Your Rubber Bowl stories

[ZachTheZip]

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/27065929.htmlThe ABJ wants them, and I know that we all have plenty of them.Funny thing, when they mention their suggestions for good times there, they fail to mention anything about watching the Zips play. Not even the last Marshall game? Last year's Can't game? Nothing. Let 'em know what your best stories are, whether they involve troughs or tailgating, to getting frostbite as we clinched the MAC East in 2005.

[Dr Z]

W waits for me to help out the

[Captain Kangaroo]

The ABJ wants them, and I know that we all have plenty of them.

F the Beacon in the skull. The reason they want the stories is because they haven't covered the Zips for a decade!! They have no Rubber Bowl history in their files!. Maybe they should reference their AP wire stories? I'm not doing the Beacon's work for them. I've done it for a decade. That's enough.

[zipseuph]

The ABJ wants them, and I know that we all have plenty of them.

F the Beacon in the skull. The reason they want the stories is because they haven't covered the Zips for a decade!! They have no Rubber Bowl history in their files!. Maybe they should reference their AP wire stories? I'm not doing the Beacon's work for them. I've done it for a decade. That's enough.

come on now capin. we have been wanting them to pay us attention for years and now that they are finaly reaching out to us your gonna say screw em? if you go and read the comments on there it's kinda sad. I think we need to step up here and show them that we care and support this and that the last game in the ol bowl will be a very important thing to cover

[Captain Kangaroo]

The Beacon said "Screw the Zips" several years ago. In just about those same words. I wish I still had Larry Pantages original email. Class 1, Grade A jerkwad. 10 years of ignoring the hometown Zips. Now they're "back," and writing Zips stories. Forgive me if I don't re-subscribe.

[Zip Watcher]

I wish I still had Larry Pantages original email.

Through the magic of the Internets .. here you go.

[UA1987]

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/27065929.htmlThe ABJ wants them, and I know that we all have plenty of them.Funny thing, when they mention their suggestions for good times there, they fail to mention anything about watching the Zips play. Not even the last Marshall game? Last year's Can't game? Nothing. Let 'em know what your best stories are, whether they involve troughs or tailgating, to getting frostbite as we clinched the MAC East in 2005.

I think we already discussed this back in June. See the topic - 'The Rubber Bowl - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly'

[bigham78]

I wish I still had Larry Pantages original email.

Through the magic of the Internets .. here you go.

You just brought back some memories from my ongoing battles with the ABJ.David Lee Morgan what a waste of space. Not does he suck with his so called coverage of UofA He and I went at it via emails over the ABJ HS coverage. I had to remind him Garfield was not the only HS in Akron. Pretty sad he keep being up his human interest stories he had done and had no excuse for why Garfield that year as 5-5 team rated more weekly coverage and write-ups then 9-1 headed to the State Playoffs Buchtel. I've stayed on the ABJ about their pathetic local sports coverage and I agree. They treat UofA like the unwanted step child.They don't want to hear my memories of the Rubber Bowl. I'm sure they'd the print the one about being in the HS playoffs during one of NE Ohio many cold outbreaks we use to see in November on a regular basis. I love how we went into the locker room at halftime and it's about as cold in there as out on the field. Didn't help seeing ice was forming in the sinks and urinals due to the heaters being out. :angry:

[Captain Kangaroo]

Whatever happened to "Ratfink?"

[zipseuph]

ok this is something that just ticks me off. everyone here always complains about the ABJ's lack of coverage when it comes to the UofA now they want to do something and they are ASKING US FOR HELP!! and all you guys want to do is cry about how it used to be!? look if you don't want anything to change then just go ahead and sit at home with your thumbs up your butts and continue to wonder why they don't shower us with love. however if you want to help make a difference and want a change then go put in some ideas. tell them that this university is loved and stop all the trolls that are on there now from putting down what you and I hold dear.

[Zipmeister]

ok this is something that just ticks me off. everyone here always complains about the ABJ's lack of coverage when it comes to the UofA now they want to do something and they are ASKING US FOR HELP!! and all you guys want to do is cry about how it used to be!? look if you don't want anything to change then just go ahead and sit at home with your thumbs up your butts and continue to wonder why they don't shower us with love. however if you want to help make a difference and want a change then go put in some ideas. tell them that this university is loved and stop all the trolls that are on there now from putting down what you and I hold dear.

At least the ABJ, unlike some politicians, isn't promising any change. You go ahead and sing Kunbaya and drink the Kool Aid.

[zipseuph]

ok this is something that just ticks me off. everyone here always complains about the ABJ's lack of coverage when it comes to the UofA now they want to do something and they are ASKING US FOR HELP!! and all you guys want to do is cry about how it used to be!? look if you don't want anything to change then just go ahead and sit at home with your thumbs up your butts and continue to wonder why they don't shower us with love. however if you want to help make a difference and want a change then go put in some ideas. tell them that this university is loved and stop all the trolls that are on there now from putting down what you and I hold dear.

At least the ABJ, unlike some politicians, isn't promising any change. You go ahead and sing Kunbaya and drink the Kool Aid.

