zipsoutsider Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Looking to attend an exciting @ZipsFB game. Join the Akron Browns Backers for an afternoon of fun football and chear on the Zips. pic.twitter.com/UsDz6gBkU6 — AKRON BROWNS BACKERS (@AkronBrownsBkrs) September 20, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 That's awesome - and if any group could use a win - c'mon Zips - stand and deliver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I probably should have put this in the CMU thread, in retrospect. This is an awesome idea and we probably have Larry Williams and maybe Bernie to thank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Apparently the game time is still TBD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 1 hour ago, zipsoutsider said: I probably should have put this in the CMU thread, in retrospect. This is an awesome idea and we probably have Larry Williams and maybe Bernie to thank. Larry's ties back to the Browns are extensive. It goes beyond Bernie. But, Mr. Kosar seemed to be having a great time mingling with fans out in the parking lot prior to the game. It's a shame that he clearly shows the signs of an ex-player who got knocked around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) I see they only have 354 followers on Twitter. I'm all for anything that gets a few more fans into the stands, but realistically how many extra people will this attract? How big is their following? Edit: Also, what's the story behind Bernie taking an interest in Akron football? He's a Youngstown kid who went and played for the U. Obviously I like that he's taken an interest, but am just curious why all of a sudden? Edited September 21, 2016 by kreed5120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 23 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: I see they only have 354 followers on Twitter. I'm all for anything that gets a few more fans into the stands, but realistically how many extra people will this attract? How big is their following? Edit: Also, what's the story behind Bernie taking an interest in Akron football? He's a Youngstown kid who went and played for the U. Obviously I like that he's taken an interest, but am just curious why all of a sudden? Not that its a huge difference, but its 500 something followers actually. Even if it only brings a hundred then I think its a success. Its a chance to get serious football fans interested in a program that plays decent football and is close to home. Also I am not sure if is something else that shows Bernie is "taking an interest"in the program, but I wouldn't call attending 1 game in which I am presuming he was invited by Larry Williams that. But if there is something I missed, then great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 32 minutes ago, LZIp said: Not that its a huge difference, but its 500 something followers actually. Even if it only brings a hundred then I think its a success. Its a chance to get serious football fans interested in a program that plays decent football and is close to home. Also I am not sure if is something else that shows Bernie is "taking an interest"in the program, but I wouldn't call attending 1 game in which I am presuming he was invited by Larry Williams that. But if there is something I missed, then great! Is there more to the organization than Twitter? And it makes a big difference if those backers have money. ? I can't remember where, but I think Bernie's interest is tied to being teammates with Williams. I am sure the whole turn-around story helps, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: I think Bernie's interest is tied to being teammates with Williams. Correct. And Bernie has not been the only one who's been around here. This connection between current Akron Football, and the memorable 80s era of the Cleveland Browns could really impact our support. You never know. But just like any publicity effort of this kind, you run with it and see what happens. You have nothing to lose. Edited September 21, 2016 by skip-zip edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 500 members probably equals at least 2,000 potential customers, assuming family and friends. These people are football fans used to paying $100.00 for game tickets, big money for parking, sitting in nosebleed seats and watching their team get waxed every week. At the Zips game they will be getting tickets at 1/10th the Browns' price, great seats, field access, a shirt, cheap parking with tailgating... and a chance to see "their" team actually win. I hope it works out, and they have a great experience. If so, the dividends will only multiply in the future. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 3 hours ago, skip-zip said: Correct. And Bernie has not been the only one who's been around here. This connection between current Akron Football, and the memorable 80s era of the Cleveland Browns could really impact our support. You never know. But just like any publicity effort of this kind, you run with it and see what happens. You have nothing to lose. ^This, you have nothing to lose at this point. What I would like to see(and I know it will never happen) is go directly after Browns Fans to go to Zips Games via Advertising... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 18 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: I probably should have put this in the CMU thread, in retrospect. This is an awesome idea and we probably have Larry Williams and maybe Bernie to thank. This is unique enough it deserves it's own thread. Great idea. Bernie is very active on Twitter, I bet he would love to hear from Zip fans. We need to get him some Zips gear! Get him in the booth with French! Let him do some color commentary on anything Zips football related. 18 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: Apparently the game time is still TBD... Television will dictate time. They have to let the Zips know at least 12 days prior to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 14 minutes ago, Dr Z said: Bernie is very active on Twitter, I bet he would love to hear from Zip fans. We need to get him some Zips gear! Get him in the booth with French! Let him do some color commentary on anything Zips football related. . I believe that he was in the booth with the ESPN guys for a short time after he was inside the stadium, but I do not know if he ever went on the air with Frenchy. Keep something in mind. I know that some Cleveland sports fans idolize him, and I don't want to be mean, but the guy can barely speak anymore. That might be why we don't see him on any Cleveland broadcasts anymore these days. So, I only wonder how limited his use might be in some of the areas you suggest. But I like your thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I kind of expect this game to get picked up by CBS Sports or some other cable station. The sample size is still small and there is plenty of football to be played prior to this game, but barring BG turning around their season, this looks to be the MACs highest profile week 7 match up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 40 minutes ago, skip-zip said: I believe that he was in the booth with the ESPN guys for a short time after he was inside the stadium, but I do not know if he ever went on the air with Frenchy. Keep something in mind. I know that some Cleveland sports fans idolize him, and I don't want to be mean, but the guy can barely speak anymore. That might be why we don't see him on any Cleveland broadcasts anymore these days. So, I only wonder how limited his use might be in some of the areas you suggest. But I like your thinking. He did halftime with Larry Williams and spoke about the Zips and Browns, no commentary during the game. While his speech isn't perfect, his football mind is still sharp. I love listening to him speak about football, he is a wealth of football knowledge. He still does a show on channel 19. He lost his commentary job when he told the truth about the Rams, and numbskull Fisher cried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Dr Z said: He did halftime with Larry Williams and spoke about the Zips and Browns, no commentary during the game. While his speech isn't perfect, his football mind is still sharp. I love listening to him speak about football, he is a wealth of football knowledge. He still does a show on channel 19. He lost his commentary job when he told the truth about the Rams, and numbskull Fisher cried. Getting rid of Bernie/Donovan calling the Browns games was the worst thing the Browns could do. Listening to Mike Patrick and Solomon Wilcots is unbearable. It almost seems like they do zero research before the games and just show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Dr. Z....thanks for the additional info. I have to tell you. In this broadcast you posted from last year, he sounds so much better than he sounded a couple of Saturdays ago. I couldn't tell you why. I'm certainly not knowledgeable about anything related to his issues other than what gets mentioned from time to time in the media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, skip-zip said: Dr. Z....thanks for the additional info. I have to tell you. In this broadcast you posted from last year, he sounds so much better than he sounded a couple of Saturdays ago. I couldn't tell you why. I'm certainly not knowledgeable about anything related to his issues other than what gets mentioned from time to time in the media. I will be honest, he didn't sound that great on ESPN3. Maybe it was an anomaly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 9 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: I will be honest, he didn't sound that great on ESPN3. Maybe it was an anomaly. That's the day I am talking about. By contrast, he actually sounds fairly good in this video from last year that Dr. Z posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I watched a good amount of Bernie on Tailgate 19 last season. I thought he was great at breaking things down and providing insight. There are certainly sound bites where you think is he drunk, but most of the time he is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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