Memorial Hall

[deacon33]

Does anyone know any info on this. I over heard some alumni talking about it in the Tommy Evans Lounge. Is it going to be called Hipsher Hall, just what was being said. For all Dan did for the program. Any info would be appreciated.

[UA Fan]

It's true, except it's being named for Brian Hipsher, not Dan.

[Hilltopper]

Does anyone know any info on this. I over heard some alumni talking about it in the Tommy Evans Lounge. Is it going to be called Hipsher Hall, just what was being said. For all Dan did for the program. Any info would be appreciated.

Thats what I heard also. Here is a copy of the blueprints.

[ZachTheZip]

It's going to be a new building for the College of Education, last I heard (allowing them to move out of Zook Hall so it can be renovated like Leigh Hall). There is no need for a gym since the rec center was built. What is needed is an arena, and I can't see it being built on that spot, nor can I see something like that being named after Hipsher.But yes, Memorial Hall is being torn down as soon as the offices and classrooms can be moved to floors 2-4 of Infocision Stadium.

[Zips Win!]

Does anyone know any info on this. I over heard some alumni talking about it in the Tommy Evans Lounge. Is it going to be called Hipsher Hall, just what was being said. For all Dan did for the program. Any info would be appreciated.

Hipsher Hall?Will they have a constant video replaying the Thunder Dan- Ryan Andrick sideline fight?

[Captain Kangaroo]

Does anyone know any info on this. I over heard some alumni talking about it in the Tommy Evans Lounge. Is it going to be called Hipsher Hall, just what was being said. For all Dan did for the program. Any info would be appreciated.

Hipsher Hall?Will they have a constant video replaying the Thunder Dan- Ryan Andrick sideline fight?

I look forward to sipping on a Coors Light while watching the Zips from Hipsher Hall's "Tarver Terrace." I can't wait until I see the artist's renderings. I hope they use Sims people. Of course, they should all look exactly like Andre Sims.

[Zip Watcher]

I look forward to sipping on a Coors Light while watching the Zips from Hipsher Hall's "Tarver Terrace." I can't wait until I see the artist's renderings. I hope they use Sims people. Of course, they should all look exactly like Andre Sims.

Can a Sims person be dribbling the ball?

[ksu sucks]

But yes, Memorial Hall is being torn down as soon as the offices and classrooms can be moved to floors 2-4 of Infocision Stadium.

According to the College of Education, it's got about 140 days.http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/ There's a countdown at the bottom of the page.

[deacon33]

Hipsher did a lot for the program, he brought in recruits like Scott Hample, Ruben Conway, Johnny Carson (RIP), Bruce Wienkien, Klaus Zollner and Ali Kart. He had a superb staff that included John Pigatti, who if you remember introduced himself to the commissioner of the MAC in a most interesting way at the MAC tourney. There are so many things this man can be remembered for. A gymnasium in his name is the least we can do for him.

[ksu sucks]

Hipsher did a lot for the program, he brought in recruits like Scott Hample, Ruben Conway, Johnny Carson (RIP), Bruce Wienkien, Klaus Zollner and Ali Kart. He had a superb staff that included John Pigatti, who if you remember introduced himself to the commissioner of the MAC in a most interesting way at the MAC tourney. There are so many things this man can be remembered for. A gymnasium in his name is the least we can do for him.

How about the Dambrot Dome?

[Quickzips]

Hipsher did a lot for the program, he brought in recruits like Scott Hample, Ruben Conway, Johnny Carson (RIP), Bruce Wienkien, Klaus Zollner and Ali Kart. He had a superb staff that included John Pigatti, who if you remember introduced himself to the commissioner of the MAC in a most interesting way at the MAC tourney. There are so many things this man can be remembered for. A gymnasium in his name is the least we can do for him.

Thankyou for your opinion Mrs. Hipsher.

[RootforRoo44]

But yes, Memorial Hall is being torn down as soon as the offices and classrooms can be moved to floors 2-4 of Infocision Stadium.

According to the College of Education, it's got about 140 days.http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/ There's a countdown at the bottom of the page.

So does that countdown mean 134 days until destruction of Memorial Hall or 134 days until it's leveled and the new building begins?

[deacon33]

Hipsher did a lot for the program, he brought in recruits like Scott Hample, Ruben Conway, Johnny Carson (RIP), Bruce Wienkien, Klaus Zollner and Ali Kart. He had a superb staff that included John Pigatti, who if you remember introduced himself to the commissioner of the MAC in a most interesting way at the MAC tourney. There are so many things this man can be remembered for. A gymnasium in his name is the least we can do for him.

