Stadium shows progress
Ben White
Issue date: 9/4/08 Section: News
Yurachek understands that for athletic programs, a state-of-the-art stadium serves as an "unbelievable recruiting tool" for first-rate players.
Also, the new stadium helps draw big-name opponents to Akron, which brings better competition, more revenue and national attention to the program.
In addition to athletics, Infocision Stadium will serve the University by housing classrooms and tutoring areas that will be used throughout the week. Camps, concerts and special events will have a modern and aesthetically appealing home on campus.
Infocision Stadium will undoubtedly offer much more to the University than could the 68 year-old Rubber Bowl, which Yurachek describes as an "antiquated facility that we weren't necessarily proud to take our recruits to."
However, many students will miss making treks to the Bowl on Saturdays, watching the Zips play under the occasional screeching of an airplane landing at Akron Fulton International Airport.
Ultimately, students at the University of Akron should the excitement of a new stadium on campus and all that it brings to the community.
Also, the new stadium helps draw big-name opponents to Akron, which brings better competition, more revenue and national attention to the program.
In addition to athletics, Infocision Stadium will serve the University by housing classrooms and tutoring areas that will be used throughout the week. Camps, concerts and special events will have a modern and aesthetically appealing home on campus.
Infocision Stadium will undoubtedly offer much more to the University than could the 68 year-old Rubber Bowl, which Yurachek describes as an "antiquated facility that we weren't necessarily proud to take our recruits to."
However, many students will miss making treks to the Bowl on Saturdays, watching the Zips play under the occasional screeching of an airplane landing at Akron Fulton International Airport.
Ultimately, students at the University of Akron should the excitement of a new stadium on campus and all that it brings to the community.
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Quite Impressive
posted 9/07/08 @ 9:53 AM EST
This is one of the most positive things happening at UA. Congrats are in order for Dr. Proenza, Ted Curtis and more. I couldn't be happier with the university. (Continued…)
Robin Anderson
posted 9/08/08 @ 3:10 PM EST
But what-the-hey! At least every U. of A. student will have the priviledge of paying a "parking fee" whether they park a car on Campus or not, eh?
Um. (Continued…)
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