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While I agree that UA would have a hard time funding another new facility of this magnitude by itself, I don't understand why you think 1st Energy or other sponsors wouldn't consider backing an on-campus facility in the same way that the on-campus football stadium was financially supported by InfoCision, Summa, FirstMerit, etc.I don't know whether or not the city and county would come onboard with any support if the facility was built in a location right on the border of the campus and the city, but they might.firstenergy ceo Tony Alexander and Mayor P are very close and we all know plusquellic wants the arena downtown. Plusquellic just enabled firstenergy to build their 20+million operations center on white pond drive and if UA bucks Plusquellic I doubt that theyll go over his head to assist in funding. On other note........From the 1/18/07 Blade:LUCAS COUNTYHotel-motel tax going up to 10% to fund arenaBy ERICA BLAKEBLADE SATFF WRITERLucas County commissioners yesterday put in motion the funding necessary to build a multipurpose arena - leaving them with the responsibility of building it and then filling it.Commissioners voted unanimously to raise the county's hotel-motel tax by 2 percentage-points.The increase, which will take effect March 1, raises the tax from 8 percent to 10 percent and will help fund more than half of the approximately $80 million project.

I love it. Something like this definitely needs to go on the actual UA campus near the stadium and not downtown. The rest of the Summit County/NE Ohio region will have no problem being served by such a great campus facility. The on-campus stadium is good for downtown and so will an on-campus arena be. To quote the ABJ in a story on InfoCision Stadium, "the community is supporting the on-campus venue". It's a win/win with an on-campus arena. As the mayor stated at the opening of InfoCision, "being on campus gives the facility that campus atmosphere that everyone loves and is attracted to."I think we are close to having a brand new, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose, true on-campus arena. First Energy will be a great financial backer for another superb campus facility adjacent to a superb on-campus football stadium. It 's great to read how one of its reps accompanied campus representatives (NOTE: not city or county representatives) on this field trip.If they build it on campus UA wont get a dime from 1st energy, summit county, or Akron. Lets get real here. Im not opposed to on campus but finding another 70Million or so for an arena will be awful hard for Dr P to justify!! If its going to happen it WILL be downtown (possibly on Quaker site on campus), whether Jake likes it or not.

Renovating Knight center as an arena is absolutely NOT possible. Ceilings arent high enough, amenities ( rest rooms, concessions)nowhere near what a maximum 5000 seats would demand. And it would probably cost 4 million or so just to add telescoping seating with JARrish sightlines. Plus the biggest obstacle is the fact JSK already holds @ 240 events a year ( as of 2008). I think theyre happy with their status quo. My question is how in the hell does Toledo finance a 70million baseball stadium (vs canal parks 31Mill), much larger Seagate center ( as compared to Knight center) and now a $105million dollar arena. All with tax money. No university funds or private funds. Sure- Toledo citizens wanted to recall their mayor too but he/she sure got some results!

Try this link, if you werent there weds night Here's what I got from the NCAA Rule Book:3.5 Re-entry Conditions, Restrictions, Exceptions3.5.1 Field Players. With reference to periods of play, substitutions are permitted as follows: First half: no re-entry. Second half: one re-entry. First overtime period: no re-entry. Second overtime period: no re-entry.3.5.2 Goalkeepers. With reference to periods of play, substitutions are permitted as follows: First half: one re-entry. Second half: one re-entry. First overtime period: one re-entry. Second overtime period: one re-entry.Reference: NCAA Rules - Page 22With these and the interpretations that follow, I presume it means that you cannot re-insert a player in the same half they were substituted for in, unless it is the second half.

Im just wondering if anyone has heard any plans for the start of basketball season?? My understanding is practice begins on October 15th but as usual we tend to forgo the actual "midnight" time for a dedicated 3 hour 1st practice. Im still optomistic that we can make something of the football season but its hard to not be eagerly anxious of the new season for the roundball zips and an expected return to the NCAA tournament.

Now that the 72 or so hours from hell are over, and have sunk in, lets hope a little reality surfaces. As far as CJ goes, if he had gone down with a torn ACL would everyone be throwing in the towell?? Losing a QB is a common thing ( through other channels obviously). As for Reno, Im hoping this is all an over reaction. Hes a standup guy and hes well aware of the rules. I find it hard to believe he would risk it. Finally, concerning attendance. Yes it was disappointing to see 18400 in our new palace. But consider this, we still outdrew CMU ( the league favorite!), OU, and Can't ( where they were charging 5$ a ticket.) If we want to be a D1 power yes well have to get the revenue but at this point is 20$ for your cheapest seat going to cut it in this economy?? Most of us on here are willing to pay but Joe average isnt willing to plop down 120bucks (4x20, $5 to park, 4 cokes $14, 20 for 4 burgers). I say get them in the house for a reasonable price andif they enjoy the experience theyll be back.

