2025 Football Season

[kreed5120]

8 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

 

I think it is a sad indicator of the apathy for Zips football.

 

Also, how disconnected former athletes are from the program. Men's soccer raised the most by a significant sum. A large chunk of that money came from former players.

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

[GP1]

4 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said:

 

I think it is a sad indicator of the apathy for Zips football.

I don't think the results are sad. Some sad can turn into happy with winning. I would do describe it as expected. 

[GP1]

4 hours ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Also, how disconnected former athletes are from the program. Men's soccer raised the most by a significant sum. A large chunk of that money came from former players.

Good post. It got me thinking about college sports and how the fellowship and friendship developed between players is going to be lost in the NIL era. It's something awesome that is yet another thing destroyed by NIL. 

 

A lifelong friend of mine and former teammate in the football team introduced me to Mrs. GP1, the luckiest woman in the world. 

Edited April 18 by GP1

[ZippyRulz]

 

[ZippyRulz]

BAM! Wedding reception during the Toledo game on 9/27... save the date! 😅

 

ETA: Very nice young couple so I'm not complaining..

 

 

Edited May 26 by ZippyRulz

[1981 grad]

I saw something that I have not seen in years.  A TV ad promoting Akron football.  Can anyone remember the last time you saw any paid advertising for any Akron sports program?

[kreed5120]

47 minutes ago, 1981 grad said:

Can anyone remember the last time you saw any paid advertising for any Akron sports program?

 

Billboards and radio advertising I've heard frequently.

[ZippyRulz]

4 hours ago, 1981 grad said:

I saw something that I have not seen in years.  A TV ad promoting Akron football.  Can anyone remember the last time you saw any paid advertising for any Akron sports program?

 

Which channel? 

[clarkwgriswold]

5 hours ago, ZippyRulz said:

 

Which channel? 

HGTV.  The rime place to advertise football.

[1981 grad]

10 hours ago, ZippyRulz said:

 

Which channel? 

I do not remember.  It just really surprised me.

[akzipper]

The Zips made an appearance in the College Football 26 trailer. Turnover Tire!

 

[ZippyRulz]

first 3 and last 3 games all at night, others TBD 

[GP1]

On 5/30/2025 at 10:27 AM, ZippyRulz said:

first 3 and last 3 games all at night, others TBD 

Good grief. It's worse than you described. 

 

The first game is at home on a Thursday night. Why do they make this mistake over and over again? This is the Thursday before Labor Day weekend. While it is true that many will take Friday off, but why rush them home from work to scramble to make a game that probably won't be over until after 11 PM?  It would be better if people had time to prepare for a nice day with their family and friends at what could be a great day for the players, students, alumni, fans and general community around Akron. They can't start this game between noon and 4PM on Saturday?  It's all so gross. 

 

Prime time games against Nebraska and UAB? These should be "get in and get out" games starting at noon. Players get home in time to have a fun Saturday night out. 

 

Akron only has three chances to start games on a day AND time that is convenient for people to attend games. I understand TV is hard to control, but they need to do everything they can to play these games when the sun is up for at least half the game. 

 

For the first time in over 15 years, I didn't buy Wake Forest football tickets. Its not about the money because the tickets are relatively cheap. I'm waiting to see when games start and then buy single game tickets for game I want to attend based up a sane starting time. The first game is on a Friday night. The third game is on a Thursday night against NC State. I've gone to games like this before and the fan experience isn't good. The small 27,000 seat stadium they have is half full and after halftime there are only around 5,000 remaining at best. People vote with their feet. College football shouldn't be this hard to be a fan of.  

[Ham]

I'm pleased that the Nebraska game is at night.  I'll be able to drive 3 hours; tailgate all afternoon;  then enjoy the game.  I have a room booked at the Marriot (tailgate central).  Down town Lincoln is a fun place on game days.  It's a short walk to the stadium.  If you are planning a road trip this season, Nebraska would be a great choice.