johnnyzip84 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Let's not allow Zips Nation to officially become "out of control."I think it's a healthy part of a growing fanbase.There's some validity to that Ask VolunteerNation.As part of above VolunteerNation, there some validity to both viewpoints. The UT football program had become stagnant under Fulmer, and the uproar over the state of the program got the AD (Mike Hamilton) to move and make a change at the front that was sorely needed. Sometimes fans have to show by their unhappiness that losing is unacceptable so that change can occur. Some people may not like Lane Kiffin's brashness, but boy, he's a much needed breath of fresh air in Knoxville. Give him about 2 more recruiting classes, and UT will be back. He's an unbelievable recrutier, and Monte's taken a very good defense and elevated them up another notch.Conversely, however, sometimes the uproar voiced on internet boards is totally out of control. Some of the hate that I viewed on Volquest, Inside Tennessee and other boards was scary. Very juvenile and just plain sickening the hate that is spewed sometimes. I think the factor that comes into play is that because of the internet, people feel as if they can post whatever they want to anonymously regardless of the percussions that their words have on individuals. I used to participate on boards a lot more than what I do now, and that's because some people don't have a clue how to relate to others.I don't know what is in store for the Zips football program when it comes to the future. I know that from what I've seen from afar, Info is beautiful and the campus has made a dramatic turnaround compared to 20 years ago when I was there. The only thing that I ask on this board from others is that an individual thinks a change is needed at the top, please voice these concerns in a respectful manner and not in ways that degrade and destroy individuals and their families. Coaches and their families are human beings as well.Well stated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchrider1 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Take this as me voicing my displeasure for the whole situation, team, coaches, students, stadium staff/university and some fans!-Team...stop breaking rules, beating people up and playing undisciplined football...Personal fouls have got to stop.-Coaches...Get rid of the crappy Shotgun hand-off, get your team in line and stop recruiting punks.-Students-what else is there to do on a Saturday in Akron, why the drop-off in attendance in week 2, its free for Gods sake? You can get drunk before and after the game and if your slick...during the game if you need it that badly!-Stadium Staff/University- you desperately need butts in the seats. Stop bitching at kids and adults for standing by the rail on the "hill" what is the issue? It was fine in week one what changed? Let people leave at halftime and come back...you wont sell beer inside so let people go to BW3 or Pints for a cold halftime beer or else bring back the Rubber Bowl beer garden? They let us leave and come back at the JAR for hoops when I went to the U, you need people there badly!!! Give away tickets! Be like a drug-dealer, get people hooked. "this first one is free but next time you have to pay" This will quickly become one of the nicest emptiest stadiums in the country if the University doesn't loosen up its grip.-Some Fans...you bitched about the Rubber Bowl, now its gone, so show up to the new stadium and support your team. Learn the game of football and cheer at the appropriate times. Spread the word...you can like both Akron and Ohio State...I do! We live in Akron not Columbus, go to the Zips games, its very inexpensive, alot closer and less expensive than OSU games.I am going to all of the home games and hopefully some away games. I will be supportive, cheer loudly at all of the appropriate times. I have pumped up this program and stadium to as many people that will listen and I am bringing some newbies to games this year so I am doing "my part from the start"Other than that, this whole situation needs to be stepped up and quick before this is ruined and we are even more of a laughing stock the we already are.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu9697 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Take this as me voicing my displeasure for the whole situation, team, coaches, students, stadium staff/university and some fans!-Team...stop breaking rules, beating people up and playing undisciplined football...Personal fouls have got to stop.-Coaches...Get rid of the crappy Shotgun hand-off, get your team in line and stop recruiting punks.-Students-what else is there to do on a Saturday in Akron, why the drop-off in attendance in week 2, its free for Gods sake? You can get drunk before and after the game and if your slick...during the game if you need it that badly!-Stadium Staff/University- you desperately need butts in the seats. Stop bitching at kids and adults for standing by the rail on the "hill" what is the issue? It was fine in week one what changed? Let people leave at halftime and come back...you wont sell beer inside so let people go to BW3 or Pints for a cold halftime beer or else bring back the Rubber Bowl beer garden? They let us leave and come back at the JAR for hoops when I went to the U, you need people there badly!!! Give away tickets! Be like a drug-dealer, get people hooked. "this first one is free but next time you have to pay" This will quickly become one of the nicest emptiest stadiums in the country if the University doesn't loosen up its grip.-Some Fans...you bitched about the Rubber Bowl, now its gone, so show up to the new stadium and support your team. Learn the game of football and cheer at the appropriate times. Spread the word...you can like both Akron and Ohio State...I do! We live in Akron not Columbus, go to the Zips games, its very inexpensive, alot closer and less expensive than OSU games.I am going to all of the home games and hopefully some away games. I will be supportive, cheer loudly at all of the appropriate times. I have pumped up this program and stadium to as many people that will listen and I am bringing some newbies to games this year so I am doing "my part from the start"Other than that, this whole situation needs to be stepped up and quick before this is ruined and we are even more of a laughing stock the we already are.ThanksGreat post!!! Totally agree on so many points!!BTW, the railing thing= they were being Nazis about that during both games on the North End ("building side")A. Put a Gold line that says don't cross ORB. Let people stand agains the rail ORC. If safety is a concern, add one more rail and let people stand there. I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 -Stadium Staff/University- don't jack up the ticket prices to the prime games. Nothing says "money grubber" quite like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I am closing this thread until either the University makes a statement, or a traditional news source makes a legitimate report.I know very little about the situation. I have only heard that the infraction is indeed minor, as far as infractions go. No shoe boxes full of money...no falsified documents. I do not know if there was a firing, or a suspension. No one outside UA does at this time.It is unfair to those involved that they are left to twist in the wind. I won't let our board be the vehicle for that. I await our new AD's explanation. I ask that you respect this decision.CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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