bobbyake

We could see the worst attendance for a Can't/Akron game ever this year. Both programs are garbage right now and the game is on November 12. If we go with non-phantom numbers, maybe 6,000 show up. Like I said, I could start going around the stadium during the game taking pictures of each section to provide an accurate estimate, but I think comparing this year's actual to last years fictional numbers is a waste. As far as phantom attendance for soccer games, I'd be willing to bet that at least 96% of the attendance is real. I'd bet that more than 50% of football's attendance is phantoms.

In addition to what I've posted on here before, about student attendance being couinted as "paid" because it's part of their fees, I have also since found out that there are many other requirements to qualifying your attendance, including audits. They aren't "made up" numbers. Bobby, I know you were hoping that soccer would reach an average near 5,000 this year. I was pulling for you. But as I said, the problem in reaching that average was going to be that there would be low games. With 4,300 and 2,300 at the last two home games, you will likely fall way short of that mark. I think your estimates showed that you would predict 5,100 and 4,500 at those two games just to give us a chance at a 4,500 average. Falling 3,000 short of your estimates in those two games combined is just an incredible shortfall to make up in soccer. Maybe a number in the 3.500 to 4,000 range might still be attainable? I don't know. Remember, season ticket holders in soccer that do not show up are also counted. And there are companies that buy tickets that don't get used, same as football. there's no longer a reason to debate this. I could take pictures at every game to give good estimates but it's a worthless effort. For those that want to assume the soccer team outdraws the football team, that's a very safe assumption. For those that want to deny it, all you have to do is point to the official 14,257 number. I'll give the VMI game the benefit of the doubt and estimate actual attendance at 6,000, the Temple game around 10,000. Akron Football will average around 4,500 over the next 4 home games which will give them a total attendance of 34,000 for the entire year. Akron Soccer plays 10 home games and needs to average 3,400 per game to match that. Averaging 3,400 per game should be realistic considering the OSU game will bring in at least 4,500. The only reason I compare both programs is because I've seen people argue on here that soccer could not outdraw football. In the case of Akron, it does. The only problem is the football numbers are way off the actual and makes this comparison irrelevant. I understand the University has to meet attendance requirements to avoid trouble with the D1A status, so I'm not against them doing what has to be done to inflate attendance. They're also hiding the attendance problem from the hippies. The last thing we need is people crying about the costs to build the Info when only 35% of it is filled for games. As far as continuing this, it's a worthless effort. Attendance for Akron Football games have been inflated in the past so it doesn't make sense to start using estimates on actual, and compare those to prior year inflated numbers.

Visitor side around 15% 2,175, home side around 25% 3,625, Safe estimate is 5-6k max. The 14,000 being reported makes this entire comparison to prior years worthless. I know they inflated numbers in the past, but this is beyond ridiculous.

Bobby, you need go back to North and learn how to count. Was there 14000 no, but there was about 10000. The stadium fits 29,000, about 14,500 per side. The visitors side was around 20% (2,900) occupied and the home side around 40% 5,800 which is 8,700. No way they were anywhere near the 14,257.

they have the official attendance for the VMI game at 14,257 which makes no sense. There were no more than 3,000 at the game. As far as paid tickets go, that number can not be more than 5,000. They are obviously counting tickets that are given out as gifts for donations and sponsors. I would love to do an audit on their attendance figures. I'm not sure if I'll continue updating the chart due to attendance figures being too inflated.

VMI scores a TD, game on

VMI looks like a D3 team, glad to see Akron looks like a mediocre FCS team

actual attendance (butts in seats) for this game looks to be between 2,000 and 4,000

Looking for a stream for the game, game begins at 8.

For anyone looking to get rid if their OSU gear, Akron has a video promo to help you exchange that gear for an Akron Zips shirt. They will be doing an exchange during the mens soccer game on Wednesday against the Suckeyes.

ACME is an Akron company and doesn't even carry Zips merchandise. Why would be be surprised Giant Eagle doesn't?

VMI 35 - Akron 28

Video of Steve at #4

1 and if they don't meet that, I'm done with Akron Football for the rest of the year.

Here's a man that does not stick to his game plan when it's not working and adapts early because it's necessary to make changes to win.

The GoalThe Celebration

0-0 at half. We are very lucky Cal Poly doesn't have a goal.

Cal Poly is having its way with us

Akron is struggling to create early

Heading to the game, will post updates from the phone.

Nagbe got his second goal against New England

What ever happened with this?

Put us on a list if you will, but if Akron loses to VMI, I expect that list to grow substantially to the point we're all united on this.