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Come on Zips fans...I know Cleveland is quite a distance from Akron, but the stadium is NOT run down. it's an Akron home game our players could really be pumped to play in an NFL stadium the ROO ZOO takes over the Dawg Pound It could be fun.

Yikes, what a scenario!

Shocker. He's usually one of the most critical members of the media? Yes, I was surprised too.Terry even defended KD for sticking up for his players when Les mentioned the foul shots. (And, Les didn't bring it up in a demoralizing way. His tone was sympathetic.)Maybe the ABJ and other NE Ohio media outlets will realize that they are partially responsible for the snub. If they gave us better coverage throughout the year, perhaps we would be more noticeable come post season.

Did anyone catch all of "More Sports - Les Levine" on Time Warner tonight (Tuesday, March 13th)? I caught the last 10 minutes of the replay at 11 pm. Terry Pluto had some nice things to say about KD...Something like, One thing about Keith Dambrot, they will always be good. Some years they will be good, other years, they will be great.Terry also mentioned the Zips' brutal schedule at the end of the season and that not even the NBA makes its teams play 3 (or 4) in a row like the Tournament.Finally, he mentioned K.e.n.t's 9 straight years of 20+ wins and history in the NCAA and NIT, and not even mentioned for the NIT (another mid-major/MAC problem)If anyone did catch the show at 6pm (or full replay at 11 pm), I'd like to know what else was said before I tuned in and if there were any callers discussing the Zips.

I apologize for starting this thread. I was doing multiple things at once and mixed them up. But, since I started this thread, this is what the ABJ posted already for tomorrow...http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/16897295.htmLeBron was out, but traveled to Memphis tonight.

Thank you Timmy. That makes sense.

Nevermind, I shouldn't have posted that. Yes the Cavs won.

Channel 8 just reported that LeBron didn't play tonight because of back spasms...and that he was NOT even on the bench.I wonder...

I'll let all of you take this as you want... (I will note that he has not called me yet)I personally apologize as well and can sincerely feel for you. At BC, myteam lost in a heartbreaking regional final and I never thought I'd ever getto the Final Four. I still haven't recovered and I have yet to watch areplay of the game from 1994. If you give me your phone number I'd be gladto call you when I have a free moment.-------------------------------------------------------- Rick Boyages Associate Commissioner Mid-American Conferenceoffice - 216.566.4622 x307 | cell -614-208-8767 rboyages@mac-sports.com |www.mac-sports.com/-----Original Message-----Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 1:35 PMTo: Rick BoyagesSubject: Try againDear Mr. Boyages -I will admit you have a point. I did attack you and your staff in my e-mail,so I'll try it again.1) Why the total lack of respect that the MAC received from the NCAA/NIT?Akron had a low enough RPI (less than a number of NIT participants selectedat large). I thought strength of schedule was accounted for in RPI. It seemsthat it has to be partially counted because, if you defeat someone with alower RPI, your RPI can actually drop. So, does SOS count twice?Furthermore, Can't State, with a decent history in the NCAA Tourney, wassnubbed by the NIT as well. What is the point of RPI, if RPI is not used asthe determining factor. The MAC should really press this point.2) Why does it seem that MAC lobbying for it's teams is lacking? Also, italways seems that the MAC is against Akron...look at last year's footballschedule with 3 MAC home games in November. (I know you work basketball, soyou can't answer to the football issue, but that is why you're getting theangry e-mails. It seems to us that it is always an uphill battle, evenwithin our own conference.)3) MAC marketing also seems weak. To illustrate this...While your officesare in Terminal Tower, I saw no MAC merchandise or MAC advertising in TowerCity Center. The only MAC merchandise I saw was deep inside Champs. I evenhad a number of folks ask me in the Food Court if there was some big eventgoing on because of the number of young people around in college gear. Isuggest that the MAC should really work on this.4) I suggest that you monitor the referree contract better. It does seemthat the MAC is not getting the quality that it should. Calls this year onall sides seemed inconsistent.In closing, I will say that I apologize for the tone of my first e-mail, butmy emotion comes from the hurt that I feel for Nick, Cedrick, Quade, Nate,John, Jeremiah, and mostly Dru and Romeo --- who have no 'next year'. Ihonestly haven't slept for the past 2 days because I have been so sick forthem. No, I don't know them personally, but the intimacy of JAR Arena andthe number of home games I've seen in the past 2 years makes me feel veryclose to them. Keith is an outstanding coach who might be served better togo elsewhere. I hope not. We lost a great one when Bobby Huggins left; I'dsure hate to lose KD, too.As I said in my previous e-mail, I can live with the human error and Miami'swin. Good luck to them. The Zips played close with them in all of ourmeetings this year. But, I do ask that you look at your approach to lobbyingfor your member teams and helping them out with their scheduling in any wayyou can. It is unfair to ask our guys to constaantly travel. After all, theyare college students, not just athletes. Sincerely,

NICE !

sgm405,I'm an Akron/OSU fan as well, but this is one I will be sitting out. I wish the Buckeyes well. But, I won't be watching.I didn't watch the NFL for 3 years after they stole my team from Cleveland, and I absolutely will NOT WATCH THE NCAAs without my GREATEST Zips team in at least the NCAA-(mis)operated NIT.

