Zip_ME87

The root issue with the education system in the United States lies in the US Congress and the State Legislatures. Our representatives have become so engrossed in keeping their jobs that they absolutely do not do their jobs. They have so many special interests and pet projects to bring money to their districts and their largest campaign contributors that they do not look out for the best interests of the country. Education, infrastructure, technological intellectual property are things that drive the economy, yet instead of funding and/or protecting these things, they're passing legislation to give away taxpayers money to whatever special interests and contributors help them maintain their seats. They see defense of the US as sole responsibility of the Defense Department, Homeland Security, law enforcement, intelligence organizations, and other such entities. While those groups have a definite large stake in US defense, the country's security begins with the welfare of its people and economy. If the general standard of living and education are poor and you're giving away your economic leadership, you cannot possibly continue to be secure.

How do you know it won't be "OH Poly", like Cal Poly as opposed to being like VA Tech.

That's okay...I concluded that you are either TW's child or wife. The reason for my remark about his relatives or friends. You lost all credibility with this one..." There are people a lot smarter than you and I collecting and analyzing data before making these MAJOR decisions." TW is brilliant. Edit: What was CK's phrase, "Rob Ianello Pigskin Massacre" or some such thing?

The survey that the Athletic Department did that was mentioned...what does that data mean? Is it meaningful? What do they know about those who responded? What was the sampling size? Making decisions based on that data seems like more from the Athletic Department than the thoughtful decisions President Scarborough promised. I'm tired of new leadership coming into UA and changing things on their whims, IMHO. (actually, not so-humble)

And you missed my point. You stated "Funny, I have NEVER seen the Donkey-ARoo on any of UA's soccer jerseys, warm ups or Cub Cadet field.", and the pictures I posted showed your implied assertion was wrong. Although you may never have seen the A-Roo on any of UA's soccer jerseys, warm ups or Cub Cadet field doesn't mean they weren't there. You just didn't look and were making an uninformed statement to support your case for the "Z"ero. Now you post an expletive because that somehow strengthens your assertions which include "Outside of Akron, most people make fun of and don't even know what that Donkey logo is. READ THE ARTICLES I POSTED. move Fear the Roo is pretty cool but it was ripped off from Maryland. " Those articles don't prove that "most people" anything. I like the A-Roo and know a lot of people who agree with me, but I won't assert that most alumni, etc. like the A-Roo, because I have no data to back that up the same as you don't have the data. We had Zippers on our helmets at one time that some thought were "cool" while others thought we looked like we had crotches on our heads. Cool...the Zips look like penis heads to some. You post links to why rebrand. I'm not arguing that there are not reasons to rebrand. I do argue, though, whether rebranding is wise for UA at this time and whether that rebranding has any real thought to it. Sorry, but I've never been impressed by TW, and so far, I don't see the thoughtful decisions from President Scarborough.

Huh? You were kidding, right? Clueless? No success at all associated with the A-Roo??? National Champions Shirt: Look at Porter's shirt in this picture of the team taken on the field at Harder Stadium immediately following the Zips National Championship win. These are the replicas, but the same design as the "real" gold ones.

Just because TW and his friends and relatives don't like the A-Roo, doesn't mean those of us who graduated from UA don't. I know a number of UA alumni who like it including one who does graphics for a major corporation in NEO. The Z is definitely a zero. And for those who say it's just a logo...join the real world. Logos represent the product and certainly affect marketing and merchandising.

Like all Athletics Department decisions made under TW, I'm sure this one was well thought out with input from those in the know and studies identifying all of the great things to come with the "Z" logo.

Sporting KC recalls Saad Abdul-Salaam from loan Rookie defender has started 5 games for San Antonio Scorpions in NASL "Sporting Kansas City has recalled defender Saad Abdul-Salaam from his loan spell with the San Antonio Scorpions, the club announced on Tuesday. Abdul-Salaam will be available for selection on Wednesday when Sporting Kansas City hosts the New England Revolution at 7 p.m. CT at Sporting Park. ..."

I wonder when they will add the "ero" as in Z logo is a big zero, or Zero wins in the NCAA Tournament. Actually, the new floor does look nice, even though I'm no a fan of the Z logo. Now fix the darn seating!

Here's hoping the Crew is awarded home field in the fourth round of the USOC. Would love to see the match at First Energy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field again.

And he had an assist on each of the other 2 goals. Sweet!

Michigan Bucks (PDL) 3, Detroit City FC (NPSL) 0 In one of the most anticipated matches of the First Round, perennial U.S. Open Cup power Michigan Bucks grabbed two early goals from Nick Wysong and Peri Marosevic in the seventh and ninth minutes respectively. Threatening throughout the first half, the Bucks found a third goal on the hour mark with Brad Ruhaak’s long distance strike and easily handled their NPSL neighbors in the second half to earn a 3-0 victory. Next up for the Bucks is a Second Round date with Portland Timbers 2, set for May 20 at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Michigan.

DeAndre Yedlin Exclusive: US Star Ready to Make Impact After Slow Start at Spurs

Report: DC United's Perry Kitchen drawing interest from clubs in Belgium, Denmark and Germany

Upon further research, I found this New Zealand Football Regulation 5 Status of Players which states on page 5, Section 3.1 "All football played under the jurisdiction of NZF and its District Federations is amateur ..." Wanderers SC is under the jurisdiction of NZF EDIT: I should have read further before posting this. It appears that one can reacquire amateur status in New Zealand. Although I'm confident that Stuart has never become a professional, and there is no issues, I have to admit that I no longer think this and the other links I posted can be considered conclusive.

I think that whomever posted that hasn't done enough research on New Zealand Football. If you look at Wanderers SC, the entire squad is under 20 years old. Also, it seems that "premiership" as in ASB Premiership does not necessarily have the same meaning as in other areas. Finally, if you look at Regulation 10 ASB Premiership, page 13, section 18, it talks about Amateur Player Agreement. This doesn't appear to me to conflict with NCAA eligibility rules. Also, I believe the BigSoccer poster identified that Stuart played for the NZ team in question in January. If playing for that team was an eligibility issue, Stuart would not have been able to participate in the spring matches with the Zips.

I haven't seen or heard anything. Why do you ask?

PDL is a development league in the summer. Timbers U23s are part of the Timbers development system. Just like DeAndre was a member of the Sounders Academy and played for the Sounders U23s in the PDL, Jesse and Anthony are members of the Timbers Academy and will play for Timbers U23. Btw, Saad and Victor played for the Timbers U23s. Jesse and Anthony will be back in the Fall just like DeAndre, Saad, and Victor returned to the Zips.

Some nice moves by Darren Mattocks whose goal v Philadelphia is up for MLS GOTW.

Related discussion thread: http://zipsnation.org/forums/topic/32484-customizable-zips-apparel/page-2

Like it or not, football's stinking has/had nothing to do with the "A-Roo" logo. Football went to it's only D-1 bowl with the A-Roo, as Zach pointed out. We all know why football sunk to its lowest point, and no logo change could cover that stench. Akron made one change toward fixing it; perhaps the other needed change will occur this Fall with a simple contract expiration. No action required.

...one and only team National Championship. I believe it is also associated with our individual National Championships, in rifle and track & field, as well. "losing period in our Athletic Department"??? - Sorry Zippy5, I don't get that.

You're opinion. Not mine or many others. Much better than the old A or moving A and way ahead of the Z(ero).

This sucks Champions League: Montreal looking at all options as GK Evan Bush fumes over leg 2 suspension CONCACAF