No real allegiance here for this game but Im planning on going to take in the sights of a night game at the INFO!! As well as seeing the score of the IU/UA soccer game across street. If im on the spot Ill say Im rooting for the blue and gold (Hoban). Oh and FYI, the game is on FSOhio tonight !!

THE EXTENDED AKRON ZIPS ISP SPORTS NETWORK: For about 20 minutes before college football kickoff on Saturday, the Akron Zips ISP Sports Network accidentally gained a station...and the Can't State Golden flushes ISP Sports Network lost its only station.from about 1 PM to 1:20 PM on Saturday, the Akron Zips' pre-game show feed was also airing on Media-Com talk WNIR/100.1 "The Talk of Akron", with Akron Sports Radio Icon/Superstar/Occasional OMW Reader Steve French being heard on the station which employs him (separately) as morning sports anchor.That, of course, would also mean that for the first 20 minutes, the pre-game show for the Can't State contest with Boston College was being heard by...only the people in the radio booth, and at ISP headquarters in Winston-Salem NC, as the one-station "Can't State ISP Sports Network" consists only of WNIR.Things were apparently fixed 20 minutes later. Both games kicked off later, at 2 PM. Too bad Can't fans couldnt keep listening to Akron football!

The 30,000 is max capacity, SRO, I believe.Officially, I believe the game is a sell out if all seats are sold, which they were.I think this is the third time I've asked this -- and I don't think I've gotten an answer yet: How many seats are there? And does it include the loges, club seats, etc. or just the regular tickets?27,000 SEATS...That's capacity bleachers, GA, Reserved, Loge, and Club seats. They can (not sure why they didn't Saturday) sell 3,000 more Standing room/Berm seating tickets.Per Steve french on monday- all seats were sold and disparity between 27881 and 30000 was no shows (primarily students.)As for loca tv Ifor one dn want home games televised- let peopeget of their butts nd omewn to the Info to see it. That being said friday night's game bteen St V/M and ABHoban is the fso game of the week on tv. And of course the UA/IU game is on espnU.

I did hear a couple spots on 97.5 WONE for Zip footall but nowhere near the sturation we heard in recent weeks. Does anyone know what Indianas version of Zipsnation is?? Id like to see what they are saying about Ackrun!

Zach...when I first read this, I have to be honest, I thought you were joking about what he said.That is just unimaginable...and not the first time he's said something that's made me shake my head.Like I've always said about this guy....if it quacks like a duck, and walks like a duck.....it's a duck.Zach is correct! To quote Coach Douggie "...if this kid doesnt (get a 6th yr), everybody in Can't should storm the NCA and we should burn the place down!"we may not have our starting QB and we dont have our starting RB. But I dont care. I guarantee every Can't state fan (all 14) rght now this is gon to be a winnin football team nd this footbll team is going to be in a bowl game!"A few thoughts...... perhaps Coach Martin and Indians Eric Wedge can find new employment after their seasons are over in positive public speaking. How can a D1 coach even in frustration joke about violence. I have no doubt that the players on Can't State remaining work as hard as anyone and for them I feel for their misfortune. While its true Eugene Jarvis jilted us at Akron I hope for the best for him and wish him luck getting a 6th yr ( as did Alex Allen). How does Can't State's honorable and well respected AD continue to supprt Mr Martin?? And how do the fans feel about this??

I dont mean to be petty and maybe this doesnt bother anyone else but wear your ips stuff guys!! The majority of us were wearing Zips blue or neutral stuff but I really get sick of seeing Red OSU jerseys and Georgetown or NC hats on our own so called fans. If you dont have any Zips wear go buy some or just wear jeans and a neutral shirt. I wont debate that there are OSU fans and Im ok with that but Geez!! Cant you wear blue and gold to our game and change ?? Especially this saturday with IU I dont want to see red on OUR fans!!! Opinions???

Just wondered who bothered to cover this insignificant ( to them) 61.5 million dollar stadium we opened today. I just watched 3 channels at 11 and @ 1140 (following nasar on 5 and tennis on 19). Only ch. 3 at 11 covered the stadium. Eric Mansfield did a nice job and Ch. 3 lead their 11pm news with a 3 minute story on the INFO, followed by highlights on sports. However Ch 5 had no news, just sports , and while they mentioned the new scoreboard and the 41-0 score they didnt even have a highlight video. Same goes for Ch. 19. No story- no highlights. If I missed something I apologize but its insulting that we open this new facility to a sellout crowd and these stations dont bother to cover it! Again I salute ch. 3!

