Hilltopper

When is Soccer going to get a place on the ZN.O homepage? Perhaps you could replace the "20 top posters today" with a link to the Soccer Board. I think they deserve more respect.

Here is an account from a local fan. He is a long standing member of Big Soccer. This looks like the best explanation so far. http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showpost.ph...p;postcount=277

All I can say is that I was told this by someone who; 1. Was at the game. 2. Is a former soccer official. 3. Is currently a Head soccer coach at a local high school. What ever happened, it sure is a strange scenario.

And now for the rest of the story; the SJ was removed by the head referee for cheering for the Zips. After Akron scored he cheered.

I wonder why a guy who "Quit" had to be escorted by the police off the the field last night? Maybe his "Grip on reality " is messed up also. Or maybe its because he was ejected from the game? Caption from the photo in ABJ.

Yeah, right after I shelled out $6 for 2 cups for my kids.

I have a letter written to my grandfather from a kid he taught in high school in WVA in the 1930's. The kid was a star athlete and was recruited to play football at Tennessee. UT was a powerhouse program at the time. In the letter he describes how demanding the football coaches were and how he wished he was getting Paid more than he agreed to for all this hard work. He even related that the baseball coach wanted him to come out for the team but he wasn't willing to pay him enough to make it worth his time. The more things change, the more they remain the same. http://books.google.com/books?id=Ict_Axi_0...p;q&f=false

Based on past performance, I wouldn't expect much in the way of answers to any questions.

Marlington's Alden Hill is Repository's Stark County Player of the Year

I didn't notice the fans letting CSU's guards drive around them for a dozen or so layups. Must have happened while I was in the restroom.

Steve is listed on the roster. They have played one game, Steve did not see any action.

And so is everything else in life. Its why I prefer college basketball over the NBA. The constant turnover of players, with none staying more than 5 years. Every season a new mix of players trying to build towards one goal, a championship.

Come on. Let us enjoy it while it lasts. For a few days, at least, we can the Zips are a top-ten calibre team. Now, next season we might be able to say that all season long and not be lying once our secret weapons join the team. I've just heard snippets about these guys. Who are they, where'd they come from and how good are they supposed to be? http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=18997 http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=18244

For DIG, There's Lies, Damned Lies and then Statistics.

The Hot Dogs.

BTW, that was a heck of a game.

Yes. They could have at least provided a warning that they were going to double in size and then kick out about 75 Rowdies from sitting down below. If their job is to fire up the crowd then they need to move closer to the part of the crowd that actually needs firing up, not next to the group that would make noise regardless of the band's proximity. Disgusted with the band arrangement. Was told that it is for just one game. A number of St. V band members merged in with the Zips regulars. What I don't like is the loud and often ill timed band playing in the ears of the Zips players and coaches during time outs. The overly aggressive band leader seems to think the game is about him. Fire the band. Bring back the Rowdies. First of all, as someone mentioned earlier, this was for only one game because we were joined by high school kids, which was KD's idea in response to someone in athletics wanting to charge the highschool band members for being at highschool band day for football. So you can yell at Dambrot for inviting the highschoolers. I personally find it to be an excellent recruiting tool. And it was just for tonight Next, we were originally told that we would be in the upper former band section, and started to set up there, until were were told by someone in facilities that we were going to be on the floor on the north side. This all happened before our director showed up, so don't act as though he just decided we were going to do that ourselves. Also, I don't know how we have been "playing in the ears of the Zips players and coaches during time outs," when we are never on the same side as the team. And as far as our "overly aggressive band leader," he is often times responsible for starting cheers that the ROWDIES will join in on, sometimes. I also don't really know if I should aplogize for us being loud, you know, since we are a pep band. As far as notifying people about our temporary placement, I texted one of my friends on the ROWDIES board at 5:50 telling him about it and he told me that he already knew. So really they could have communicated it to you, but I think they probably thought what everyone else thought, that it wouldn't really change anything. The spots were not available either way, sorry. I don't know why you would recommend firing the band and bringing back the ROWDIES, as though us existing has somehow reduced the number of ROWDIES. If there is a lack of space then that is failure of the facilities, not us. If people can't cheer because they aren't on the floor, they are bad fans. I know I cheer for the whole game, so I am not taking away from anything another ROWDIE would bring. I also try my best to get other fans in the stands to chant but they are lazy and passive and only care when something big happens. Also, I think that the games would be pretty quiet without a band, maybe that's just me though. If that isn't enough for you, we have been told by players that they enjoy having us there. Finally I would like to say that this isn't coming from some random band kid who only comes to games as a member of the band. I am in the ROWDIES and have stood directly behind the goal screaming durning every soccer game this year. I am proud to be a member of both of these groups. Thanks Right on Yaz. The band does a great job of both playing and cheering for the team. The Rowdies have nothing on the band, but dare to complain? Until I see more than a few hundred Rowdies show up, I'm with the band.

Okay, I'll start this post by admitting this , but there is an update. It looks as though Howards football career might be over. He did appear in the one game mentioned by Dr Z, but that was it. What Happened to Eric howard?

They had Mogadore on the ropes for a half. Has your coach been watching game film of the Zips?

Zips Signee Dylan Brumbaugh was named 1st team Div 1 all NEO Inland. Congrats and lets hope you have a stellar career at UA. I had the chance to see Dylan play 6 times this season and he is going to be a good player for the Zips. Sure would be nice if the Zips could land the RB from Marlington. All NEO Inland

My nephew was named one of the Time person of the year for 2003. He and his unit deserved it way more than LeQuitter. Time 2003 Portrait Of A Platoon

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

The athletic Depatment. They are in panic mode down there right now. There have been numerous meetings with other department heads in the last 2 weeks trying to come up with some way to get the students to come to another home game.

Its always better to have a high list price for your product. The way to be successful is to inflate prices for a period of time, then offer significant discounts. The discounts should go to your best customers. The guy only coming to 1 game per year should pay full price. Make it a real deal$$$ to be a season ticket holder. Offer season tickets for $25-$30 for GA. Reserved on the edges for $75-$80. Do what ever you need to do to get fans into the stadium and hope that you build a following. If you have success on the field you can slowly lower the amount of discount. Until this program starts to win again, its going to be a tough sell.