lance99

how do an tunnel cost 3,000,000?

Why would take Buffalo. Akron is an better option(see merging conferences). That would make no sense to take Buffalo.

Temple ahead of Akron? What crack is he on

Because that is a staple to WZIP. Hearing "Beer Barrow Polka" on Saturdays will never end. It might be a university issue, but I don't see why not

Seems like an idea. Just by the activity on this board alone, there has to be over a dozen people who would tune in. I think that's how Rush got started.I think that it will work.

I think that it would be a good idea to start a show like that . As long as you have an high-speed connection and an mic, you can have an show and it's free!!!! Just a thought(see thread on national exposure)Keep in mind that my show is current events and politics. If anyone wanted to listen:www.blogtalkradio.com/lance99

I think the experience of watching the Zips inside the new stadium will easily overcome the traffic and parking situation. People will learn pretty quickly what works best for them...park & shuttle, park and stroll thru campus, arrive early & tailgate, etc. The biggest problem early on may be a traffic jam on Route 8 at the campus exits (if Rte. 8 thru traffic is impeded the whiners will be screaming bloody murder on ohio.com). People will learn to use Wolf Ledges or South Main instead. Slow traffic and having to walk will make people feel like they're attending an important event, which they are People will adapt, most people will park on the streets around the stadium, unless the city starts enforcing laws on parking

I was just wondering because on my radio show on Blogtalkradio.com, I sign off with "remember as always fear the Roo." My question is: has anyone tried to do a radio show that just talked about Akron sports?

gotta get the big tamale for that... otherwise it's regional at best, and fleeting.Hell, even national exposure is fickle.I would even settle for some regional exposure right now! Here we are in Akron...we want the sporting world to know us...what Akron icon (other than LeBron) is seen at sporting events all over the country? The Blimp! Why not have our logo pasted on the side of the blimp? Stadiums full of sports fans, and millions more on TV, would see it. Than, when we win a few games, it will stick in peoples minds. Just a thought.The blimp is a good idea. Everyone knows it. They must at least have some ideas on the matter. Maybe (and I hope that this is not the case) they are leaving it up to us to promote(on my radio show i always sign off with"always and remember, fear the roo). I have no issues with that, but it's word of mouth.

that makes us second in the MAC East haha How is CMU ahead of us

I don't want people to say that it was their idea, it's a matter of civic prideI am not tring to make money(other than internet expenses, or expect to make a quick payday)Sometimes civic pride overrides the hassle, as long as it is part timemaking it an quicktime fad dosen't work, becaue it's too quick. Games dosen't work because people thinks that it is a "game" and not a mascot.what i mean is:most people who uses internet has yahoo messenger, myspace or facebook. Get your friends wondering. Follow the underdog. Buy something Zips related. Get radio/TV air time and talk about the Zips. People cannot follow if they don't know

After reading some of the post, I was wondering how to get national exposure. If Nebraska has their radio network, why not us? mabye if its small(i.e i have "fear the roo on my facebook page). It's worth a shot as being "Americas underdog", or as my roommate askes me one time: "what the hell is a zip"?

They still want to run the 3-3-5? why? why? why? It would make more sense to use an 4-3. They used it at times last year and hade mixed sucess with it. There is a reason teams at any level don't use the 3-3-5,.it is almost as bad as the 2-5-4

VTech came to akron and played, so I think they would come back. A Big Ten would probally do an 3 for 1. Which dosen't benifit anyone because they would make us write an "out clause" into the agreement after they get their games first. The The Big East started that, so I am not that interested in playng them. The ACC would be good. We beat NC State when they were ranked 25th at the time. Fro them it might be "play or dodge them" issue. Also I think that at one point we were going to play Hawaii, but it was too much money Big 12/ SEC/PAC 10: forget it! They would want all the games there(and the only reason that Ohio State got an home and home with USC because they had to beg)Time will tell if we can get these games.

Because it allows the MAC to get TV time. We aren't getting on TV on Saturday, that's just how it is. Friday, and mid-week games, allow us to get a game or two on ESPN network. That is a big plus for the school. I don't understand why so many people cry about a game behind on the weekday. You have to get up the next morning...ok?...You aren't going to be out there til 1 or 2 am. Im all for whatever gets the school, and this great new stadium, more exposure. Putting every game on Saturday would mean absolutely no national exposure. Which hurts the program.I understand getting the exposure being on friday night. However keep in mind that it is northesast ohio and you are in direct competition with high school football on friday nights

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/41823912.htmlWhy?

tried to watch the game online(the NCAA feed). Got fed up with the lag time and listened to the second half on Westwood One

There should be one!!! Unless the university thinks that it would be out of control being so close to May Day. Even though it would be cool to see burning couches in front of the JAR like they used to do on Katherine Place

According to http://www.ncaa.com/champ/m-baskbl-d1-champ.html :Rose GardenPortland, OregonHost: University of Oregon-------SOLD OUT-------Phone: 503/797-9904

Vs Gonzaga. Is it winnable?

Army and Navy? Other than they have built in fans everywhere due to people that served in the armed services, they bring nothing to the table. From that stand point, I rather have Air Force, but their too far away

The only way is if they play the play-in game in Dayton. That will be insulting

Their dancing now!The question is now what? The selection show is today (6pm). Seeding will be important, but location is critical. For some strange reason no respect will be given and will be placed in Portland, OR for round one .any thoughts?

There is no such thing as an "Akron Curse". Get that notion out of your head... We had this game up until the last 90 seconds or so... We lost because of our failure to execute in the end and a lucky shot by some scrub who hadn't really done a thing all damned game. I think the killer instinct idea is right on though. Akron needs that killer instinct and needs to believe they are going to win and just execute accordingly. Just play to your potential and keep the confidence level high in the tournament and beyond. Just as LeBron goes by the statement that the Cavs are a no excuses team, Akron is the same. We make our own destiny, and have earned every victory and every loss on our record. The outcome is what it is, although we really gave one away today. I really just think the failure to close out comes down to inexperience and some self doubt down the stretch. Just believe in what you do and give it everything you have and the wins will follow. Keep the Positive Mental Attitude in the Tourney Zips, because 'The Nation' is right here with you.well said, the last thing needed is another Championchip week promo from ESPN wit the Zips loosing

I don't know if it's a curse or not. Following Akron for 20 years, I always try stay positive about what happens as far as games are concerned. However, waiting until next year is too much of a broken record. Their the AKRON ZIPS, not the Brooklyn Dodgers!