Game #11 - Can't State

[exit322]

4 hours ago, LZIp said:

Meh. Sit on the sideline with the team & heaters.

They sell hot hands at the Dollar General, that'll work too

[1981 grad]

On 11/6/2025 at 1:01 PM, Captain Kangaroo said:

Akron 27 Kent 15

I do not bet on sports but based on your recent hot streak, I am tempted.

[LZIp]

JoeMo made an interesting comment in this week’s presser. Joe Dunn brought up how this is the first meeting between two former Fordham QBs coaching against each other (Carney played there), and Joe said “it may be the last”. Sounds like some politicking to me.

[catdaddyp]

4 minutes ago, LZIp said:

JoeMo made an interesting comment in this week’s presser. Joe Dunn brought up how this is the first meeting between two former Fordham QBs coaching against each other (Carney played there), and Joe said “it may be the last”. Sounds like some politicking to me.

I caught that too. Thought it was an interesting response.

[MangoZip]

Good preview of the game

 

https://akronzippedup.substack.com/p/game-11-preview-kent-state-golden?utm_medium=ios
 

[MangoZip]

On 11/8/2025 at 6:45 AM, LZIp said:

JoeMo made an interesting comment in this week’s presser. Joe Dunn brought up how this is the first meeting between two former Fordham QBs coaching against each other (Carney played there), and Joe said “it may be the last”. Sounds like some politicking to me.

I think it’s really going to be interesting at the end of the season when Joe meets with the AD. I really believe that Joe is going to have a list of changes that need to be made to this program or he will walk away. This late season success will only empower him more. Throughout the year he has been dropping little nuggets about his dissatisfaction with the school’s commitment (financially and structurally) to the program. I think he feels that he is trying to build a program with one hand tied behind his back. We will see.

[Captain Kangaroo]

1 hour ago, MangoZip said:

I think he feels that he is trying to build a program with one hand tied behind his back.

Joe would kill for only one hand to be tied behind his back.

[GP1]

10 hours ago, MangoZip said:

 I really believe that Joe is going to have a list of changes that need to be made to this program or he will walk away.

The AD probably already has the list. The walking away part may be implied. 

[Captain Kangaroo]

 

The Kent QB is a NE Ohio kid. Our QB is from Phoenix...NC State...California. It will be interesting to see how they handles the elements tomorrow.

 

Joe Akron might have ventured out if we'd have caught a break in the weather. But it looks like he and Flo will watch on TV, and it will be Family & Friends Only to watch the Zips and Flashes. 

[GP1]

Saturday looks like a nice day for a game. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

For those without ESPN now thanks to Mickey Mouse's greed, FuboTV has a 5 day free trial. You'll need the Elite package for ESPNU, and you can cancel after the game without being charged. However, unlike many free trials, cancelling right after signing up will terminate the trial immediately so make sure you set a reminder for Wednesday/Thursday/Friday.

[exit322]

1 hour ago, GP1 said:

Saturday looks like a nice day for a game. 

 

This is what the MAC schools trying to get any local interest really have to harp on with this next TV deal.  OK, sure they'll lose a few bucks from ESPN by getting rid of the Tuesday games...but even a Saturday at 30 degrees with snow flurries would have an OK crowd.

[Let'sGoZips94]

6 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

This is what the MAC schools trying to get any local interest really have to harp on with this next TV deal.  OK, sure they'll lose a few bucks from ESPN by getting rid of the Tuesday games...but even a Saturday at 30 degrees with snow flurries would have an OK crowd.

 

And every single fan base in the country is telling their school/conference that they want Saturday games, too. The reality is there is only so much room for football on a Saturday and it's largely reserved for the P4s and top G5 conference(s). Unless the MAC decides to get creative and move their TV deal to a more unique platform (Roku, AppleTV, regular YouTube, etc.), it's worth conserving the energy instead of beating a dead horse. The bigger issue is too many MAC programs sucking rather than when the games are played. 

[zippy5]

8 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

And every single fan base in the country is telling their school/conference that they want Saturday games, too. The reality is there is only so much room for football on a Saturday and it's largely reserved for the P4s and top G5 conference(s). Unless the MAC decides to get creative and move their TV deal to a more unique platform (Roku, AppleTV, regular YouTube, etc.), it's worth conserving the energy instead of beating a dead horse. The bigger issue is too many MAC programs sucking rather than when the games are played. 

No room? Is someone else playing at the Info on Saturday?

[Zips1991]

I won't be able to attend due to a work trip. So, if anyone would like a free general admission ticket, DM me and I'll get it to you. 

[GP1]

31 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

This is what the MAC schools trying to get any local interest really have to harp on with this next TV deal.  OK, sure they'll lose a few bucks from ESPN by getting rid of the Tuesday games...but even a Saturday at 30 degrees with snow flurries would have an OK crowd.

If it's about the money, they will make another bad deal. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

17 minutes ago, zippy5 said:

No room? Is someone else playing at the Info on Saturday?