Heres a salute to Captain Kangaroo drinking on Ch. 3 at 11 for all to see!!! I salute you and all other 28000 who made the day a success.

Yes- just saw the fireworks going off behind/over east stands. Lets hope there are other surprises!!

Torrence was not in uniform at Penn St. for a reason unknown to us fans. Does anyone have any news on his status?? What happened or was it a one game thing?? We need his depth, unless its another Harvey scenario.

Aside from the obvious disappointment in our O-line , I have to ask why so conservative on the play calling?? Yes in 1st half field position played a factor but the predictable run on first down was destined to fail and was a waste of a down. Also- not sure if you guys Knew it but Joe Dunn said Devoe Torrence was NOT dressed- coaches decision. Anyone know what thats about and will he be back next week? Im afraid we know the answer to when Bain will return. To steal a phrase from Mike Waddell- lets move Onward and Upward from here!

Sorry I cant add any pics but Im just back from a visit to the INFO.............Some observations........ Scoreboard is being enclosed on sides, and banner onexchange side is now flat/rigid. Looks much better. Audio and video both playing. Those 5 speakers put out some serious sound!!Concrete walkways/sidewalk in front of stadium by ticket windows/team shop is partially in. Multiple armed guards are patrolling facility- tho several ways to get in were still open. Scaffolding is up behind East stands between the brick encased supports. Perhaps glass going in there?? Decorative ironwork is in between brick posts, though not all posts have had lights installed yet ( just exposed wiring). Team ( offense) was practicing last night on Schrank field. Some kind of party/gathering was being held on endzone plaza ( between the worlds most expensive stairwells). I wonder how many accidents have occured with gawkers watching stadium and not the car in front of them.

Does anyone have any info on the status of Bain's back, Alex Allen, Jeremy Bruce, Martin, Will Fleming?? I know some players probably browse these pages, how bought some clarifications??

I hear ya Captain. I compare this to political campaigns. Everyone has a right to their opinion but were all zip fans- lets try to be positive about what matters- not always negative about the trivial stuff. If youre a fan youll be in the INFO sitting down to watch the games. What do we really care about the outside of scoreboard or the lightpoles or the sod. I want to know if Bains back is OK, Martin's acl is healed, whos doing the kicking, etc.

22'X39' Full video capability. I can't wait.as a point of reference, Dick's stadium scoreboard at Can't has an HD- X Daktronics videoboard measuring approx. 36feet by 20 feet. So yes ours will be slightly larger though the content resolution may not be better. I hope it is but I plan on watching the action on the field. Can't also has a 60 ft LED "ribbon" at the bottom. I dont know the specs of ours but we have a similar ribbon board on bottom ( above the Summa field sign) and across most of east upper deck facing. That is going to be very imprssive! Lets hope they have some better cameras than what they utilize at Rhodes arena for replays and closed circuit feed.

Another cost cut. Exchange side of scoreboard is just a billboard, though it will have the oval roo logo on top. It says lanscap for champions.//www.uakron.edu/information/stadium/

I'm confused...Why do you ask a question about who we are playing, then say we are not playing some team. Is this some sort of test?Haha. I'm trying to find out who we're actually playing next year. Michigan State is booked for 2010, and none of the gaems are against Akron.Checking Michigan State's Schedule they are indeed scheduled to play UA on Sept 4th.

My understanding is there will be endzone seating for students on the grass and standing room in north endzone. How about a new tradition of having the Rowdies in endzone cheering against opponent/for zips and switching sides when teams are driving. Having been at Can't last year I can attest that mass of zip fans in the face of Can't really was intimidating to them- and it pumped up our guys!! Just a thought. I think those guys deserve a good vantage point!

Where are the radio stations going to be? Just in the regular parking lots or something? They will be at BW-3's. Bw-3 has secured some extra parking areas to accomodate the crowds they hope come for pre and post game partying.OH NO!!! This could be like Hineygate!! Protect the woman and children!While I dont know for a fact I have to doubt this rumor. WKDD is clearchannel(as is foxsports 1350). WAKR and WQMX are rubber city radio. Those two companies hate each other with a passion and NEVER EVER do any remotes or special events together. Thats not to say that WKDD wouldnt be doing something- possibly with BDubbs but AKR and QMX aredoubtful. They dont do UA games on radio and its more likely their sister station (or brother station)WONE would do a tailgate party. I like the idea of someone hooking up bith OBC or Barleyhouse on the street in front of Info. The lot at BW3 is pretty small and has more craters than the moon.