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  1. Watch Party

    in Akron Zips NCAA Championship Soccer

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    Now I know some of you have a disdain for the Barley House, but I thought would go ahead and post it for anyone that is interested. College Cup Watch PartyAttention all Zips fans! The Official Watch Party for the NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup will take place on Friday, December 11 at the Barley House. Your No. 1 ranked Akron Zips take on the Tar Heels of North Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU. Join fellow Zips fans and watch the team compete for a chance to play in the National Championship game on Sunday. The Barley House will be offering several food specials for Zips fans including: Roo Burger & Fries $7.95$5 Appetizer Menu$2 Team Pride Bud Light Cans$3 Roo Bombs ½ Price Draft Beer½ Price Well Drinks½ Price Wine Remember to wear your Akron Zips gear to receive all discounted items. The Barley House is located at 222 S. Main Street. Parking is available in the deck on State Street. Come out and support your Akron Zips men’s soccer team as they strive for the 2009 National Championship

  3. Akron's Rob Ianello

    in Akron Zips Football

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    Like ZW, I did some research on Ianello and was pleasnatly surprised. Although he does not have the HC experience many were looking for, he has been around some good coaching staffs and good programs. And yes, many at ND were hoping he would be their next HC. Let's get behind him and the team, show them our support and see what happens. I know this, no new hire is ever going to be popular or the right choice for everyone.

  9. UA Trustee removed from the board.

    in General UA & Campus Discussion

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    The last appointee was a life long resident of Akron and UA Alum. (democrat yes, but he is a Plusquellic democrat and that means "Akron first at all costs")
    And man does it cost. I couldn't wait to flee the 3% city income tax.Mayor Don has turned the City into such an unattractive place that the house my company bought off of me two and a half years ago still sits empty in one of the nicer neighborhoods on the west side.
    Good riddance. If that's the way you feel, we don't want you around here. Contrary to everything you have heard, based on the overall picture of more than 20 years as mayor, Don has done a good job.I would like to find someone with his dedication to coach our fb team.

  11. Whats going on?

    in Akron Zips Football

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    As of noon today, the AD has no candidates that are close to being hired. He has fired all of the assistants and anyone that can keep the verbal commitments in tact. The underclassmen have no off season work out to take home with them, because he fired Dan Bailey the strength & conditioning coach. Kids on the team are reaching out to coaches that recruited them in high school, so I would anticipate a mass exodus after grades come out. There is no right way to fire a staff, but this dude messed up badly; we will feel the repercussions from this move for years. Tom you screwed yourself pretty good on this one....You acted like you knew what you were doing, but in fact you didn't!
    That is totally an assinine comment. What do you thinks happens at other schools when they fire the head coach? Don't worry, we will have a coach in place in the very near future.

  12. College Soccer News

    in Akron Zips NCAA Championship Soccer

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    great job marketing!!!!!!!!!!!! I was watching channel 5 news only to hear in the last 3 seconds, "oh yeah Akron is going to the final four in soccer good night everyone"
    Don't blame marketing. The media will do what ever they want to do. The Cleve. media would rather spend 5 minutes bemoaning another Clowns loss than acknowledging a local team going to the final 4 in soccer.

  13. MAC Championship Game

    in Akron Zips Football

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    Now that LeFevour is gone, CMU will go back to sucking. If the coach knows what's good for him he'll be gone by January.I think that even with the right coach we wouldn't have beat CMU, but we would be bowling. I can't wait. There's absolutely no reason for Akron not to challenge for the East every single year. Our schedule is 90% cupcakes, with one or two body bag games thrown in to pay the bills. Why can't we beat those cupcakes and occasionally put a scare into the BCS teams? I think we can with the talent we currently have, if only we can find the right coach.
    Not to be a nay sayer, but right now we are one of the cupckaes in the MAC. Until we still winning and proving that we deserve the fame and glory we will continue on that road. Hopefully, a new coach will right the ship and have us heading in the right direction.

  14. What if...Larry Kehres, Mount Union coach

    in Akron Zips Football

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    Jerry Yeagley built a dynasty with IU soccer the same way Kehres has built a fb dynasty at Mount. Larry is very happy there and I know he has had many offers to coach elsewhere. Each coach needs to find there own niche. Some would rather coach or are only able to coach at a D3 program, while others are more suited to coach at hgher levels. That does not mean than coach at D3 school is less of a coach than the D1 coach.Whoever we get, let's just hope they can turn this program around and take it to a winning level.

  16. Feeling Confident

    in Akron Zips Football

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    I think JD's biggest problem was questionable recruiting after winning the MAC in 2005. Yes, they were highly rated classes, but how many kids never made it to Akron? And that happened for 3 years until he finally realized he screwed up
    I'm not sure I buy this argument. In fact, I've never really bought into the hysteria around JD's recruiting. It was a concern, but well down the list of problems. It doesn't jive with the current level of talent on the field. The assumption is there would be no talent on the field and that just isn't the case.JD's biggest problem is his inability to win with the talent on the field. The talent on the field is at least enough to win the MAC East. The kids that never made it to the field don't seem to have an impact on this.I hope the players keep their heads up. Help is on the way.....we hope.
    I know I'm opening a giant can of worms, but we heard the same thing about Lee Owens. That being said, I think it has gone deeper than just the talent on the field. The man has a difficult making decisions. Just think about our QB'earlier this season, our punters and our place kickers. I think JD has a tough time making that final decision.

  22. Will a win against Can't State carry ANY meaning

    in Akron Zips Football

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    So, STZ you are telling us that you are only a PT Zips fan. Win and I am in your corner, lose and I scoff at you. While the the rivalry game between the Zips and Flushes might seem meaningless to you, it will mean plenty to both teams and will be bragging rights for NE Ohio football. also, does this mean that for basketball that even both teams have had winng records that it is a rivalry, but if both teams are doomed in the MAC and have no chance of winning the MAC title and going on that the rivalry means less. I think not. I think that you need to rethink you stratedgy.

  23. Tom and Hunter go arena scouting

    in Akron Zips Basketball

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    All hail the mighty Jake. The smartest most knowledgable and most arrogant person on these boards LOL. The university and the city will do whatever they want to do. BTW, the city is working with the U of A on this project. I have spoken with a person in the city that is familar with all of the inner workings as far as sports and athletic evens are concerned and there are ongoing discussions taking place.

  24. UA-NIU Webcast

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    It's time to start blaming the players as well as the coaches. There was a lack of effort today by many players and it was easy to see. No concentration, no focus, lazy tackling and no effort to pursue. That kind of stuff wont cut it.
    That is true. But your not going to kick many players off of the team. You are going to remove the point man, which in this case is JD. Also, some of that lack of motivation & concentration can be directly related to the fact that the players see the writing on the wall for what is is worth, and have decided to just mail in the game.

  25. Will a win against Can't State carry ANY meaning

    in Akron Zips Football

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    When you figure out what rivalries really mean let me know. Regardless of both teams records, anything could or should happen. BTW, Don't look now, but Can't is a in a very good position and has competed well in this league this year. It wouldplease me to no end to be able to be a spoiler and put a damper on teir seas.And for those that really care, and I still hope there are a few of us out there, it is Saturday at 7:55 PM and Can't State STILL SUCKS.

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