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I feel at least one of those bottom 5 teams will find their way to Cleveland. Not that they will be good, but that they will sneak in with a 7th or 8th seed. Personally, I'd find it hilarious if it was at UMass expense given how their fanbase ragged on the MAC as if they were too good for it when it was announced they were leaving the A10. They really thought they were going to come in and buy their way to the top.

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.

Feeling for @Cykron

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I’m OK with our guys being snubbed a bit, selfishly. I would expect less accolades to mean less demand for them in the portal, increasing the chances they stay with us. Last year I believe we literally had every All-MAC player transfer out.

Our old pal Ryan Panther scored 11. 1-6 for 3.

Thanks for the updates!!! I guess they are giving him an opportunity to practice with the team to see how he is progressing and where he fits into the future. The Timberwolves have not had any injuries so they have had no reason to call anybody up from the G league to place them on the active roster. They have 3 two way players, Juzang, Freeman and Zicarsky. Juzang has been with the team but hardly playing while Zicarsky and Freeman have been starters in the G league. I wonder if they will rotate the 3 way players and now send Juzang down to Iowa and keep Freeman on the Timberwolves.

Looks even worse now that season ticket holder seats have been made available for public purchase. Hopefully there's a lot of walk up sales tomorrow but I'm not confident in that. It's too bad but I'm gonna choose to focus on the game!

This is from Billikens.com It looks like a contingent of SLU students will be traveling, the fans seem to think it will be cheerleaders and band members. This would be embarrassing if they aren't significantly outnumbered by UA students

I watched the end of that game. They blew an 11 point lead with 2.30 left. Also, GB point guard was chewing out his teammate during the collapse. That would NOT happen on a Groce team. Robert Morris hit some big 3s. Kept their poise.

Doug channeling his inner Bobby Knight. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47208270/gottlieb-tosses-chair-green-bay-loss-played-idiots

I really thought I'd see Gage Summers somewhere. I know he caused and recovered multiple fumbles as well as some sacks. Seemed like he was in most every play in some way.

One thing to keep in mind, although I don't think it's really factoring into him not playing right now...Two-way players can only be active for 50 NBA games per season. He couldn't be active every game from here on out even if they wanted him to be. Unless, they convert him to a regular contract.

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As I suspected, it's BS. If you knew whom had been offered the job, you would tell us.

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I asked ChatGPT to help be breakdown this matchup. Below are some of the things that I thought I'd share. The strength of their team appears to be their guards and they do a decent job of protecting the basketball, which could prevent some of those run outs that we all love to see. Given they play a lot of zone it's no surprise to see they are a below average rebounding team. I think this is a game that Evan or Lyles can feast by cleaning up on offensive boards and getting some putbacks. Tulane Green Wave Tulane plays at a more modest offensive clip (~ 76.0 PPG), but they shoot efficiently (~46.1% from the field) which suggests they look to get quality looks rather than volume. FOX Sports+1 Their tempo and style seem more controlled, which can contrast sharply with Akron’s fast-paced, high-octane offense. On the roster, they boast a top backcourt — guards who can shoot from deep and create offense off the bounce. Key Players & Matchup Difference-Makers Rowan Brumbaugh — The preseason 1st-team All-Conference guard is a difference-maker. He’s putting up nearly 20 PPG, hitting threes at a high rate (≈ 42%), and adding steals on defense. Tulane University Athletics+2FOX Sports+2 Curtis Williams Jr. — Provides a strong second scoring option; his inside/outside ability and rebounding help balance the attack. Recently posted 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 steals in a tight win. CBS Sports+1 Tulane’s guard-driven backcourt and ability to hit shots from distance — if their shooters are hot, they can slow down Akron’s transition game and make the Zips pay. What the Matchup Looks Like — Key Questions Can Tulane slow down Akron’s pace? Akron thrives running and pushing transition; if Tulane can control tempo, get stops, and force Akron into half-court sets, they have a shot. Who wins the guard battle? The clash between Akron’s scorers (Johnson / Lyles) and Tulane’s backcourt (Brumbaugh / Williams) might decide the game — whoever gets hot probably swings the outcome. Three-point shooting & ball movement — which team executes better? Akron lives on threes and assists; Tulane needs disciplined defense and clean looks to stay in it. Depth vs. top-end talent: Akron has depth and balanced attack; Tulane has top-tier guards. Can Tulane’s stars overcome Akron’s overall team balance?

He's been traveling with Minnesota for the last week or so but hasn't been active on gamedays. I am hoping he will either start being active or get sent back to Iowa so he can play.

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Can anyone give me an update on Freeman. I went to watch him on espn for the Iowa Wolves and he was not playing. When I look at the roster for the Timberwolves for todays game he is not listed on their roster. Anyone have an update?

Thanks Buffalo. This saying has been given to the soccer program by founder and long time coach Stu Parry. It is uniquely Akron and it is why we have ben so successful because it embodies an attitude, "Always First Class." Go Zips! Beat the Billikens. On to the College Cup!