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the Wisne case is nationwide injuction for a certain class of athletes. Because it is federal it takes precedent over the ohio judges' decisions. however, the Wisne case is limited to a select class of athletes: Who it covers: Division I athletes who began competing in 2022–23 and finished four seasons by 2025–26. What it does: Prevents the NCAA from denying this specific group a fifth year of eligibility under new transition/age rules. Key limitations: It does not override general transfer portal windows, age caps over 24, professional contract restrictions, or roster/revenue limits. Evan isn't transferring. Amani and Tavari weren't in the portal (right?) so they may be out of luck.

as a MAC basketball fan, I liked when everyone played in the tournament. HOWEVER, with everyone playing everyone twice, this makes sense.

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Kent just landed Christian Henry former EMU and Fordham stand out. So at this point, a bye to the semis is far from certain for the Zips. But Kent's stock went up.

Ugh. Have to agree with LGZ here. This blows. Not that anyone would ask me, but this would make somewhat more sense if all 12 teams participated. Frankly, that may benefit those top 2 teams even more.

"The six-team Adventure Group will be played November 23-25, followed by the four-team Magic Group November 26-27. The Magic Group is headlined by Boston College, Cincinnati,\"

was close between 2022 and 2026. 2022 for personal reasons (and that very fortunate win over Buffalo in the quarters) made that the best tournament experience for me. But the Toledo win...geez...just knew Shammas' shot was going in and I'm almost always not that confident of anything a Zip throws up from 3. If I had to rank them all: 2022 2026 2025 2011 2013 2024 2009

went with 2022. minimal stress and a dismantling of Kent.

Which was your favorite win or meant the most to you? Feel free to add reasons.

Only BG is "legit."

Agree. But once these coaches leave that's it. They are gone and are now stealing food off of Dustin's plate. Too much time spent on here obsessing over those who leave. Don't want to be like the bitter Kitten Attack who can't quit Groce or whoever.

That's a good point. Now that I've had a few minutes to reconsider, I think the SunBelt Challenge is an awesome event and tradition for the MAC. Would love to have the Chanticleers at the JAR.

Since two sun belt teams opted out and Akron is playing lowly Louisiana in first round, one has to agreee with LGZ that this is a dying event. Odd that Dustin opted in for a few more years.

downright perplexing.

Always running Oggie down. St. John's will definitely be scouting him at the home games. Will be tuning into MAAC games on ESPN+ to watch him play.

MAAC player of the year and NCAA birth. Book it!

Some would say, you get what you pay for.

As a Zips coach, Craig Nicholson has a better record in the NCAA tournament than John Groce and Keith Dambrot combined. Sad.

So in 2027 soccer will be two semester sport. I'm sure there will be big crowds in February.

Travis plays chess while Dustin plays checkers. This will definitely neutralize Pence.

I think having Dustin and his crew there for few of the games made the difference.

is it? IMO their time would be better served reviewing film from the Macedonian basketball league.

Yes. At least not at Akron.

I wonder where Oggie will land. Would have loved if Ford had kept him and improve his game. He displayed moments of greatness. Power 5s must be looking at him.

huge whiff by Dustin.