Hey Steve,Welcome. As everyone else has said, you really brightened an otherwise gloomy day! Looking forward to seeing you in the Blue and Gold next season!I like the Fear the Roo on your website. Now, you just need to add the link to ZipsNation. What's up with the Latin?http://www.stephenswiech.com/Entrance.html

As always, you guys were great last night. You even had my Ohio State buddy shouting "K.e.n.t S.t.a.t.e sucks". He loved all of it.BTW...My OSU buddy loved the Zips, especially the great defense. He kept telling me the Zips absolutely deserve to go to the dance just for the GREAT defense they play. And, so you know, he wore dark blue (no OSU gear) and was high-fiving with Zippy at the Alumni reception.

Thanks BleacherBum..."...Akron True, Gold and Blue..." is the way I learned the song. But, I always hear the band sing it "...Akron U, Gold and Blue..." and thought I was completely wrong. I didn't realize that both are correct.

I saw another post on the board in one of the threads today about an article referring to the University of Akron as AU, so I thought I would bring this up (for those who are borthered by "AU" or "Akron U")...Our fight song refers to us as "Akron U""...Akron U, Gold and Blue, All for you, and the Zip(per)s too!"Given this, it seems unjustified to complain about being referred to as AU, Akron U, or Akron University. Although, I prefer UA myself and try to avoid AU.Akron Blue and Gold:We cheer the Akron Blue and Gold.We cheer as the colors unfold.We pledge anew, we're all for you,As the team goes crashing throughFight! Fight!We cheer The Akron Warriors bold,For a fight that's a sight to behold.So we stand up, and cheer and shout,for the Akron Blue and Gold.Ziiip! Zip go the Zippers!Ziiip! Zip go the Zippers!Akron U, Gold and Blue,All for you, and the Zippers too!

That is funny...our 2 posts (almost the same) 3 minutes apart.And, yes we do agree...

He referred to us as AU. Ah well, I guess any publicity is good publicity. Our fight song also refers to us as "Akron U""...Akron U, Gold and Blue, all for you, and the Zip(per)s too!"So, I don't think we can fault others too much for referring to us as "AU" or "Akron U"

WKYC actually did have footage from the Buffalo game last night and mentioned that the Zips would play Can't for the MAC East title on Sunday.

If the bracket information at this site is correct, looks like the Zips will be playing Thursday night (#2 at 7pm or #3 at 9pm).http://www.madduxsports.com/mid-american-c...tournament.html

Captian I have all the respect in the world for you I do and I know you are now starting to believe in the ROWDIES, I just want to point out a few things. EVERY road game I have gone to this season, (BG, OU, Niagra, EMU and now Duquesne) We have been louder then the whole building...EVEN at OU the 5 of us that were loud were being asked by the O ZONE why so quiet which means they could and did hear us through out the whole game. Same with toledo and the 50 who attended that game it took until we lost for their students to chant we cant hear you...I am headed to Buffalo Thursday I hear they are the best student section in the MAC I will judge them when I go. I do agree we can compete with the NO ZONE!!! GOOOO ZIPS!!! Speaking of the Niagara game...I remember "ROME E O, O E O" being the loudest thing that night! Gave me chills! I'm really looking forward to the experience at the Q.GO ZIPS!

http://www.thehogs.net/Draft/exclusives/index.php?id=866"Two small school linemen made an impression as well; Missourri Southern State's Allan Barbre and Akron's Andy Alleman. Barbre posted the absolute best 40-time of all offensive linemen (4.84), Alleman the second best (4.91). Both proved that they move well and will now likely draw considerably more attention and looks from some NFL teams."

AMEN! and my feelings have nothing to do with Charlie Frye. I haven't a clue from his play so far whether or not he can be an NFL QB, but the Browns (C-L-O-W-N-S, if they draft a QB), have all of these more pressing needs before they draft a QB.

I don't see how LeBron can be at a 7 pm Zips game in Akron and then play the Heat in Miami at 3:30 pm on Sunday afternoon. I'll be surprised if Mike Brown allows this given the Cavalier's recent struggles.

I agree with you blueandgold. Free throws are critical to defeating the top teams in the MAC Tourney.And, of course,

"Bubba must come up big for us to be victorious." - 71 Bobcat(While OU didn't win, he did help to turn a potential 32 point loss into a 31 point loss...I guess that's coming up big)sgm405 - That is one of the funniest things I've ever read! :-)