We'll begin this article by stating the obvious - a new arena would be better than anything listed below.  In a perfect scenario, the city of Akron and The University of Akron could come together on an arena project and make it happen.  Until that day comes (and hopefully soon), here's our best ideas: Give the students Section L This is by no means an attack on our students that attend games and sit in sections F-H.  But there's a few reasons the current setup doesn't work. Trying to get chants going with a barrier between Sections F-H and Section 5 is nearly impossible.  Same for when Sections F-H try to do so with the opposite end zone.  If we're being honest, the seats aren't great either, as most have an obstructed view.  I've always preferred to sit up higher.  It's not that I don't want to be close - I just don't feel like poking my head back and forth for 40 minutes of a game trying to see around the hoop directly in front of me.

Above: Can Senior Jimond Ivey lead the Zips back to the promised land? After 13 seasons at The University of Akron and 12 straight 20+ win seasons, Keith Dambrot left the Zips to become head coach at Duquesne University.   Akron Athletic Director Larry Williams moved quickly to replace Dambrot with a familiar name to MAC basketball fans, John Groce.   Groce had spent five seasons as head coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini, finishing all but one of them with a winning record.   However, that wasn’t enough for Illinois as they decided to move on from Groce following the 2016-17 season.   Groce is, of course, best known for his major success at Ohio University, some of which came against the team he currently leads.   Groce went 85-56 there in four seasons, leading the Bobcats to two MAC Tournament Championships and two NCAA Tournament runs, once of which they advanced to the Sweet 16.   Groce’s first season in Akron brought mixed results.   The Zips had lost Isaiah Johnson

It's homecoming time in Northeast Ohio as the RedHawks of Miami (1-4) travel to the Rubber Capital of the World to take on our Akron Zips (2-1). Miami is coming off a heartbreaking collapse at home to Western Michigan, while the Zips enjoyed their bye week. The all-time series is 17-9-1 in favor of Miami, while Akron has taken 4 out of the last 5, owning a 4-2 record in the Bowden Era. How will this Saturday's matchup look? Let's take a look. Miami Quick Hits Miami is coming off a disheartening loss at home to Western Michigan. The 'Hawks led 27-14 at half before the Broncos would explode in the 2nd half to take the contest 40-39. Miami's defense gave up 562 yards of total offense and got dominated in time of possession. Senior QB Gus Ragland has had a good start to the season, throwing for 1,017 yards and 8 touchdowns on a 58.4% completion percentage. Miami's passing offense ranks 83rd in the nation. The rushing game for the 'Hawks has been