Get the word out

[cms133@uakron.edu]

Is there any way we could get ZNO out in the open on gameday? Maybe somehow through tailgaiting like with designated ZNO tents or flyers we could all pitch in for and some of us students could post them up or just throw them all around campus? I was looking around for some sort of forum like this last year when I was a freshman through the university sites(stupid on my part) and couldn't find anything. I started looking when our b-ball team made it to the tournament and was hearing rumors about some 7ft center from like Lithuania or something who liked LeBron and wanted to play for Akron. I found this forum a couple of weeks ago and have been checking it pretty much every time I can but I basically found it on accident. I don't know if it's just my friends and I but we didn't know it existed. I think with this opportunity we could definitely get incoming freshmen, and even graduates to join and be interested in Zips Athletics and what not. Maybe the rowdies could help by throwing a shout out during their orientation speech..rousing in the auditorium at the Union. I just think this is a powerful tool to build a bigger fanbase and I know when I'm on campus I would rather be handed a card repping ZNO than an advertisement for some club that says 18y/o girls allowed, no guys under 21!

[Dr Z]

Welcome aboard. If you type "akron zips forum" in google, ZipsNation.org is the first thing that comes up.We have 1548 registered members

[Blue & Gold]

Good to have you, brother!I'm with you. I stumbled upon ZNO by accident about 4 years ago and not a day has gone by - save days I'm out of town - that I don't check ZNO. In fact, since finding ZNO I've cancelled both my Rivals.com membership and my Akron Beacon Journal subscription. The information I find on hear blows both of those sources completely out of the water.

[johnnyzip84]

Is there any way we could get ZNO out in the open on gameday? Maybe somehow through tailgaiting like with designated ZNO tents or flyers we could all pitch in for and some of us students could post them up or just throw them all around campus? I was looking around for some sort of forum like this last year when I was a freshman through the university sites(stupid on my part) and couldn't find anything. I started looking when our b-ball team made it to the tournament and was hearing rumors about some 7ft center from like Lithuania or something who liked LeBron and wanted to play for Akron. I found this forum a couple of weeks ago and have been checking it pretty much every time I can but I basically found it on accident. I don't know if it's just my friends and I but we didn't know it existed. I think with this opportunity we could definitely get incoming freshmen, and even graduates to join and be interested in Zips Athletics and what not. Maybe the rowdies could help by throwing a shout out during their orientation speech..rousing in the auditorium at the Union. I just think this is a powerful tool to build a bigger fanbase and I know when I'm on campus I would rather be handed a card repping ZNO than an advertisement for some club that says 18y/o girls allowed, no guys under 21!

Even though it's been MANY years since I felt this particualr "angst", I sure can agree with you on this point. Man I hated the Townhouse back in the day for that policy

[Zipmeister]

Is there any way we could get ZNO out in the open on gameday? Maybe somehow through tailgaiting like with designated ZNO tents or flyers we could all pitch in for and some of us students could post them up or just throw them all around campus? I was looking around for some sort of forum like this last year when I was a freshman through the university sites(stupid on my part) and couldn't find anything. I started looking when our b-ball team made it to the tournament and was hearing rumors about some 7ft center from like Lithuania or something who liked LeBron and wanted to play for Akron. I found this forum a couple of weeks ago and have been checking it pretty much every time I can but I basically found it on accident. I don't know if it's just my friends and I but we didn't know it existed. I think with this opportunity we could definitely get incoming freshmen, and even graduates to join and be interested in Zips Athletics and what not. Maybe the rowdies could help by throwing a shout out during their orientation speech..rousing in the auditorium at the Union. I just think this is a powerful tool to build a bigger fanbase and I know when I'm on campus I would rather be handed a card repping ZNO than an advertisement for some club that says 18y/o girls allowed, no guys under 21!

Even though it's been MANY years since I felt this particualr "angst", I sure can agree with you on this point. Man I hated the Townhouse back in the day for that policy

On the other hand, some of us value the knowledge that if we get lucky, statutory rape is out of the picture. Being harmed by the young ladies boyfriend is still a possibility, but jail time is out.

[MaxZIP]

We should have a 8.5"x11" ZipsNation.org flyer that we can display while tailgating. You could even have an area to put your SN in large type. It would help to represent the nation at the games while offering a unique opportunity to meet other posters . No doubt it would show that the nation has more to offer than online emotional support. Displaying you nation pride would bring in some new hardcore fans that will be in the tailgating lots. Distributing cards is also a great idea that may attract masses of casual fans. We really need to get on this.

[Zip Watcher]

I think the sign you put on your car is an interesting thought.Somewhere out there are some old golf outing signs .. but there's only 2 of them.One thing I'd like to avoid is littering the campus with ZN.O ... handing flyers out or putting them on cars ought to be a no-no .. 80% of them will end up on the ground with our site's name on them. Not a good impression to leave.Go Zips!!!

