rln Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I suggest that we e-mail Dick Vitale to make him aware that Akron fans have a far less than flattering view of the NIT selection committee... Our soccer team has been snubbed by the NCAA for two straight years - unfortunately we let that go with only a whimper of protest - because soccer is not a major sport. Obviously, the University of Akron (starting with the President) needs to do a better job marketing successes to change the perception of the national media, otherwise this trend will continue in all sports - major and minor. We can help also - by not letting this issue wither and die like we did with our very deserving soccer team. Dick Vitale's comments regarding the NIT selection committee: "I really like what the NIT committee has done, making the tournament like a mini-NCAA. There are a lot of solid teams in the bracket and I really feel there are several NIT squads that could have made it to the Sweet 16 at the big dance. CM Newton, Dean Smith and company have done a super job with this event. Meanwhile there have been some outstanding games in the NIT already, including Marist's win at Oklahoma State and NC State showing guts by winning at Drexel. The Massachusetts-Alabama game was also outstanding." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACER Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 does anyone have his e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipseuph Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 it's VitaleBaby@I'mwashedup.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Vitale is a tool. I don't think anyone believes he is as great as he thinks he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMR Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 I suggest that we e-mail Dick VitaleWaste of time. He is lobbying for the Hall of Fame so it is not his year to soap box anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I suggest that we e-mail Dick Vitale to make him aware that Akron fans have a far less than flattering view of the NIT selection committee... Our soccer team has been snubbed by the NCAA for two straight years - unfortunately we let that go with only a whimper of protest - because soccer is not a major sport. Obviously, the University of Akron (starting with the President) needs to do a better job marketing successes to change the perception of the national media, otherwise this trend will continue in all sports - major and minor. We can help also - by not letting this issue wither and die like we did with our very deserving soccer team.No disrespect, but if you were a soccer fan, you would know Akron went to the NCAA quarterfinals in soccer in 2005. But, to you its "not a major sport", so you apparently don't care about the team or its success. I hope you get a chance to actually go and see the soccer team play consistently -- or to see any good college or pro soccer, and I'm confident you will change your mind about what constitutes a "minor sport".Go Zips, go Team Caleb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNCLZip Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I wouldn't say that the OP should be accused of saying soccer is not a major sport. In the reality of college sports, football and basketball are the biggies. Everything else seems to get short shrift in terms of attention as well as support. Rln's statement that the soccer snubs went without much reaction because soccer isn't perceived as a major sport are not too inaccurate. There isn't an hour-long selection show on CBS or a Capital One Bowl Week for soccer, regardless of the fact that the student-athletes in the "minor" sports work just as hard representing the university as those in the "major" sports. It's sad but it's the reality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I suggest that we e-mail Dick Vitale to make him aware that Akron fans have a far less than flattering view of the NIT selection committee... Our soccer team has been snubbed by the NCAA for two straight years - unfortunately we let that go with only a whimper of protest - because soccer is not a major sport. Obviously, the University of Akron (starting with the President) needs to do a better job marketing successes to change the perception of the national media, otherwise this trend will continue in all sports - major and minor. We can help also - by not letting this issue wither and die like we did with our very deserving soccer team.No disrespect, but if you were a soccer fan, you would know Akron went to the NCAA quarterfinals in soccer in 2005. But, to you its "not a major sport", so you apparently don't care about the team or its success. I hope you get a chance to actually go and see the soccer team play consistently -- or to see any good college or pro soccer, and I'm confident you will change your mind about what constitutes a "minor sport".Go Zips, go Team Caleb! I believe he meant the Zips got snubbed with their seed in the tournament. I remember coach Lolla and theplayers feeling slighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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