72 Roo Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 I can't help myself in joining in on this discussion. I hope the Zips can win 4 games, but I feel to start the process in getting the fanbase back they must win 3. The bar has not been set too high IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) On 3/22/2020 at 1:32 PM, John Ward said: People can post their predictions. Im good with that. Its all the other sly comments etc. Unless some of these people are living in another world and unaffected by this virus that has basically shut us down,I like to hear positive things. Misery breeds company and that kind of posters we dont want.Say something positive. I'm positive that some blowhards are not overly sensitive jerks that think they know what other people want. Edited March 24, 2020 by Zipmeister . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 It's a FORUM. A forum is a place to exchange thoughts and ideas, not a one sided discussion. Say the same damn thing over and over and over and it gets on my nerves, but not seeing a lot of wins this year is not a problem. Teams don't instantly go from zero wins to a winning record. This is a season to see progress on the field or start second (or third) guessing the Arth hiring. 4 four wins would be a huge success. 2 or 3 is a more likely outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupitertoo Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Frankly, there's a very real chance the Zips will be 0-0 for the 2020 season, along with every other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ward Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, jupitertoo said: Frankly, there's a very real chance the Zips will be 0-0 for the 2020 season, along with every other team. Lets pray this does not happen. These young men put a lot of work in each and everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo Craig Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 On 3/21/2020 at 7:37 AM, Zip-Grad '13 said: 1-11 book it now. I agree, and the win will not come against YSU. I predict it will come against UMass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 1:35 PM, jupitertoo said: Frankly, there's a very real chance the Zips will be 0-0 for the 2020 season, along with every other team. Wait, we could go undefeated?! HANG THE NATIONAL CHAMPS BANNER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyHoke Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Seriously without Spring Ball and a legit off-season program The Zips will be challenged even more this fall than last. Other than a win against Youngtown there is little chance for a W here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyHoke Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 1:41 PM, John Ward said: Lets pray this does not happen. These young men put a lot of work in each and everyday. Every team puts in work each and every day. Big f'ing deal. Akron has weak coaches and less talent than other teams. Little hope of change without time on the field and no spring = disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ward Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 6 hours ago, DannyHoke said: Every team puts in work each and every day. Big f'ing deal. Akron has weak coaches and less talent than other teams. Little hope of change without time on the field and no spring = disaster. Well Mr Hoke Poke since you care less why even post your worthless opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, John Ward said: Well Mr Hoke Poke since you care less why even post your worthless opinion. Burn from the hall monitor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ward Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, Zipmeister said: Burn from the hall monitor! Meister .. you and Hoke Poke need to create your own blog called “ Misery breeds company” Come join our negative blog. Son ,Get it together boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 11 hours ago, John Ward said: Meister .. you and Hoke Poke need to create your own blog called “ Misery breeds company” Come join our negative blog. Son ,Get it together boy! On 3/22/2020 at 4:30 PM, Zipmeister said: I'm positive that some blowhards are not overly sensitive jerks that think they know what other people want. I'm also positive that you are proof that some blowhards are overly sensitive jerks that think they know what other people want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ward Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Zipmeister said: I'm also positive that you are proof that some blowhards are overly sensitive jerks that think they know what other people want. Young man! I would look in the mirror before you call someone a jerk and a blowhard as you are part of the problem not the solution. Whose the jerk,blowhard now ? Enough said ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, John Ward said: Young man! I would look in the mirror before you call someone a jerk and a blowhard as you are part of the problem not the solution. Whose the jerk,blowhard now ? Enough said ! Burn by the hall monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ward Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Zipmeister said: Burn by the hall monitor. Why would the hall monitor burn me when your the silver tongue devil spitting out names.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 10 hours ago, John Ward said: Why would the hall monitor burn me when your the silver tongue devil spitting out names.? My nomination for snappy comeback of the year on ZipsNation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyHoke Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 5:49 PM, John Ward said: Young man! I would look in the mirror before you call someone a jerk and a blowhard as you are part of the problem not the solution. Whose the jerk,blowhard now ? Enough said ! I'm rubber, you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you. Easy Boomer. Back to your canasta game, hot tea and your comfy plaid blanket in the isolation ward. Arts and crafts are coming up later this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ward Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 4:00 AM, DannyHoke said: I'm rubber, you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you. Easy Boomer. Back to your canasta game, hot tea and your comfy plaid blanket in the isolation ward. Arts and crafts are coming up later this morning. Im rubber .. your glue... What are you in elementary school? Grow up child ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Well with those enlightening words, I who have not chimed in for months got bored so here I am. I am bummed. I fear there may not be any season as we know it. It will be very tough for the schools of the world like Akron to make any progress for a couple of reasons. A number of assistant coaches went elsewhere I understand.Much of the new staff will be unknown to the players and vice versa. When you are trying to rebuild from an 0-12 you need reps,reps and more reps. No practice, no reps. If there is a season in any form the experienced teams will have an advantage. And, I was actually planning on going to the New Mexico State game in Las Cruces! Have a relative in the area and my wife and I were going to visit and go to the game. And, thats not to mention going to the widely famous New Mexico Hatch Chile Festival. Oh well, hope this doesn't more adversely affect the program in the future. I was hoping maybe 3 wins in this schedule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 The NFL is looking at games without fans. MLB is looking at a miniseason played at spring training facilities with no fans. Even the NBA has tossed it around. But everything I’ve heard Is college football can’t afford to play without ticket revenue. The other sports can survive on their network deals. According to that Akron is screwed both ways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Spin said: The NFL is looking at games without fans. MLB is looking at a miniseason played at spring training facilities with no fans. Even the NBA has tossed it around. But everything I’ve heard Is college football can’t afford to play without ticket revenue. The other sports can survive on their network deals. According to that Akron is screwed both ways... The 'big' schools can play w/o fans because they have overwhelming TV revenue. I am sure OSU,Texas,Alabama etc. can live off of TV. Schools at the MAC level can not. We already know that all sports at Akron survive only because of student fees on top of income from the sport itself. TV still doesn't get them anywhere close to break even. I am afraid that a lot of student non-athletes may decide to forego college for a while. No students,no fees, no support for athletics. The next couple of years will be critical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Latest rumor I heard is the BIG may drop all non-conference football games and play an abbreviated schedule in the spring. No clue if this is a possibility, but could be interesting if the other P5 schools follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted April 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Those big schools actually fill their stadium though. An Alabama or Michigan likely generates more ticket revenue from 1 home football game than a school like Akron generates in ticket ticket revenue for all sports combined. It would certainly be a big blow to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 hours ago, kreed5120 said: Those big schools actually fill their stadium though. An Alabama or Michigan likely generates more ticket revenue from 1 home football game than a school like Akron generates in ticket ticket revenue for all sports combined. It would certainly be a big blow to them. No doubt even the big schools lose ticket revenue. But my guess is that the money from TV, merchandise, big donor money will allow the Alabamas, OSU's etc. etc. will be just fine in the end. People will still watch OSU/Michigan, Alabama/LSU etc. And TV networks will still pay for those games. The Akron's of the world who get little from tickets or merchandise or big donors will suffer much more because their TV money isn't close to what the big schools attract. And, fan interest which is minimal to begin with may decline even more if if fewer or no games are played. Also, if the big schools cut out what would normally be 'money' games for programs like Akron,I wonder how that would affect payouts to those smaller schools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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