[zipseuph]

We should have a 8.5"x11" ZipsNation.org flyer that we can display while tailgating. You could even have an area to put your SN in large type. It would help to represent the nation at the games while offering a unique opportunity to meet other posters . No doubt it would show that the nation has more to offer than online emotional support. Displaying you nation pride would bring in some new hardcore fans that will be in the tailgating lots. Distributing cards is also a great idea that may attract masses of casual fans. We really need to get on this.

what about a jersy with your SN on the back?

[MaxZIP]

We should have a 8.5"x11" ZipsNation.org flyer that we can display while tailgating. You could even have an area to put your SN in large type. It would help to represent the nation at the games while offering a unique opportunity to meet other posters . No doubt it would show that the nation has more to offer than online emotional support. Displaying you nation pride would bring in some new hardcore fans that will be in the tailgating lots. Distributing cards is also a great idea that may attract masses of casual fans. We really need to get on this.

what about a jersy with your SN on the back?

That would be funny. I like the sign idea because it is as close to free as we are going to get.

[MaxZIP]

I think the sign you put on your car is an interesting thought.Somewhere out there are some old golf outing signs .. but there's only 2 of them.One thing I'd like to avoid is littering the campus with ZN.O ... handing flyers out or putting them on cars ought to be a no-no .. 80% of them will end up on the ground with our site's name on them. Not a good impression to leave.Go Zips!!!

You are probably right about the cards. The sign could be as simple as a word document that all members who wish to participate could access and print. Put the ZNO banner across the top and leave room for the SN. I am not the most talented graphic designer but will give it a try when I get home tonight.

[ksu sucks]

I just think this is a powerful tool to build a bigger fanbase and I know when I'm on campus I would rather be handed a card repping ZNO than an advertisement for some club that says 18y/o girls allowed, no guys under 21!

I hated that. I think I got about 50 cards the first week of class saying "The Biggest college party in OHIO".

[MaxZIP]

I just think this is a powerful tool to build a bigger fanbase and I know when I'm on campus I would rather be handed a card repping ZNO than an advertisement for some club that says 18y/o girls allowed, no guys under 21!

I hated that. I think I got about 50 cards the first week of class saying "The Biggest college party in OHIO".

Just like walking down Las Vegas Blvd!!! minus the Mexicans?

[cms133@uakron.edu]

One thing I'd like to avoid is littering the campus with ZN.O ... handing flyers out or putting them on cars ought to be a no-no .. 80% of them will end up on the ground with our site's name on them. Not a good impression to leave.

Yeah, I forgot how many of those ended up drifting around campus. I was thinking more along the lines of pinning them up on bulletin boards around campus, like the one in the commuter lounge or the ones in the dormitories and administration and classroom buildings. I know that in Gallucci hall there are around 4 boards per floor. If we could get permission from the RA's we could post multiple flyers that are easily and cheaply printed directly in front of the student's faces. Either via a university printing press or just each member print out his own, it would be the easiest option. I think the coolest thing would be to make a large banner, basically exactly what the logo is at the top of the page (ZIPSNATION.ORG) and put it at the top of someone's tent who is tailgating. It wouldn't be that expensive, just large sheets of gold, blue, and white construction paper. We put a small logo in a projector, blow it up on the wall to the desired size, trace the layers, and cut them out with an exacto knife, or even just scissors. Then we just glue them all together with spray adhesive, bond it to a big piece of cardboard on the back and now you have yourself a nice, professional looking banner. If you wanted to get fancy you could even get plexiglass and cover it to protect from rain. Just a thought. I have some artistic ability and one of my buddies is a graphic design major, as I'm sure some are who belong to this forum.

[MaxZIP]

One thing I'd like to avoid is littering the campus with ZN.O ... handing flyers out or putting them on cars ought to be a no-no .. 80% of them will end up on the ground with our site's name on them. Not a good impression to leave.

Yeah, I forgot how many of those ended up drifting around campus. I was thinking more along the lines of pinning them up on bulletin boards around campus, like the one in the commuter lounge or the ones in the dormitories and administration and classroom buildings. I know that in Gallucci hall there are around 4 boards per floor. If we could get permission from the RA's we could post multiple flyers that are easily and cheaply printed directly in front of the student's faces. Either via a university printing press or just each member print out his own, it would be the easiest option. I think the coolest thing would be to make a large banner, basically exactly what the logo is at the top of the page (ZIPSNATION.ORG) and put it at the top of someone's tent who is tailgating. It wouldn't be that expensive, just large sheets of gold, blue, and white construction paper. We put a small logo in a projector, blow it up on the wall to the desired size, trace the layers, and cut them out with an exacto knife, or even just scissors. Then we just glue them all together with spray adhesive, bond it to a big piece of cardboard on the back and now you have yourself a nice, professional looking banner. If you wanted to get fancy you could even get plexiglass and cover it to protect from rain. Just a thought. I have some artistic ability and one of my buddies is a graphic design major, as I'm sure some are who belong to this forum.

Like the ideas. The small individual signs could be used in conjunction with a "ZNO Central" location.

