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yes. national search with a search firm is something the president and board would love to spend $ on

did Groce fundraise?

the biggest for the successful, but apparently not the most successful, program at U of A. bad hire away from being Miami pre-Steele

Men's basketball is the most successful program at Akron. The new A.D. will be making a decision that will follow his career. A bad hire away from being pretty much every other MAC school.

The St V crowd is gone. Let's make a move on the Hoban contingent.

Kehres! or that guy from Hoban.

who?

Not really.

Dustin is no Jim Whitesell. Dustin is personable, fun, emotional during the game and fits in well with the Akron community. On personality alone, I think he would bring in more fans than Groce did. With Groce, as much as we liked and respected him, there was a veneer and game face. Dustin Ford would bring a new vibe. Whether he can accomplish the rest, I will trust LCJ, the AD staff, and Bud Wentz, on that accord.

Dru Joyce...so he can fire the nicest guy in the world at a different school!

its been an amazing 9 years. incredible fun. but these situations dont last forever. im excited for what is next.

how much does KD have left in the tank?

Don't be. this is the natural course of things. It will all work out. First big decision for the new A.D. and his staff.

anyway.

whatever deal better come with better: concessions, halftime entertainment, and a nee Playlist for the band otherwise Zips are the next NIU.

I guess this is the end of the line.

Change can be exciting. A renewal.

Graveyards are full of indispensable men.

Acceptance is the first step. I thought I saw Mike Lewis at the Montrose Starbucks this morning.

lots of dime store psychology in this thread

John's Next Endeavor. Full stop.

lucky guess sarcasm

I was laughed at when I said Charleston was the landing spot for Groce.

All you had to do is watch his obnoxious mother in the stands to know that Blyden was out for himself on the court. He was never going to stay a second year. The Zips current coaching staff interviews the recruit's family as well. You don't see Zips' parents acting like fools and seeking attention.

We need dudes, viable back up bigs, and 3 Peat Gear in no particular order.