I'm just saying that it's pathetic that you guys complain as much as you do and the moment you have a chance to realy do something about it you just continue to do nothing more than complain

[Big Zip]

I've got a novel idea how about instead of asking me for my story -- the ABJ can get off their ass and write a story. Here I'll give them an idea -- look at some of the significant happenings at the Rubber Bowl over the years and interviewing someone who played an important role. How about an interview with Jason Taylor, Charlie Frye or even Domenik Hixon. Interview Faust or Dennison or go back further. Talk to someone from the Walenda family when they did the sky walking exhibition. There are plenty of stories. Heck ask Lee Owens about his favorite Zips moment at the RB or Dwight Smith. Talk to Dr. Ruebel what he remembers most. There are plenty of angels that actually require work.

[Dr Z]

I think we already discussed this back in June. See the topic - 'The Rubber Bowl - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly'

Your right 87, already done (right here)As a matter of fact, the probably already knows about this link and will use it. Asking was just a formality.Big Zip, you hit the nail on the head. That would be a story worth reading.zipseuph. spend multiple years writing and pleading with the to cover your favorite local team to no avail like many on this board have done. Then come back here and tell us how "pathetic" we are.PS This is not directed toward anyone in particular, just a note for those who don't know about this tool. In the upper right hand corner of the page there is a "search" button. You can find just about anything with it. It is better than most I have used in other forums.

[bigham78]

I think we already discussed this back in June. See the topic - 'The Rubber Bowl - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly'

Your right 87, already done (right here)As a matter of fact, the probably already knows about this link and will use it. Asking was just a formality.Big Zip, you hit the nail on the head. That would be a story worth reading.zipseuph. spend multiple years writing and pleading with the to cover your favorite local team to no avail like many on this board have done. Then come back here and tell us how "pathetic" we are.PS This is not directed toward anyone in particular, just a note for those who don't know about this tool. In the upper right hand corner of the page there is a "search" button. You can find just about anything with it. It is better than most I have used in other forums.

BravoI've spent years complaining the ABJ about their poor coverage UofA and HS sports coverage. I know how bad the coverage is when I'm out of town and I have to go other newspapers in Ohio to get UofA write-ups and UofA site for stats. I could share the many emails I have in my collection going back and fourth complaining. I have current dialogue going with Carol Biliczky who agrees with me that the sports coverage of UofA is sorely lacking for UofA being a hometown team. She does a good job covering UofA from human interests and current events. But, the sports department sucks in their coverage.I'm also very insulted anyone would post here about how we're pathetic for trashing the ABJ who hasn't been listening to us for years about our complaints about their sorry coverage of UofA.If, not for Rasor right now. You have no coverage of the Summer camp going on in the shadow of the ABJ building. That's a sad indictment of the ABJ right there.

[zipseuph]

so if everyone is done with them then why is everyone still complaining. I look at it like this you can complain as long as you are trying to do something but the moment you stop trying then you also need to stop complaining because you aren't going to do anyone any good. further more this complaining is only going to give the ABJ ammunition to fire at us with.

[bigham78]

so if everyone is done with them then why is everyone still complaining. I look at it like this you can complain as long as you are trying to do something but the moment you stop trying then you also need to stop complaining because you aren't going to do anyone any good. further more this complaining is only going to give the ABJ ammunition to fire at us with.

You're confusingWhere have any of us said we're done?I clearly stated I have current dialogue ongoing with the UofA beat writer and I'll continue to complain to the ABJ about their sorry sports coverage on UofAI have no ideal what you're looking for. But, kissing the ABJ butt is not going to improve their current sorry coverage. I've had to complain and complain loudly to get the HS football coverage improved over the years. I'm still not done complaining on that front and won't stop complaining about the poor UofA coverage.It's crying shame the AJC does a farbetter job covering small colleges here in Georgia that are not in the Atlanta Metro area then the ABJ does for UofA in their own backyard.If, they have the resources to send a beat writers to Garfield-Hoban football game and print dozens of color pictures on-line. They surely have the people to do a far better job with UofA. You watch this friday on-line they'll have at least two stories and dozens of pictures from the Garfield-Hoban game. But, outside Rasor coverage what have they done for UofA Summer practice? Kissing their butt will not get them to change their ways as I know first hand what morons work at the ABJ these days.

[Captain Kangaroo]

so if everyone is done with them then why is everyone still complaining. I look at it like this you can complain as long as you are trying to do something but the moment you stop trying then you also need to stop complaining because you aren't going to do anyone any good. further more this complaining is only going to give the ABJ ammunition to fire at us with.

Say you are a battered wife. For 10 years you are beaten with regularity. Your husband won't acknowledge there is an issue. He won't attend counseling. He just beats on you for 10 consecutive years.You decide enough is enough. You terminate the relationship.Two weeks later the husband says "Honey...I've changed. Trust me. Please come back. Look at these chocolates I bought you."Sorry -- One shitty box of chocolates doesn't make up for 10 years of being a jerkwad. See ya.I'll make a deal with the ABJ -- The Zips have a game against a Big 10 opponent to open the 2008 season. BIG TIME game vs a Top 15 opponent. Direct flights into Madison can be had for less then $250 round trip. Hotels are less then $100.00. If the ABJ is serious about their coverage of Zips athletics, they'll send a writer to the game. Not rent some freelance clown...not a blogger...they'll spend the $450.00 it takes to send a reporter like Gaffney (Zips Beat Writer) to Madison to give an eyewitness report of the game. If they do that, I'll ease up, and admit things may be changing at the ABJ. If they don't send a writer to the Zips opener against a Top15 team, then they still suck.

