And their budget also dwarfs any other sport. Unfortunately, it also dwarfs their revenue.
Because, to have a I-A football program, you have to hand out 85 scholarships, travel and lodging for 85 players, etc.
It was a great night tonight. And a great Zips victory. But, I don't quite understand why every good night for Zips soccer has to conincide with a new thread that seems to attempt to directly or indirectly try to convince people how popular soccer is.
Akron soccer is popular because people are enjoying that the Zips have a sports team that is tops in the nation. Soccer will always be "dwarfed" in this country by football, basketball, and baseball. It's not even close, and never will be.
Now, can we please enjoy another great night to be a Zips fan without making more out of it than what it is?
hey, you just posted something not true. I remember tracking the World Cup ratings on Nielson ratings, and the World Cup had more US viewers than the NBA playoffs and the MLB playoffs. I made a chart showing this and I'll try to dig it up and put it on here