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It has to do with the broader topic that Akron Football is so embarrassing, why are we even bothering anymore? It's not moving the goalposts, it's pointing out how much of a scam the entire proposition. The moving the goalpost commentary is the people trying to defend why Akron is blowing millions on a D-1 Football program, when it can't even score a point against the Mountain West juggernaut of Wyoming (obvious sarcasm). Like what possible good press/advertising/branding is there from that? None. And ZERO mid-majors are benefitting from playing football.

Most consistent program over the past 20 years. For MAC teams it ain't about NCAA wins, it's about NCAA appearances, and the most consistent team is Akron. It's just like how MAC Football isn't about being ranked or getting into the National Championship bracket, it's about post-season bowls and consistent over 500 seasons. The premium MAC football program is Ohio University, and Akron Basketball is the equivalent for Basketball.

Yup, and without looking at ESPN stats would have zero clue they've had any success over the past decade. Why? Because every major game they get blown out. Why? Because they can't compete with the big boys.

MBB is MAC elite in 2025. Those who want Akron to leave for another conference need to realize it isn't elite in many mid major conferences.

Finally in their top 25!

I question this claim. Yes, the Zips have been successful under Groce, but how do you define premium? Zero NCAA wins, very average fan engagement (5th-6th in basketball attendance), and an NIL strategy that is wholly dependent on one guy's checkbook. Do these facts add up to the top "program" in the league? I think not.

A better look at Wil’s assist leading to the tying goal late in the match …

Nobody here cares about the viewership. Espn+ provides a lot of flexibility for start times because when you stream you cann start whenever you want. Why couldn't they have started the game on Saturday at 5PM? Why is it so hard to watch a Zips game on a Saturday when the sun is up for at least half the game? It shouldn't be this difficult to be a Zips fan.

https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-national-rankings/men

Not his fault. He told the QB to take care of the ball and the kicker to make the FG.

The Serb is worth a couple OOC wins in my eyes, so if he's on campus, that's massive.

UNH’s coach left after the 2023 season to go to NC State and took a few of the best players with him. UNH has yet to recover after his departure Regardless, St John’s will be a tough opponent for sure.

That is a really strong result for St. John's....on the road.... Akron will have their hands full with St. John's when they come to Akron on October 3. If memory serves me correctly, St. John's also has a 5-0 win this year over New Hampshire (New Hampshire appeared in seven straight NCAA's from 2017-2023). St. John's will host Marshall on Friday September 5......so they are really playing a tough schedue

Folks are really moving the goal post down the field now saying no mid major schools have consistent relevancy in 25 years. WTF does that have to do with us not being able to score a single damn point at home against Wyoming.

Folks are really complaining about us playing on Thursday acting like we would get more viewers on Saturday competing against the Ohio States and Alabamas when it comes to viewership? Hilarious.

Ever heard of Boise State?

I could see that happening. I could see the MAC agreeing to play exclusively Tuesday night games.

Maybe it would result in more money in totality. I would just expect 60% of it to go the the B1G/SEC, 30% to ACC/Big 12, and 10% to the G5 to split.

Final Scores from Today UConn-5 Manhattan - 1 Depaul -1 St Thomas - 1 N. Kentucky - 1 W. Illinois - 0 Marquette - 4 Chicago St.- 0 Ohio St - 2 Temple - 1 Wake Forest - 0 St John’s - 0

Now, that's an interesting idea.

What if we didn't do that through the athletic department, and did it through the actual departments that do the actual work of education?

If you have noticed this commercial this weekend, the article explains it. https://awfulannouncing.com/college-football/billionaire-booster-ads-calling-congress-national-college-sports-tv-package.html I could see how it could result in more money. I also see how the morons who run G5 could make things worse for us. When it becomes about money, the athletes students alumni fans and general communities around the schools get poorly served. I'm also not keen on giving the NCAA more power.

another fabulous article....about Richie..... Richie was a fiery competitor at Akron.....Toronto is fortunate to have a "Warrior" on their team https://www.thestar.com/sports/tfc/no-matter-what-position-he-plays-richie-laryea-a-driving-force-for-toronto-fc/article_1b8f151d-750e-5186-aa75-a76a21a323c2.html

The quotes in this article....about Richie Laryea...are absolutely glowing there are so many quotes that I am not allowed to post all of them.... please click on the article....and read about former Zip Richie https://wakingthered.com/2025/08/31/20909/osorio-was-the-goal-hero-but-laryea-vilsaint-play-big-hand-in-toronto-fc-draw-with-cf-montreal/ CanMNT and TFC veteran Richie Laryea occupied the role of a center-back, instead of his usual role at full-back. However, Laryea was everywhere, making deep runs all the way to the CFMTL box, and sometimes controlling possession as an advanced No. 8. “Richie has become, for us, wherever we need somebody, for whatever reason, he just goes there, and he’s excelled in everything I’ve asked him to do,” (head coach) Fraser said. “And I’ve asked him to do probably six or seven different things this year.” Goalscorer and the man of the moment, Osorio, was also full of praise for Laryea, acknowledging that people might already know how good he is, but Laryea may not be getting the proper respect he deserves. “I can’t speak highly enough about that guy,” Osorio said. “He is an unbelievable competitor, an unbelievable footballer. He plays where he’s told to play, and he does the job. I think a lot of people know how good he is, but actually, I think even he deserves even more respect than he actually gets. Because that guy is a top-level player.”

What if they found a way to do just that with the athletic department?