[scottditzen]

I have thoroughly researched the policies re: stadium banners.Since the largest banner size allowable is 24" x 36" why not spell out Z I P S N A T I O N . O R G with each banner representing a letter.You can hang banners anywhere as long as you're not covering up an advertisement....so how about along the wall in the grassy knoll/student area?****if the area isn't ready yet for seating, we may need some secretive, inside connections to hang the banner letters.

[MaxZIP]

I have thoroughly researched the policies re: stadium banners.Since the largest banner size allowable is 24" x 36" why not spell out Z I P S N A T I O N . O R G with each banner representing a letter.You can hang banners anywhere as long as you're not covering up an advertisement....so how about along the wall in the grassy knoll/student area?****if the area isn't ready yet for seating, we may need some secretive, inside connections to hang the banner letters.

At that point I will have had too many drinks to concentrate on the game and spell at the same time.

[scottditzen]

No no, act before the game, that's when you (or the ZN operatives) hang the banners.

I have thoroughly researched the policies re: stadium banners.Since the largest banner size allowable is 24" x 36" why not spell out Z I P S N A T I O N . O R G with each banner representing a letter.You can hang banners anywhere as long as you're not covering up an advertisement....so how about along the wall in the grassy knoll/student area?****if the area isn't ready yet for seating, we may need some secretive, inside connections to hang the banner letters.

At that point I will have had too many drinks to concentrate on the game and spell at the same time.

[MaxZIP]

I got ya now

No no, act before the game, that's when you (or the ZN operatives) hang the banners.

I have thoroughly researched the policies re: stadium banners.Since the largest banner size allowable is 24" x 36" why not spell out Z I P S N A T I O N . O R G with each banner representing a letter.You can hang banners anywhere as long as you're not covering up an advertisement....so how about along the wall in the grassy knoll/student area?****if the area isn't ready yet for seating, we may need some secretive, inside connections to hang the banner letters.

At that point I will have had too many drinks to concentrate on the game and spell at the same time.

[cms133@uakron.edu]

I have thoroughly researched the policies re: stadium banners.Since the largest banner size allowable is 24" x 36" why not spell out Z I P S N A T I O N . O R G with each banner representing a letter.You can hang banners anywhere as long as you're not covering up an advertisement....so how about along the wall in the grassy knoll/student area?****if the area isn't ready yet for seating, we may need some secretive, inside connections to hang the banner letters.

In game representation would be CRAZY! And that's the perfect area to hang them too, good idea. If we really do this would we just assign the different letters to people on here and have instructions on how to make them at home?

[MaxZIP]

I have thoroughly researched the policies re: stadium banners.Since the largest banner size allowable is 24" x 36" why not spell out Z I P S N A T I O N . O R G with each banner representing a letter.You can hang banners anywhere as long as you're not covering up an advertisement....so how about along the wall in the grassy knoll/student area?****if the area isn't ready yet for seating, we may need some secretive, inside connections to hang the banner letters.

In game representation would be CRAZY! And that's the perfect area to hang them too, good idea. If we really do this would we just assign the different letters to people on here and have instructions on how to make them at home?

If we do that it is going to end up looking like a ransom note cut from magazine type.

[cms133@uakron.edu]

If we do that it is going to end up looking like a ransom note cut from magazine type.

HAHA, I understand. We'll work around it.

[scottditzen]

Don't worry, there's still time for elite forces here at ZN to make sure spelling is correct and not looking too ransom-ish.For the record, an anagram of Zipsnation.org is "So Patronizing." Anyhow, here's a fun link to find out more anagrams:http://www.deanjackson.dj/nameanagram/index.php

If we do that it is going to end up looking like a ransom note cut from magazine type.

HAHA, I understand. We'll work around it.

[scottditzen]

Ha ha, VISIONARY OF KEEN TRUTH for "The university of Akron"NEATEST, STINKY VIRTUE for "K.e.n.t. state University"

Don't worry, there's still time for elite forces here at ZN to make sure spelling is correct and not looking too ransom-ish.For the record, an anagram of Zipsnation.org is "So Patronizing." Anyhow, here's a fun link to find out more anagrams:http://www.deanjackson.dj/nameanagram/index.php

If we do that it is going to end up looking like a ransom note cut from magazine type.

HAHA, I understand. We'll work around it.

[Z.I.P.]

I started looking when our b-ball team made it to the tournament and was hearing rumors about some 7ft center from like Lithuania or something who liked LeBron and wanted to play for Akron.

Ah yes! Zekius Marshavicius

[bandzip]

I got ya now

No no, act before the game, that's when you (or the ZN operatives) hang the banners.

I have thoroughly researched the policies re: stadium banners.Since the largest banner size allowable is 24" x 36" why not spell out Z I P S N A T I O N . O R G with each banner representing a letter.You can hang banners anywhere as long as you're not covering up an advertisement....so how about along the wall in the grassy knoll/student area?****if the area isn't ready yet for seating, we may need some secretive, inside connections to hang the banner letters.

At that point I will have had too many drinks to concentrate on the game and spell at the same time.

Secret operatives who have access to the stadium before a game. You mean like... band members?