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When you go to the announcement next week, don't forget to offer to wash and wax his car.

WATCH THE PLAY AT 1.21 MINS. 4TH AND 1

Keith Kennedy far, far away from any microphone at Infocision.

Groce was talking about Dawson, but he was really talking about what KJ WASN'T.

Can't have a possible saboteur on the roster. One team. One fight. As they said on the Ball State message boards, the two competent coaches (Missouri and Groce) KJ played for kicked him to the "curd." I think they meant "curb." Is there a cottage cheese factory in Muncie?

I like the Ball State message board a lot. They are funny and smart. My post on KJ got some comments over there. They read too much into my mid-game missive. Since they were confused, I will clarify: https://overthepylon.boards.net/thread/3891/walton-grad-transfer?page=3 1. Zips and KJ played like crap in Florida. They come back from Florida. KJ departs. The team plays exponentially better. So I draw conclusion, that the team gels better without him...at least for one game. 2. Yes, Groce is a high-level coach. He is better than Whitford, even though Whitford won all those MAC West Championships over the 4 directional schools and that shady Toledo squad. For me, Whitford was always one of my least favorite coaches who came to the JAR. 3. I was joking when I blamed Whitford for KJ's behavior, but Groce (unlike Whitford apparently) has a very low level of patience for egomaniacs.

Not sure why everyone is jumping on X. I thought he played well and did what he needed to do in the last few minutes. 88 points. Zips had plenty of offense. And like the Ohio State game, the Zips didn't choke or panic on the offensive end when the situation was dire. And also like the Ohio State game, they blew it defensively at the end.

Quality reporting on the game: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/sports/marshall_university/marshall-basketball-late-mistakes-doom-herd-in-88-86-loss-to-akron/article_417c17af-1d10-5979-9cdd-0a0d6788d439.html

Incredibly fun game that all the fans at the JAR needed. Some breaks went for the Zips at the end: 1. Refs catching that Marshall travel at mid court was huge. 2. Non call on Xavier trying to steal the ball with 2.8 left. 3. Watching replay, Jackie thought it was mistake for Marshall to call timeout at 18 secs left. They have hot shooters...play it out when game is tied. 4. And clutch free throws. Greg Tribble one of my favorite players. Groce obviously has him as the core of the team. I noticed in replay that he was really being a leader on the floor during last 20 secs. As for KJ, I don't blame him. I wouls rather blame Whitford. Groce is a high level coach. Whitford is not. This waa KJs 3rd school. I hope he finds what he's searching for. It's a real shame. But he may have been a toxic force in Florida.

Going to be a lot of games like this

Momentum shifting fast to Marshall.

Yeah. He's gone.

3 pointers can cut a big lead fast.

Flop called on Marshall.

Not much of a crowd on this rainy night.

FWIW. I saw a random tweet aimed at DJ Irons telling him that he is getting a good head coach and that his skill will fit in his system. DJ re-tweeted.

From our friends in Nelsonville: RE: 2021 Coaching Carousel Posted: 12/1/2021 9:49:40 AM Oregon OC Joe Moorhead is indeed the #1 target for Akron. Expected to formally announce the offer/hire after Oregon plays in the PAC 12 title game RE: 2021 Coaching Carousel Posted: 12/1/2021 11:00:08 AM What the hell is he thinking? RE: 2021 Coaching Carousel Posted: 12/1/2021 11:08:40 AM SBH wrote: What the hell is he thinking? I keep asking myself that same question. He could get a way better job than that. Unless he's seeing some kind of untapped potential that none of us do, I don't get it. Or he could just be trying to get closer to home? (from Pittsburgh) RE: 2021 Coaching Carousel Posted: 12/1/2021 11:25:27 AM Does seem like a strange move. He should be getting high P5 interest. Who knows, maybe Akron is finally going to pay huge $$$. Strange they haven’t done this yet.

The Akron football legend going forward will be that late one night in the Summer of 2021, Charles Guthrie was perusing Zipsnation and came upon this "What about Joe Moorhead" thread and had his "AHA" moment.

Looks like GT put down read his Twitter feed and/or Zipsnation this morrning: Oregon offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead will be the University of Akron's next football coach, according to multiple reports. The announcement is expected to come sometime after Friday’s Pac-12 conference championship game between the Ducks and Utah. Moorhead would replace Tom Arth, who was fired Nov. 4 with a 3-24 record for the Zips. "According to multiple reports" means he didn't bother to pick up the phone and work the sources at U of A he's been cultivating all these years

OMG. The only media you have to deal with is $%* George Thomas. I read an article that while he was at Fordham they had staff meetings in a "junk room." he can drive to work every day and park his car without being noticed. Maybe LoyalZip will wash his car once a week for him.

Her husband had a recent health scare. she probably wants her husband to do whatever will make him happiest. Rebuilding the Akron Zips may be less stressful than calling the offensive plays for a Power 5 school with a rabid fan base.

Masks are required upon entry. Once inside, the policy isn't enforced but most wear them when they leave their seats. They make announcements periodically that they are required.

I truly believe the only MAC fans who have the executive functioning level to find this message board are from Athens and Muncie.

Zips one point favorites. Onward!