What do Zips Fans Really think?

[Dr Z]

people won't remember outside of Akron in what basketball or football does unless they win it all...

I visit North Carolina often and wear Zips gear. I get comments all the time from NC State fans about Akron.

[gr8day2bazip]

Do me a favor, without looking, name the 32 teams that won a first round game in the ncaa bball tournament last year. now tell me, once again without looking, what were the match-ups in the motor city, international, and GMAC bowls (all MAC bowl ties). Now tell me who played in the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP game for soccer? Dont take these guys for granted. There are currently 5 former zips in the MLS alone. I understand soccer isnt as big as bball and football, but as far as which one of the three id rather have? Give me a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP over a tourney upset or crappy bowl bid. we would be able to say something no other school could say, we are better than you, and our national championship trophy proves it. no offense to dambrot and ianello (esp since he hasnt coached a game yet) but i dont hear of professional teams wanting them to coach on the highest level. i want all teams to experience success however it may come for them. just saying if i had to pick, give me the National Title.

[Z.I.P.]

Do me a favor, without looking, name the 32 teams that won a first round game in the ncaa bball tournament last year. now tell me, once again without looking, what were the match-ups in the motor city, international, and GMAC bowls (all MAC bowl ties). Now tell me who played in the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP game for soccer? Dont take these guys for granted. There are currently 5 former zips in the MLS alone. I understand soccer isnt as big as bball and football, but as far as which one of the three id rather have? Give me a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP over a tourney upset or crappy bowl bid. we would be able to say something no other school could say, we are better than you, and our national championship trophy proves it. no offense to dambrot and ianello (esp since he hasnt coached a game yet) but i dont hear of professional teams wanting them to coach on the highest level. i want all teams to experience success however it may come for them. just saying if i had to pick, give me the National Title.

Gee whiz, somehow I managed to COMPLETELY miss this thread! Thank you God!But, to gr8day2bazip: Thanks and let me give your post the biggest+++++++ available

[Zip_ME87]

Do me a favor, without looking, name the 32 teams that won a first round game in the ncaa bball tournament last year. now tell me, once again without looking, what were the match-ups in the motor city, international, and GMAC bowls (all MAC bowl ties). Now tell me who played in the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP game for soccer? Dont take these guys for granted. There are currently 5 former zips in the MLS alone. I understand soccer isnt as big as bball and football, but as far as which one of the three id rather have? Give me a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP over a tourney upset or crappy bowl bid. we would be able to say something no other school could say, we are better than you, and our national championship trophy proves it. no offense to dambrot and ianello (esp since he hasnt coached a game yet) but i dont hear of professional teams wanting them to coach on the highest level. i want all teams to experience success however it may come for them. just saying if i had to pick, give me the National Title.

Gee whiz, somehow I managed to COMPLETELY miss this thread! Thank you God!But, to gr8day2bazip: Thanks and let me give your post the biggest+++++++ available

Well said, and I'll add my +++++++ as well.Although the games are only exhibition, I'm looking forward to the game at Cleveland State on March 7th (which I hope to attend) and the rest of the Spring Schedule. It will be interesting to see how this team performs minus Teal, Blair, and Ben Z and before the latest recruits arrive.

[Z.I.P.]

Does the team have any indoor tournaments? I guess college soccer has gone away from that -- which was once the entire off-season practice. Used to have a February event at Memorial Hall with many top programs, including IU frequently. But that was maybe before many of you were born.