-October 06 From: Wadsworth/Akron Member No.: 647 |
I think there is another thread where this was mentioned. LINK
Everyone else didn't seem to think it was so nice. I personally think they owe fans an apology and a resignation....or two. --------------------  |
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Dec 8 2010, 09:04 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1078 Joined: 23-February 04 Member No.: 14 |
It was a nice letter, I received mine today. I appreciated getting one.
-------------------- Go Zips!
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Dec 8 2010, 09:06 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1331 Joined: 23-March 05 From: Green, Oh Member No.: 159 |
I'm still glad I traded FB tix for the Socceroos season tix. Wasn't disappointed at all.
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Dec 8 2010, 09:46 PM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1468 Joined: 17-January 06 From: Ada, Oh Member No.: 316 |
I haven't received one (yet?). I did not attend the last 2 games, is that why i didn't get it?
-------------------- Disclaimer: Ada Zip was formerly known as skhorbotly
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Dec 9 2010, 10:13 AM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 24-October 07 From: West Akron Member No.: 4821 |
QUOTE(skhorbotly @ Dec 8 2010, 09:46 PM)  I haven't received one (yet?). I did not attend the last 2 games, is that why i didn't get it? Probably - my letter included a 'thank you' for attending all the games |
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Dec 9 2010, 10:24 AM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 831 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Akron Member No.: 5204 |
QUOTE(Aaron @ Dec 9 2010, 10:13 AM) QUOTE(skhorbotly @ Dec 8 2010, 09:46 PM) I haven't received one (yet?). I did not attend the last 2 games, is that why i didn't get it? Probably - my letter included a 'thank you' for attending all the games I have four reserved season tickets and attended all games. Still waiting for my letter. Thanks for keeping us little guys updated. |
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Dec 9 2010, 11:18 AM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1775 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Mineral City, Ohio Member No.: 458 |
I only attended 3 games (actually 2, when you count that I left the Syracuse & N. Illinois games at half-time), and I received a letter.
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Dec 9 2010, 11:41 AM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 4292 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Hartville, OH Member No.: 370 |
QUOTE(skhorbotly @ Dec 8 2010, 09:46 PM) I haven't received one (yet?). I did not attend the last 2 games, is that why i didn't get it? Ditto. I was unable to attend the Miami and Buffalo games. Though I did listen online! 
-------------------- Terry Bowden. Keith Dambrot. Rick Rembielak. Chuck Amato. Terrell Buckley. Jim Tressel. How ya like dem apples, Terry Pluto?! This is AKRON!
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Dec 9 2010, 12:28 PM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1466 Joined: 10-January 10 From: Ashland, Ohio Member No.: 5468 |
I was pleasantly surprised when I received my letter. I took it as a positive. I was going to re-up for season tickets anyway, but it was a nice gesture. They are obviously very concerned for next year, as witnessed not only by this letter but also by my treatment at the Buffalo game. I forgot my tickets, so I went inside to see if I could have duplicates printed. I was obliged by a very helpful young man. When I thanked him for his assistance, he looked me dead in the eye and said "Thank YOU for coming to the game today".
They are trying to reach out to us and show their appreciation for our support. I respect that. -------------------- Bitter member of the venomous minority.
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Dec 9 2010, 12:53 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 160 Joined: 2-March 05 Member No.: 149 |
I received the letter but I was so disheartened by the season and the circumstance, I read it and discarded it as rather disingenuous.
I felt as if they (UA football and the AD) HAD to say something--that will not translate, in my view, into a change of methodology in the future. I challenge them to turn this thing around. And I think that the collective attrition by players during the season placed the team at a complete disadvantage--and that is a function of the coach and his demeanor. Anyone can write a letter of contrition--I believe it was more intended to sell us all on renewal of tickets. I hope I am wrong here but I am completely underwhelmed by our coach and the future ahead. Prove me wrong, coach. Go Zips!! |
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Dec 9 2010, 01:38 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 635 Joined: 28-September 06 Member No.: 620 |
The letter is just good business. They know that we know that they seucked this year, but, they wanted to thank us for the support we gave them. I'm waiting to see what the price will be for season tickets next year before I re-up. If they are too pricey, I will just buy them on a game by game basis.
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Dec 9 2010, 01:43 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 831 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Akron Member No.: 5204 |
QUOTE(akronad @ Dec 9 2010, 01:38 PM) The letter is just good business. They know that we know that they seucked this year, but, they wanted to thank us for the support we gave them. I'm waiting to see what the price will be for season tickets next year before I re-up. If they are too pricey, I will just buy them on a game by game basis. I am probably going to go that route as well. I can't justify spending $500 again for the product on the field. |
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Dec 9 2010, 07:35 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1468 Joined: 17-January 06 From: Ada, Oh Member No.: 316 |
QUOTE(skhorbotly @ Dec 8 2010, 09:46 PM) I haven't received one (yet?). I did not attend the last 2 games, is that why i didn't get it? All right, i guess i just was impatient. I got my letter today Definitely a good move. I'm sold to renewing 2 tickets next year. -------------------- Disclaimer: Ada Zip was formerly known as skhorbotly
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Dec 9 2010, 09:06 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 17-October 10 Member No.: 5727 |
QUOTE(skhorbotly @ Dec 9 2010, 07:35 PM) QUOTE(skhorbotly @ Dec 8 2010, 09:46 PM) I haven't received one (yet?). I did not attend the last 2 games, is that why i didn't get it? All right, i guess i just was impatient. I got my letter today Definitely a good move. I'm sold to renewing 2 tickets next year. You've gotta be kidding. |
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