LZIp Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 I get it, I really do from a financial standpoint. I hope it isn't being enforced for the actual revenue generating sports that the majority care about. Talk about a competitive disadvantage not letting the coaches do their thing. I would think this will hamstring the U from getting the best coach they otherwise could when the times comes. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 Could you imagine our futbol program being limited to Ohio? For that matter, could you imagine Zips futbol being limited to the United States? ? 1 2 Quote
kreed5120 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 I have to imagine they would have stricter regulations on "olympic sports". 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 Is this why we hired the SVSM coach? Quote
jupitertoo Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 This is potentially a very big story. You would think that intrepid Zips beat reporter at 44 E. Exchange would be all over this. Uh, never mind. 3 Quote
Hilltopper Posted February 2, 2018 Report Posted February 2, 2018 18 hours ago, jupitertoo said: This is potentially a very big story. You would think that intrepid Zips beat reporter at 44 E. Exchange would be all over this. Uh, never mind. He couldn't find a way to fit it into his busy schedule. You know, the Grammys etc... Quote
Lee Adams Posted February 4, 2018 Report Posted February 4, 2018 The only way it seems to me to help the University is financially. Again,the Info hangs like an albatross. Otherwise, there are several concerns for the football program in particular. First, the number of top quality DI athletes in Ohio is not what it used to be. Population out migration. The very best Ohio athletes are going to OSU or probably another Big-10 program. That leaves what is left for programs like Akron..etc.Then come the Toledos,Cincys etc that will pick off the best of the rest. Second,how many of the other MAC schools are limiting themselves in this way? That means that the out of state recruits that Akron may no longer pursue are going to go to places like OU,Toledo,WMU,Pitt,Cincy etc. if they come to Ohio at all. The repercussions of this have yet to be felt,obviously! 1 Quote
ZippyRulz Posted February 4, 2018 Report Posted February 4, 2018 The problem with that is the same state financial dynamics apply to all 8 mid-major football progrums in Ohio if you include Cinci and ysu who are already competing for the best Ohio players. Does this increase our recruiting competitiveness within Ohio in some way? Quote
Lee Adams Posted February 4, 2018 Report Posted February 4, 2018 14 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: The problem with that is the same state financial dynamics apply to all 8 mid-major football progrums in Ohio if you include Cinci and ysu who are already competing for the best Ohio players. Does this increase our recruiting competitiveness within Ohio in some way? Do we know if other MAC schools have/are imposing these same restrictions on sports recruiting? I am afraid what may happen is that after the best Ohio recruits are snapped up by bigger programs as usually happens now there may be even more competition for those Ohio kids who are left. Now lets say Akron has an Ohio recruit in its sights. And,that kid decides to go elsewhere in the MAC or another mid level conference. It happens. Is Akron now going to be limited to going after even 'lower level'(not using this derogatorily) Ohio recruit instead of being able to go outside of Ohio for a more highly rated recruit? IF thats the case the overall talent drop off within the program becomes more of a problem over time. If the program can't go after a Florida or Pennsylvania kid because of the new emphasis on 'staying in Ohio' what happens. Quote
zippy5 Posted February 4, 2018 Report Posted February 4, 2018 I don't buy that this will have much of an effect to be honest. We're probably talking a couple more kids from OH each recruiting class than before at the end of the day. Seems like a decent PR effort after the financial shtstorm that hit the papers a couple years ago. Quote
ZippyRulz Posted February 4, 2018 Report Posted February 4, 2018 On 2/1/2018 at 11:39 AM, LZIp said: I get it, I really do from a financial standpoint. I hope it isn't being enforced for the actual revenue generating sports that the majority care about. Talk about a competitive disadvantage not letting the coaches do their thing. I would think this will hamstring the U from getting the best coach they otherwise could when the times comes. At least don't enforce it on QB's and RB's. And OL/DL.... Quote
kreed5120 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Posted February 5, 2018 I don't know how we can jump to conclusions on how this will impact the program without knowing the target numbers. 1 Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 5, 2018 Report Posted February 5, 2018 22 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: At least don't enforce it on QB's and RB's. And OL/DL.... Or WR's, LB's, DL & DB's. Lol (Actually as an aside, we wouldn't have to go outside the city for RB's. Akron cranks out an unbelievable number of top-shelf RB's. It's just crazy.) Quote
morris buttermaker Posted February 5, 2018 Report Posted February 5, 2018 How long until Akron is the newest member of the Pioneer Football League. 5 years and they leave the MAC Quote
ZipsVoice Posted February 6, 2018 Report Posted February 6, 2018 8 hours ago, morris buttermaker said: How long until Akron is the newest member of the Pioneer Football League. 5 years and they leave the MAC I’ll take that bet. Quote
ZippyRulz Posted February 6, 2018 Report Posted February 6, 2018 18 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Or WR's, LB's, DL & DB's. Lol (Actually as an aside, we wouldn't have to go outside the city for RB's. Akron cranks out an unbelievable number of top-shelf RB's. It's just crazy.) ?? Who are the top-shelf RB's we're getting from Akron? Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 6, 2018 Report Posted February 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, ZippyRulz said: ?? Who are the top-shelf RB's we're getting from Akron? I said Akron cranks out top-shelf RB's, not that the U is getting them. Lol. However, just last year we got two 1st-Team All-Ohioans in Marquise Bridges (if he's eligible - crossing fingers) and Jemarulin Suggs. This year we signed DeVanier Floyd who, IMO, really may be the best of the three. Quote
zipsoutsider Posted February 7, 2018 Report Posted February 7, 2018 This news is far from ideal, but I have to appreciate a president who is looking for creative ways to address budget issues. Quote
morris buttermaker Posted February 10, 2018 Report Posted February 10, 2018 UTSA with a vote Zip fans may be interested in ... long term Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 10, 2018 Report Posted February 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, morris buttermaker said: UTSA with a vote Zip fans may be interested in ... long term Huh?? Quote
K92 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Posted February 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Huh?? https://www.ksat.com/news/local/san-antonio/utsa-students-overwhelmingly-vote-against-improving-athletics-schools-transportation 1 Quote
ZippyRulz Posted February 11, 2018 Report Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, morris buttermaker said: UTSA with a vote Zip fans may be interested in ... long term As a Zips fan, I'm not all that interested in UTSA improving their sports long term Edited February 11, 2018 by ZippyRulz 1 Quote
zippy5 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Posted February 11, 2018 UTSA is really close to UTA. I'm still having PTSD from that NIT game whenever I see that. 1 Quote
kreed5120 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Posted February 12, 2018 Good for the students. They already handle enough of the burden of the cost of running an athletics program. 1 Quote
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