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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.

Well traveled Dan Peters, lately the assoc dir of b-ball operations at Ohio State ( Rick McFaddens current gig here) is reportedly taking vacant assistant coaching position at UA. A former head coach at YSU as well as other schools . One must wonder- is he coming as an assistant coach or to replace McFadden who would then take over Boals responsibilities??

There will be a video strip/ribbon running on the facing of east upper deck. Of course the main scoreboard in south end of stadium. And a small, auxilliary scoreboard in north endzone ( with score and clock only).

Yep, I got mine Friday. Says I go at 12:45pm on Tuesday the 16th of June. Good thing I work right downtown and can take a later lunch to hit that time. It's gonna undoubtedly upset some people that can't make the trip on a weird weekday time. I had a friend luck out and get 5:45PM on the 10th.I got mine on saturday. It appears that there will be 3 more open houses- the intent to seek out the vantage point you would like. Problem with that is west upper deck will not be done so access wont be possible everywhere. Those 3 open houses are weds june 3, saturday june 6, and sunday the 7th. Then selections begin in Tommy Evans lounge on Monday. Mine is tuesday the 9th at 755pm. Keep in mind only 4500 or so have been sold and not a bad seat in house so you cant go wrong with any seat. But if you cant attend your appointed time you can assign a proxy or call ticket office to select seats.

A real loss is felt. Barb wasnt just a fan, she lived, breathed , and bled blue and gold. As much of a fan as I am, I pale in comparison. Just goes to show how fragile and short life is. I wasnt fortunate enough to make the Portland trip but I did recall seeing her at the Q on championship night. Ill remember her with that smile as she walked the court post game. We're all better for having known her. Too bad she couldnt experience the Info stadium.