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A Furman defender just headed a Portland shot off the goal line with 30 seconds to go, up 1-0. Oh. My. Goodness. Looks to be a large crowd in Portland.

One might call them the godfather of college soccer. Haven't won a title in 50 years, though. Let's make sure they stay at 10 as we pursuit our 2nd Star.

I agree it needs nipped in the butt. This type of litigation isn't how to do that. You could insert any school name, especially P4, and I'd take issue with a school suing a player for hundreds of thousands that they never actually lost themselves. Programs and coaches for years have been screwing over players. There are moral contracts that have been violated without repercussions for decades and continue to be. Lane Kiffin made a commitment to an entire roster that he would lead them this season. Just before their playoff birth, he has bolted for another university for his own personal gain. How do the players litigate that? They can't; they just have to accept it and hope they have the right coaching still around to lead them to success. Should they bow out early, who knows if Kiffin would've made rhe difference. Who knows what a deep playoff run or even national championship could do to transform their lives. How is that measured in "liquidated damages" for the players? Fact is, in can't be. College athletics are lawless. Resolve that before sending messages by taking exorbitant money out of players' pockets that the University isn't out themselves.

I'm not arguing the breach of contract. I'm arguing the gross greed by Georgia.

Wilson is either an idiot for signing it or was grossly misguided/misled by someone close to him. I'm not saying he shouldn't be punished. The issue is Georgia inheriting the contract then legally going after the player for the full amount of the contract rather than what was already paid and leaving it at that. Your comparison is laughably way off base. If the company would've come after you for X number of years' worth of salary, that would be more on par with what we're witnessing with this case. Regardless, a reasonable judge will probably step in to significantly reduce the amount as I don't know if Georgia can prove legitimate liquidated damages or whatever the legal jargon would be.

Or, hear me out, a gazillion dollar corrupt taxpayer funded institution in a lawless environment doesn't need to get more rich by stealing more from these athletes when they already steal from the student body. The NCAA should be enforcing a NFL-style approved agents list, but schools like Georgia are doing everything in their power to ensure the landscape remains tilted in their favor. Every legal battle has benefitted the schools vs NCAA or players vs NCAA, which ultimately benefits the elite schools. Discovery and the legal case should bring all the facts to the table, and I'm not saying the player isnt at fault as well. Just not sure we need to be endorsing this type of institution v player case where the institution is literally trying to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Him not playing at all for the Timberwolves while losing multiple development games in the G League is odd. I liked him better in Indiana.

I agree with the second part, but did you read the article? The contract was predatory and the player never should've been directed to sign it. "The deal states that if Wilson withdrew from the Georgia team or entered the transfer portal, he would owe the collective a lump-sum payment equal to the rest of the money he'd have received had he stayed for the length of the contract." I hope there's common sense applied in this ruling. Make the kid pay back what he was paid, but don't rob him. Screw Georgia for going after the full amount.

Nothing good is coming out of Minnesota right now and their handling of Freeman thus far might be the worst news of it all.

Is thar even the MAC's call?

That would be fine by me. How nice will it be to shed the dead weight that is NIU next year?

Updated conference NET as we head into the weekend slate... 44 Akron 62 BUGS 97 Toronto South Campus 113 Miami OH 142 PCCC 160 Toledo 171 EMU 197 UMass (they did it! top 200; insert Buddy the Elf congratulating them) 262 Ohio 290 WMU 308 CMU 313 NIU 346 Balls Yes there will be the usual carnage in MAC play, but there is a clear separation between the top 8 Cleveland-bound teams and the rest. Seeing Ohio with "the rest" will always make me laugh. Imagining a world where "O clap clap clap H clap clap clap I clap clap clap O clap clap clap" isn't played during any of the games in March gives me hope.

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They still have 2 teams in the top 100 for NET, neither of which are any of Memphis, FAU, or Wichita St (Wichita St is 102). Completely agree they have not been a 3-4 bid league for a while, but their pathway to 2+ bids is much clearer than the MAC's or any other true mid major conference. I would easily rather player an in-conference schedule of AAC schools compared to MAC schools. Wichita St. is a solid CBB brand thanks to Gregg Marshall. Memphis is one of the top non P4 CBB brands thanks to Calipari and now Penny Hardaway. FAU is just 2 years removed from a trip to the Final Four. Their lowest rated team is 300 in NET right now. The MAC has 3 teams with 300+ NET and a 4th knocking on the door. Time will tell if the AAC continues to be a significant step up from the MAC as a whole, but as of today, it still remains true.

I view the last few years as the new standard for the MAC, due to poor vision and leadership. What has the MAC done to make anyone believe they are anything more than a bottom half mid major conference? Probably a conversation for a different thread, though.

Correct, although right now is an anomaly with Memphis, Wichita St., etc. struggling. Last year, the AAC finished as the 11th best conference in NET (the MAC was 23rd for comparison). It is still closer to that Next 5 tier than it is a bottom half/one-bid conference.

Friday 12/5 at 7pm EST. Rematch of last year's 5A title game where Semaj's team was a runner up.

Big time, which is a little surprising considering a few of the OGs are still involved with the University.

He has had 2 winning seasons in his first 6 years at the helm. Now, Tulane was an absolute train wreck under their previous HC, Mike Dunleavy, and they did not have much success prior to him, either. Tough spot to win it looks like and I'm sure the fan base is tired of seeing the program struggle to get over any sort of consistently successful hump. Also a tough conference to win in with Memphis, Wichita St., etc., but it's much easier than it used to be with Cincy, Houston, and others departing in recent years.

I'm sure they heard things said by the Rowdies about their son that still haunt them today lol. That was around the time when the Rowdies were still doing Facebook deep dives and NSFW goalie introductions.

2nd coldest Zips sporting event I've ever been to, right behind the 2005 Snow Bowl Wagon Wheel game. Such a fun win, though. Beat Saint Louis - Go Zips!

In a world where most teams have 22 & 23 year olds, a team of 18-19 year olds is rarely going to be consistently successful. Would much prefer we save roster spots for grown men.

The good news is most zones are mid game adjustments by the opponent, not necessarily their identity. The Zips have several days to fully prepare which should help. Just read Tulane's board. They want their coach fired yesterday. Here's to hoping we can help get that wish to the finish line! Apparently their coach is Ron Hunter. He's an Ohio native who played 4 years at Miami OH in the 80s.

Someone tell Mr. UCLA that. 1 guy in their entire 9 man rotation is from Indiana, and he's their 8th best scorer. Also, relying on Ohio Bobcat rejects like Elmore James IV to be key contributors probably isn't the best roster building strategy. They're not particularly tall and they don't shoot the ball very well. Not a great recipe for success.