jupitertoo Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Most Zips fans probably aren't considering a trip to Athens for Wednesday night's game. But I make these weeknight treks all the time and it's really easy...and worthwhile, given what's at stake. Leave Akron at 3:30 - arrive in your seats no later than 6:40 - guaranteed. Game ends at 9:15 - climb into your warm bed at 12:15 a.m. - guaranteed. Hopefully in the interim you will see an exciting, well-played game in a highly charged atmosphere. Challenge yourselves to make this one trip. You won't be sorry...regardless of the outcome. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 I'm going with 4 friends Go Zips! Quote
pdt1420 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 My parents have really been following the Zips this year, been to half a dozen games. They're going to the game. I'm in Columbus now, and me, the wife, and the little guy are going as well. Hope more Zips fans make the trip. Quote
taxpayer Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 2 more headed to Athens for a Zip win! Quote
Valpo Zip Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Only the MAC would schedule a game of this caliber on a Wednesday night. Other conferences would have found a way to make it a prime time Saturday game. Quote
bUAkronG Posted February 25, 2013 Report Posted February 25, 2013 Only the MAC would schedule a game of this caliber on a Wednesday night. Other conferences would have found a way to make it a prime time Saturday game. and how espn2/u did not pick this up I have no idea. Maybe the national cow tipping championships are on during that time. Quote
roopride Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 I hope there is a long caravan from Akron to the hills of Athens!!!! Quote
zippy5 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 I wish. Never getting out before 5 during tax season. Quote
jem101 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 Just started my first job out of school two weeks ago. Something tells me asking for time off this soon might not be a good idea. I'll be cheering from Akron though! Quote
pdt1420 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 Just started my first job out of school two weeks ago. Something tells me asking for time off this soon might not be a good idea. I'll be cheering from Akron though! Congrats on the new job. You know, it is flu season... cough cough. Quote
natemathwhiz2 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 I wish. Never getting out before 5 during tax season. Plagued with having to work Wednesday as well. Can't call off and leave the newer tax preparers to fend for themselves. At least I've gotten off for every home game this year Quote
akronad Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 I had planned on going until I was just told I had a 4:00 meetin, whcih I know will last well past 5:30. So, I will just order a pizza, drink a couple of christmas ales and watch the game on STO. Quote
MontrealExposloveZippy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 I had planned on going until I was just told I had a 4:00 meetin, whcih I know will last well past 5:30. So, I will just order a pizza, drink a couple of christmas ales and watch the game on STO. Liquid inspiration! Quote
akzipper Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 I hope there is a long caravan from Akron to the hills of Athens!!!! Do they even have roads there? Quote
RowdyZip Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 I'll be at Barley House, yes I know the "watch party" is at Johnny Js, but Barley is across the street from work. I'll have a few Zips fans with me, hope some other folks will join. Quote
Bubba4three Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 For those attending, enjoy watching a game at the MAC's flagship program. Truly a special atmosphere. Quote
LZIp Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 For those attending, enjoy watching a game at the MAC's flagship program. Truly a special atmosphere. LOL. You try way too hard man. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 For those attending, enjoy watching a game at the MAC's flagship program. Truly a special atmosphere. I thought we already played at Miami. Quote
Bubba4three Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 LOL. You try way too hard man. Not sure what you mean by this. I truly hope Zips fans enjoy their time in such a big-time college venue. Its not every day you get to watch a game in front of over 11,000 fans. Quote
zippy5 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 Not sure what you mean by this. I truly hope Zips fans enjoy their time in such a big-time college venue. Its not every day you get to watch a game in front of over 11,000 fans. You're right, I hope OU enjoys the fans that Akron brings out of the mountains! Quote
UAZipster0305 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 For those attending, enjoy watching a game at the MAC's flagship program. Truly a special atmosphere. And what accomplishments allow OU to claim such a title? National Championship? No, UA Soccer 2010. BCS Bowl appearance? No, NIU 2012. MAC Football Championships? No, UA 2005. Success in NCAA Tournament baseball? No, Can't 2012 (as much as I hate to say it). Success in NCAA Tournament golf? No, Can't every year (as much as I hate to say it). Other schools have accomplishments that fill the MAC ledger as well or better than anything OU has done. I'll give you women's volleyball and and a couple good years in men's basketball (that end this year and perhaps tomorrow night) and that's it...hardly worthy of "flagship" status. Have fun rebuilding next year and watching us with another banner season. I don't mean to feed the troll, but this guy needs put in his place with facts. Hopefully tomorrow night and later in March will be additional reality checks for him. Quote
akronfutbol Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 Johnny J's has been a bad experience for my family for the Zips watch parties. Sure it's an upgrade over Barley House (OSU shirts?!) but it's too bad we dont have a place like Ohio Brewing Company was a few years back. Ill be watching from home. Quote
OZoner Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 If he really wants to help his alma mater, he can find a job and increase the job placement rate for graduates. Quote
LZIp Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 Johnny J's has been a bad experience for my family for the Zips watch parties. Sure it's an upgrade over Barley House (OSU shirts?!) but it's too bad we dont have a place like Ohio Brewing Company was a few years back. Ill be watching from home. What bad experiences have you had? Quote
zippy5 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Posted February 27, 2013 If he really wants to help his alma mater, he can find a job and increase the job placement rate for graduates. He graduated? Quote
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