skip-zip Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 36 minutes ago, Balsy said: Except people don't want to go to ANY game for 4+ hours, Browns, Ohio State, Cavs or otherwise. I agree that the gameday atmosphere is going to make attendance better, but part of that is shortening the damn games. 4 hours is WAY TO LONG for a game that only takes 1. This isn't 1924, people aren't looking for one thing to entertain themselves for 4 hours. Good point. In some way, this could all certainly be attributed to the changes in our society. They say that this is the reason why enclosed Shopping Malls are failing, and why golf is dropping so much in popularity. A four hour sporting event could be a victim of this same trend. Come to think of it, I doubt that there is a football stadium anywhere in the country anymore where the fans are not hitting the exits early in droves, if they feel that the game has already been decided, one way or the other. If all they cared about was getting a full 4 hours of "entertainment" they would stay, right? I don't think this is a big part of the problem, but it could definitely have an impact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Sure fewer and fewer people are staying for a 4 hour game, but that is a universal problem throughout college football, not specific to Akron. The problem at Akron isn't people show up then leave after the end of the 3rd quarter. Its that they aren't showing up to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: The problem at Akron isn't people show up then leave after the end of the 3rd quarter. Its that they aren't showing up to begin with. But, it's certainly possible that many don't come to begin with, because of the 4+ hour commitment. I was also careful to note that I don't think that the length of the game is our biggest obstacle. But, it could have an impact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tboned Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I agree 4 hours is way too long! How many people would go to a 4 hour movie? I attend Mass at my Church and if the Priest runs over an hour people get irritated. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tboned Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 How about running the clock after an incomplete pass? Except perhaps in the last 2:00/min of each half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, tboned said: How about running the clock after an incomplete pass? Except perhaps in the last 2:00/min of each half. I think the people in charge of rules must certainly be well aware of the problem. Hopefully they can do something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 23 minutes ago, skip-zip said: I think the people in charge of rules must certainly be well aware of the problem. Hopefully they can do something about it. The question is how much the people in charge of the rules seem to care about the problem. TV seems to drive college football, and the ratings are up (unlike NFL). Hence #MACtion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Fans of other schools have to deal with a 4 hour game as well. Akron isnt at liberty to shorten games to 8 minute quarters and eliminate tv timeouts. Why fret over something the school has 0 control over? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I don't know if this is good or not compared to normal. They do seem to be promoting this one a heck of a lot more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd&twenty Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 59 minutes ago, skip-zip said: But, it's certainly possible that many don't come to begin with, because of the 4+ hour commitment. I was also careful to note that I don't think that the length of the game is our biggest obstacle. But, it could have an impact. 4 hour games are a huge problem, but it's definitely NOT the biggest obstacle. The impression in Akron, as well as other MAC schools, is that it is not "big time" college football, like OSU. The average fan (heck, even a lot of students) thinks we're in a lower division than B1G, etc. So, it really doesn't matter if we have the #23 ranked team coming in on Saturday, we're still not big time and neither is WMU (in the minds of Joe Akron). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) 14 minutes ago, LZIp said: I don't know if this is good or not compared to normal. They do seem to be promoting this one a heck of a lot more though. Well I think there are a total of 42 seating sections at InfoCision. That's not including those club boxes. Maybe they sold out 5 of them? lol Either way 5-6 sections full seems normal. Edited October 12, 2016 by akzipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 18 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: But Gt thinks, TC5 gets the start. What did he say? The article won't load for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 19 minutes ago, akzipper said: Well I think there are a total of 42 seating sections at InfoCision. That's not including those club boxes. Maybe they sold out 5 of them? lol Either way 5-6 sections full seems normal. 42 but based on the seating chart only half are "reserved". Starting with 2016 the entire east stands were converted to General Admission and Student seating "Home of the AK-Rowdies". So 5 sections would be about half of the lower section of the western stands. The real question is are those sold out sections one's that were pretty close to sold out anyway. At least they are trying to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 hour ago, LZIp said: I don't know if this is good or not compared to normal. They do seem to be promoting this one a heck of a lot more though. This is great; however, how many of these people are casual fans? I am concerned that if we get blown out, they will be turned off for years to come. I believe we can win this game although a 2-3 TD victory for WMU is not out of the question given their quality, which the casual fan has no appreciation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 They definitely seem to be pushing this game more than others. I just wonder how strong word of mouth is right now. When I was a student it seemed like the word of mouth was the strongest marketing tool. Everyone always talked about the next soccer game and we knew it was the place to be that night. No one ever used excuses of weather or timing. You scheduled around the games. Football never had that feel and sadly basketball didn't either. Maybe when Kent or OU came to town, but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I imagine we will see an uptick in traveling fans for this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Anyone remember the last time we beat WMU? 38-37 in 2007...I recall listening to Frenchy going nuts on the radio about a kick return. I believe it was very late and was the go-ahead score. Such a thrilling win would be very timely for the home crowd and the progrum. Edited October 12, 2016 by UAZipster0305 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 2 hours ago, UAZipster0305 said: Anyone remember the last time we beat WMU? 38-37 in 2007...I recall listening to Frenchy going nuts on the radio about a kick return. I believe it was very late and was the go-ahead score. Such a thrilling win would be very timely for the home crowd and the progrum. It was the LAST PLAY of the game. All WMU had to do was cover a punt, and the game was over. Someone posted the clip on another page in this thread. Go catch it. Frenchy and Stams' radio call is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Take it for what it's worth For @ZipsFB fans. According to a source with knowledge, @SheriffWoody13 will play this weekend. — George Thomas (@GeorgeThomasABJ) October 12, 2016 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 10 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: Take it for what it's worth What do you think, P.J.? Are you buyin it? Or is TB playing head games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 minute ago, ZippyRulz said: What do you think, P.J.? Are you buyin it? Or is TB playing head games? I think both are possible, although, even though he is vague when discussing injuries, he doesn't outright lie. They might be leaking it so people show up for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 If TW4 plays 1 series or 1 down, it wouldn't be a lie.... At any rate, if TW is having trouble healing 100%, it's better he should play this Sat. and keep TC healthy for the must-win games down the stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 5 hours ago, kreed5120 said: I imagine we will see an uptick in traveling fans for this game. Yes, I'd agree that the diehard fans of a 6-0 team ranked #23 could easily justify a 4-5 hour trip. I think the game time really helps too. If it was the other way around, I'm sure plenty of Akron people would make the trip up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Quote The University of Akron football team will get its No. 1 quarterback this week as they prepare for their most significant game of the season thus far, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I think he probably could have played last week, though not at 100%. Probably a smart move to let him fully heal, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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