Thankyou for your opinion Mrs. Hipsher.

I would be willing to bet you are a woman who laughs at her own jokes.

[Quickzips]

Hipsher did a lot for the program, he brought in recruits like Scott Hample, Ruben Conway, Johnny Carson (RIP), Bruce Wienkien, Klaus Zollner and Ali Kart. He had a superb staff that included John Pigatti, who if you remember introduced himself to the commissioner of the MAC in a most interesting way at the MAC tourney. There are so many things this man can be remembered for. A gymnasium in his name is the least we can do for him.

Thankyou for your opinion Mrs. Hipsher.

I would be willing to bet you are a woman who laughs at her own jokes.

You would lose a lot of money on that one.I however, would be willing to bet that you have some close relationship to the Hipsher family and would make a killing.If we're going to name a new arena after a coach Hipsher isn't exactly high on the list. The guy compiled a very mediocre 112-137 with 5 losing seasons and one .500 season in 9 years here. He never took us out of the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament let along to the NCAA's or NIT's. Never got to 20 wins on a season. Only twice did he finish better than .500 in the MAC. Fact of the matter is Hipsher's impact on the Zips basketball program was insignificant at best.

[MaxZIP]

Hipsher did a lot for the program, he brought in recruits like Scott Hample, Ruben Conway, Johnny Carson (RIP), Bruce Wienkien, Klaus Zollner and Ali Kart. He had a superb staff that included John Pigatti, who if you remember introduced himself to the commissioner of the MAC in a most interesting way at the MAC tourney. There are so many things this man can be remembered for. A gymnasium in his name is the least we can do for him.

Thankyou for your opinion Mrs. Hipsher.

I would be willing to bet you are a woman who laughs at her own jokes.

You would lose a lot of money on that one.I however, would be willing to bet that you have some close relationship to the Hipsher family and would make a killing.If we're going to name a new arena after a coach Hipsher isn't exactly high on the list. The guy compiled a very mediocre 112-137 with 5 losing seasons and one .500 season in 9 years here. He never took us out of the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament let along to the NCAA's or NIT's. Never got to 20 wins on a season. Only twice did he finish better than .500 in the MAC. Fact of the matter is Hipsher's impact on the Zips basketball program was insignificant at best.

All that matters is that his son got plenty of playing time.

[deacon33]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

[Captain Kangaroo]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

Viva "The Little Hair Ball!"

[Quickzips]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

Yup, you aren't close to the Hipshers at all.

[deacon33]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

Yup, you aren't close to the Hipshers at all.

I am so close I am Dan's shadow. Dan Hipsher paved the road that the Zips are traveling down now. He gave the Zips the credability that they carry now. Thank You Dan where ever you are right now. Rumor is that he might come back and coach the Football team to a MAC East Title.Are yout a gumshoe Quick?

[ZippyforPresident]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

Yup, you aren't close to the Hipshers at all.

I am so close I am Dan's shadow. Dan Hipsher paved the road that the Zips are traveling down now. He gave the Zips the credability that they carry now. Thank You Dan where ever you are right now. Rumor is that he might come back and coach the Football team to a MAC East Title.Are yout a gumshoe Quick?

