Zippy87 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 On 2/12/2025 at 9:18 AM, 1981 grad said: Does that make it right? I have gone to many functions, business and non business activities because it was the right thing to do and I did not leave early because it would have been disrespectful to the host. If the University is training these student athletes for life and a business career, should they not learn respect for others? If I was the U I would make it mandatory that the coaches escort the teams on the floor and that the coaches and teams stay till the end of the game and cheer on the Zips any time a student athlete is honored during a sporting event. The life of a student-athlete is very busy and the "student" part of that equation should come before anything. Forcing them to stay til the end of a game they are not a part of doesn't make much sense to me. And what are you going to do, block the doors? Athletics, Groce, and the players are doing a good job of connecting with students to try to draw more to games. Hopefully we'll draw a few more each game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 On 2/12/2025 at 1:42 PM, clarkwgriswold said: Two words to increase attendance- RED PANDA. They just showed Red Panda on TNT performing at All-Star Weekend! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Came here to say Athletics did a fantastic job yesterday. Great giveaway, ceremony was awesome, the video they put together was really cool, we had a spotlight for intros - seriously, I don't know who is behind the renewed energy or if it's a collective effort, but they're doing a hell of a job this season. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Just now, Zippy87 said: Came here to say Athletics did a fantastic job yesterday. Great giveaway, ceremony was awesome, the video they put together was really cool, we had a spotlight for intros - seriously, I don't know who is behind the renewed energy or if it's a collective effort, but they're doing a hell of a job this season. Agreed 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, Zippy87 said: Came here to say Athletics did a fantastic job yesterday. Great giveaway, ceremony was awesome, the video they put together was really cool, we had a spotlight for intros - seriously, I don't know who is behind the renewed energy or if it's a collective effort, but they're doing a hell of a job this season. Through some conversations with those in the know, I'm starting to gather a sense of the group behind the renewed energy. It is certainly a collective effort, but it's a small collective. I won't name names, but hats off to those who are involved. Akron needs warriors who are willing to do whatever it takes to move UA forward and ascend to new heights. They also need our help as fans to continue to show our support, and last night Zips Nation did just that. Fantastic night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, Zippy87 said: Came here to say Athletics did a fantastic job yesterday. Great giveaway, ceremony was awesome, the video they put together was really cool, we had a spotlight for intros - seriously, I don't know who is behind the renewed energy or if it's a collective effort, but they're doing a hell of a job this season. I agree with one caveat- whomever decided to play music during Groce and Enrique’s speeches at the halftime ceremony should be flogged. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Captain Kangaroo said: I agree with one caveat- whomever decided to play music during Groce and Enrique’s speeches at the halftime ceremony should be flogged. Amen. Just plain clueless. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted Friday at 03:25 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 03:25 PM Good stuff here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGnsxZCMoUA/?igsh=MTEwNzM1dmd1cTVvNg== 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted Friday at 03:53 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 03:53 PM 27 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Good stuff here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGnsxZCMoUA/?igsh=MTEwNzM1dmd1cTVvNg== Love this - accomplishes the goal and gets the point across but in a fun way. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted Saturday at 05:08 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 05:08 AM Biggest crowd of the year and the Zips brought in the Red Panda to entertain the crowd!!! Just kidding. The half time show was not the Red Panda but some guy mopping the floor. He was amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted Saturday at 06:25 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 06:25 AM (edited) Allegedly, around 10% of the student population was at the game. Amazing stuff from the students. If this support were to continue, there needs to be a legitimate conversation about flipping the seating in the JAR. Move the students to the other side of the court so they're always on camera, and move the benches/lower bowl regulars to the near side. Keep winning, showcase Akron as a place that's fun, and the University could really start turning enrollment around. Edited Saturday at 06:34 AM by Let'sGoZips94 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted Saturday at 12:43 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 12:43 PM On 2/19/2025 at 4:33 PM, Captain Kangaroo said: I agree with one caveat- whomever decided to play music during Groce and Enrique’s speeches at the halftime ceremony should be flogged. It could have been worse. They could have had 10 interns with Gopros five feet away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted Saturday at 03:07 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 03:07 PM 23 hours ago, zippy5 said: Good stuff here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGnsxZCMoUA/?igsh=MTEwNzM1dmd1cTVvNg== Great job by Associate AD Samantha Maxwell! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted yesterday at 06:14 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 06:14 PM Proof it can be done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted yesterday at 06:29 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 06:29 PM 14 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: Proof it can be done! "And he drained it from 94 feet!" - Michael Reghi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted yesterday at 06:29 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 06:29 PM 12 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: Proof it can be done! They should give him a second try. This time he wins the tax money he will need for his new car. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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