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I think they USED to be big rivals. Since the Browns come back in 99, I think the Browns have only won twice.Good competition makes for good rivals, plus the proximity in cities. Competion has lacked for a decade.Maybe it will be back some day.One of my favorite quotes about the Steelers Browns came from Chris Spielman in an SI article when askedabout an upcoming game. Paraphrasing: SI Writer, you played in OSU vs Michigan and Browns vs Steelers,what is a bigger rivalry game? Chris, neither compare to McKinley vs Massillon.

I'll be "in the hunt" for free tickets in the K-ent parking lot. Now I get K-ent's slogan for the year!

More comments from BJ readers that I found at the bottom of the article:CommentsI disagree when you say that this schedule is a disaster (Maybe if Can't or Buffalo were playing it). You obviously do not have much faith in the ability of this team. After the first two contests, every game is winnable. Miami and BG, the two big boys in the east are at home. Toledo will be a tough game on the road. Cincinnati was not very strong last year. UA definitely was better than them even on their turf. Even with two losses at the start of the season, I think the Zips will still win at least 8 games (All 5 at home and at least three on the road). They will repeat as MAC East Champs and will again go bowling. * Posted by: Craig SpringfordThe real tough part of the schedule isn't the reoad games but the undesirable weeknight games that the MAC office stuck Akron with again this year. Hey MAC, these are the defending champions! Show a little respect instead of the usual second-class treatment. * Posted by: Anonymous *Not a bad article. I would like to see the next one talk about the attendance needs and how Akron must average 15,000 per game. Tickets are cheap for D-1A football. Season tickets are cheaper than one game ticket at Happy Valley where Akron will be playing it's season opener! * Posted by: AnonymousTime for a new stadium near Canal Park and the University. * Posted by: Anonymous *The schedule is a real doozy. The Zips have become a lot of fun to follow, and I wish them well. I think the program will really blossom when we get a new stadium on or near the campus. * Posted by: Anonymous *"Getsy is the first-team preseason All-MAC quarterback choice and rated the nation's 10th-best quarterback by The Sporting News." If Luke and his recievers gel early, this schedule could help his possible future worth if he decides to continue his carreer past college. With comparisons to Leftwich, Big Ben, etc. already out there, I'm excited to see him against a defense like Penn State. GO ZIPS!!! * Posted by: Anonymous *Tell me something I don't know if I didn't pick up the schedule and read it myself. * Posted by: John David

I uploaded the "top ten" when ESPN's Chris Berman is talking about Akron sports.They show Hixon's catch at the MAC championship game in the clip.My favorite part is when Luke pumps to move the safety up and then goes deep. Hope this helps.This will be up for 7 days or 100 downloads

It used to be nice to go to gozips.com and find out information on such subjects.

One of my friends handed this poster to me this morning and said he got it at Kids day (whatever that is).Thought you guys might like to see it.

A portion of the cost is used to support scholarships for students

Ex-Ohio State running back transfers to Jackson StateAssociated PressJACKSON, Miss. - Former Ohio State running back Erik Haw says he will transfer to Jackson State, a Division I-AA school.Haw, a 6-1, 212-pound sophomore who has three years of eligibility remaining, rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries last season for the Buckeyes. Haw said he decided to transfer after learning he would likely be low on the depth chart at running back going into this year.Haw said he picked the Tigers over UCLA, Arizona State, Rutgers and West Virginia.By transferring to Jackson State, he is eligible to play immediately instead of having to sit out a season if he went to another Division I-A school."I wanted to play right away. That's the biggest reason I chose Jackson State," Haw said.Haw went to Independence High School in Columbus, Ohio. He played in four games with the Buckeyes in 2005.