Conf. Conf. Year Coach Record Pct. Record Affiliation1972-73 Wyatt Webb 22-5 .815 Independent1973-74 Wyatt Webb 18-6 .750 Independent1974-75 Wyatt Webb 20-9 .689 Independent1975-76 Alex Adams 10-14 .417 Independent1976-77 Ken Cunningham 13-12 .520 Independent1977-78 Ken Cunningham 9-18 .333 1-6 MCC1978-79 Ken Cunningham 10-17 .370 2-8 MCC1979-80 Ken Cunningham 10-14 .417 Independent1980-81 Bob Rupert 8-18 .308 5-9 OVC1981-82 Bob Rupert 7-19 .269 3-13 OVC1982-83 Bob Rupert 14-15 .483 7-7 OVC1983-84 Bob Rupert 8-19 .296 3-11 OVC1984-85 Bob Huggins 12-14 .462 6-8 OVC1985-86 Bob Huggins 22-8 .733 10-4 OVC1986-87 Bob Huggins 21-9 .700 9-5 OVC1987-88 Bob Huggins 21-7 .750 Independent1988-89 Bob Huggins 21-8 .724 Independent1989-90 Coleman Crawford 16-12 .571 Independent1990-91 Coleman Crawford 15-13 .536 6-10 MCC1991-92 Coleman Crawford 16-12 .571 10-6 MCC1992-93 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 3-15 MAC1993-94 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 2-16 MAC1994-95 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 4-14 MAC1995-96 Dan Hipsher 3-23 .115 0-18 MAC1996-97 Dan Hipsher 8-18 .308 6-12 MAC1997-98 Dan Hipsher 17-10 .629 13-5 MAC1998-99 Dan Hipsher 18-9 .667 12-6 MAC1999-00 Dan Hipsher 17-11 .607 11-7 MAC2000-01 Dan Hipsher 12-16 .429 9-9 MAC2001-02 Dan Hipsher 10-21 .323 5-13 MAC2002-03 Dan Hipsher 14-14 .500 9-9 MAC2003-04 Dan Hipsher 13-15 .464 7-11 MAC2004-05 Keith Dambrot 19-10 .655 11-7 MAC2005-06 Keith Dambrot 23-10 .697 14-4 MAC2006-07 Keith Dambrot 26-7 .788 13-3 MAC2007-08 Keith Dambrot 24-11 .686 11-5 MAC2008-09 Keith Dambrot 23-13 .639 10-6 MACAs you can see, not only did Dan pave the road that the Zips are traveling now, but he paved it with gold. Maybe you have Dan Hipsher confused with Bob Huggins or Keith Dambrot when talking about coaches that have actually given Zips Basketball any sort of credibility in the Division I era? Or maybe you're just in love with Dan Hipsher? Either one is fine with me, but it's obvious that Dan Hipsher doesn't hold a candle to the things that Huggins and Dambrot have done for Akron Basketball. The numbers speak for themselves.

[deacon33]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

Yup, you aren't close to the Hipshers at all.

I am so close I am Dan's shadow. Dan Hipsher paved the road that the Zips are traveling down now. He gave the Zips the credability that they carry now. Thank You Dan where ever you are right now. Rumor is that he might come back and coach the Football team to a MAC East Title.Are yout a gumshoe Quick?

Conf. Conf. Year Coach Record Pct. Record Affiliation1972-73 Wyatt Webb 22-5 .815 Independent1973-74 Wyatt Webb 18-6 .750 Independent1974-75 Wyatt Webb 20-9 .689 Independent1975-76 Alex Adams 10-14 .417 Independent1976-77 Ken Cunningham 13-12 .520 Independent1977-78 Ken Cunningham 9-18 .333 1-6 MCC1978-79 Ken Cunningham 10-17 .370 2-8 MCC1979-80 Ken Cunningham 10-14 .417 Independent1980-81 Bob Rupert 8-18 .308 5-9 OVC1981-82 Bob Rupert 7-19 .269 3-13 OVC1982-83 Bob Rupert 14-15 .483 7-7 OVC1983-84 Bob Rupert 8-19 .296 3-11 OVC1984-85 Bob Huggins 12-14 .462 6-8 OVC1985-86 Bob Huggins 22-8 .733 10-4 OVC1986-87 Bob Huggins 21-9 .700 9-5 OVC1987-88 Bob Huggins 21-7 .750 Independent1988-89 Bob Huggins 21-8 .724 Independent1989-90 Coleman Crawford 16-12 .571 Independent1990-91 Coleman Crawford 15-13 .536 6-10 MCC1991-92 Coleman Crawford 16-12 .571 10-6 MCC1992-93 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 3-15 MAC1993-94 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 2-16 MAC1994-95 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 4-14 MAC1995-96 Dan Hipsher 3-23 .115 0-18 MAC1996-97 Dan Hipsher 8-18 .308 6-12 MAC1997-98 Dan Hipsher 17-10 .629 13-5 MAC1998-99 Dan Hipsher 18-9 .667 12-6 MAC1999-00 Dan Hipsher 17-11 .607 11-7 MAC2000-01 Dan Hipsher 12-16 .429 9-9 MAC2001-02 Dan Hipsher 10-21 .323 5-13 MAC2002-03 Dan Hipsher 14-14 .500 9-9 MAC2003-04 Dan Hipsher 13-15 .464 7-11 MAC2004-05 Keith Dambrot 19-10 .655 11-7 MAC2005-06 Keith Dambrot 23-10 .697 14-4 MAC2006-07 Keith Dambrot 26-7 .788 13-3 MAC2007-08 Keith Dambrot 24-11 .686 11-5 MAC2008-09 Keith Dambrot 23-13 .639 10-6 MACAs you can see, not only did Dan pave the road that the Zips are traveling now, but he paved it with gold. Maybe you have Dan Hipsher confused with Bob Huggins or Keith Dambrot when talking about coaches that have actually given Zips Basketball any sort of credibility in the Division I era? Or maybe you're just in love with Dan Hipsher? Either one is fine with me, but it's obvious that Dan Hipsher doesn't hold a candle to the things that Huggins and Dambrot have done for Akron Basketball. The numbers speak for themselves.

