AkronAlumnus

It's not necessarily that - for example, people wear OSU stuff to Akron games and even the majority of alums follow OSU more than UA for a litany of reasons. I'd like to get to a culture like Dayton's where everything is about UD. I keep saying UD because I think they're the only Ohio university to push a lot of OSU influence away. Typo:

Two more: 4) We need to chip away at the OSU-first mindset across NEO and keep building to a culture where Akron hoops are a mainstay - kind of like Dayton, where Dayton basketball is the show and everything OSU is secondary. 5) Building on that w need better coverage/press around the team to build excitement. Everything should be UA this is NEO, not Central Ohio.

I like it, UA can win this!! Best matchup we've had IMO.

Nope I'm moreorless saying that despite not having the greatest stadium or arena, both teams are wildly successful and not held back by their "bad/dumpy" stadium/arena. (even though I never called either bad or dumpy) Edit: Maybe this is a fan issue but it's not a player issue. Like @kreed5120 just said - the important stuff, that matters to the players (i.e. locker rooms and practice facilities) have recently been improved.

Have you ever been to Ohio State facilities—the Schott or the Shoe? The latter is very underwhelming considering how many national championships Ohio State football has won. The stadium still has cart-style concessions that aren't built into the concourse, troughs in the restrooms, and parts of the foundation are actually crumbling. You could make a similar argument that Columbus deserves a stadium on par with the rest of the B1G. I actually think our stadium is nicer. I see your point about unclaimed funds, but UA is already a state school and already receives support from the state. The Browns main argument is that the new stadium has a dome and will generate a lot of economic activity for Northeast Ohio by hosting year-round events—WrestleManias, Final Fours, and whatever else. I don't think a new arena in Akron would generate anything comparable to what they expect from Cleveland.

I don't think the JAR is necessarily a dump. Nonetheless - if I were a player I'd rather play in a "dump" with a bag than a new arena without one. I don't think UA can pat their head and rub their stomach and do both with all the recent financial problems. Like someone else said, there is just better ROI in NIL.

Incredible!!

shooooo - game of runs

Nerve-wracking game!!

Not as fuzzy tonight.

Hopefully the good guys wake up soon

Told Ya 🙂

We good!

No worries, UA is the better team and will win.

Cherry pick much? @#23

Zip go the Zippers!! Go Zips!

Exactly, https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov

If zero eighth graders pass the math test, that’s not a success story. You can debate standardized tests, but a 0% pass rate shows something is seriously wrong. Akron city kids deserve better results than 100% failure. Edit: Typo

and it's BAD!! I think only two of 75 seventh grade students passed the state math test and zero in the 8th grade passed.

Got one too. Thanks for sharing.

People online are saying Gonzaga of the Midwest - WTAF!! They were just a doormat two years ago... Short memories IG

Tbh I don't really think it would. I'd think most players today probably care about NIL, PT and geographic location. The venue would be toward the bottom of my priorities at least. On the flip side - even if the state matches some, Miami still has to foot a good amount and that's less $$ for what matters

Yes let them waste their money. We'll save ours for NIL. 💯