Reflections of the game

[Cowtown]

I wanted to drop by one more time to let you know that I had a great time at the game on Sat.We arrived late, made the mistake of going to the campus and looking for the stadium. By the way your campus is pretty cool, i imagine it is a beating gettin up those hills when everything is frozen, but is a pretty neat campus. Arrived just before kick off so we missed any tailgating. I can see your love hate relationship with the Rubber Bowl.It is way out of the way, and parking kind of felt like going to the county fair, and even thought there is only one way in and one way out, traffic flowed quite well. The fact that most cant really park up against the stadium affects tailgating. But once inside I was amazed at how close to the action you are. Our seats were great, and we were so close to the field that I felt like I was at an intramural football game, standing on the sidelines. Quite different from our stadium.Your band was great, they and all the other HS bands looked like they were having a blast. You dont get that sort of free flowing constant music down here. While the Green Brigade is technically outstanding, they are not allowed to fill empty space with random beats and music. Your band really ads to the atmosphere.We were treated very well by your fans, a few fun taunts here and there, but as a whole we were welcomed.I think there was a lot of curiosity about us strangers from Texas, many folks were coming up to us to ask us questions about the University, famous alums, etc. Now on to the game.I must say I was shocked by the speed of the team. I kept thinking that We are from Texas, and our athletes are superior to anything in Ohio. Call it Texas arrogance, man was I wrong. Your overall team speed is really impressive.Your QB is really really good. Your big monster TE is a bonifide bad ass. I also want to say that your coach showed a lot of class by taking the foot off the gas in the 2nd half.I would like to think that it was our D finally stepping up and the NT coaches making halftime adjustments, but I noticed a run first offence in the 2nd half. I can see your frustration, you have a great team and good in game presentation, it is a shame that the word isnt getting out. I dont know about your past history, but I suspect it is similar to ours (like I said before, in a lot of ways we seem to mirror each other). Keep winning and the fans will come.I will be pulling for y'all.I will stop by from time to time.I think we may have y'all in Denton next year. And finally, the Girls in Akron are much hotter than the girls in Cleveland.In fact Akron as a whole is a pretty kick ass town.I will make the trip again if we ever get to play up there again.Go Mean Green

[Wally B]

Thanks Cowtown,Glad you enjoyed your visit. Back in the Faust days, i never (let me repeat that) NEVER thought i'd see the day where Akron would take its' foot off the gas because we were winning. Yes, the atmosphere ROCKED! our band has come a long way as well. If they keep it up more fans/students will return! All in all an good game, and i enjoyed seeing the MEAN GREEN. Would love to play you guys again when you are in bowl form! Best of Luck in the Sun Belt.

[mrelegazna]

I wanted to drop by one more time to let you know that I had a great time at the game on Sat.We arrived late, made the mistake of going to the campus and looking for the stadium. By the way your campus is pretty cool, i imagine it is a beating gettin up those hills when everything is frozen, but is a pretty neat campus. Arrived just before kick off so we missed any tailgating. I can see your love hate relationship with the Rubber Bowl.It is way out of the way, and parking kind of felt like going to the county fair, and even thought there is only one way in and one way out, traffic flowed quite well. The fact that most cant really park up against the stadium affects tailgating. But once inside I was amazed at how close to the action you are. Our seats were great, and we were so close to the field that I felt like I was at an intramural football game, standing on the sidelines. Quite different from our stadium.Your band was great, they and all the other HS bands looked like they were having a blast. You dont get that sort of free flowing constant music down here. While the Green Brigade is technically outstanding, they are not allowed to fill empty space with random beats and music. Your band really ads to the atmosphere.We were treated very well by your fans, a few fun taunts here and there, but as a whole we were welcomed.I think there was a lot of curiosity about us strangers from Texas, many folks were coming up to us to ask us questions about the University, famous alums, etc. Now on to the game.I must say I was shocked by the speed of the team. I kept thinking that We are from Texas, and our athletes are superior to anything in Ohio. Call it Texas arrogance, man was I wrong. Your overall team speed is really impressive.Your QB is really really good. Your big monster TE is a bonifide bad ass. I also want to say that your coach showed a lot of class by taking the foot off the gas in the 2nd half.I would like to think that it was our D finally stepping up and the NT coaches making halftime adjustments, but I noticed a run first offence in the 2nd half. I can see your frustration, you have a great team and good in game presentation, it is a shame that the word isnt getting out. I dont know about your past history, but I suspect it is similar to ours (like I said before, in a lot of ways we seem to mirror each other). Keep winning and the fans will come.I will be pulling for y'all.I will stop by from time to time.I think we may have y'all in Denton next year. And finally, the Girls in Akron are much hotter than the girls in Cleveland.In fact Akron as a whole is a pretty kick ass town.I will make the trip again if we ever get to play up there again.Go Mean Green

You know, before every game we get fans of the opponents in here, and for the most part they are gracious and cordial. But this one really takes the cake. This is the nicest opposing fan post I think I have ever read. It made me feel good to be an Akron fan, and has also made a UNT fan out of me. Major kudos, and go Mean Green.