THOR Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Its time to make some noise again ! The ABJ doesn't have a Akron football schedule and thinks the coaches name is J.B.Brookhart . In September we sent emails complaining about the lack of coverage . The ABJ responded by dismissed our complaints "Rabid sports fans get passionate when they beleive their favorite team is getting subpar treatment from the paper". ``Readers of the paper's sports section expect intense coverage of teams like the Indians, Browns, Cavs and Buckeyes that truly have a national following,'' said Sports Editor Larry Pantages Let the ABJ know that readers expect the information in the sport section be accurate. A mistake in an article from time to time may happen but two mistakes in the same article is unacceptable. Sports Editor Larry Pantages personal opinions are obviously having a negative affect on professional decisions. We must point this out to his superiors! Akron football fans, Associate Athletic Director Mike Wadell suggested we send emails to : jcrutchfield@ thebeaconjournal.com dasimmons@thebeaconjournal.com All members of the Zipsnation send emails to let the ABJ know the coaches name is J.D. Brookhart, and the next game is against Miami. We must get others involved have friend and family send emails. Ask other students to send emails. Print up flyers, post them on message boards, hand them out in the residence halls, and the student center. Get the Buchtelite involved . Remember make the emails short and positive. We will at least get them to printa correction and let them that readers are interseted in Akron Football. The Goal is to increase attendance using the ABJ to increase the intrest of the community. Lets be "RABID FANS" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Here is mine................ I am extremely disappointed in your coverage of Zip athletics. If your decision is to not cover the local university, at least make sure the information you do publish is accurate. A recent article on Zips football reads "JB Brookhart" as the coach of the Zips and says the next game is against "Central Florida". The next game is AT Miami Ohio in Oxford. This game has historically proven to be very exciting and important with Charlie Frye and Ben Rothlisberger battling for a pivotal game in the MAC. Sat 10/15/05 at Miami (Oh) Oxford, Ohio Time Warner 2:00 PM Listen | Gametracker The next HOME game will be against Army. As Army is a nationally recognized institution, I would think many people in the area would like to take advantage of the opportunity to see this team and your local university, The University of Akron, could use the community support to help them win the game. Sat 10/22/05 Army Akron, Ohio TBA 6:00 PM Listen | Gametracker I do not understand why you would not cover and promote The University of Akron as awareness would benefit the school, the community and ultimately the ABJ. Regards, A Zips Fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ziplock Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Omigosh...based on the ABJ article, I booked a flight to Orlando for Saturday AND purchased an autographed J.B. Brookhart football on Ebay. Thanks, ABJ for your continuing mission toward journalistic excellence. What douche bags!! Maybe the writer of the article thought, hmmm, Akron plays Miami on Saturday isn't that in Florida, must be near the center of the state???? D*cks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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