Captain Kangaroo Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Pep Rally at Noon Friday? Guess people that work or have classes will have to miss that one? That's only 99% of the fan base. Must be a suitable time for the elderly Trustees? Maybe, after the rally, they can discuss new ways of using the University Seal on license plates? Maybe a brighter yellow seal color? Maybe they should move game time's to noon Friday as well? Football Pep Rally Set for Friday Zips face Buffalo Saturday at the Rubber Bowl in annual Homecoming game Oct. 5, 2004 AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron football fans are invited to attend a pep rally at noon Friday in the Honors Complex driveway as part of the New Landscape for Learning celebration. Five new buildings, including the field house and recreation and wellness center, are being dedicated in separate ceremonies on Thursday and Friday. The pep rally will take place between the dedication of the newly built Simmons Hall and Honors Complex, which are located on South College Street. The Zips play host to Buffalo at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Rubber Bowl in the annual Homecoming game. The pregame rally will feature the UA marching band, cheerleaders, head football coach J.D. Brookhart and members of the Zips football team. Joe Dunn, a member of the Zips Sports Network and radio sideline reporter for football, will emcee the event. Brookhart will address the crowd and members of the 2004 Homecoming Court will be introduced. All activities are part of the Homecoming/Family Weekend and students are encouraged to attend to cheer on the Zips. Members of the athletics marketing department will also be giving out gifts and t-shirts to students and fans in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ua-fan Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Ya gotta crawl before you can run. When's the last time we even had a pep rally? And with the band blaring during class hours we kinda have a captive audience on campus I like the tie-in with the building dedications...it's the dawn of a new era at UA. Maybe in a couple years we'll be having Friday night rallys outside the new stadium with a 50-ft bonfire Go Zips ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 I haven't seen a 50 ft bonfire since what, '96 May Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Man do I miss getting drunk on May Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 I don't miss getting tear gassed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsbandman Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Speaking of a new era at UA, I just read the Buchtelite today and I heard constrction has just begun on a new dormitory tower. The interesting part is that it will be located on the property next to exchange. The paper said that UA wants to create an attractive area on that part of campus. Maybe the stadium theory is true. Once, we said that this would be a possible site for a stadium along with a couple dorm facilities. Its nice to see campus expanding. UA is also looking at buying the charter one bank site. The paper also said that on campus housing is in high demand, and that is why the dorm is being built. UA is becoming more of a residential university as opposed to its predominately commuter status. This can only mean good things for athletics. Despite our agonizing season, there seems to be a different feeling on campus. Construction zones are clearing, facilities are open, and campus is looking pretty sweet. You guys have got to check this out. Hang in there everybody! Good times are ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Speaking of a new era at UA, Actually, we were talking about the previous era at UA. But, if the new era is like this too, I'm glad to see the students reviving old traditions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Ya gotta crawl before you can run. When's the last time we even had a pep rally? And with the band blaring during class hours we kinda have a captive audience on campus I like the tie-in with the building dedications...it's the dawn of a new era at UA. Maybe in a couple years we'll be having Friday night rallys outside the new stadium with a 50-ft bonfire Go Zips ! You're right...I think I'm just pissed off at those frigging license plates. Noon rally on campus will be pretty cool for the students. Hopefully some of the ones that made the trip to Can't will show at the bowl Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Morgan Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 When's the last time we even had a pep rally? I still consider myself a "recent graduate," which is completely subjective, but anyway, I remember having pep rally's on campus as late as the 1998 season (I had graduated by then but was on campus that weekend). It was pretty cool. Bonfire, players and coaches spoke to the crowd, etc. I hope that comes back with winning. As for the on campus stadium, I think it would do wonders for UA. I went to a YSU game two weeks ago and the tailgate experience there is awesome. I was really impressed, there was lots going on and it was (if you can believe it) "picturesque." Having the game "on campus" definatley adds something to the whole experience. YSU is able to bring alumni, friends, fans, and outsiders (like me), to their campus and showcase all that is good with the University. My opinion of the school was changed after my visit to the game. On a side note, watched a program on PBS last night on the City of Akron. Learned alot, but found out one interesting thing about the rubber bowl. Apparrantly when the airport was being built they used dirt from the side of hill which now encompasses the rubber bowl. Once they were finished they wondered what to do with the hole in the side of the hill? Well we all know what they did decide. They showed before and after picture of the "hill with the hole," pretty ingenius if you ask me. Too bad there wasn't a big hill on campus they could've taken dirt from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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