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[catdaddyp]

19 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

I never stated that 6-6 was impossible, just that it was very unlikely to achieve. Nothing I've seen from Moorhead thus far gives me confidence that he can right this ship given the financial limitations he faces. I'll let the season play out to see the final record, but I would be absolutely stunned if we sniff 6 wins. 

If this year’s team can’t at least get to six wins with a schedule that features two three-win G5 teams from last season, an FCS opponent, and five MAC programs breaking in new head coaches, then some changes need to be made.

Edited August 16 by catdaddyp

[LZIp]

My guess/hope is that IF we get to 6-6, either Akron or the NCAA will make a move to get/provide relief. 

[GP1]

8 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

The precedent was set today that the actions of previous regimes should not penalize the current roster. Whatever moral high horse you want to stand on is your choice, but I don't view accepting an inconsistent and undeserving punishment for the current staff & roster as morally just - especially from the morally bankrupt NCAA. The amount of times they've screwed over the University... F em. Auburn and NMSU weren't penalized for failing APRs in the same time frame as Akron, and the APR doesn't even work with the current model and landscape for college athletics. Akron has had YOY improvements under JoeMo that haven't been enough to pull us out of the hole Arth dug, so they've clearly been working towards correcting the problem. I also don't think Akron loses this case if they choose to fight it, especially if they were able to get the NCAA killer Dave Yost's assistance in the fight. A win vs the NCAA would be great publicity. 

 

 

Show me 7 automatic losses on this schedule. It's the most winnable schedule we've had in a long long time, and 6-6 should be the minimum threshold for success this year. Akron is known for having a losing football program - the PR can't get worse. Might as well try to get rid of the cloud hanging over the season.

 

 

 

Joe Mo and player(s) have liked tweets today mentioning their BS punishment and suggesting that Akron should fight it. Coaching and playing with this looming over the program can't be fun or easy. Having a spine and standing up to the NCAA could give the program a jolt. 

 

I'm not standing on a moral high horse. Morality has never been my strong suit. "Being right is the boobie prize." A contractor once told me this. Fighting and winning this case in 2027 would get us nothing and be little more than a distraction. 

 

I really don't give a crap what guys are Tweeting. In fact, the transfer portal has given me the go-ahead to not give a crap about them since their loyalty is about an inch deep. I'd rather they put their efforts towards getting ready for the season. After all, they are professionals now. I think winning against Wyoming would give this team more of a jolt in 2025 than winning a lawsuit against the NCAA in 2027. 

[catdaddyp]

SEC likely moving to a 9 game conference schedule with the CFP agreeing to place more emphasis on Strength of Schedule.

[GP1]

4 hours ago, catdaddyp said:

SEC likely moving to a 9 game conference schedule with the CFP agreeing to place more emphasis on Strength of Schedule.

Minor league professional sports leagues should be required to play all of their games in conference. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

On 8/21/2025 at 4:45 PM, catdaddyp said:

SEC likely moving to a 9 game conference schedule with the CFP agreeing to place more emphasis on Strength of Schedule.

 

Nothing says "emphasizing strength of schedule" like sheltering your conference under the umbrella of zero-bias preseason polls. 

[GP1]

BG has a really nice crowd tonight. 

[exit322]

On 8/16/2025 at 6:58 AM, LZIp said:

My guess/hope is that IF we get to 6-6, either Akron or the NCAA will make a move to get/provide relief. 

Crisis averted, it appears

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

[GP1]

If you have noticed this commercial this weekend, the article explains it. 

https://awfulannouncing.com/college-football/billionaire-booster-ads-calling-congress-national-college-sports-tv-package.html

 

I could see how it could result in more money. I also see how the morons who run G5 could make things worse for us. When it becomes about money, the athletes students alumni fans and general communities around the schools get poorly served. I'm also not keen on giving the NCAA more power. 

Edited Monday at 01:06 AM by GP1

[kreed5120]

32 minutes ago, GP1 said:

If you have noticed this commercial this weekend, the article explains it. 

https://awfulannouncing.com/college-football/billionaire-booster-ads-calling-congress-national-college-sports-tv-package.html

 

I could see how it could result in more money. I also see how the morons who run G5 could make things worse for us. When it becomes about money, the athletes students alumni fans and general communities around the schools get poorly served. I'm also not keen on giving the NCAA more power. 

