kreed5120 Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: The underlying problem with the JAR is that it was built as a multi-purpose facility. As a result, it doesn't fill any of its purposes very well. The seatback seats are old and beaten as is their support structure. Time for an upgrade and to expand them to both sides, leaving bleachers on the ends. If they do that, that likely means both sides would likely go to reserved seating therefore reserved seating prices. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 5 hours ago, kreed5120 said: If they do that, that likely means both sides would likely go to reserved seating therefore reserved seating prices. No question. I'm sure there would be a price jump but it might be worth it to have something that resembles a decent arena. One of the reasons I've opted for the GA seating (other than being really cheap) is that the seatbacks aren't any more comfortable than the bleachers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: No question. I'm sure there would be a price jump but it might be worth it to have something that resembles a decent arena. One of the reasons I've opted for the GA seating (other than being really cheap) is that the seatbacks aren't any more comfortable than the bleachers. I wouldn't be opposed to paying for a cushioned chairback as well. I more so brought it up because many complained about ticket prices during the season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 $2 million in new seating for YSU's arena- https://www.tribtoday.com/sports/local-sports/2024/02/beeghly-center-scores-2m-seating-upgrades/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 26 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: $2 million in new seating for YSU's arena- https://www.tribtoday.com/sports/local-sports/2024/02/beeghly-center-scores-2m-seating-upgrades/ "Facility capacity will fall but quality will rise, officials say." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 5 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: "Facility capacity will fall but quality will rise, officials say." Averaging 19 wins over the last 5 years in the Horizon League apparently brings large rewards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Scarcity can create demand. I don't think I've ever bought a Zips football ticket in advance as I know I can just walk up to the gate and get one the day of the game. If they Zips 5500 seat arena suddenly seats 4500, you're going to see more and more people look to buy tickets in advance fearing it selling out. This is good for attendance as they're now committed to going. People who plan to just buy the day of the game can be flakey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewbrooman1 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 13 hours ago, akzipper said: Those ugly blue seats have been around for what 20-30 years at least? It's time for an upgrade regardless all student sections should be bleachers anyway. 20-30? 😉 I think they're the same seats that were there when it opened in 1983. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 On 5/7/2024 at 8:38 AM, zippy5 said: red panda is washed Ignore the quote. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 7 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Ignore the quote. Whaaaaaat?! That's amazing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 (edited) 6 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Whaaaaaat?! That's amazing! I know. Imagine what PCCC fans are thinking... "Man... Akron gets another player who knows that 61 is greater than 60..." Edited May 9 by Let'sGoZips94 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 The D1 docket is live. It gets updated with schedule information for each team as it becomes available. So far, nothing for Akron listed. https://d1docket.blogspot.com/p/2024-25-dockets-group-of-five.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 Finally found a replay of this game. This might have been my favorite Akron game to have ever seen in person. Electric atmosphere 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandZip Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 2 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: Finally found a replay of this game. This might have been my favorite Akron game to have ever seen in person. Electric atmosphere I literally bruised my hand from clapping so much at that game, then had to play through the pain the next night vs KSUcks. First time that has ever happened! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 3 hours ago, Reslife4Life said: Finally found a replay of this game. This might have been my favorite Akron game to have ever seen in person. Electric atmosphere There were a number of Akron fans sitting right behind the OU band. By the end of that game, I'm sure they really hated us. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zippy5 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 (edited) Shammah Scott breaks down his top five plays of the year. Cool video, hope they do a few of these https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7aEn0Qu2Oh/?igsh=MTNnMzc3cGRsNzZneA== Edited May 25 by zippy5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 25 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Shammah Scott breaks down his top five plays of the year. Cool video, hope they do a few of these https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7aEn0Qu2Oh/?igsh=MTNnMzc3cGRsNzZneA== This is awesome. How many players are returning that had 5 plays in total to show, let alone a top 5? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlu Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 On 5/14/2024 at 3:12 PM, tpsjugglerdude said: The D1 docket is live. It gets updated with schedule information for each team as it becomes available. So far, nothing for Akron listed. https://d1docket.blogspot.com/p/2024-25-dockets-group-of-five.html Still see nothing for Akron ... Toledo has Purdue and Houston ... Kent has Alabama ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Those will go well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 4 hours ago, zippy5 said: Shammah Scott breaks down his top five plays of the year. Cool video, hope they do a few of these https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7aEn0Qu2Oh/?igsh=MTNnMzc3cGRsNzZneA== Great video!!! Interesting that this was his first dunk in a college game and he was a junior. He indicated that he exposed himself when he made the dunk. If he is going to take the next step forward, he needs to expose himself more. Watch video of Tribble. He exposed himself about 5 times a game. Need to see more of what is on that video for him to get playing time next year. I hope he does it. Seems like a great guy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 On 5/25/2024 at 8:45 PM, RoyalBlu said: Still see nothing for Akron ... Toledo has Purdue and Houston ... Kent has Alabama ... Toledo announced their full OOC schedule 3 weeks ago. I wonder what the hold up for Akron is? https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2024/05/08/houston-purdue-headline-2024-25-toledo-men-s-basketball-schedule/stories/20240508083 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 42 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: Toledo announced their full OOC schedule 3 weeks ago. I wonder what the hold up for Akron is? https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2024/05/08/houston-purdue-headline-2024-25-toledo-men-s-basketball-schedule/stories/20240508083 They had to get their fans' minds off the March failures. Perfect distraction. Several other MAC schools only have 1-3 games announced, and I'm assuming it's the other schools announcing those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Other schools started their off-season before us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 I think it would be a challenging task to get next year’s OOC schedule right. There is a lot of talent on paper, but how long do they need to play as a unit. Not to mention ironing out the rotations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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