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Zen, the only thing I got from reading your point of view is Libertarian bias opinions. Why even bring politics in this? It's not about politics, it's about making a change for the future. Some of the best CEOs in this country had to face resistence against change within (Jack Welch, Michael Eisner, Roberto Goizueta, Andrew Grove, Lee Iococca, etc). The idea is to get the local Universities scope and strategic controls more focused and better suited for the changing future.You're against this because you don't want the government sticking their head into their own business. Can't State's last President gave several speeches about merging the schools in Northeast Ohio. The State funds the school, they should decide the future just as much as the president of the Universities. And it seems like the presidents of these Universities are favoring this move as well.This area needs find more effecient ways of doing things.The change is for the better. We don't want education to turn into a commodity.

The University is a State non-profit college funded by the State of Ohio, not a free market company that can make tons of profits like the University of Phoenix.I think it would be smart and effecient for a UAkron-Can't or UAkron-CSU merge. You can then cut certain programs at one campus that the other is better at, like business. Can't State's business school is a joke compared to Akron. But Can't's education program is probably a lot better than Akron. With a merge, both schools won't have to compete, they can instead offer different programs and specializing in them. A more effecient and strategic University would become of this merger. If you're educated in business at all, you'd be for it. They could also save a lot of money by having one sports program in the area instead of 2 or 3, plus that sports program would be a powerhouse with a huge market available to it.It's time for a change that will benefit this area in the long run, the old fashioned thinking will only make things worse.

Everyone in Akron calls it "Akron U." It's easier to say than the University of Akron and sounds better than U Akron.

The only way for the Zips to advance in this community is for the Akron Beacon Journal to champion the Zips as their #1 team, not some local event option to their current #1 team(you know who I'm talking about).Look back at the paper the day after draft and you'll see what i'm talking about. Andy Alleman got small mention and it was shared with someone from Can't while someone else got a whole article to himself.

Whether you're a Frye fan or not, the Browns made a good choice. The Frye v. Quinn controversy will sell tickets and draw media attention to Cleveland. This will also give Frye a good wake up call, 'play like a NFL starting quarterback or hit the bench.'We all know Frye will start the first few games unless he gets injured in pre-season. So he'll have one last shot to prove himself in the NFL. The Browns O-Line is no longer a weak link and with Jamal Lewis, the offense has the tools to make things happen. If Frye plays great, he'll gain value for the Browns as a franchise QB. If that's the case, the Browns have the leverage to trade Quinn. Frye's destiny is in his own hands.If Frye fails to produce, Brady Quinn will have a chance to be the Browns new franchise QB. I look at Brady Quinn as a good Insurance Policy.

I was wondering if there was something wrong with the site because it takes me to a white screen if I click on someones name or when I try to change my profile info.

I think a lot of us would love to see Andy in a Browns Uniform but if Joe Staley doesn't get picked in the first round, he would be a great second round pick for the Browns.

Just like Tim Couch did?

I'd like to see the browns pick him up in the 3rd. !st round Calvin Johnson or Joe Thomas, not Brady Quinn!!!

dumb video

Danny Wuerffel, Ryan Leaf, Tim Couch, Eli Manning, etc. Next to the list, Brady Quinn!!

Lucky? That's BS. There's money to be made off Akron games, if not much, it's still money and profits.

Based on the fact that Akron > OSU

Boo Hoo, an oddsmaker lost money.

Honestly, I think we'll beat OSU. The only problem with the Bowling Green game is that it's away and later in the season. We'll see what happens though. Predictions are predictions so we'll have to wait and see. The only thing I'm positive about is beating tOSU Suckeyes.

I'm impressed!! I hope we can get more transfers like that.

anyone can beat OSU

Dennis Kennedy is a huge threat as a receiver. He also had a good game against Penn State from what I remember. I think he has the starting job locked up.

I really like what I'm hearing on GoZips.com Nate Robinson and Dennis Kennedy are players I have high expectations for. The only question right now is who will be the starting quarterback? We'll have to wait and see.2 games on ESPN2, gotta' love that.Here is an early prediction for next season:W 34-17 Sat, Sep 01 ARMY (at Browns Stadium)W 51-13 Sat, Sep 08 at Ohio State W 35-28 Sat, Sep 15 at Indiana W 42-37 Sat, Sep 22 Can't STATE W 31-14 Sat, Sep 29 at Connecticut L 21-24 Sat, Oct 06 at Western MichiganW 45-21 Sat, Oct 13 TEMPLE (Homecoming) W 41-17 Sat, Oct 27 at Buffalo L 35-38 Fri, Nov 02 at Bowling GreenW 35-28 Wed, Nov 07 OHIO W 100-10 Wed, Nov 14 at MiamiU F MIAMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!W 42-28 Fri, Nov 23 CENTRAL MICHIGANAkron goes 10-2

SGM, I hope you never have to write your boss an email. You need to take a business writing class, because less is more!! Everytime time you write a novel on here, I skip it and read the next post knowing that your post is a big waste of my timeKeep it short and simple next time and maybe I'll read your posts.You might as well get used to the OSU bashing because I plan on heating it up in a couple of months.Go Gators!! Keep those Suckeyes crying!!

This is the Smack thread. It doesn't have to be UA related does it? If someone told a joke about Can't State, is that UA related? This thread was great!!

Good thread. The Gators are my new favorite team.

Not sure if attendance will see much improvement next year with the loss of Romeo and Dru. We'll see I guess. The hardest part about going to the games is knowing you'll be sitting or standing on a hard wood bleacher. If they're not thinking about building a new Arena, they could at least finish the top off with seats on every side.

No one understands thisI did a google search and this is what I found. I think everyone is confused about why Akron didn't make the NIT. To be honest with you, I think AKron could actually win it. Oh well, we'll have to wait for next year.

growing up in Akron, everyone I know always called the University of Akron 'Akron U.' It wasn't until I started going here back in 2002 that I discovered it was really called 'U Akron.' No matter how much you complain, people are going to continue calling it 'Akron U.' We just have to live to learn with it and enjoy the free publicity from Lebron James.