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Tim O'Shea. Bobcat Attack has been using it for years to signal a coaching change.

I got the same email. The initial announcement made this seem way more relaxed than what it appears to be. Hopefully they aren't just choosing people from the Good Ole Club. Under 100 applicants isn't very many. Maybe it would be prudent to accept all the applicants at that number, mix up who attends the meetings each time for different perspectives, etc.

As a homeschooling parent, I am fully aware of the failures of the current education system. I'm not saying standardized tests are the end all be all. However, is there any proof that iPromise is successful? Are kids actually contributing to their community? Are they truly staying off the streets? Are they actually graduating high school and going to college? Where is there any proof? The only public data we have is that 2 out of 75 7th graders passed a proficiency test. That's 4 years of education at that school leading to 2.67% of the grade being proficient. A public testimony on this board stated that the iPromise part of UA sits empty. Sorry for another post about this @kreed5120 but I also believe it ties into the topic of this thread. UA is an urban campus, meaning the Akron community has a major influence on the university itself. If the city of Akron as a whole improves, so should the future of UA. Not to mention we're talking about guaranteed scholarships for Akron.

I'm all for helping these kids achieve lives they otherwise wouldn't have; if that requires some grace when it comes to grades/testing while improvement is shown in other areas of their lives/education, so be it. However, it is like pulling teeth to get any transparent data on the overall success of the school. Are these kids experiencing success in high school? What percentage are actually utilizing the scholarships? I know it's still relatively early, but the lack of transparency leads me to believe it's not as successful as they would like the public to believe. "Nothing is given; everything is earned," seems to be a complete contradiction to the model. Tying this back to UA - it doesn't seem like this is helping the university whatsoever. You're right - I don't. However, that's independent of my belief that the iPromise model doesn't actually translate to success in the community and that's my ultimate problem with the school. I don't care who created the school - stealing from taxpayers and potentially causing further harm to our youth isn't something I support. Some food for thought: 20-40% is the proficiency in reading and math for Akron Public Schools (the failures of our public education system are an entirely different discussion). 6-10% is the estimated proficiency for the iPromise school. The iPromise school is costing taxpayers $8M per year. How is that helping the community?

Considering taxpayers largely fund his iPromise school, no.

Sources also say Miami OH was turned down by every single P4 school and half the NBA for their basketball schedule, too. The sweaters are spending like drunken sailors. That's a bold strategy Cotton. Let's see how it plays out for them.

I hope I'm wrong for the people's sake, but I think history will show LeBron's "influence" on Akron (city/University) as a net negative unless something drastically changes. Unless he's willing to truly commit to growing Akron as a whole, the University would do well in distancing themselves from him as much as possible. Figuring out how to repair/build relationships with the larger Akron-area companies is what UA officials should be focused on in terms of financial support. As a brand, UA would do well in figuring out how to market themselves better to greater-Akron-area families.

Eric Mahaffey will be highly sought after. Sharron as well to a lesser extent due to size.

Pluto didn't write that - Captain Obvious did.

The AP Top 25 is such an antiquated joke. Akron is not a Top 25 team. Miami OH is not a Top 25 team. Could they be? Sure. Neither resume warrants such a label, though.

No and it wouldn't benefit UA or the city of Akron. IMO, the ideal, best possible scenario is a JAR renovation.

His RayJ Dennis-led squad was the most March-ready team he ever had and they lost to inSincere Carry's Kent clowns.

The MAC is really lucky their top teams are consistently within a few hours of Cleveland and typically have a decent alumni presence in the NEO area. The geographic footprint of other conferences is a disadvantage when it comes to conference tourneys.

Oh thank you. Did not realize tonight isn't their final.

102-107

They were ~.500 when the tourney began. They have over 20 wins now lol.

Marshall just lost to 10 seed Georgia Southern. UNCG lost to Furman earlier. Only Wright State remains as a potential conference champion in their OOC. They play Northern Kentucky tomorrow for the title. Edit: Technically Arkansas Pine Bluff is still in their conference tourney. Long shot to win it all.

So far he hasn't.

I looked back and did not see any shipping notification. In both instances, I only received an order confirmation email.

Not sure MMK isn't the replacement for Evan. Similar height, high motor, good head on his shoulders, etc. Pack on some muscle, keep improving the offensive skills, and he's almost a carbon copy.

Excuse me, sir, this thread is for MAC talk. As of Friday night, NIU is no longer a member, therefore this post is in the wrong thread. (Giving you a hard time, plus, that is fantastic to say lol)

Akron is 2nd this year in the MAC in rebounding despite our tallest key contributor being 6'8". A better rim protector would be nice, but scoring and athleticism are the dominant attributes. Any additions will be under that mold IMO. Anybody coming in will be expected to work their butt off and play bigger than their physical size appears.

I agree - I was happy to see that hapen for every reason you mentioned and exactly why Groce made sure NIU's beatdown lasted the full 40 minutes (plus it helps NET).

The guy isn't wrong; there's always the possibility of a flat game. However, I don't think Groce or these seniors will be looking ahead. Buffalo is the team Akron was manhandling before taking their foot off the gas and allowing Buffalo to beat the spread. A thorough bludgeoning should be in order.