Dodo

I don't think either Akron or Miami want to get into "attendance smack." I will say, as far as I know, this is the first time since the early '80s that we have been below 15,000. We had an opening game where they had to clear the stadium because of lightning, and didn't let anyone back in for 45 minutes. Our audited attendance for that game was a big zero. That opener was to be a sellout. Then, for homecoming, we had a steady, cold drizzle the entire game. Butts in the seats? 8,000. We sold more tickets than that. Then, we had some counting problems for the OU game. No, our attendance has not been stellar, but it points to the problem with the stupid rule. I think it is good that schools like Miami and Akron are trying so hard to get more people to see their teams, but how many people watch you have nothing to do with your level of competitiveness nor your program's desire to win. If Akron went 11-0 this year, they'd still deserve the MACC. BTW, if we're going to be the East rivals every year from now on, you're going to have to expect a little smack talk! On another note, I'm glad Lee Owens is gone. It makes Akron a lot easier to root for (although I still don't root for you guys!).

That is the only way to go. We need to build a reputation that we are an honest program. First thing we need to do is to beat Ohio. I'm sure JD will have the guys focused for that. In addition, did anyone notice that the Miami game is on OSU-Michigan Saturday? Can't underestimate that factor. My sister, who had a great time at the game on Friday, has already said she won't be at the Miami game so that she can simply be IN COLUMBUS during the OSU-Mich game.....MAC East on the line or not! Part of me hopes the game stays on Saturday so Mrs. Rifle can attend, but part of me thinks attendece will be abysmal due to the OSU-Michigan game and hopes the rumors of the game being moved to Friday will be true. I expect to see another "Fill the Bowl" program. Lets hope for nice weather! F-OSU!!! Carp! I didn't realize (for whatever reason) that these games were on the same day. That is bad news. Even down as far Oxford, we can expect the worst attendance when OSU and Michigan are playing.

News flush, Herd fans: Akron just make 15,000, and if they're playing for the MAC East against us, I'd expect another good crowd. I expect a pretty good Miami contingent there, as well. I fully expect the Akron v. Miami rivalry to heat up in the East in the future with Marshall gone.

I got banned for writing a Haiku making fun of their board. I posted it on MACBBS, not on their board. We've long referred to that board as the "Sheltered Workshop" for good reason. Congrats, Zips, that was a great game. You scare us.