 

The potential attendance bump isn't making up for the lost TV revenue. This board loves to talk about the poor financial situation the University is in, yet continues to contradict the talking points by beating the drum for questionable attendance boosts by cutting guaranteed revenue. 

 

Like I said above, it would take a creative route by the MAC to potentially get the best of the both worlds, and I don't think the suit NPCs at the MAC offices that love to take marching orders from the P4s for their own personal gain are all that interested in being creative. 

Edited 2 hours ago by Let'sGoZips94

[GP1]

21 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

And every single fan base in the country is telling their school/conference that they want Saturday games, too. The reality is there is only so much room for football on a Saturday and it's largely reserved for the P4s and top G5 conference(s). Unless the MAC decides to get creative and move their TV deal to a more unique platform (Roku, AppleTV, regular YouTube, etc.), it's worth conserving the energy instead of beating a dead horse. The bigger issue is too many MAC programs sucking rather than when the games are played. 

ESPN+ has to show something to what are mostly degenerate gamblers,so games on Saturday shouldn't be a problem. 

 

This is my idea for a weeknight game. The Ivy League is terrible and somehow gets a nationally televised Friday night game.  I think MAC basketball on Friday nights is great when two top level teams play. The NFL flexing a game to prime time is great for ratings. I would propose flexing the best MAC match up to Friday evening for five weeks. Only once can a school lose a Saturday home game and will only be required to play on Friday twice in a season. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

4 minutes ago, GP1 said:

ESPN+ has to show something to what are mostly degenerate gamblers,so games on Saturday shouldn't be a problem. 

 

This is my idea for a weeknight game. The Ivy League is terrible and somehow gets a nationally televised Friday night game.  I think MAC basketball on Friday nights is great when two top level teams play. The NFL flexing a game to prime time is great for ratings. I would propose flexing the best MAC match up to Friday evening for five weeks. Only once can a school lose a Saturday home game and will only be required to play on Friday twice in a season. 

 

There are 50+ games this Saturday alone. The degenerate gamblers you're referring to are covered. They need something Tuesdays and Wednesdays this time of year; enter MACtion, which has become a beloved brand for that group of people. Pat McAfee, Barstool, etc. all wore MACtion shirts last week. 

 

Friday nights feature ACC, Big Ten, American, and CUSA games already. It's also high school football night, so I don't know how shifting MAC games to Friday nights solves any attendance problems. The MAC is already stupid enough for having their conference basketball games on Tuesday nights (boy's high school basketball game nights in Ohio if I'm not mistaken). 

 

The fact remains: unless the MAC wins more and becomes a powerhouse brand the media companies can't ignore OR the MAC gets creative with a less mainstream outlet, Tuesday/Wednesday night MACtion is as good as it's going to get. 

[clarkwgriswold]

We all know that the answer is neutral site games in Florida and tarps on empty seats.

[kreed5120]

56 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

And every single fan base in the country is telling their school/conference that they want Saturday games, too. The reality is there is only so much room for football on a Saturday and it's largely reserved for the P4s and top G5 conference(s). Unless the MAC decides to get creative and move their TV deal to a more unique platform (Roku, AppleTV, regular YouTube, etc.), it's worth conserving the energy instead of beating a dead horse. The bigger issue is too many MAC programs sucking rather than when the games are played. 

 

I made a comment before, I think a good compromise is for the MAC to have 3 midweek games per week. The rest being on Saturday. That would make it so that each team would only have to play midweek twice (once at home and once on the road). That would allow midweek TV spots to be filled and will give fans 1 more Saturday game to attend.

[exit322]

18 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

I made a comment before, I think a good compromise is for the MAC to have 3 midweek games per week. The rest being on Saturday. That would make it so that each team would only have to play midweek twice (once at home and once on the road). That would allow midweek TV spots to be filled and will give fans 1 more Saturday game to attend.

 

Given the MAC has very well shown that "even though Ohio State and Michigan play on Saturday, we draw tons better crowds on Saturdays" as a league...getting another Saturday would be a good enough compromise.

 

The institutional problems with Akron are deeper than just "oh the Tuesday games keep people from the stadium in September," but that's a step they need to take.

 

I do think legitimately, tomorrow's game against Can't will have more people than the UMass game did.  Maybe not a lot more, but more.

Edited 1 hour ago by exit322

[UAZipster0305]

12 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

I do think legitimately, tomorrow's game against Can't will have more people than the UMass game did.  Maybe not a lot more, but more.

Yes, simply due to the fact that their campus is less than fifteen miles away, and at least some of their families, friends, and fans will make the short jaunt over.

[UAZipster0305]

It's Monday at 12:15 PM EST, and ...

 

I am taking the Zips 45-17.

[exit322]

Other thing I'd like to try with the MACtion...plaster ads everywhere and cut back the TV timeouts.  See if we can't find a happy medium. 

 

Attendance on the weekdays should also be a bit better if you knew going in the 7 PM kickoff wasn't going to get you to your car by 11

Edited 52 minutes ago by exit322