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For our anniversary I sent my wife to Art Uncorked in Canton to make an Akron sign for the man cave in the basement. During the month they have different classes where you can make different signs like family name signs, holiday signs and Suckeye signs. I emailed them and asked if we could make a Zips and they said yes and to just sign up for the class for the Suckeyes sign and just note the team we wanted to make. They charge an extra $10 for not doing an OSWho sign but I felt it was still reasonable at $50 since we would probably pay that if we found a similar sign of that size out there. I think it turned out well. If anyone else is interested you should look them up and get a few more Zips signs made there. https://www.facebook.com/artuncorkedstudioandgallery/?fref=ts

Just caught this, 3 coaches, by the way...Caleb Porter, of course, and assistants Cameron Knowles and Pablo Moreira played for the Zips. It is a GREAT time, as you said, to be a Zips fan and a University of Akron alumnus. I would love to be at the Bowl game, but I already have pre-paid plans to be with Zips Mens Basketball in Las Vegas. I looked at flights from Vegas to Boise, but it takes too much time and defeats the purpose of going to Vegas. I hope others make it to Boise. First bowl appearance in 10 years, and only the 2nd of the D-1A era, is something to be part of if possible. Happy for Terry, his staff, and all of our players. GO ZIPS!

I received the following email: Join the Zips’ championship effort and help defray the cost of sending Ohio’s Pride to the game to support the fans and players. Your gift will help showcase the marching band’s talent to the rest of the country. Click here. Enter the amount of your gift, then enter "Band to the Bowl" in the “Please designate my gift to” box. This will ensure your gift is directed to the Marching Band. Complete the remainder of the form and click “Add to Basket.” You will be prompted for your credit card information. Help to ensure members have an opportunity to do what they do best – build school spirit and serve as outstanding ambassadors for The University! Thank you for supporting Ohio’s Pride. The band plays before this years Wagon Wheel game. —©Photo by Dr Z Edit: Here is an alternative if the above link doesn't work for you. Go here: https://www.uakron.edu/giving/ and click on the green box "give now"If that doesn't work just google "give to university of akron" it should be the first link.

Marla has done a terrific job covering our march to the final four. Big props go out to her.

No, but it continues to be a HUGE issue that they can't admit to what they actually were doing. How many other half truths or less are ongoing. I understand that I may not agree with what Scarborough and company want to do, but at least I would respect them if they were forthright about it.

The Great Communicator eh? Scott should never be in The Boss' seat. He's a functionary and is out of his depth in this position. He's particularly ill-prepared to effectively and credibly communicate on behalf of the university.

Obviously these rankings aren't based on how close and competitive the games are likely to be. The rankings look like the based more on they are name brand of the teams involved.

MAC attendance would suggest there's not a lot of demand, though.