Andy Baskin's take on Akron Football

[ksu sucks]

A little late, but...

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/sports/sports_...Can't-state

The University of Akron has clearly passed Can't State in terms of facilities. The MAC center was great right after World War II, when it was built. I am assuming. In the 80s, they got rid of diving team so they could expand the gym and build those great glass boxes to watch basketball games. Seriously what were they thinking? Sitting inside a glassed-in room to watch an indoor game?

But let's go back to Akron -- Infocision Stadium is going to carry Akron right out of the Mid-American Conference, when the Big Ten becomes the Big 14 or 16. Akron's going to have a chance to jump somewhere. Believe it. Why? Because they care about sports. They are considered with image. While Can't State was worried about being called Can't State or Can't or Can't University, the Zips have had a plan and are moving forward. Can't State is chasing its own tail.

High praise from a Can't State alum.

edit: it appears the Can't--->cant messed up the link.

[Zipmeister]

For those of you who periodically point out how Akron takes a back seat to the F.l.a.s.h.e.s in sports marketing, this guy provides some evidence that it all depends on your perspective.

[InTheZone]

For those of you who periodically point out how Akron takes a back seat to the F.l.a.s.h.e.s in sports marketing, this guy provides some evidence that it all depends on your perspective.

This article has nothing to do with the quality of our marketing department, and everything to do with our administration's (ie Proenza's) commitment to providing top notch facilities and support. Our marketing department blows.

[Captain Kangaroo]

Since K.e.n.t. has pounded our ass in basketball for the last 2 seasons, and our football team went a K.e.n.t.-esque 3-9 last year in a horribly weak MAC, I'm not puffing my chest out all that much.