zff Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I caught some of Frenchy's tv show tonight and he said that the Zips and ESPN might be working to get a huge team to come to the Rubber Bowl in August to open the '06 season on ESPN. Ne did not say the team but they are a "Huge" team and going to a bowl this year. Anbody have any ideas???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I can't see it being a big powerhouse like Michigan, OSU, etc. that would be a pipe dream at best to think that someone like that would come to the bowl. I've gotta believe it would be a mid level Big 10 team like Minnesota or Northwestern. Maybe a Big Least team like Louisville or Rutgers? I have a hard time believing it would be a part of the deal w/ Army (if I remember right that was a 2for1) because why would ESPN care about an Army/Akron matchup next year but not this year. Logic though would say it is more than likely one of the top CDOA or MWC teams. Another mid-major, but one with a good following and traditionally good team. Fresno State? Boise State? Utah? I dunno. Sure is nice to think about though. How big of a crap would you guys take in your pants if we landed OSU in the Rubber Bowl to start off the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 A couple months ago UAM was being interviewed at halftime. He said that they were close to getting a current top 20 team at the Rubber Bowl for 06. My guess is Va Tech or Louisville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I'm hearing Boston College. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 BC would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronURocks Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Long time, no post. Been on the west coast for business with the exception of a trip home for Thanksgiving, caught the Can't win and then flew back a day early to go to the MACC in Detroit. I have heard Boston College as well. Having an ACC team come to the rubber bowl to open the season would be HUGE. If BC comes I heard no trip to NC State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu9697 Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I doubt it would be BC= their non-con is already set (UMass, BYU, Can't & Maine). UNLESS Can't is getting out of the game, though Can't was supposed to host BC next year= doubt they would turn that $ over to their rival! My feeling is that it may be Pitt, though I'm not sure Wannstedt wants to deal with another MAC road game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I'd have to believe at some point BC needs to stop playing 1-AA opponents. Based only on your information above, they have 3 1-AA teams (Maine, Can't and UMass) .. oops .. Can't State is 1-A, I forgot .. or rather one 1-AA team (Maine) and one sesspool of an opponent that has no redeming qualities (UMass ..... I happen to be a UConn grad and can fill you in later). Dropping UMass or Maine would leave them still with the easiest schedule in the ACC I'm sure .. that is until you add the Zips to the slate. I saw something over on one of the flush boards that says that Can't State is hosting Minnesota to open the season. Perhaps that requires them to drop BC. Who knows .. could be interesting. Might need to make that road trip work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeprOFtheHous Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 i think the zippers will play tennnessee esp if they win their bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 i think the zippers will play tennnessee esp if they win their bowl. What's the rationale on that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msopher Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Hosting any ACC, Big Ten, or Big East team would be great for the university. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I caught some of Frenchy's tv show tonight What is this show? Local access? 45/49? Never heard of this .... UA related or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I caught some of Frenchy's tv show tonight What is this show? Local access? 45/49? Never heard of this .... UA related or no? I used to watch it when I lived in Akron. I havn't watched it in 4 years. It shows on this station, only site I could find on the web I believe it is on Mondays around 6. It is NOT university hosted. Just takes calls on sports. Anybody can call in. It's not real hard to get on, so you can ask any Akron sports question you want. He will give you a good answer. It is worth your time. I think it was called sportsbeat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zff Posted December 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 DR. Z hit the nail on the head. Mondays 6 to 7 Channel 29/35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu9697 Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I'd have to believe at some point BC needs to stop playing 1-AA opponents. Based only on your information above, they have 3 1-AA teams (Maine, Can't and UMass) .. oops .. Can't State is 1-A, I forgot .. or rather one 1-AA team (Maine) and one sesspool of an opponent that has no redeming qualities (UMass ..... I happen to be a UConn grad and can fill you in later). Dropping UMass or Maine would leave them still with the easiest schedule in the ACC I'm sure .. that is until you add the Zips to the slate. I saw something over on one of the flush boards that says that Can't State is hosting Minnesota to open the season. Perhaps that requires them to drop BC. Who knows .. could be interesting. Might need to make that road trip work. I totally agree that BC needs to play more quality OOC teams...read any BC board and you will see that same thing. Akron would definitely be an upgrade over Can't State, Maine, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronURocks Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 My understanding is they are dumping Can't to play at the rubber bowl. We therefore dump our trip to NC State. BC it is. :macc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Zips Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 My understanding is they are dumping Can't to play at the rubber bowl. We therefore dump our trip to NC State. BC it is. :macc: i believe you are correct... at least that's what the little birdie in my head told me. and do you know how great it feels to put this up? :macc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACER Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 if it is bc od we have a one for one / two for one? is this a one game deal;which i find hard to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Thanks, BC makes sense. They came to Ball State last year I believe. Probably a 2 for 1? I also heard that we were going to start a series with Cincy before MT left? Possibly Cincy to replace NC State and then we get them at home in 07? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Update on Boston College. BC has replaced a home game in 2006 against UMASS with a home game against BYU. Maine is the only remaining I-AA opponent on their schedule. This is a home game. Observation. If BC is going to play at Akron in 2006 it will almost certainly have to be a replacement for the C'ant State game. Meanwhile, C'ant State going 1-10 in 2005 has an incentive to soften their schedule. Playing BC is probably not worth the money. C'ant can't afford to trash their season for a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally B Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 My understanding is they are dumping Can't to play at the rubber bowl. We therefore dump our trip to NC State. BC it is. :macc: Damit I'm only a half-hour from NCST, and was looking forward to the game! But, If it works out, a great pick up for UA; and I believe our team will be competetitive w/ BostonC or better next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Maybe we are all missing the obvious. Doesn't Cincinnati seem like a game that would be attractive for both schools with the Thomas connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the original post claim a bowl team from this year was coming to the Bowl? I don't think Cinci is bowl eligible this year. I might be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipAnalyst Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Looks like there going to be no big game at the Rubber Bowl in 2006 from reading between the lines in Rasor's interview with Rhoades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 i thought that bc was looking at playing at ohio? and if we dump ncst then who are we picking up for that slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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