October 13, 2008
Akron:33 BGSU: 37
In a surprisingfinish by Bowling Green, the Zips lost (seems to happen most years doesn't it). The weather was perfect with a high of 74F, and had sun shine all day long.
For the last Alumni Band in the Rubber Bowl, we had even more alumni show up than in previous years. We had over 80+ marching alumni (between the 40 and the 40), and probably another 50 alumni and spouses in the stands... In addition, we had 4 past and current directors join us this year. Mike Golemo ('84-'92, '94-'97) came back from Iowa State, Barry Martin ('92-'93) from Grand Rapids, Galen Karriker ('99-present) from his DMA sabbatical at Michigan State, and the current interim director (also from the great state of LA)and the current director of bands Bob Jorgensen joined in. We even had Donald Krenrick join us, who was the drum major for Ohio's Pride in 1940, the year the Rubber Bowl opened.
What a great time in 2008, and a part of history at the Rubber Bowl. Be a part of it in 2009 for the first time at the new stadium on CAMPUS!
Signed Please enjoy the great images taken by Karin Jackoboice, Mike Golemo, Brenda Marshall, Ken "Kirby" Haines, Ward Souders, and others.
The 125+ Alumni of Alumni Band 2008.
Photo Gallery
PreGame
Half Time
Alumni Cam
A new feature in 2008. A on the field view of Alumni Band 2008, courtesy of Ken Haines.
Richard "Chief" Jackoboice, 65, was our director of bands for 23 years and director of the university's
The current "Ohio's Pride" continues many of the traditions of the fellow alumni of the UAMB. They continue to
The University of Akron Alumni Association continues to sponsor various alumni activities for fellow