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Hopefully we find out soon. I have a bad feeling about this.

There is no reason a conference needs to be that big other than to consolidate power. And logistically it doesn’t even make sense for USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington be in the Big Ten. Not a fan.

I don't think there is anything that can alter the path we're heading down. The only hope is the continued globalization of the sport. That way the gap between the 1000 best player and 100 best player continues to shrink. That's the long game though.

Conference realignment was the eye-opener for me.

That would be something they'd do, given those games are the only ones we already know about...

Interesting article here about the causes of the death of the Cinderella- https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/ncaa-tournament-if-cinderella-is-dead-who-or-what-is-to-blame-here-are-the-biggest-culprits-183114570.html

I wonder in your case if they sold out and had to restock.

Still waiting on my hoodie too.

Not yet.

Out of curiosity has anyone received their hat yet?

I would be shocked if he left DePaul they finally seemed to turn a corner this season.

I didn't see Holtmann talked about much before. Glad to hear another strong candidate has entered the race.

Akron coach John Groce has support from at least one prominent member of Butler's inner circle. Groce is a Muncie native, and former Butler assistant coach under Thad Matta during the 2000-01 season. Groce worked for Matta at Xavier from 2001 to 2004 and followed Matta to Ohio State where he was an assistant from 2004 to 2008 before taking over as Ohio's head coach in 2008.

I’ve never heard that but you are correct - here is the Google answer to my question

I think I wandered onto Kent's forum. Whoops.

Yes, I know many people who grew up here and attended college here. They then left because the job market here wasn't great for their career (computer engineering, digital marketing, etc). When jobs went remote during covid some moved back because they were able to keep their Seattle, DC, etc. salary while being near family while paying Ohio living expenses. Many companies are pushing for return to office or at least want hybrid so who knows how sustainable getting those type of migrants back will be moving forward. I think the University is trying to attract out of state and out of country students. At least when I was an undergrad engineering programs in particular had a few because of our national rankings. It's harder to attract them for majors that don't get those recognitions. Edit: Probably a better place to have this conversation.

oh ok. you were merely concerned about multi millionaire Bennets financial situation as he nears retirement.

Typically when the MAC flies the pirate flag it indicates some sort of win over a power conference. Perhaps there is some sort of schedule release that includes contests against those leagues?

Oh goodness, I don't love that idea... Wouldn't put it past them, but I don't love it.

Agree, I just don’t get the whole pirate theme….🤔. Maybe they are going to play some Florida league games in Tampa 🏴‍☠️ like previously mentioned??

Thank you for posting the link. If you go to those projections, what you see is that Ohio has a high mortality rate (both relative to the past and to the national average) and a low birth rate. Surprisingly (to me), there has been a net influx of residents, people moving here, perhaps out of affordability? Still, it does not offset these natural drivers of population decline. This causes problems for UA because most of our students are local and the pool is shrinking. I think we need to start recruiting more students from out of state. These students would be more likely to attend sporting events than the current local student body, who tend to go home after class.

Would be cool to pickup Jesse. I'd pass on the rest but I don't really know them.