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Never really followed them after our games last season, but I see they finished 2nd to last in the extremely weak SEC last season. So far, they are 2-2 this season with losses to Charlotte and Baylor, and wins over Cornell and North Florida.

I dont think I agree much with this post. Miami is just over one season removed from winning the ACC. USC finished dead last in the PAC 12 last season and 9th two seasons ago. Beating Miami would have been nice (expectations aren't high, but they have talent), but I don't think we should get blown out like that to anyone. I also think they will win this tournament and go dancing. Like I said last night, I expect growing pains. Really looking forward to Robotham and Antino Jackson the next 4 years. We have to keep the youth of the team without Tree in perspective (myself included).

Was thinking the same thing myself.

well that escalated quickly

sloppy start to the 2nd half

I think you may have just set a new record for bringing up RPI and SOS two games into the season. Per Dr. Z's link. The spread seems to be between 8.5-9.

Interesting stat. Thanks for sharing. I wonder how many times he has had the chance to beat a team as a 7 point or greater underdog? My bet would be very few in the 5 years I've been following given our conference and typical OOC schedule. Hope everyone who made the trip is enjoying themselves

Interesting topic and some great discussion so far.On the face, I am totally against it for obvious reasons, but am willing to listen since LA Zips fan obviously knows some things about this. I guess some initial questions would be very similar to what tboned had in his post above mine. Logistics, resources, who would make out better, ulterior motives, etc seem like all tough issues to tackle. As well as, has it ever been done before in say...the past 30 years? Seems both Universities are way past the point of no return with what they have invested. I come from a small high school who had one of the oldest buildings in the state when I attended. There was constant threat or consolidation, and it made sense. Closing an old building that should have been closed decades ago and building one new building is a pretty easy transition. Merging two campuses with 20k+ enrollment each seems near impossible.

Reading some, it seems Miami fans are thinking a lot like I do of Akron. A young team, but talented team, where you should expect some ups and downs.

Opportunity knocking for probably our best win all season, can the inexperienced, yet talented Zips answer?

I dont think USC is very good at all, but it was great to see us beat a major program like that. It was nice to see Kwan, PGs (Robo and Jackson), AND FORSYTHE have great games. I have a weird, but good feeling about this team. I like the athleticism and character. I've ripped KD in the past for the quality of character the young gentleman he brings into the program possess, but I have a different feeling about these guys. We may have some downs the season, as expected from a young team, but I have little doubt that we will reach that 21 win mark. A chance for a quality win against Miami tomorrow. They were picked in the lower half of the ACC, but I think they can finish in the upper 3rd with Angel Rodriguez. They also have another nice player who is slipping my mind right now out with an injury and had a great win against Florida. If we can contain Rod, I think we have a chance to win. I dont know if we have a guard defender like that, but I guess we will see! Go Zips! Officially excited for the season again after watching this game.

Keep dreaming about that 6-6 bowl invite GP1. The only way it happens is if the conference lucks out and get 7 bids instead of the guaranteed 5.

I'd guess about 300 people.

Plays like that Ritossa drop have really hurt the season. Pohl could have played better, but those drops are way too common and costly.

Nice start. Lets keep it up and finish the season strong and continue to build upon it.

I'd be happy to be wrong. Well not really, because that would mean another Zips athlete would be in the wrong. Just a sad situation all around. Just posting my opinion based on my knowledge of the parties involved. I have only great things to say with my interactions with Tree. I think he is a good person who has made some mistakes (especially with alcohol consumption). Truly wish the best for him. Doesn't mean I can't have an opinion based on what we currently know. The same things were said to me during the Abreu and Diggs situations and we both know how that turned out. Maybe we should stop being apologists and realize allegations charges/police reports don't happen for no reason. Nobody is out to get any Akron program contrary to popular belief. I don't form opinions out of thin air.

You keep throwing this "he hasn't been charged" crap out. Was Ray Rice ever charged by his wife? You do realize many athletes are friends with one another? Especially the men's and women's bball players. They go out together. Sina, and the whole women's team for that matter are a great group of girls. The last thing she/they want to do is make something out of this if they don't have to. Its apparent they had to, so I know about all that I need to know to reach a conclusion.

You seriously need to stop zips 71. You're embarassing all of Zipsnation.

I think I'm more critical of Dambrot than most others on this board, and even I dont see how it is his fault Pat has been underwhelming in his time here.

I agree that we are more strict than other universities with handling misconduct (which I am happy about), but that doesn't excuse anything these players do."Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is right even if nobody is doing it." When will these guys learn and quit throwing opportunities away?

Nobody is stopping you from moving or rooting for other teams.

Same story, different year. Go zips.

Agreed. Hopefully the RB next year has some skill. FWIW- We could have Roger Lewis on our team as well. Word is TB didn't want to pull the trigger and offer a scholly to a teammate as a package deal.

Same old Zips. Huge student turnout and lay an egg. Depressing.

if it was 4th down, then i have no issue with how the half ended. My mistake.