[wadszip]

I'm surprised this hasn't been brought up yet. Yes, this first came out a couple months ago, but now it's official. I don't think Toledo would win the MAC title next year, but definitely a team who would be a tough out in the tourney. But now, they won't be there at all. That could drastically change the landscape of the tournament. I thought Toledo would be the team to beat in the West. ... and maybe No. 3 overall behind Akron and Ohio.

[Zipmeister]

I'm surprised this hasn't been brought up yet. Yes, this first came out a couple months ago, but now it's official. I don't think Toledo would win the MAC title next year, but definitely a team who would be a tough out in the tourney. But now, they won't be there at all. That could drastically change the landscape of the tournament. I thought Toledo would be the team to beat in the West. ... and maybe No. 3 overall behind Akron and Ohio.

Yes, this board needs more Toledo posts.

[Dr Z]

Yes, this board needs more Toledo posts.

Okay, here you go: Ten Teams Banned for Academic Failings (the comment below the article made me laugh)

I thought Toledo was one of the few entertaining MAC teams to watch last season. They have some exciting/entertaining talent on the team.

[GP1]

UCONN is the real name here.

[Z.I.P.]

UCONN is the real name here.

I failed to notice anyone mentioning the biggest consequence of this action -- it probably opens up an (yes, an as in "one") extra spot in the 2013 NCAA tournament to be fought over by foolish mid-majors and the BCS dogs who will likely gobble it up.

[wadszip]

I failed to notice anyone mentioning the biggest consequence of this action -- it probably opens up an (yes, an as in "one") extra spot in the 2013 NCAA tournament to be fought over by foolish mid-majors and the BCS dogs who will likely gobble it up.

I guess we're getting closer to the conversation I envisioned when I posted this (though I'm sorry to inconvene Zipmeister by cluttering up this "active" board with "more Toledo posts.")

Still, don't understand why people here don't think this is a bigger deal. True, Toledo isn't likely to win the MAC tourney (Akron and Ohio are the clear favorites). At the same time, Toledo is good enough to be a thorn in the side of one of those teams come Cleveland time. Now, they won't be there are all. That is pretty big news. One less roadblock for Akron to winning the MAC Tourney (you know, the only way the Zips will get in.) Toledo is a team on the rise. They return their top four scorers, including potential MAC POY in Rian Pearson. I thought it was pretty big news, now that it is official.

But lets continue the "where should a new arena be built" threads or the "Keith Dambrot should shut his pie-hole" threads because those are what really matter. Overall, if Akron was a basketball school like some on this board think they are, I thought this news would've generated more buzz. But if even the "diehard Zip fans" don't care about something that directly impacts the 2012-13 basketball team (unarguably the most important in school history), does it really matter where the arena is built, or where Keith Dambrot coaches?

[Zipmeister]

For Toledo's take on the situation see:
http://www.utrockets.com/SportSelect.dbml?...amp;SPSID=89713

[Dave in Green]

@wadszip, don't worry. The Toledo situation will come up regularly when fall comes around, and especially as we get closer to the MAC basketball tournament. You've made good points, and your posting of this thread is appreciated.

[TPSjugglerdude]

I didn't realize JD Weatherspoon transferred to Toledo from OSU. I remember Akron recruiting him pretty hard.

[wadszip]

@wadszip, don't worry. The Toledo situation will come up regularly when fall comes around, and especially as we get closer to the MAC basketball tournament. You've made good points, and your posting of this thread is appreciated.

Thanks. I realize it's the height of the dead period for basketball, just thought this could get some discussion going. I'm sure once the season gets going, it will be talked about more.

[wadszip]

I didn't realize JD Weatherspoon transferred to Toledo from OSU. I remember Akron recruiting him pretty hard.

From what I remember, it was Boals who was recruiting him to Akron, then when he left to go to OSU, Weatherspoon also committed to the Buckeyes. It doesn't sound like Akron pursued him that much this time around, which may bode well for Walsh getting another year and how the staff views Justice, McAdams and Kretzer. There are going to be holes to fill at the wing in 13-14 with Q and Gilliam graduating.

BTW, Toledo also got a transfer from a wing named Justin Drummond from Loyola (Md.). Sounds like it was similiar to the Gilliam transfer here. He averaged 10 points per game as a freshman and sophomore at Loyola.