anonymous hippo Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 Who's going to the game on Sunday? I'm still debating, it's a 7.5 hour drive, 15 hr round trip. I have work/class on Monday as well. Yet, it could be some great memories! Quote
zipseuph Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 I find it rather ridiculous, yet unsurprising that we aren't hosting this one. Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 6 of us so far in my group...they can't take my tailgate away! Quote
TheTank123 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 I find it rather ridiculous, yet unsurprising that we aren't hosting this one. They were the higher ranked team in better weather. How is that ridiculous? Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 I find it rather ridiculous, yet unsurprising that we aren't hosting this one. They were the higher ranked team in better weather. How is that ridiculous? because THIS IS AKRON Quote
yazan07 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 Here's my question, if the ranking does matter, then why do they even have the bid process? I will buy the weather argument because I'm sure the weather will be nicer there, but is that really the whole decision maker? I thought it had to do with facilities? I have not seen Charlotte's facilities, maybe they are really nice, but isn't the pouch one of the top in the country? I would just like to hear an explanation as to why we weren't selected. Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 Here's my question, if the ranking does matter, then why do they even have the bid process? I will buy the weather argument because I'm sure the weather will be nicer there, but is that really the whole decision maker? I thought it had to do with facilities? I have not seen Charlotte's facilities, maybe they are really nice, but isn't the pouch one of the top in the country? I would just like to hear an explanation as to why we weren't selected. I'd like this game to be in Akron as much as anyone else, but they had the higher RPI and appear to have a nice facility from looking at their website. If we were the higher RPI team, and the game was taken from us (when has that ever happened?!), we would be furious. As some have already stated, it's only a 7.5 hour drive; it's more difficult than watching at home, but not impossible. This team deserves our support; if we can possibly be there, we should be. Last night in Dallas was sweet. Let's do it again in Charlotte. GO ZIPS! Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 It's looking like there will be a bus that will be open to EVERYONE. From what i heard, it will be around 20 bucks per person and include a game ticket. Bus departs at 9:30am Sunday. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE Quote
tbozeglav Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 It's looking like there will be a bus that will be open to EVERYONE. From what i heard, it will be around 20 bucks per person and include a game ticket. Bus departs at 9:30am Sunday. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE 1) 9:30am?! that seems kinda early. 2) link doesnt seem to work. is it a private or public event? Quote
natemathwhiz2 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 It's looking like there will be a bus that will be open to EVERYONE. From what i heard, it will be around 20 bucks per person and include a game ticket. Bus departs at 9:30am Sunday. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE 1) 9:30am?! that seems kinda early. 2) link doesnt seem to work. is it a private or public event? Gotta have time to tailgate...duh Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 It's looking like there will be a bus that will be open to EVERYONE. From what i heard, it will be around 20 bucks per person and include a game ticket. Bus departs at 9:30am Sunday. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE 1) 9:30am?! that seems kinda early. 2) link doesnt seem to work. is it a private or public event? It's invite only apparently. I'll look into that. Quote
GoZips Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 What is the update on the bus trip? Quote
anonymous hippo Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Posted November 22, 2011 Here is my tentative plan for the Charlotte Trip: My parents (Dad is an Akron Alum) and two siblings will be in town from High Point, NC from Wednesday till Sunday morning. I would like to ride down to High Point with them Sunday morning, hang out with them for a little bit, then make the 1.5 hr drive from High Point to Charlotte to watch the game with my dad and support the Zips at 7pm. Then, would it be possible to take the bus back up to Akron after the game? Anyone with information on the bus trip would be greatly appreciated in order to work this out. Thanks. Quote
mes102 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 Here is my tentative plan for the Charlotte Trip: My parents (Dad is an Akron Alum) and two siblings will be in town from High Point, NC from Wednesday till Sunday morning. I would like to ride down to High Point with them Sunday morning, hang out with them for a little bit, then make the 1.5 hr drive from High Point to Charlotte to watch the game with my dad and support the Zips at 7pm. Then, would it be possible to take the bus back up to Akron after the game? Anyone with information on the bus trip would be greatly appreciated in order to work this out. Thanks. You got a PM Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 btw apparently the bus is not for everyone...only students...way to go UA. Quote
UAsoccerchamps11 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 btw apparently the bus is not for everyone...only students...way to go UA. I can't believe they don't have a bus for everyone. And I would like to think that season ticket holders would have a bus along with the students Quote
bisbee Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 btw apparently the bus is not for everyone...only students...way to go UA. I can't believe they don't have a bus for everyone. And I would like to think that season ticket holders would have a bus along with the students I don't think that this is at all unusual. I would be surprised if a university offered a bus for anyone other than students even if there was a charge involved. Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 UA is offering a bus trip for the Zips basketball game in West Virginia Monday that is open to both students and non-students. Quote
plowerman78 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 depends who purchases the bus. The bus for Charlotte was purchased by UA Student Life compared to the bus trip on monday being purchased by Akron athletics Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 depends who purchases the bus. The bus for Charlotte was purchased by UA Student Life compared to the bus trip on monday being purchased by Akron athletics I'm just happy that someone got a bus...our team deserves as much support as any of us can give them. GO ZIPS! Quote
Hooner49 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Posted November 28, 2011 You guys brought a great crowd. Glad to hear you made it back safely. You guys have a great program and I wish you the best next season. Here are some photos from last night, many of are the Akron fans. http://mikewise07.smugmug.com/Sports/Akron...5755828_zcn65rT Quote
ZachTheZip Posted November 28, 2011 Report Posted November 28, 2011 You guys brought a great crowd. Glad to hear you made it back safely. You guys have a great program and I wish you the best next season. Here are some photos from last night, many of are the Akron fans. http://mikewise07.smugmug.com/Sports/Akron...5755828_zcn65rT Thanks! I have to say that you guys have a really good student section. Quote
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