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They try to build out of the back like the men's team but when the defenders get the ball they look like a deer in headlights and give the opposition free counter attacks every time. Unfortunately, they just don't have any D1 caliber players. Not sure the solution to turn this program around.

didn't watch game- this comment is from the boxscore only. Akron had a total of three shots for the game- none on goal. Among the Akron players who were in the game and listed on the roster as forwards- a total of zero shots. Zero corner kicks for the game. Whatever they are doing to create scoring opportunities isn't working. They need to do something different.

UConn is undefeated on the season, and we've never beaten them in three previous attempts, all on the road. This should be a really good test. Wish I could listen on the radio.

Always important to win the first conference match, especially at home.

As a Big E conference match, this will be much more important than any of our games so far.

He's not suggesting hiring Frank Solich. He's saying following OU's model in the Solich hire might work.

They look rough today. They just dribble straight into people and don't do anything lol.

I sure hope that the crowd is 2,000 or larger... This group of zips deserve great fan support.

Good point. Limit them anyhow. Let private money pay for it.

Scholarship limits and roster limits are 2 different things. Limiting scholarships would have no bearing on the P4.

I've been confused by the whole soccer situation in Cleveland. Because there's also a proposed soccer stadium across the freeway from Progressive Field. That would be for professional women's soccer and men's MLS Next Pro. Apparently this proposal is for USL men's soccer. But it would involve demolishing the arena and building a soccer stadium, I believe.

Thats what happened with Pribula from Penn State last year. Walked away before it ended. I know the schools can take them back if they want but I also know that after Summers entered and didn't like his options, Akron said he could come back but only as a walk on.

Frank Solich might be very interesting pick, but he is 81 years old and retired in 2021 because of health issues. Might not be the best candidate. I am all for what ever it takes to build the program. I am not a JoeMoe sympathizer, but I am also not a JoeMoe hater. I just would like to see the program build and the culture changed. I am excited about the freshman class and think they would be awesome to build around. I can't picture McManus being here next year, but if he stays that's even better ! We have three very large athletic defensive linemen that are very impressive that I think can make a difference once they develop and are given a chance, a very athletic and talented safety that I thought was going to play regularly, and two linebackers that I believe can make a difference. On the offensive side, McManus, Broughton who is crazy athletic and can probably be effective at any skilled postiion and a wr that runs 4.4 at least. I am excited

They can always put their name in and then withdraw it. We saw that with Tavari this past spring. I wouldn't be surprised if we see at least 1 player from a P4 playoff team do that each year. Treating the portal more as hold out in order to secure himself a bag by keeping the team hostage since they no longer have the option of doing it in the spring.

Akron is only 6.5 point favorites at home. When you factor in Vegas gives home teams a 2.5 point advantage, Vegas only views Akron as 4 points better on a neutral field. I've said before this is an FCS caliber roster. We should win, but if we take them lightly this will just be a repeat of us losing to Gardner-Webb.

I can see the Vikes playing in the Auditorium now. But how in the world are they going to put a regulation pitch (330’ X 80’) in a 112’ by 121’ space? I mean, it worked out well for the old Cleveland Crunch indoor team (200’x85’). But a full pitch? What am I missing…

Thanks I did not realize that. I thought everything had to happen within 10 days. So player X puts his name in the portal in that window and can sign whenever? I think it will still be interesting because coaches will know very early who they are losing and can start planning on replacing them. Once a player puts his name in, they are out right? For example if Ohio State is in the championship and a player enters the portal, they are off the team right?

Wasn't that the route we attempted with JoeMo?

This team should not take anyone lightly! They better be ready to play or they could easily lose on Saturday. I’m sure Duquesne is looking at this as a great opportunity to get a win against an FBS team.

Can't build a culture in 2 years or even 3. That's why the Frank Solich model - a proven winner who wants one last gig - makes sense for MAC programs.

People keep talking about coaches having success and leaving as a bad thing. I dream of a young coach coming in, establishing a winning culture for a few years and moving on to success.

This is true for all MAC coaches. Leopold at Kansas, Campbell at Iowa State, Fleck at Minnesota, etc. If you have success at the MAC expect a P4 school to come calling who would be willing to 3x-5x your current salary.

I believe Eddie George will either plateau next year or continue to revive the program and leave. This is not a long-term success story. He's too young to ignore bigger-dollar jobs, and BGSU's athletic budget is in the lower-third of the league, if I'm not mistaken.

It's still a damned expensive place to live vs. Akron, Ohio.