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Either say it don't enough of the rumor BS.

I'm not sure how seriously those schools were actually considered

Posted by ABJ/Ohio.com at 8:41am on 10/17. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/university-of-akron-looks-to-hire-matthew-wilson-as-permanent-president-1.719813

How can you pronounce Holthusen as "Holt housen"? BTN announcers. Also, he's German, so it is Lundt with a long u sound. Not a short u as in lug nut announcer.

What Was That!?!?

Coach addresses destroying the "oar" before the game. According to coach, it has become the players home-field tradition to smash a 2x4 with some (written) record on it before the game, instead of the 2x4 the players decided to use an oar. Coach said he didn't know about it, and hopes nobody from WMU is offended. He mentioned Alvin Davis and Camara did a nice job last week when asked about a silver lining. He also mentioned Lacko made his first start, and he made a lot of tackles, but too far downfield. He recognizes that Ball State is a run first team, and the Zips are struggling to stop the run. Nobody asked about injuries, so nothing was offered. Nobody asked about the starting QB, so nothing was offered.

Yes, I've seen LeBron at several Zips games over the years. His relationship with Dambrot is why Akron is one of like 3-4 schools that supports the LBJ brand for basketball. I think over the years he's even practiced with the Zips a few times. On a semi related note I remember 5-6 years ago I was going to the rec center and saw Kosta Koufos check in to meet up and practice with some of the Zips players. I'm not certain what connection he would have had to the Zips program other then his hometown being 20 minutes away, but I wouldn't be surprised whatsoever if LeBron put him in contact with Dambrot so he would have a place to train when he is back home visiting family in the offseason.

Notre what?

Welcome to the board! Always great to have another poster, especially a newer (2-years or so) follower of the Zips. We have discussed this at length somewhat, a lot of the things in your questions. I'll try to some up the discussion the best I can: 1. In NEO football is the sport most follow. There are two NFL teams within 2 hours of each other, with overlapping media coverage. There's 6 D-1 colleges within a 2 hour driving distance (Akron, Kent, Ohio State, Bowling Green, Pitt, Toledo), of of which is in competition for a national championship almost every year. There's lots of Highschool football all over the place, one of the best regions for Highschool football. The area is almost over-saturated with football. We've all tried to wrap our heads around it for a long time ourselves. But the Zips (for some time) were the worst out of all the teams listed there. 2. UA has a bit of a cultural identity crisis. For a long time it was viewed as a glorified community college to some in NEO. Most in NEO are indoctrinated into following State Ohio University, and continue to do so when they are in college. They also have a lot on their plates personally, academically and socially, that seems to exclude attending UA athletic events. 3. This has been discussed at length. There is a division that thinks Akron should stay away from scheduling games with Ohio State, as it was obviously divide the fanbase (some of which support both teams). Discussion about teams like YSU are also usually a no. The feeling is that there is nothing to gain by playing YSU. If you lose, you look real bad. If you win, well you were supposed to anyways. We just completed a home-and-home with Pitt and they have been vocal about NOT scheduling MAC teams as much anymore. We also played Cincinnati several years back, during the iCoach dark ages. 4. The MAC is responsible for most game scheduling outside of the OCC slate, but I think most people would agree with you on this one. 5. Interesting idea, love the thought! 6. This has been a HUGE topic of discussion here. Many have hated LeBron for his open support of State Ohio University, while never showing any love towards his home town D-1 university. It does seem that his public statements about the university, and Zips athletics programs, have increased over the years since he's been back in Cleveland. He also used to be at the Zips basketball games (if I'm not mistaken, correct me if I'm wrong old timers). It is probably a partnership that can be worked on and grown overtime, especially if Bowden keeps focusing on grabbing a lot of local (Akron) talent. These are just some footnotes that I thought would be insightful! Thanks for going to games as well, we certainly could use more diehard supporters! Go Zips!!!

Well if you think we have average DL's starting, what do you think's behind them? I'll tell you: Guys that aren't ready to play college football and will get blown 10 yards off the ball. Losing a starter on the defensive line doesn't just mean the back up steps up. It means guys that weren't even previously in the rotation are now going to get snaps. and a few plays of gaping holes on the defensive line can be catastrophic. We don't have the depth at that position to be having these injuries, and it's going to hurt us very badly.

My family is from the south, we go to Akron Zips games for Obvious reasons we are on our 2nd season.... I don't want to beat a dead horse but.......... 1. Football is king in the south doesn't matter D2 ,D1AA, D-1 people show up! 2. Where are the students????????? The Players notice the Crowd during warm ups and entering the field game time, The players need to do their part on Saturday, last two years lots of upward mobility in that respect and improving. 3. I am sure this has been brought up, scheduled local rivalries home and away help? Cincy, Youngstown St, Pitt, Ohio ST @ Cleveland at Browns Stadium as one of our home games( That gate would equal 4 sellouts at Infocision every two years. 4. Make sure while scheduling Ohio St games and AKRON games are polar opposites time wise, Hopefully the Indians wont interfere every fall in the ALCS... Lol 5. Fans local should adopt a player from out of state....... I didn't even know Massillion, Hartville, Talmadge, existed until last summer. Those people have been the best supporters and come to games that would not normally show up. Best people i ever met!!! Talking about Southern Hospitality. 6.I know the Mayor got involved with attendance, but here is idea..... A public service announcement from Lebron James!! I know he is involved with university heavily, But Hey its Lebron, and if Lebron says go to Zips football games, then North East Ohio listens!!!!!!!!! 7. Fall Concert Next year to kick off the Season....... Kid Rock, Machine Gun Kelly, Bones Thugs and Harmony........ Cleveland and Detroit local products.... Not Kidding about Kid Rock....He was @ East Carolina University for their Kick off Bash, Have it after the Game in the Stadium!!!!!!!!! For those who go Thank you, for those thinking about it... GO!!! Plenty to play for and ESPN 2 /U coming the next two home games..... Need to bring The ZIPS ''A'' GAME Coaches , Players and Fans!!!!! Last .... Akron is one of 7 D1 stadiums that serve beer..... I mean come on people what the hell are you waiting on!!!!!!!! GO ZIPS!!!!!!

So maybe we were 13th on their list of schools that they didn't use to expand

Jojo Natson has been upgraded to "probable." Ball State favored by two in Vegas. Bulls perspective on their loss to Ball State last week. You could go back and watch last week's Ball State vs Buffalo game on ESPN3.

They showed it on TV before the game. I thought it was pretty classless.

I'd say that we have the same attendance at everygame this year. The difference this year, is the fans are staying later than they in previous years. I've had a lot of fun at the games this year myself. Good weather improves everything!

#get_paddled Tip your helmet to the Broncos. Definitely a Top 25 Football Program.

Horrible. Why can't we simply buy polos with our choice of the ARoo or Z and "Akron Soccer", "Akron Basketball"...etc. or a current jersey for our Zips sport of choice?

I am not sure the outcome of the game is a huge motivator and Fleck will probably have another job long before they sign, but I know what you mean. Here are a few tweets: