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Most of the fans were in the lower stands, a few of us were in the upper. And the Kaulig Companies Lounge was open for fans to check out and join. I didn't go in there, but I'd bet it was full.

Nice sweep @NIU this weekend 4/28 19-7 4/29 game 1 11-9 4/29 game 2 8-4 The Zips are 9-15. Currently 9th in the MAC, with 7 conference games left at this point they can finish just about anywhere in the conference. I can see us finishing midpack.

I’ll gladly take that one back. One of the punters laid a punt down on the 2 yard line like putting a baby to bed.

Not many people braving the upper deck today. Defense looks good, the O is starting to connect. About what you see in an early scrimmage. Special teams? I’m not going there.

Chris is currently 3-2 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. He went 6 1/3 innings against the ChiSox allowing 2 runs on 3 hits, earning the win. Bassitt tied the major league lead in quality starts this season before exiting the game with lower back tightness. Fortunately, it doesn't sound like the righty will miss any time. He has allowed two or fewer earned runs in four consecutive starts lowing his ERA to 4.82. After allowing nine earned runs in his first start, the former Met has very much settled into his groove. The Toledo native is scheduled to start versus the Mariners on Sunday in Toronto.

We’re on our third lightening delay at Kent. Maybe they should pick a new nickname…

Good question. IMO it depends on whether the university wants to rent it out to others or not. And if they do, are they interested in a full size floor or would a basketball sized floor space do? Would the students be interested in ice skating? Indoor soccer? I think those are the questions that need answered. Is someone interested in putting a "pro" sports team in Akron? I don't think the current administration would consider a new arena. But we can dream...

I've been to a bunch of Canton Invaders soccer games, Canton Legends football games, and Canton Charge basketball games. Nothing fancy or gaudy. It seemed like we were within 100' of food stands and the exit. Especially when the parking deck on the roof was open. I thought about it every time I drove through Akron to get to Canton to go to games.

Good article on the injury and the prognosis

Chris Bassitt is 1-1 10.61 after two starts with Toronto. He had a rough debut with the Canadian team,, giving up 9 earned runs on 10 hits, taking the loss to St. Louis. His second start was much better, giving up 2 earned runs on 2 hits to take the win against the Angels. His next start is scheduled for April 13 against Spencer Turnbull and the Detroit Tigers.

Windows 10 on a Lenovo Legion gamer laptop.

There were a couple cancellations with non-con opponents (notably Marshall, for obvious reasons) that were replaced with nearby in-conference programs. This young team (two seniors) with a new coaching staff can use the experience.

I reported the problems some (all?) of us are having loading gozips.com when trying to access the site with a PC. I left a message with the athletics dept. and with Learfield.

I wish I could get this pic to come out better, but with the website not working properly with ANY browser I try, this is the best I could do. And that was with much wailing and gnashing of teeth. I'm glad I didn't go through Akron's IT program... LOL!!

Yes that's in C'bus. I don't know how I got the idea the Worthless Nuts would come here.

The Zips took one of three against the conference leaders Ball State, but the losses were not even close. We play EMU at home Tuesday, then head off to Kalamazoo next weekend. On Tuesday the 11th tOSU comes to town.

Zips lose game 1 to Ball State at home. Game 2 should be starting soon. Stream on gozips.

Me too. I have my DVR set to record both series. Each time they’re on, in case a game runs over or there’s a program change.

It's gotten worse. I can't get in even with a direct link to a page inside anymore. I left a message with Sidearm Sports.

I'm impressed. They look a lot shaper that the Sabo Zips. better players and better coaching. "Rome wasn't built in a day", but they're headed in the right direction.

Understood. It remains to be seen if the cost will be higher when you pay multiple sources instead of one. We've already decided against the Crew package. If that continues we'll have more decisions to make.

Yeah Ballys pretty much took over the Fox networks. They still have the football and men's basketball coaches shows, for however long they'll exist. What I've heard is MLB is getting rid of the regional sports networks so they can put the MLB games on streaming. What that will cost I don't know. That would leave the Cavaliers and Bluejackets without an outlet. The Crew switched to streaming on Apple TV. So if you still gave a crap about the team you pay for Apple TV and then pay for the MLS pass. Yeah that's a NO for me. These entities will continue to charge more and more until its not worth it anymore. Nothing good can come out of all this for the consumer.

IIRC the Zips football and basketball have had games broadcast on Ballys Cleveland. Maybe I’m thinking of past seasons.

With the Bally’s networks in bankruptcy (and rumored to be closing down soon at the hands of MLB), what does this mean to TV football and basketball games on TV? Will the games be available via streaming, like the other sports are? I haven’t heard any rumors yet, was wondering what others have heard.

I haven't followed the minor leagues in a long time. Probably since Mike Sweeney had the USISL Cleveland Caps back in the 90's. Is this considered pro minor league, or can a college player compete on Akron FC without jeopardizing their college soccer eligibility?