2005PANTHER

That is all that went? 7, 123? I figured there would be more with all that was going on. Did any of last years men's basketball seniors attend the alum weekend? How was the attendance at the pep rally?

That was an awesome win! Wish I could've been at the game. Were any of the seniors from last years basketball team a part of the alum weekend?

How did JD cost him? Frye wanted to stay here at Akron.

I agree on that, but I think somebody will take Charlie and he'll get to shine and prove to everyone how good he is.

Even though he has gained lbs he is still going to look like a flag pole..

Does anyone else know any other past players who are going besides the ones they have listed on gozips.com?

I'm going to have to say it's a kangaroo seeing that is what our mascot is...

I say we hang in there. We lost the first 3 games in which 2 of the teams were top teams..Let's see how the rest of the season goes. The coach just got here.

What if Akron hoops has a bad season? Are you going to be saying that too?

For those of you who don't get the Beacon Journal here is a good article... Posted on Sat, Sep. 04, 2004 Paterno expects challenge Penn State coach says Zips tough with Frye By David Lee Morgan Jr. Beacon Journal staff writer Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is a legend in State College, Pa., and across the country. The man known as ``JoePa'' is in his 39th season as head coach. He has compiled a 339-109-3 career record, has five undefeated seasons under his belt and won the national championship in 1982 and 1986. Yet, Paterno is concerned about facing the University of Akron this afternoon at Beaver Stadium. With a program so rich in tradition, it's strange to hear Paterno talk about how important it is for his team to come away with a win against the Zips. Last season, Penn State was a disappointing 3-9 overall and 1-7 in the Big Ten. There were even rumblings from critics who felt the 77-year-old Paterno should go. The Nittany Lions have had three losing seasons in the past four years. ``I think Akron is a big game for us,'' Paterno said during his weekly news conference Tuesday. ``I don't think there is any question about that. We have to play well. Whether we win or lose, that is something I know the fans will react to, but I would be more concerned with how we play and who plays well and what potential appears to be there as a result of the way we play. A win would really be a good plus for us.'' A few years ago, Toledo, a member of the Mid-American Conference, defeated Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Paterno is guarding against another upset. ``Toledo came up here and kicked our ears in,'' he said. ``I was telling the coaches that I was on the sideline saying, `Which team is a Big Ten team?' Toledo was stronger than we were. They were quicker in some key spots than we were. That has been proven in the MAC prior to our playing Toledo. ``Very few Big Ten teams have not had some problems with MAC teams and we are going to have our problems with Akron,'' Paterno added. ``We are not sure exactly how good they are because we are not sure what the arrangements are going to be in how they line up with people. The one thing that is vital is an outstanding athlete at quarterback. Our guys know what they are in for. They are going to be in a tough football game.'' Paterno was referring to Akron senior quarterback Charlie Frye, who is on the Davey O'Brien and Johnny Unitas watch lists as one of the top quarterbacks in the country. In the past, Frye has performed well against quality Division I opponents like Ohio State, Iowa, Purdue, Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin. Frye's abilities are a concern for Paterno. ``He is good,'' Paterno said. ``He reminds you of (former Miami University quarterback Ben) Roethlisberger, who is with the Steelers now.'' Roethlisberger was the 11th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Scouts say Frye could be a late first-round pick or a second-round pick next year. It doesn't surprise Paterno that the MAC is sending quality players to the NFL every year, especially quarterbacks. ``If you are a kid from Michigan or Ohio and Ohio State doesn't particularly need a quarterback that year, are you still going to go?'' Paterno said. ``So you end up going to Akron. There are a lot of good football players out there. There are good coaches in the conference and good tradition and they can play with anybody.'' GO ZIPS!!!

We cheer the Akron Blue and Gold, We cheer as the colors unfold, We pledge anew we're all for you, As the team goes crashing through, FIGHT! FIGHT! We cheer the Akron warriors bold, For a fight that's a sight to behold, So we stand up, and cheer and shout For the Akron Blue and Gold. Zzzip! Zip go the Zi--ips! Zzzip! Zip go the Zi--ips! Akron true Gold and Blue, All for you and the Zi--ips too! ..They gave cups away with the fight song on them at the last home basketball game..

Amen to that!

I think it is definately possible for them to win this. I have a gut feeling that if the Zips don't win the game will be close. I see a possible upset. I hope the defense has improved.