GoZips88

My wife and I always talk about what we would do if we were still living in Akron. We lived in the city around Stan Hewitt. We talked about it Saturday in fact. Going to BW3, the game and Crave for a snack after the game (because the "food" at the JAR is terrible) was the answer. I know we joke about the benches, but it is no laughing matter. The benches were the #1 reason we did not attend many games the last couple of years we lived there. Even if it means fewer potential spectators, they need to eliminate the benches and put in seats....with rows of steps leading a fan up to their row. I also like order so every fan could be assigned a seat. It cannot be that expensive. I noticed AD Tom Wistrcil talking to Cant's AD at the Can't game in early January. It appeared to me that Wistrcil was describing how seating could be changed in the JAR. It included a lot of pointing here and there and hand motions that seemed to paint a picture of seats sloping from the floor all of the way up through the bleachers. I wonder if a decision has been made internally to renovate the JAR? Anyone know? I know many who won't attend because of the bleacher seating. At halftime of a future game, we ought to 'honor' the politicians who presided over and OK'd the 'multi-purpose' design of the JAR. Idiots ...

He's very much on the radar of many. Thought it was cool to see Boals and Lamont Paris facing each other as asst. coaches today. Thats a real credit to KD and our program. CONGRATULATIONS Lamont! (easy way to hate on tosu without having to head over to the Smack forum )

Our soccer squad had LEADERS all over the field AND at the helm. Rifle and track have also had their share of LEADERS. I believe our two high-profile-sport teams (men's basketball and football) are sorely lacking in leadership. I was in the camp that preferred to see a coach brought in who has been there and won that. I see that in Clayton assuming he also takes care of business in the classroom and away from the football field. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what this guy can do at UA and in the MAC the next couple of years. GO ZIPS!!!

Anyone know when the Zip football Blue & Gold game is?

Buffalo up by 20 on Can't , 58-38, in Buffalo with 15:18 to go in the second half. Celebrated Excellence last night ... listened to mediocrity tonight.

Links to a couple of YouTube videos (my apologies if the second one has already been posted in another thread) ...

Miami wins in 3OTs, 92-88. Looking forward to Wednesday! Go Zips!!!!

Big 3 by Miami. Miami up 88-85 with 23.8 to go. OU ball.

Tied at 85 with 46 seconds to go in 3rd OT. Miami ball. Keep it up guys - suck ALL of the life out of DJ's legs!

+1 I'm pulling for Miami to pee in OU's beer today. OU can return the favor at Miami. Maximizes alumni discontent, I think.

Speaking of conference season - great game now in double-overtime on STO. Miami currently up by 3 over OU at OU, 79-76 with 1:56 to go. I'd forgotten about the 'O' ... 'H' ... 'I' ... 'O' chant, over and over and over again ...

I've got the game on my DVR. Come on over, we'll order some pizza and watch Zeke destroy the flushes again. WOULD LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to come over....but I live in Pittsburgh!! Can u burn me a copy on DVD...I'll pay u for it??!!!! Well, it looks like I can't help you anyways. My 12 year old erased it this morning from the DVR. Had to make room for more Hanna Montana or some other nonsense. Gotcha covered Hilltopper and GameChngr44! Preserving a copy is on my list today and I'll just make that two copies. Will bring it to you Wednesday night!

What are the chances Can't goes 18-of-60 (30%) from the field including 4-of-21 (19%) on 3-pointers against US next week?

Steve Addazio new Temple head coach Former Notre Dame assistant. Known to be a good recruiter. Only head coaching experience was at the high school level.

Welcome Vinnie! PLEASE help us get our Wagon Wheel back!

ALL too familiar. Very little to hang our hat on over the years when it comes to OOC games like these. Think I'll end my night on Diggs' three. Good night all ...

Patented ability to go L-O-N-G stretches in a game with few if any points. Frustrating ...

Multiple Zip Watcher sightings behind the Akron bench. Haven't seen little ZW yet though.

How about that. Man it sucks to be a mid-major stepping stone conference (and a bad one at that). Congrats to Haywood though. Worth mentioning here I think ... Caleb Porter

Rasor's Blog has a link to a lot of high-quality pics from Sunday's match. Can't believe how BIG that soccer goal looks in this pic! Aaron Horton must STILL be replaying that opportunity in his mind! As Caleb said, it was just meant to be!

Their tie AT Butler helped them a bit too.

Any idea when bids will be going out for new "Porter Stadium" signage? Get that place named NOW while he and his family are here building the dynasty, not after his work is complete.

Even a WVU fan here at work is getting a kick out of Akron's win and the final two minutes of suspense. Watch the reaction of the Louisville player who had the point-blank shot deflected away by Barson. Even more fun - watch the reaction of the 'teammate' who was standing behind him! Basically a reaction of "You IDIOT! HOW did you miss that shot!?!" Man it's fun to win GAMES THAT MATTER!!!