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HAHA, thanks Z.I.P. - I appreciate the welcome.Max - The Alumni Association is non-dues paying, so if you are getting donation requests that is from the Office of Development.Once Athletics reveals their game day vision we will know our role. We are hopeful to have events for the Saturday games, but again we need to make sure we are all on the same page.Jeremy

Max: Contact the alumni association at 330.972.7270. We've looked at a few options but need to see what athletics has planned so that we are working together towards a common goal.Jeremy ButlerAssistant Director, Alumni Relations

Akron, OH - The University of Akron Alumni Association and the Department of Athletics have partnered with the Cadillac Ranch for the week of the MAC Tournament. Cadillac Ranch is the official Zips Headquarters. The Cadillac Ranch is located at 200 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland and is within walking distance of Quicken Loans Arena. The Cadillac Ranch will offer a variety of food and drink specials to patrons wearing Zips attire throughout the week of the tournament. Fans can also take advantage of $8 valet parking or $5 parking validation courtesy of Cadillac Ranch for the garage on Ontario St. Specials will run from noon to 9:00 p.m. everyday throughout the tournament.The men’s basketball team will play Toledo on March 10, and the women’s basketball team will play Central Michigan on March 11. Both tournament games will be played at the Quicken Loans Arena with tip-offs at 6:00 p.m.Tickets for the men’s championship event, which runs March 10, 12-14, cost $32 ($10 for UA students with valid student ID). Tickets for the women’s championship event, which runs March 11, 13-15 is general admission, and cost $10. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets and reserve their seats early through the Akron Athletics Ticket Office. Fans can purchase tickets and reserve seats by calling 1-888-99-AKRON or by visiting the box office in the lobbies of James A. Rhodes Arena. Hotel information is available at www.mac-sports.com. If there are any questions please contact me directly.Jeremy ButlerAssistant Director, Alumni RelationsThe University of AkronW: 330.972.8414C: 330.418.4011

Yes there will be a viewing party!! So you can start getting your friends to pencil in the date and time.

Damons/Ohio Brewing Company in downtown Akron on Main St has been announced as the official Viewing/Watch Party location for both Alumni and Athletics. Here is the e-mail that was sent out by alumni:Attention Zips Fans! Are you ready for some football?The Alumni Association is proud to announce Ohio Brewing Company/Damon’s as the Official Viewing Party location for Akron Zips Football.Come support your Zips team as they take on the Badgers of Wisconsin in the first game of the season Saturday August 30, 2008 at 12/noon ET.Wear your Zips gear to receive ½ off appetizers, $2.00 for a pint (20 oz.) of Verich Gold Lager and $9.95 for an All-You-Can-Eat Wings & Pizza Buffet.Go Zips!Ohio Brewing Company/Damon’s is located at: 222 S. Main StAkron, OH 44308www.ohiobrewing.com

Why would people boycott the game? This would only hurt the team and how hard they work to showcase the university. Show up and Show support. Support the team that is out there trying their best. Whatever feelings that are being felt about the administration should not be directed at KD and the guys.