Akron Announces Partnership with ISPJul. 10, 2006 The University of Akron Department of Athletics has reached a multi-year agreement with ISP Sports, the country’s foremost collegiate sports marketing company, to serve as the exclusive multi-media marketer for the Zips, school officials have announced.With the partnership, which officially went into effect on July 1, ISP will market a variety of corporate sponsorship opportunities involving UA Athletics, including live play-by-play game radio broadcasts and call-in shows, football and basketball game programs, signage in on-campus facilities, and corporate hospitality events. The company will also serve as a sales representative for GoZips.com, the official athletic department website.“We are thrilled to partner with ISP,” UA Director of Athletics Mark Rhoades said. “ISP is a first-class organization recognized as the best in the industry. Our partnership will enhance and strengthen our corporate sponsorship relationships and elevate UA Athletics’ marketing and multimedia presence on a local, regional and national basis. We look forward to the years ahead and growing our partnership.”Based in Winston-Salem, NC, ISP Sports is the multi-media rightsholder for more than 35 collegiate athletic properties and recently entered a new partnership with the Mid-American Conference as the league’s official corporate marketing representative.“We are delighted to be working with Mack and his staff and to have the opportunity to help build a national marketing presence for the Zips,” Ben Sutton, President of ISP Sports, says. “This partnership, along with the recent agreement with the Mid-American Conference, expands our relationship with that outstanding league and is an exciting part of our company’s future.”What does ISP do? (click here)Georgia State Forum (interesting read)

If anybody cares to scan the form and send it to me, I will post it here.I have been out of town and I think the peeps that picked up my mail stole mine.

Marketing dept should of had XOS ready with their site when the CSTV contract was up with a simple redirect from gozips.com.Who dropped the ball on this one? Some more infoXOS advantage?

Erik Haw, RB, Columbus Independence (Insiders #58 RB )Haw (5-11, 210) was a finalist for the Ohio Mr. Football award after rushing for 3,030 yards and scoring 29 touchdowns over his team’s 10-game regular season and three playoff games. Ended up averaging over 8 yards a carry. Earned co-Ohio Associated Press state offensive player of the year honors in Division II. Haw turned 40-yard times of 4.21 and 4.28 seconds at the OSU camp last summer. He was immediately offered and accepted on July 3. He was also interested in Michigan. Haw was ranked as Ohio’s fourth-best prospect by Ohio High. He is ranked as the nation’s 11th-best running back by SuperPrep and No. 18 nationally at the position by ESPN.com’s Tom Lemming. Holds a 3.0 GPA and scored a 17 on the ACT. Kirk's Analysis: Star ranking: Nationally, Haw didn't get the rankings he should have since he didn't really explode onto the recruiting scene until the summer of '03, but Ohioans know that he's one of the best. He's a blazing fast back with great tools and strength. He can be a workhorse or a game-breaker. He's experienced a meteoric rise since June of '03, and you can expect that to continue. When talking to him, there's a sense that there's something special about Haw as a player and person.Predicted top 5 "breakout" player in Big Ten last year????Spring "star" in last years battle for starting job???Michigan RB knew about it in FebruaryFebruary 22 2006 06:50 PMJust as soon as the recruiting season has wrapped, it has already started. And, with that, you have new information surfacing that makes you scratch your head. Case in point is an article today by Michigan scout.com site, GoBlueWolverine. In getting updates on '07 prospects, they interviewed(premium link) Warren Harding (OH) RB, Daniel Herron who had this to say about the Ohio State running back situation:"They're pretty loaded at running back and they just got that Wells dude, But they told me they have two running backs that are going to transfer."

Is Akron #1 right now

Here is a pretty good fact sheet on the subject Eminent domain is not magic. The University can not just wave a magic wand and say "eminent domain"and they receive the property they choose. It may wind up in court taking more than a year.

Google "mac football stats"

Oh, if there were a picture of the teabagging, I would make a poster and attend as many Marshall games as I could !

