Aaron Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I noticed in the last ZipsLine from TW that the University is set to announce a "New Strategic Direction" with regards to sports on Monday. Has anybody heard rumors about what will be announced? Are we adding/dropping sports? Moving some sports to a new conference? I'm very curious on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Well it could be anything from improvements to changing conferences. We will all find out on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendofzippy Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I noticed in the last ZipsLine from TW that the University is set to announce a "New Strategic Direction" with regards to sports on Monday. Has anybody heard rumors about what will be announced? Are we adding/dropping sports? Moving some sports to a new conference? I'm very curious on this one. Yeah that was weird. It's all the way at the bottom, so maybe nothing major? Oddly vague though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I think they may be adding a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I hear we are joining the B1G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT On Monday, we are scheduled to make an important "strategic" announcement regarding the future of Zips Athletics. Be sure to follow our social media accounts and GoZips.com for all the details The wording is vague enough that it could be anything from changing conferences to changing marketing companies. Sometimes it's hard to keep the lid on really major changes, but I've yet to find any insider hints anywhere. It could be related to the process started earlier this year: Zips Athletics to Hold Public Forums as Part of Strategic Planning Process AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron Department of Athletics will continue its strategic planning process by holding a pair of public forums later this month (April 2013). ... These forums will be a conversation with Director of Athletics Tom Wistrcill about the future of Zips Athletics, and is a follow up to an online survey that was sent to a variety of constituents in the University community and throughout Northeast Ohio in March. Over 1,200 responses were received and additional feedback is sought as the department prepares to unveil its plan in May. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I also think (in addition to adding the new sport I mentioned earlier) that we will be changing our nickname from the Zips to the Headless Goats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 In order to accommodate our fans on tight budgets, we are changing our logo to a red circle with a grey A in the center, and this is our new fight song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I noticed in the last ZipsLine from TW that the University is set to announce a "New Strategic Direction" with regards to sports on Monday. Has anybody heard rumors about what will be announced? Are we adding/dropping sports? Moving some sports to a new conference? I'm very curious on this one. I'm expecting another fundraising effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I think SVSM is sponsoring our new arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 In order to accommodate our fans on tight budgets, we are changing our logo to a red circle with a grey A in the center, and this is our new fight song. During my time in Akron I preferred North Howard St. to South Howard St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I think SVSM is sponsoring our new arena with Bron Bron money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I wouldn't expect anything major to be announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Amazing no one has yet guessed the Z.I.P. Athletic and Convocation Center! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Amazing no one has yet guessed the Z.I.P. Athletic and Convocation Center! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Just wild a guess, but maybe the athletic department is getting reorganized so that the AD reports to someone different. A certain Vice President, perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 "Strategic" sounds more like it will be a financial or marketing announcement, so nothing too exciting. Honestly, I think if it were anything major we probably would have heard about it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 "Strategic" sounds more like it will be a financial or marketing announcement, so nothing too exciting. Honestly, I think if it were anything major we probably would have heard about it already. Really? When you hear "strategic" you think finance and marketing and not this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendofzippy Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I think we can do better in the wild speculation department. I say it's that we're switching colors to blue and silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I think we can do better in the wild speculation department. I say it's that we're switching colors to blue and silver. Already happened. Another possibility is that we are adding a new sport for Title IX, which would certainly be "strategic" in the context of keeping the athletic department in compliance. Gymnastics or Field Hockey would be the best bets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I can't promise anything because I don't have any details. But I've overheard that the announcement has enough good substance that it should spark a lot of discussion among Zips fans. Look for the announcement to be made late Monday morning, sometime before noon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I can't promise anything because I don't have any details. But I've overheard that the announcement has enough good substance that it should spark a lot of discussion among Zips fans. Look for the announcement to be made late Monday morning, sometime before noon. Do you know if there is an actual press conference scheduled? Also, just a thought about adding a new sport... UA has been very busy developing the old Buchtel Field on Brown Street into something. I've noticed basketball courts, tennis courts, and soccer fields being put in, and there's room for even more stuff. Fits in if we're adding Field Hockey. Of course, Gymnastics doesn't require new facilities, since it would be in the JAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Do you know if there is an actual press conference scheduled? Also, just a thought about adding a new sport... UA has been very busy developing the old Buchtel Field on Brown Street into something. I've noticed basketball courts, tennis courts, and soccer fields being put in, and there's room for even more stuff. Fits in if we're adding Field Hockey. Of course, Gymnastics doesn't require new facilities, since it would be in the JAR. GT just posted an article saying no new sports will be added. Its apparently more of an announcement as to what future goals are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 GT just posted an article saying no new sports will be added. Its apparently more of an announcement as to what future goals are. Darn. Guess I can skip it, then. How's this for future goals: WIN. That's all they need to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 @ZachTheZip, I do not know if there will be a formal press conference. "Future goals" could range from vague generalities to interesting specifics. I'm led to believe that there will be enough said to be of interest to many Zips fans. But my experience on this forum tells me that not all Zips fans will be satisfied with whatever is said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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