akzipper Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 Will be nice to see the team in action. But unfortunately a D3 opponent would give us much of a tune-up. Just hoping we can avoid injuries and get everyone some playing time. Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 The Zips will be getting at least as much of a tune-up as the preseason #1 University of Kentucky, as the Wildcats open tonight against D3 Transylvania University. Quote
akronzips71 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Posted November 1, 2013 The Zips will be getting at least as much of a tune-up as the preseason #1 University of Kentucky, as the Wildcats open tonight against D3 Transylvania University. They should have played that game LAST NIGHT :bow: :bow: Quote
LZIp Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 Im having trouble understanding why we are playing an exhibition against Malone in the middle of the season (if I am looking at it right). Quote
GoZips Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 They should have played that game LAST NIGHT :bow: :bow: Kentucky could not get them to schedule that game for last night. The Transylvania players were getting blood transfusions. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 All good questions from George Thomas. Ohio.com Quote
Balsy Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 Im having trouble understanding why we are playing an exhibition against Malone in the middle of the season (if I am looking at it right). "Middle of the season" is a bit of a hyperbole...it's 11/27 and after like the 3rd regular season game. I'd imagine it had something to do with the fact that both MTSU and SM games are sandwiched together and somewhat difficult games, and late night. So a breather perhaps was in order to regroup the team? Quote
LZIp Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 "Middle of the season" is a bit of a hyperbole...it's 11/27 and after like the 3rd regular season game. I'd imagine it had something to do with the fact that both MTSU and SM games are sandwiched together and somewhat difficult games, and late night. So a breather perhaps was in order to regroup the team? just have never heard of an in-season formal exhibition. Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 Just last season the Zips played D3 John Carroll University in the 4th game of the season after playing D1 Coastal Carolina. Quote
LZIp Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Just last season the Zips played D3 John Carroll University in the 4th game of the season after playing D1 Coastal Carolina. Was it an exhibition or one of those non D-1 opponents that are allowed to be counted as a win? Quote
MDZip Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Im having trouble understanding why we are playing an exhibition against Malone in the middle of the season (if I am looking at it right). From what I heard on the pregame the game was scheduled because other original opponents weren't able to keep their original schedule so there was a big gap between Nov. 16th and Dec. 7th so Malone was scheduled to be able to play a game in that gap, but since it is a D-II team it was set up as an exhibition. Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 @MDZip, thanks. I just heard that from a different source and was going to post it. I guess in the overall scheme of things I just don't see it as a big deal. The bigger deal to me is that UA is gaining traction with ESPN as a desirable partner for tournaments and other televised games with big name opponents. The Zips could have scheduled an exhibition game in January and I probably wouldn't have noticed. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Ohio also plays Heidelberg as their 5th game of the season on November 23rd. Quote
ksu sucks Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 There were over 3,000 people in attendance for the exhibition game. Will the home opener sell out? Quote
zippy5 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 2200 tickets left. With pregame sales this week and walk ups I'd expect about 4,500 which is still fantastic for a game against coastal carolina in football season. Nice to see fan interest finally start to catch up to the quality of the team. Quote
LZIp Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 No. If not, I'd say very, very close. Especially with the promotion. Quote
JeffQ78 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 I'd be interested to know if that included the student tickets as being "sold" and if so, how many of the 3300 they are claiming as students Quote
zippy5 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Per backthezips.com, 1881 seats remain. Wonder if they include a student estimate in there. If not, might be close to a sellout Quote
LZIp Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Many people I know that aren't regular attendees or are only "big game" attendees seem excited and are planning on going to the game. Quote
ksu sucks Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Per backthezips.com, 1881 seats remain. Wonder if they include a student estimate in there. If not, might be close to a sellout Good question. Hopefully someone in the know can come through for us.. Many people I know that aren't regular attendees or are only "big game" attendees seem excited and are planning on going to the game. This is the most excitement that I can remember leading up to a MBB home opener. That's especially impressive when you consider the fact that we're playing a team that almost no one in Northeast Ohio cares about(not to say that Coastal will be an easy win). Quote
ZipsBrad Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Good question. Hopefully someone in the know can come through for us.. This is the most excitement that I can remember leading up to a MBB home opener. That's especially impressive when you consider the fact that we're playing a team that almost no one in Northeast Ohio cares about(not to say that Coastal will be an easy win). We have included a realistic number for student attendance in the "countdown" you've seen on BackTheZips.com. We also used a "capacity" of 5,500 for that countdown. As a point of reference, the number we are aiming for is 4,059, the largest announced attendance prior to New Year's in Coach D's tenure. That is the announced attendance of the game vs. Dayton back on Dec. 6, 2008. The largest home opener in Dambrot's tenure was in 2005 vs. YSU (announced: 3,886). I'm confident we'll surpass that number, but we could sure use your help encouraging friends, family, neighbors, and strangers to attend! Go Zips, -Brad Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Obviously, Dayton and YSU bring in a fair number of their own fans. Coastal Carolina? Not so much in Akron, OH. So it's going to take a big turnout of Zips fans to break the record. We can do it. Zips basketball is hot. Quote
zippy5 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Thanks for the info Brad, cool stuff. Seeing ~3,300 at the exhibition makes it seem pretty likely in my opinion. I'm pretty excited, hope the team makes your job easy this season. Quote
LZIp Posted November 5, 2013 Report Posted November 5, 2013 We have included a realistic number for student attendance in the "countdown" you've seen on BackTheZips.com. We also used a "capacity" of 5,500 for that countdown. As a point of reference, the number we are aiming for is 4,059, the largest announced attendance prior to New Year's in Coach D's tenure. That is the announced attendance of the game vs. Dayton back on Dec. 6, 2008. The largest home opener in Dambrot's tenure was in 2005 vs. YSU (announced: 3,886). I'm confident we'll surpass that number, but we could sure use your help encouraging friends, family, neighbors, and strangers to attend! Go Zips, -Brad thank you for posting. Quote
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