morris buttermaker

The 71 point victory over Denison in 2005

Im surprised..... NFL name, CFL talent ...shades of Fennis Dembo

Speaking of the subsidy.... with declining enrollment... and increasing costs for everything, the student fees should be increasing , and or ticket prices, and or the deficit which the Athletic Dept operates each yr.....at a University already under the gun financially. The problem is not unique to Akron (although they are one of the most heavily subsidized athletic departments in the nation). There is not really a market for non P5 athletics. Akron essentially gives away tickets -- students are free and the public can go for almost nothing.... the sports have very little value to either group .... not just at Akron but at most non P5 schools--- there are niche programs which may turn a small profit at some schools, but by and large not whole programs-- college athletics are just a money pit --some more than others. Akron is trying to be something they (and most universities) honestly can't be. I wonder how long it can be sustained at Akron and other schools.

Free tickets for the students (not really), $60 season tickets for the public... same wins....and losses, year after year... same 2,600- 3,200 people year after year. Maybe it's just not that big a deal to very many people. I think you can try a number of different marketing ideas, giveaways etc, but after so many years, I think the interest level of MAC athletics has been determined. Dog tags? are those going to move the needle? You either want to go to the games or not.

"If Dickie Dunn wrote this; it must be true"

Maybe better analytics would help the program.

The University is broke, maybe we need to lower our expectations, be happy with the new uniforms. Twitter and streaming media is just a fad.

And NC State beat Ga Southern in a nail biter

I don't like that they are not blue and gold... again. I do like that they say Akron... and not "Z" The lack of any consistency in brand building by the athletic dept is confusing

Adrian is licking their chops

ok

Did he sign a letter of intent?

#5 .... NCAA violation

I think they all bring more to the table

I noticed the listed attendance at 3 of the 4 home games is nearly identical 11,061 11,094 and 11,321 with App State drawing an announced crowd of 15,381. I have not not made it to a game yet this yr-- will only be going to the BG game this yr. What are the guesses on the true attendance this yr---any progress in fan interest?

His road to suddenly becoming unpopular is just around the corner.... lots of tough tasks ahead. (but probably a good choice since he has already connected with the community in a positive way)

This was a just a payday ... football's version of prostitution

Anyone feel good about that ranking?

I saw the summary on gozips ... Did I miss the box score or is that not on there?

Nice trophies ....... Anyone know who brought the snacks?

Im not excited.

Many FCS schools operate at about $5 million... I think Akron is around $8?... TV brings in aprox $850,000 per school.... But lets leave any further talk to the football forum--- sorry for the football detour here

Expand.. perhaps.... but the MAC should drop to FCS in football--- that's the first move the conference should make

I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover , but the "look" Rex Ramsier puts forth for the UA is --in my opinion, not the best. ... Maybe it works better for ITT?

Ironic Xavier signed a home and home with Northern Iowa.