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The only real preseason game even worth watching is the 3rd. Although still meaningless, you can see a good glimpse of the starters. Most will be sitting tonight, so I just don't see how someone would rather stay home an watch that.

Dining dollars? It counts as food right?

Looks like there are 8-9 games aired on ESPN3, ours being one of them. If I had to guess, I'd say they pick up one of the other 7:30 games so it doesn't mess too much with scheduling. Either UMass vs UConn, or McNees State vs. Middle Tennessee.

My question is, why sign a 10-year contract if you're only going to leave after a few years?

Well look at Coach K. He coached the US Men's Basketball team, even though he has never coached at the pro level. My point is, one you become a legend as a coach it doesn't matter what level you are at. Obviously international soccer is much different than basketball, but he could choose a similar path. I feel like I'd rather have someone coaching the US team that has a resume of possibly multiple National Championships as opposed to an MLS head coach who may never win an MLS Cup. It all comes down to, does he want to become a legend at Akron and build a dynasty or be "just another coach" at the pro level. There is too much uncertainty pursuing a career at the pro level especially since he's already part of something special at UA. At this point I think he leaves. But unlike our other sports, being one of the premier programs in the country will help us land a top coach. Probably not someone who cares as much about Akron, but hopefully someone who can win...

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But are they really promoting UofA? If there is a school out there called "East High Kangaroos" using our logos, people will see their gear and think of "East High". It will be in their colors, have their names, etc. If someone looks at their gear, and automatically thinks "Akron Zips" they obviously already know about us, and thus wouldn't be someone we need to promote to. A high school using our logos might not cost us money, but it's even more unlikely it will earn us money.

Terry Bowden hasn't had a losing season since 1989. While he did start 1-5 in 1998, he stepped down before finishing the season and it's safe to say there were "outside" factors contributing. In his first years at each school he was a combined 34-10 record... ...but this is Akron. We are a very unlucky school, in the most unlucky sports region in the world. I don't think even the best coach in the country could turn us into a winner right away. But I do think Terry can win us more than 2 games.

High Schools all over the country have used recolored professional/college logos for decades. It sometimes causes problems, but usually gets overlooked. Could be because the bigger organizations don't care, or because it's way too common to take down every school. I have a friend that worked at a printing company and said daily they'd see dozens of projects come in, for highschools, that had ripoff logos. As far as the Kangaroo, I don't really see it as a problem. The logo is different enough, I can't see UA going after a HS because they chose to use a kangaroo. If they used the slogan "Fear The Roo" I can definitely see a trademark issue. But look at it this way how many different ways can you make a kangaroo logo?

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If we're guessing Price Is Right style...my guess is 1 Bob

Yes, there are a few different suits. Really don't think it would be tough to find someone to wear one of them. It's not like the suits go on "strike" too, they are owned by UA.

Less than 20k Unless you're the Browns, teams in NE Ohio need to win before people show up. To me it's not that we're "fair-weather" fans, but rather fed up and frustrated fans. We still root for our teams, just tired of watching poor performances. (Typing this as I watch the Indians lose another game)

I don't agree with what he did, but do think his punishment was a bit harsh. It seems like more of a domestic violence case than anything else, which should have resulted in probation.

We've actually only changed uniforms twice since the new logos were introduced in 2002. We had the Ram's ripoffs, and now the more modern design. Most schools, even the small ones, change about every 2-3 years. Nowadays with the Oregon-Maryland-Oklahoma State's of the world, it's even more common.

It would be a good rumor to start if we were to say that only 5000 were left. Create some buzz... Do we know how accurate Ticketmaster is? Because if you zoom in you can actually see dots showing the seats available. If it's accurate I actually don't see many reserved seats left. Maybe a few hundred? And over $100 for Club seats? that's a bit much

It really doesn't matter what day or time. If the game sold out, somebody somewhere within the Athletic Department would know about it immediately. Also I agree we would have definitely gotten a warning that only a few thousand remained. Especially for people like me who have yet to purchase tickets. Unless someone this evening at 10 decided to buy 20,000 tickets for himself haha. But like I said, I'm not denying it. It just seems very, very unlikely. I remember when the first game at InfoCision sold out, I believe a week before we got a warning or something like that. Definitely not almost two weeks before.

I can not confirm or deny, just say that don't take anything you read on facebook/twitter as fact. Usually with sellouts, in the past, GoZips.com is very quick to release a statement. We also would hear about the bracelets for student attendance. I just think there would be more "reports" if something like this were to happen and I'm really not expecting more than 20k...

The asymmetrical helmets are pretty ugly. But I think the metallic gold numbers a cool. Wouldn't mind seeing the Zips wear a jersey similar to that, just switch the fonts around.

I think you mixed it up. The Akron Pros won the first NFL championship, the Wingfoots never played in the NBA but did win the first NBL title. When the NBL and BBA merged to create the NBA, the wingfoots were left out. Having said that, I've been a supporter of the name "Pros" from the start because of the tradition behind it. Although it really isn't a name that lends itself to exciting branding. It would have to be more traditional logos, uniforms, helmets, etc.

Looks like the guy have over 60 more informative videos if you are interested. Honestly I think all the video blogs online are very awkward.

Was he the same idiot that "ranked" the MAC stadiums a few years ago? I remember an article where someone had Akron at like 3rd, behind CMU and Toledo I believe. I couldn't believe it. We have a stadium nicer than dozens of BCS schools, and easily the nicest in the MAC. All of the rest are glorified high school fields.

Didn't Katie Bubna transfer a few years ago? Last I saw she was with IUP, after she hadn't gotten much playing time with the Zips.

Darn it, still wearing those jerseys from the JD era. It's time to burn those in a giant bonfire just like we did with Lebron's!

Yeah there's no way we can stack up to the Urban Meyer and Luke Finkel led team for Columbus. I love how fans of the Red and Grey used to talk about how overrated he was at Florida and only won because of Tebow. Now he's in Columbus and he's the best coach of all time! woooo!