Dambrot is the beneficiary of a weak MAC, when Hipsher was there every team seemed to have NBA talent. Now it seems as if Toledo, Cent Mich, Eastern, Can't, BGSU, are all teams that are struggling to compete in the MAC. Name me 5 players to play in NBA since Dambrot came to Akron and Hipsher left Akron. While Hipsher was there Casey Shaw Toledo, Chris Kaman Cent Mich, David Webber Cent Mich, Keith Mcleoud BGSU, Shawn Stonerook Ohio, Brandon Hunter Ohio, Wally Szerbiak Miami, Derrick Dials Eastern Mich, Anthony Stacey BGSU, Trevor Huffman Can't, Antonio Gates Can't State, Earl Boykins East Mich, Antonio Daniels BGSU, John Edwards Can't State, Ira Newbel Miami, Tamar Slay Marshall, Bonzi Wells Ball St, Theron Smith Ball St.. Seems to me Hipsher was coaching aginst way better talent. I realize some are not in NBA but all played on an NBA summer team in the last 4 years.

[Z.I.P.]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

And I am Thunder...struck!

[Quickzips]

You know what Rugby, you are right, whatever new arena we get should be named after Hipsher.While we are at it, I think we should re-name Infocision Stadium to Lee Owens Stadium. I mean, Owens did more to get us some respectability than anyone else. He brought in some good recruits in Domenik Hixon, Charlie Frye, Chase Blackburn, etc. Granted, he never won shit while he was here. Never beat a BCS team, never got us close to a conference championship and his teams consistently underperformed. I mean he was going up against a better MAC than what we have now with those dominant Marshall teams and some very good teams in Miami, Toledo, NIU, etc. He had to deal with future NFL players like Byron Leftwich, Ben Roethlisberger, Chad Pennington, etc. Never mind the fact that he accomplished absolutely nothing while he was here, let's re-name the stadium after him. I volunteer to help take down all the Infocision Stadium signs and I'll even start working on a design logo for Owen's Stadium.

[Zip_ME87]

If i recall didnt Hipsher get akron their 1st banner in the MAC East? Also, didnt he have the insight to hire Dambrot, and allow that little hair ball to weasel his way into the head coaching spot. I am Thunder Dan........Sike for all you 90's fans.

Yup, you aren't close to the Hipshers at all.

I am so close I am Dan's shadow. Dan Hipsher paved the road that the Zips are traveling down now. He gave the Zips the credability that they carry now. Thank You Dan where ever you are right now. Rumor is that he might come back and coach the Football team to a MAC East Title.Are yout a gumshoe Quick?