sounds familar Bearcats' Nike logo outadidas inBY DUSTIN DOW | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITERUniversity of Cincinnati fans, donning themselves in swoosh-covered apparel for years, had better get ready to change logos.The Bearcats are changing looks. Cincinnati formally announced its multi-year, multi-sport partnership with adidas Monday, signaling an end to Nike's domination of UC men's basketball jerseys.The agreement - which has yet to be signed - means Cincinnati's men's basketball team will play in adidas-designed uniforms and shoes beginning in 2006-07.ADVERTISEMENTThe deal also provides adidas gear for 14 other UC athletic teams, with football and men's and women's soccer continuing to play in Nike until their separate deals run out.Consumer apparel with the adidas logo is expected to reach stores before the beginning of the basketball season.The deal gives UC a means to market itself in an aggressive campaign planned by adidas that includes yet-to-be finalized uniforms."We're going for something completely unique," said UC senior associate director of athletics Mike Waddell."Something that's not currently in the adidas uniform template. And we want to capitalize on our incredibly popular C-Paw brand."The C-Paw logo brought in an average of $47,123.53 in annual royalties from Nike from 2001-05."We expect there to be a seamless transition," said Derek Hughes, spokesperson for Collegiate Licensing Company, the nation's leading collegiate trademark and licensing company."If adidas can continue to get products to the marketplace, it shouldn't have any affect on the fans. Especially if the selection is still there from the retailer standpoint, we anticipate minimal fan impact."The selection will be there, Waddell said. Because of the growing relationship between UC and adidas, he said the adidas logo and image would be more associated with UC athletics than the Nike logo has been. The agreement also differs from the former UC-Nike partnership in that all of UC's athletic teams will benefit; before, Nike products were limited in general to basketball, soccer and football.The adidas deal is being negotiated with the entire athletic department. Nike's agreement came through former coach Bob Huggins. New coach Mick Cronin, who had his own adidas deal at Murray State, has shoe and apparel endorsement deals built into his contract with UC.Nike won't be prevented from making Cincinnati shirts or hats as long as UC receives royalties for the products.

Sounds like good news. Also sounds like they have a LONG way to go!?!?378 Kathryn Place, for $60,000 !!!

Is Bernie coming back to help Frye? Is it Vinny? Maybe Sipe.Kosar Responds To Wife's Allegations Of Bizarre BehaviorUPDATED: 9:13 am EDT June 21, 2006CLEVELAND -- Bernie Kosar's wife filed for divorce last month, claiming the former Browns quarterback suffers from several addictions and also bizarre behavior."I'm different, I'll admit that. It doesn't mean I'm drunk or on drugs. I passed those (tests). I don't know," Kosar said.He said he's been drug tested several times and the results were always negative.During his interview, Kosar said he hopes he can work with the Browns during the upcoming season, but only if his family situation allows it.source

Pennsylvania tops Ohio 61-42

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In trying to think of new ways to raise money for the stadium or selling season tickets, I propose the following design be added to the 2006 summer line of "Fear The Roo" fashion wear.How it's used is a question. Do you hire a few girls at any Akron event and have a season ticket booth?I'm open to your suggestions...

Roethlisberger's injuries only on face, should be ready for openerTuesday, June 13, 2006By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe injuries to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger were confined to his face and the Steelers are confident he should heal and be ready to play in the season opener Sept. 7 against the Miami Dolphins, sources told the Post-Gazette today.Roethlisberger has a broken jaw, a broken nose and some injuries to his teeth but otherwise came through his motorcycle accident on Monday with nothing else but some scrapes and bruises. Published reports that detailed injuries to his knees and shoulders are untrue, sources said.One source said that the surgery on Roethlisberger's face took so long -- seven hours -- in order to assist in a faster recovery time. Roethlisberger also should be ready to participate in training camp, although he may not play in the first preseason game Aug. 12 in Arizona.The quarterback had seven hours of surgery yesterday afternoon and evening to repair facial fractures caused when his motorcycle struck a car on Second Avenue at the 10th Street Bridge.After the surgery, doctors said the facial fractures were successfully repaired but they would not elaborate. They did say that there appear to be no brain, spine, chest or abdomen injuries.

I can't feel sorry for a guy that was warned countless times by Cowher to wear a helmet,warned by Terry Bradshaw, pulled aside by Torry Holt, watched KW2 go through his ordeal,read countless articles in the local papers about it and then go out and ride dispite all of that.I hope he gets well, but I can't feel sorry for an ignorant selfish act. He might actually get lucky and learn a lesson the hard way. I feel sorry for his teamates that bust their but and count on him.PS The MAC slant, is that Omar Jacobs might get more snaps in camp now.