Z.I.P.

There's A LOT of nonsense (non-truths) in this history (link at bottom) of the Akron-IU rivalry. The one point I believe is correct is that Akron owns the advantage in the last ten meetings. I well remember the game at Lee Jackson in 1980. It was played on a Sunday -- not Saturday as this says. The Browns (aka that season as the Kardiak Kids) played I think the Steelers and Pittsburgh's PK was Matt Bahr (he joined the Browns the following season) who played soccer against Akron earlier, and along with his fellow NFL placekicker brother Chris was the son of another hated opposing coach, the legendary Walter Bahr (pronounced VAL- tehr- Bar) who coached his sons in soccer at Penn State . My memory is that Don Cockroft kicking the winning FG at the end was the highlight of either game -- and that "Uncle" Georgie Nanchoff was more interested in the Browns game on my transistor radio than the Hoosiers win (3-1 I think) on our field. 🤣 This was the Indiana team on which Yeagley subbed his entire field squad of ten players at the same time. I don't know today, but at the time that seemed incredibly arrogant of Yeags. Jerry at that time was the biggest referee baiter ever. It was amazing he never received even a yellow card! I believe our 2022 Zips can maintain that past ten-year advantage, and anything less than a draw will be terribly disappointing. fknbuflobo bring back a W from Armstrong! https://iuhoosiers.com/sports/msoc/opponent-history/akron/153

Looking at that picture I couldn't help but remember watching this televised MLS game and thinking "what an absolutely awful tackle by Mullan." I had no idea just how awful the consequences would be for our friend Stevie Z. https://www.sounderatheart.com/2011/4/22/2128329/colorado-rapids-vs-seattle-sounders-steve-zakuanis-horrific-injury

Did anyone notice what I noticed? There's no signature attached to this apology. No one wants to accept responsibility! SO Akron!

I thought at the end Jared moved Niko up to the left side forward spot. Or did it just seem like that since he was always forward on attacks?

Discussion: "Malik Henry, best Akron wing back since DeAndre Yedlin." I have seen no live games, only film, but he appears to have similar speed to overlap offensively and possesses an excellent target pass. I notice he lines up in an attacking position on free-kicks in the final third. Does he have unlocked scoring potential?

Haven't watched, but I'm guessing that old Akron chemistry is back. And hopefully the student crowd/AKRowdies are at least partly responsible.

Around the country on Thursday night and Friday. Pitt beats Georgetown in D.C. Bowling Green playing DePaul 0-0 second half. https://www.ncaa.com/news/soccer-men/article/2022-08-25/everything-happened-di-mens-college-soccers-opening-night?amp

How did y'all miss this dandy?? 😍😉 https://bustingbrackets.com/2022/08/22/duquesne-basketball-dukes-become-bryce-james-first-d-offer/

The Altman, Ohio town fathers should take up a collection for the Andy Alleman statue. Can place in front of the Odd Fellows hall.

Five shots and an assist from Gyuwon Chong. 🤔 Who?? 😃

They haven't added any of the incoming freshmen yet. Have to wait for first day of classes to see who's registered. But, as I've reported, the 21-22 redshirt freshmen are listed as Soph's rather than freshmen. When do classes start?

😃 International Soccer Network is actually Ohio Soccer Network! 😉

Slightly off-subject, but since the pic is of the VB team. Doesn't the program have a Teraflex surface floor for games and practices? These are the small things that could help propel a program upward. I remember when my nephew's wife, who was a JC All-America was considering Akron in part because of facilities and equipment. All the top NCAA vb programs use Teraflex. Protects against both acute and chronic injuries and allows players to play more aggressively. MAC teams -- some of them, hopefully use the surface. I'm sure Ball State men's program has it.

MIP in the Windy City? https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/22/23178411/high-school-basketball-darrion-baker-macleab-rich-niko-abusara-drew-scharnowski-jordan-pickett

So who IS going to be our goalkeeper this season? 🤔

Major correction. We have our PG. She was Bulls' starter last season. Appears to be her third transfer, as she spent a year at Troy and one at a JC. Must have two remaining. Still a good addition to the backcourt. https://ubbulls.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/dominique--camp/5905

Decommitted from Buffalo following Felicia's move to Cuse. Commits to coach Jackson & @ZipsWBB.

6 game suspension per Miss Sue L. Can be appealed by NFL.

I noticed that Aodhan's dad Brian Quinn has been head coach at the U of San Diego since 2018. Interesting possible scheduling matchup.

Zips have become famous for central mids over the past 15 yrs. And I love the name...Caleb Borneo! If he has red hair call him #Orangutan. If not, get some dye! 😂

Looking at the roster again, besides Kobe Mitchell and Nate Johnson STILL being listed as sophomores, I see we have a new Director of Operations and Analytics who played for Groce at Illinois. John Ekey. https://gozips.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-ekey/974

Guess who weighs in on the Realignment Wars? A FCS Commish and Old Friend of ours. I wasn't aware this is his third conference at the helm! https://www.playia.com/wistrcill-conference-realignment-big-ten-big-12/

Coach Winston on his route from Eugene to Akron, alongside @BallCoachJoeMo (literally!).

Sorry if I'm Debbie Downer, but this is another 2 or 3 year interim hire. Not sure what the WSoc salary is, but it's clear to me that outstanding candidates would not be interested in this job! Why not?