Back in the days of coach Dennison Akron had draws of 30k+. My freshmen year there were 36k for the season opener. There is a tradition here, but it has been slumbering. Some have boycotted the team because of the way things were handled when Faust was hired. It was hoped when Owens was hired that they would help draw the local fans back including some from Stark Co. since he was the old Massillon coach. I believe that people will return to a new stadium - dome or not - when it is built.GO ZIPS!!!