GoZips88 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I wonder who has control of determining game time for the Army/Akron game September 1st at Cleveland Browns Stadium? The Cleveland Indians are playing the Chicago White Sox that evening at 7PM at Jacobs Field. If they schedule the football game to start sometime between noon and 3PM ...* The Patriot Bowl MAY sell a few more tickets to those planning to head to the Tribe game that evening. * The City of Cleveland and its businesses make money all day long from those who plan to spend the entire day in the city (taxes, parking, lunch, dinner).* The Indians sell a few more tickets (our family of four included; ) to those who attend the football game and decide to stick around for some baseball that evening (FYI - fleece blanket to everyone in attendance at the Indians game that night).If they schedule the football game so that it overlaps the baseball game ...* Ya Pays Yer Money, Ya Takes Yer Choice. Chance of any synergy developing between the two events goes down the toilet. Just a little day-dreaming and planning as we settle in after basketball season and wait for football season ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 In typical Northeast Ohio fashion, the braintrust in Cleveland will not notice this opportunity, and will schedule the events simultaneously. I try not to make a point to spend a full day in Cleveland, but that's my opinion. Especially since I'd be tailgaiting at 8am if the Zips play at noon.Maybe some folks would go to both events, but not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 !!!OPPORTUNITY!!!I've got a good idea. They should put together a package. Pay $$$ for two tickets, one for the Indians, one for the Zips, and throw in a couple of free hotdogs. That would really help attendance IMO. Don't they pay somebody at UA to think of stuff like this, and make it happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Don't they pay somebody at UA to think of stuff like this, and make it happen? One can only hope.Right now all the evidence is telling me that good ideas get pushed aside in favor of lost oppurtunity. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronad Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 What you need to remember i this; It isn't always hat is good for the Zips. It is or might be what would be for Cleveland. This is a promotional game established by Cleveland for Cleveland and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipAlumn Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Right now all the evidence is telling me that good ideas get pushed aside in favor of lost oppurtunity. :o And the congregation said "AMEN"! I really like that phrase, it is unfortunate that it is so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted March 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 "My sources tell me" that since it is Labor Day Weekend and there is an air show at Burke Airport, the FAA will NOT allow an event at Cleveland Browns Stadium while the air show is going on. Looks like the Army/Akron game won't start until 6PM or after since the air show usually doesn't wrap up until 5PM or so. There is also the possibility of national TV exposure and that may factor (if it becomes reality) into determining when the start time will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zip81 Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Having it the weekend of the air show will be a disaster.So much for tailgaing in the muni lot.Traffic will be heavier too than a normal weekend now.I didn't know it was the same weekend as the air show.That is not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00t Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 That is not good.It could be... if they run a promotion in conjunction with the air show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronad Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 In the words of a humble old man"be careful what you wish for, becuase you might just get it"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zip81 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 That is not good.It could be... if they run a promotion in conjunction with the air show. downtown is too freaken crowded during the airshow...and we're not going to get any spill over either.It's just going to be a pain.Let's see what we can do.How about parking downtown across the tracks and we tailgate on Mall C...then take the bridge over to the stadium???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zip Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 That's where I park and tailgage for every Browns home game and where I'll be for this game. Looking forward to having you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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