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Lots of restaurants on the strip & if you want a traditional Akron-area chain find the Rockne's 1 block (ish) west of the strip. There are a handful of Rockne's around the Akron area & I've never not had great food there. It's your typical sports bar type of place. If you like burgers get the Mack-the-Knife Jr. with fries. Unless you're a former offensive lineman you only need to get the junior.

Wyoming has a new QB and a good offensive line. Seems to me that this game will be won or lost based on how good Wyoming runs the ball. If they are getting a good push and controlling the clock I think they win. If the Zips can stop the run, force a new qb into some 3rd and longs then it favors the Zips.

Dayton really dominated WMU at WMU 18 shots to 7 11 shots on goal other games today number 1 Vermont with a 4-0 win over Boston U DePaul and Oakland battled to a 1-1 result Marquette with 2-1 win over Northern Florida

5-3 final was perhaps an "ugly win" versus a lesser opponent? Zips were outshot 17-10. 6-2 in Corners. But we scored the last two and held on for the victory.

Shootout at Cub Cadet for the Akron women this afternoon. 5-3 lead over the Screamin' Eagles of Southern Indiana. 8 minutes remaining.

ESPN shows the line at 7.0 now.

Sunday August 24 number 12 Dayton defeated number 20 Western Michigan 4-0

Yeah, I graduated in 2015 and have had it (still do) for the past 4-5 years. They just never really advertised it previously. It used to include women's soccer and volleyball too, but it looks like they don't offer season ticket packages for those sports at all anymore -- only single game tickets.

I don't know what to expect from UMass in year 1. UMass, from what I read, seems to be the only MAC program that has NIL that is competitive to what we're spending. In fact, I think it's a slight step up from our spend. Last year they paid a lot of money for players that didn't really pan out or frankly just weren't worth the money they got. I think Groce and Bud have been great at finding players within our budget who fit what we need. It's to be seen if a coach like Martin has learned to adapt to this new age of college athletics. Unlike other MAC programs he won't be able to blame not having the resources to compete.

I do see the line is now 7.5 with O/U 50. Looks like the winner needs to generate some offense. Think its either Wyoming going away or maybe Akron pulls one out late. I doubt the defense will hold a lead.

If you are at the airport and want to eat go south on I-77 a couple of exits and get off at Portage St. and turn right. The area is called The Strip. There are tons of restaurants of all kinds. Easier to get to if you are out of town and near the airport.

Good interview. He seems very likeable and determined.

While I would normally agree 💯, but we are trying to help someone who will be spending less than 24 hours in NE Ohio. The ride back to DC could be extended a couple of hours with all of the bathroom stops after a trip to Swenson's.

Go to Swensons at least once

Thanks for the reccomendations.

Checked with my friend, we've got rooms at the Embassy Suites near the Akron airport.

Just for fun I had College Football '26 run Wyoming at Akron on automatic play and the game had the Cowboys winning 16-13 in overtime. I think the real game could be that close. Should be interesting.

Lockview downtown is the place to go to eat.

The full women's schedule was released this week (or last, maybe) and is highlighted by visits to South Bend, IN and Ann Arbour, MI to take on Notre Dame (in a meeting of the Bransford sisters from Cincinnati) and Michigan. The home non-conference highlight may be a November 24th meetup with Xavier that could provide the team some confidence as Xavier was drubbed in Big East play and finished in the cellar. https://gozips.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

They've been offering this for a long time. I graduated in 2013 and I had the package for 7 years, I cancelled during Covid.

Welcome aboard.

Luigi's is a good recommendation for an out of towner. Historic Akron pizza parlor. It's open late if you want a snack after the game. In addition to a pizza, get a salad with cheese on it. They only take cash but have an ATM there. If you want to stay in Akron, there is a Courtyard 50 yards away. I stay there when I go back to Akron and it's nice. There is a speakeasy attached. There is also a restaurant next door and if I remember the food is good. The neighborhood can be cool. Nothing is more than 50 yards away.

Feeling old today. Officially not even a young alumni anymore

Eat at Luigi's. Lock 15 or Missing mountain if you want more of a bar brewery.