[zipseuph]

I'm not asking anyone to fall in love with these guys and take the chocolates. they are giving us an opportunity for a great story and I think we should take it. this probably wont translate into great all time coverage but if we have the shot for a great story that could get people interested in the university and it's new stadium shouldn't we take it? and if your still pressing for more coverage than good for you it just drives me nuts that everyone complains about the lack of coverage and now that they are giving us an opportunity to gain some coverage all you want to do is bash them. look at it as business they probably wont be into us for long so lets just go ahead and get whatever milk we can from this cow while it's interested

[bigham78]

I'm not asking anyone to fall in love with these guys and take the chocolates. they are giving us an opportunity for a great story and I think we should take it. this probably wont translate into great all time coverage but if we have the shot for a great story that could get people interested in the university and it's new stadium shouldn't we take it? and if your still pressing for more coverage than good for you it just drives me nuts that everyone complains about the lack of coverage and now that they are giving us an opportunity to gain some coverage all you want to do is bash them. look at it as business they probably wont be into us for long so lets just go ahead and get whatever milk we can from this cow while it's interested

So when they post my RB story and still use some blogger for coverage of the UofA Vs Wisconsin game.How did sharing my RB story help?

[zipseuph]

I'm not asking anyone to fall in love with these guys and take the chocolates. they are giving us an opportunity for a great story and I think we should take it. this probably wont translate into great all time coverage but if we have the shot for a great story that could get people interested in the university and it's new stadium shouldn't we take it? and if your still pressing for more coverage than good for you it just drives me nuts that everyone complains about the lack of coverage and now that they are giving us an opportunity to gain some coverage all you want to do is bash them. look at it as business they probably wont be into us for long so lets just go ahead and get whatever milk we can from this cow while it's interested

So when they post my RB story and still use some blogger for coverage of the UofA Vs Wisconsin game.How did sharing my RB story help?

it helps in general interest. people in the city read the article and read your story and get interested in the history of our old stadium and the future of our new stadium. maybe people see what the RB used to be and visit it just to see. even if they have no other storys about us ever atleast this one will help us

[Captain Kangaroo]

it just drives me nuts that everyone complains about the lack of coverage and now that they are giving us an opportunity to gain some coverage all you want to do is bash them

Cover the teams and I'll be interested. Don't cover the teams and I could care less. Hope you like their wire report on the Wisconsin game.BTW - I'm heading up to Wisconsin. I'll write about it. And I won't ask the ABJ for a dime.

[GoZips88]

it just drives me nuts that everyone complains about the lack of coverage and now that they are giving us an opportunity to gain some coverage all you want to do is bash them

Cover the teams and I'll be interested. Don't cover the teams and I could care less. Hope you like their wire report on the Wisconsin game.BTW - I'm heading up to Wisconsin. I'll write about it. And I won't ask the ABJ for a dime.

CK - Questions I hope your coverage of the Arkon/Wisconsin game will answer for me include ...1. How much of the playbook did Wisconsin hold back against Arkon ahead of their 10/4 match-up at 8PM in Wisconsin against tOSU?2. How do you think Wisconsin matches up against tOSU?3. Do you think Wisconsin rested the first and second teams long enough ahead of their upcoming game on 10/4 in Wisconsin against tOSU?4. Were you able to definitively answer "WHY does Arkon schedule these kinds of games???"5. Did any of the Wisconsin players suffer any injury that may hamper them when they go up against tOSU on 10/4 in Wisconsin?6. Do you think playing Arkon or Youngstown State is a better tune-up for the big game 10/4 between tOSU and Wisconsin in Camp Randall Stadium at 8PM?7. What was the score of the Arkon vs. Wisconsin game? I'm assuming you'll be keeping pretty close tabs on the YSU vs tOSU and may not catch the final score of the game on the field in front of you.

[zipseuph]

it just drives me nuts that everyone complains about the lack of coverage and now that they are giving us an opportunity to gain some coverage all you want to do is bash them

Cover the teams and I'll be interested. Don't cover the teams and I could care less. Hope you like their wire report on the Wisconsin game.BTW - I'm heading up to Wisconsin. I'll write about it. And I won't ask the ABJ for a dime.

I agree. don't get me wrong I think the BJ should do a better job of covering the zips and Akron in general I just don't want to see us pass up on an article that could potentialy raise interest in our program and stadium's current and future.and as always I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Akron Wisconson game

[zipseuph]

one more thing. I don't think we should take the incompetence of the sports writers out on the lady trying to write up this article. if any of you feel so inclined to send her some memories on the bowl her E-Mail is kmcmahan@thebeaconjournal.comshe asks that you include name phone number and contact info.her name is Kim btw