Zipmeister

I don't understand how depth at linebacker can be a problem. There are a dozen guys listed at linebacker on the roster and all but a few of them have decent size for a DII team.

I heard he has it covered: Instant growth

Shows he's a lot smarter than someone who would ditch them for less money.

Yes, more than one person has this knowledge, but if they aren't telling NZF, they aren't going to tell us. There is a remote possibility George can get the number, but it might be off the record. No sense discouraging potential season ticket buyers with a low sales figure.

With apologies to all who favor the name Zeppelin. A zeppelin is a rigid airship manufactured by a particular company, the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin of Germany. The term zeppelin is especially associated with the German airships that conducted bombing raids during World War I. A blimp is a lighter-than-air vehicle whose shape is maintained by the pressure of the gases within its envelope. A blimp has no rigid internal structure. The American naval ships USS Akron and USS Macon may also be referred to as zeppelins since they were built by the Goodyear-Zeppelin joint venture. I admit, the Akron Blimps isn't quite as catchy as the Akron Zeppelins, Then again Blimps didn't drop bombs on any of my ancestors.

Here's a handful of possibilities: Akron Aardvarks: Rolling to victory. Akron Acupuncturists: We will stick it to you. Akron Scientologists: Crazy is as crazy does. Akron Norka: You wont be able to tell if we're coming or going. Akron Wiz: You will be able to tell.

That has a nice ring to it.

Plus - at 6'1" and 190 pounds we can confuse the opposition as many of them are likely to think we finally have a corner with decent size.

I'm not so sure it was rejected strictly because of the financial difficulties associated with the original Vulcans. I think the new league authorities are concerned that too many of the new Vulcans would use their mind-meld powers on opponents.

AHA. The 85% renewal rate adds some new information to the equation. As long as the number of new season tickets purchased exceeds the number of non-renewals associated with the 15% non-renewal rate, that's a good thing. I'm hoping the percentage of season ticket holders who actually attend the games is up dramatically this year.

Impressive catch there BigZip. Another example, to get us closer to the "almost double" claim. Would be that 45 of every 100 renewed in the previous year for 45% and 90% of those renewed for this year. So saying the renewal rate is about double the previous rate may be a really positive way to say an additional 10% decided to bail out this season.

I have not seen them. They are probably only putting the signs on buses serving the greater Akron area. But, I'm still prepared.

I am prepared.

Compared to teams in the MAC, which is composed largely of below average DI teams, we are good. Compared to some majors we are below average. The good news is compared to all DI teams we are above average - on the verge of good.

The definition of "good" that I want to use is "consistent appearances in the NCAA tourney." Akron is currently above average - on the verge of good.

I hope you are correct, but it's still a shame that the philosophy forces people to act outside of their comfort zone.

First, let's get to good.

You were doing pretty good up till the last two sentences.

I think its too early to tell whether or not Terry's kids will be great coaches.

You aren't suggesting Wadszip be renamed The Speculator are you?

I'll bet the guys in Valdosta law enforcement are looking forward to his return.

What would his grade situation have to be for him to play at another DI school this year?

What a surprise!

I just seen your post and I have to say I agree with you 110%. It's almost an unwritten law; i.e., nobody make a kid an offer after he has already verballed to another school.

Chance he will play for the Zip's = teenage brain * verbal to Akron * "I just hope the offers keep pouring in" 40% = 1 * 1 * .4