Conf. Conf. Year Coach Record Pct. Record Affiliation1972-73 Wyatt Webb 22-5 .815 Independent1973-74 Wyatt Webb 18-6 .750 Independent1974-75 Wyatt Webb 20-9 .689 Independent1975-76 Alex Adams 10-14 .417 Independent1976-77 Ken Cunningham 13-12 .520 Independent1977-78 Ken Cunningham 9-18 .333 1-6 MCC1978-79 Ken Cunningham 10-17 .370 2-8 MCC1979-80 Ken Cunningham 10-14 .417 Independent1980-81 Bob Rupert 8-18 .308 5-9 OVC1981-82 Bob Rupert 7-19 .269 3-13 OVC1982-83 Bob Rupert 14-15 .483 7-7 OVC1983-84 Bob Rupert 8-19 .296 3-11 OVC1984-85 Bob Huggins 12-14 .462 6-8 OVC1985-86 Bob Huggins 22-8 .733 10-4 OVC1986-87 Bob Huggins 21-9 .700 9-5 OVC1987-88 Bob Huggins 21-7 .750 Independent1988-89 Bob Huggins 21-8 .724 Independent1989-90 Coleman Crawford 16-12 .571 Independent1990-91 Coleman Crawford 15-13 .536 6-10 MCC1991-92 Coleman Crawford 16-12 .571 10-6 MCC1992-93 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 3-15 MAC1993-94 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 2-16 MAC1994-95 Coleman Crawford 8-18 .308 4-14 MAC1995-96 Dan Hipsher 3-23 .115 0-18 MAC1996-97 Dan Hipsher 8-18 .308 6-12 MAC1997-98 Dan Hipsher 17-10 .629 13-5 MAC1998-99 Dan Hipsher 18-9 .667 12-6 MAC1999-00 Dan Hipsher 17-11 .607 11-7 MAC2000-01 Dan Hipsher 12-16 .429 9-9 MAC2001-02 Dan Hipsher 10-21 .323 5-13 MAC2002-03 Dan Hipsher 14-14 .500 9-9 MAC2003-04 Dan Hipsher 13-15 .464 7-11 MAC2004-05 Keith Dambrot 19-10 .655 11-7 MAC2005-06 Keith Dambrot 23-10 .697 14-4 MAC2006-07 Keith Dambrot 26-7 .788 13-3 MAC2007-08 Keith Dambrot 24-11 .686 11-5 MAC2008-09 Keith Dambrot 23-13 .639 10-6 MACAs you can see, not only did Dan pave the road that the Zips are traveling now, but he paved it with gold. Maybe you have Dan Hipsher confused with Bob Huggins or Keith Dambrot when talking about coaches that have actually given Zips Basketball any sort of credibility in the Division I era? Or maybe you're just in love with Dan Hipsher? Either one is fine with me, but it's obvious that Dan Hipsher doesn't hold a candle to the things that Huggins and Dambrot have done for Akron Basketball. The numbers speak for themselves.

Dambrot is the beneficiary of a weak MAC, when Hipsher was there every team seemed to have NBA talent. Now it seems as if Toledo, Cent Mich, Eastern, Can't, BGSU, are all teams that are struggling to compete in the MAC. Name me 5 players to play in NBA since Dambrot came to Akron and Hipsher left Akron. While Hipsher was there Casey Shaw Toledo, Chris Kaman Cent Mich, David Webber Cent Mich, Keith Mcleoud BGSU, Shawn Stonerook Ohio, Brandon Hunter Ohio, Wally Szerbiak Miami, Derrick Dials Eastern Mich, Anthony Stacey BGSU, Trevor Huffman Can't, Antonio Gates Can't State, Earl Boykins East Mich, Antonio Daniels BGSU, John Edwards Can't State, Ira Newbel Miami, Tamar Slay Marshall, Bonzi Wells Ball St, Theron Smith Ball St.. Seems to me Hipsher was coaching aginst way better talent. I realize some are not in NBA but all played on an NBA summer team in the last 4 years.

OMG, it was FIFTEEN years of crap basketball after Huggins left before KD arrived. I thought it was only 14.

[deacon33]

You know what Rugby, you are right, whatever new arena we get should be named after Hipsher.While we are at it, I think we should re-name Infocision Stadium to Lee Owens Stadium. I mean, Owens did more to get us some respectability than anyone else. He brought in some good recruits in Domenik Hixon, Charlie Frye, Chase Blackburn, etc. Granted, he never won shit while he was here. Never beat a BCS team, never got us close to a conference championship and his teams consistently underperformed. I mean he was going up against a better MAC than what we have now with those dominant Marshall teams and some very good teams in Miami, Toledo, NIU, etc. He had to deal with future NFL players like Byron Leftwich, Ben Roethlisberger, Chad Pennington, etc. Never mind the fact that he accomplished absolutely nothing while he was here, let's re-name the stadium after him. I volunteer to help take down all the Infocision Stadium signs and I'll even start working on a design logo for Owen's Stadium.

So you are going to try to compare this years team, or last years team to Ball, Bosley, Phillips, Andrick, Moore, Gooden. Do not think it would even be close. Might as well name it after Owens, JD did not worl out as all you thought he would a couple years ago. Whose to say that KD will not have the same fate. I have sat in the stands in the same shirt for 20 yrs now. The team mentioned above is better than anything KD has brought in, they played better competition.