Maybe it would result in more money in totality. I would just expect 60% of it to go the the B1G/SEC, 30% to ACC/Big 12, and 10% to the G5 to split.

[GP1]

7 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

Maybe it would result in more money in totality. I would just expect 60% of it to go the the B1G/SEC, 30% to ACC/Big 12, and 10% to the G5 to split.

I could see that happening. I could see the MAC agreeing to play exclusively Tuesday night games. 

[Spin]

A few years ago, I brought up the Rubber Ducks, who play less than a mile away (a 20 minute walk) from campus.

 

If you haven’t been to a minor league game, they keep fans entertained. Games, prizes, T shirt launchers, stuff for the kids (get ‘em interested early). There’s games and videos on the Jumbotron when there’s a lull. It’s often silly but in engages fans. 
 

There are simple ways to engage the fans that doesn’t cost a whole lot.

[exit322]

15 hours ago, Spin said:

A few years ago, I brought up the Rubber Ducks, who play less than a mile away (a 20 minute walk) from campus.

 

If you haven’t been to a minor league game, they keep fans entertained. Games, prizes, T shirt launchers, stuff for the kids (get ‘em interested early). There’s games and videos on the Jumbotron when there’s a lull. It’s often silly but in engages fans. 
 

There are simple ways to engage the fans that doesn’t cost a whole lot.

Well, that's because the Rubber Ducks try.

[Let'sGoZips94]

17 hours ago, Spin said:

A few years ago, I brought up the Rubber Ducks, who play less than a mile away (a 20 minute walk) from campus.

 

If you haven’t been to a minor league game, they keep fans entertained. Games, prizes, T shirt launchers, stuff for the kids (get ‘em interested early). There’s games and videos on the Jumbotron when there’s a lull. It’s often silly but in engages fans. 
 

There are simple ways to engage the fans that doesn’t cost a whole lot.

 

This. Akron being so bad at marketing/fan engagement has never made sense to me. They have one of the top marketing franchises in all of minor league baseball 2 minutes down the road. Figure it out. 

[kreed5120]

31 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

This. Akron being so bad at marketing/fan engagement has never made sense to me. They have one of the top marketing franchises in all of minor league baseball 2 minutes down the road. Figure it out. 

 

Part of the issue is that it's challenging to market a sh** product. Nobody wants to watch 3 1/2 hours of bad football regardless of what free giveaways or extra amenities are added.

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 hour ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Part of the issue is that it's challenging to market a sh** product. Nobody wants to watch 3 1/2 hours of bad football regardless of what free giveaways or extra amenities are added.

 

Minor League baseball isn't much more appealing. Knowing the product isn't elite makes creating a memorable experience all that much more important. 

Prior to the Wyoming game, they had the area youth football teams behind the endzone that Wyoming was warming up in. The Wyoming players were high fiving and interacting with the kids the entire warmup. The kids were LOVING it and will remember that for a very long time. Focusing on what's controllable and making memorable experiences for fans - especially kids/families - isn't very difficult. Instead, the University seemingly loves to cater to those already invested in the program(s). There isn't even a family ticket option. I bought a season ticket just to consolidate 4 other games into 5 tickets for Wyoming to make it more affordable for my family (I'm not sure that's a publicly promoted offering, either, but it saved $8 per ticket). 

 

We could make an entire thread of suggestions with ways they can make the games more appealing for people, especially families, regardless of the product on the field. The fact of the matter is, until the suits in charge start thinking outside the box and caring about more than just the donors' experience, Akron will continue to struggle with marketing. 

Edited 43 minutes ago by Let'sGoZips94

[dre22era]

Based on the logic of ignorant folks all mid majors should do away with Football 

FYI in the 2025 NFL Draft, 30 players were selected from mid-major college football programs

Our rival up the road just had a player get inducted into the Pro Football HOF 

[UAZipster0305]

30 minutes ago, dre22era said:

Based on the logic of ignorant folks all mid majors should do away with Football 

FYI in the 2025 NFL Draft, 30 players were selected from mid-major college football programs

Our rival up the road just had a player get inducted into the Pro Football HOF 

So hundreds of millions of dollars of subsidy from hundreds of thousands of students taking student loans at MAC universities is worth it so that 30 players who become millionaires upon being drafted can have a local brand? I don't think so. Cost>>>>>>>>>Benefit

Edited 9 minutes ago by UAZipster0305