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Meh. It's definitely not amazing.

I do agree that most people know of the Akron Zips, so the Z works. Unfortunately I don't think the higher ups at UA feel that way.

I just want something is recognizable as Akron and can stand the test of time. There are plenty of letter/monogram logos that are instantly recognized. Auburn's AU, Oklahoma's OU, Alabama's A, Dayton's UD, Michigan's M, etc. The new Cleveland Guardians C is brand new but already pretty recognizable. It's basic, but had subtle touches that give it uniqueness and resemblance to the team's namesake. Our logo doesn't have to literally spell out Akron or Akron Zips. I also don't think a kangaroo or something cheesy like a zipper is needed. I can't tell you how many times people asked me why I had an A/Donkey logo on my hat or vehicle.

I think the only thing worse than the current script "logo", would be Akron in papyrus font.

I just keep thinking about the last time Guthrie and Miller rebranded a school. It ended up looking like this...

Same. I feel like I am overly critical and nit-picky when it comes to rebranding. I just hope it isn't something amateurish and actually looks like a top notch D1 school logo. I tend to get an idea of an ideal rebrand in my head and set the bar too high. There's a level of jealously there too. It would be a dream project to rebrand my alma mater or favorite sports team. Which is exactly what happened when the Cleveland Guardians were announced. Luckily their new logos have grown on me and I'm sure eventually a new Akron logo would too. Having said that, I own nothing that has the script Akron on it and never will.

I mean it HAS to be better than the script Akron, but I'm expecting to be disappointed.

I'd hope that guys like Groce and Moorhead already had their "taste" of big-time programs and are happy trying to build up a program like Akron instead. Not that they don't deserve another shot, but it seems like it would be way less stressful. But that's just me talking and obviously I'm biased.

This seems like good news.

They should allow all of us alumni who were at UA during the Ianello/Arth eras to attend as well. We deserve a preview of what real football looks like.

This never would have happened if he was still required to sit out a year. Don't agree with the decision at all, but it's not my life. Every season guys are drafted from mid-majors. Want to get noticed by NBA scouts? Play well and help your team make a run in the tournament. Be the next Steph Curry, CJ McCollum, Gordon Hayward, etc.

The more UCLA wins, the more our loss hurts. We'll always wonder what could have been. Hopefully the Zips use it as fire for next year and can make a run and prove this season wasn't just a fluke.

Crazy to think that the last 3 MAC teams to make the tournament all won their games. It was nice to see an Akron team that actually looked like they belonged. Much better than the KD teams that were lucky to keep it within 10 the whole game and never had a real shot. Even if those teams had much more talent.

On one hand, I went into the game not expecting much. The last time we made the tourney it was a disaster. A 46-point blowout that never had a chance. So yeah I should be happy about being one shot away from sending UCLA to overtime. But honestly sometimes I think it hurts more to know they were so close, and probably should have won. I doubt we would have had a shot against St. Marys. But to just finally see the Zips win a tournament game would have been a giant relief. Nobody expected them to make it very far in the MAC tournament. So we should be happy about just making it right? In the back of my head I can't help but think about when teams like the Indians and Browns made their improbable playoff runs. I remember thinking: Oh cool the Indians were short handed and almost won the world series or the Browns were short handed and almost made the AFC Championship. They'll get better next year, add some talent and nobody is going to stop them. Instead both teams turned into dumpster fires. I hate lumping the Zips into the failures of NE Ohio professional sports, but PTSD can't help me forget those teams. Hopefully the Zips come back next season stronger and ready to roll in the tournament and not follow in the footsteps of NE Ohio's other sports failures.

Man these UCLA players sure are cocky for barely beating Akron. Congrats. Act like you've been there before.

Welp that was fun. We'll get em next year.

I feel like they aren't calling the same ticky tacky calls against UCLA.

Can't turn the ball over against elite teams. But man that Freeman foul hurts.

Crazy to think the Zips have a 1-point lead and we really aren't playing well at all on offense.

Better odds than one in a million.

College basketball games should only be one half. I've always said that.

Man this defense is making me tired just watching it. These guys are moving non stop. Hopefully it's sustainable and they aren't burned out in the second half.

Stop the count!!

Rebound, keep our composure, strong defense and make smart 3s. That's our only shot.

From the ActionNetwork betting site I frequent: "Akron vs. UCLA -13.5 | O/U: 128.5 This is too many points for what should be a low-possession game. The Zips also have bodies inside capable of hanging with the UCLA interior. If the Akron 3s aren’t falling, it could get ugly, However, if they are falling, this could be an upset nobody sees coming. Verdict: Akron +14.5" Feel like that could be said about any team though. Hey, if they hit a lot of 3's they could pull an upset. Well duh? Still positive though. I never bet money on any of my teams, because I feel like I'm going to jinx it. Might have to today though just to make it interesting. Also saw this: Wish they could have picked another day, but oh well. Maybe he'll get really cocky and overlook the Zips.