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I was telling my son on the way home from the Tipoff event how lucky we have been as Zips fans. Most MAC schools would love to have had just one of KD or Groce, and we have been fortunate to have had both. Probably two of best coaches in MAC history.

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/louisiana-governor-says-hell-let-donald-trump-pick-next-lsu-football-coach-before-athletic-director-does-211057289.html I doubt that letting Trump make this decision is a good idea, but the governor is on to something. I said recently that the bush league nature of athletic directors would not fit in the NIL era. I've said for a few years that a committee should choose the direction of G5 schools and athletic directors should not be involved in the decision. Moving forward, the role of the AD should be limited to administrative tasks and less on directional decisions. These people have made a mess of college athletics and can't be trusted with major decisions. This is particularly the case at G5 schools where these halfwits will destroy their employers institution just to make it to P5. Think this isn't true? Look at the MAC.

Ban all the directionals!

If there is a subpoena involved I think it’s safe to assume Justice was served.

YSU just wanted it more

I feel like we always drop the scrimmages. Drop the ones that don’t count and move on lol

Just for fun I was looking back at recent Akron successes in the MAC tournament. Akron was first eligible for the MAC tournament in 1993, it didn't even qualify for the tournament at all until 1998 and won only three games total until 2007 when it made the final (although the previous year the Zips were seeded third and their one win put them into the semifinal a streak that would continue for 12 years, then two years of not making the semifinal, then making at least the semis every year since it has been played). Despite the Zips never making a championship until 2007, and not winning one until 2009, they are 6-6 overall now (only one behind the three all-time leaders Ball St, Ohio and Kent (all of whom have made at least 32 appearances). Zips have 17. Despite the Zips having won only three games by 2007, they have the highest winning percentage in MAC tournament history at .607. Zips have as many wins as they have missed championship appearances since 2007. Just wanted to put in a little thanks to Keith Dambrot and John Groce for making these last 20 years so enjoyable. Now go win an NCAA tournament game (for us!). 🤣

JMU Preview here- https://jmusportsnews.com/2025/10/30/jmu-mens-womens-basketball-season-preview-guide/

Amen. I hate to give anyone from PCCC credit, but that guy has earned the full time job by winning with a flaming bag of poo that was left on his porch.

I'm sure Akron led at halftime that night. About 56-50. Couldn't keep up with the hot shooting. Dan Hipsher's final season I believe.

Alright, research finds that Ron Blackshear Sr was the dude I watched torch the JAR the last time I visited in February 2003. He made 14 3-pointers in the game and 11 straight at one point. About 3 4-point plays as he was fouled and threw up balls that fell magically through the hoop. Seem to recall 48 points scored that night for the Herd.

I believe he played for Marshall and started a game off against the Zips going 11-11 from the three point line at the JAR?! My memory is fading, but still accurate on this one.

$5k for each school's collective.

For those old enough to remember like myself, there was a Ron Blackshear who played at Marshall, possibly during their time in the MAC. He might have had a brief NBA tilt. This must be his son.

Here's the box score, since the one above (Gametracker I think) didn't have any filler. 502 paid the $20! 😅 Men's Basketball vs Akron on 10/29/2025 - Box Score - Youngstown State University https://share.google/BxL7HVUzziQe3pnnQ

If he inherited the sack of crap team that he did, and beat BG last week, I'd sign him up too. That's Saint-level, verified miracle work there.

https://www.footballscoop.com/2025/10/30/kent-state-removing-interim-tag-mark-carney-head-coach Tue. 11/11 at Infocision

...or Taylor Currie.

I don't know that I'd want this Zips team to go to a bowl game? We've improved from last year...we're better than the dregs of 1-A and even mediocre 1-AA teams...but if we were matched up against a decent G5 team I think we'd get smoked like Bowden's 6-6 team did against Lane Kiffin's FAU squad. Something like 50-3. A 5-7 or even 6-6 season would make me happy.

really could use Kobe Mitchell about now.

My understanding is that he can be called up at any time. I am sure if one of the Timberwolves bigs suffers an injury he can be added to the roster. The Iowa Wolves are probably starting their practice this week and the season opens I believe on the 8th. It will be interesting how much he has improved as a 2nd year pro.

"Joe Akron" doesn't even know we're ineligible

Bummer, no more Head

Point shaving scandal incoming?