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Dueling bills https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2025/09/29/senators-introduce-safe-act-for-college-athletes-nil-rights-womens-sports-sports-broadcasting-act/86428219007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2025/09/29/nil-bill-in-us-senate-allows-athletes-to-go-back-to-school-after-draft-uniform-sponsor-patches/86429347007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2025/07/10/college-sports-bill-ncaa-congress/84538608007/

Dropping divisions doesn't automatically make you more competitive since talent level drops accordingly.

I think the MAC payout is around $2 million per year and that includes the payout from the NCAA tournament credits. Financially this should work out for them finely.

Unsure, but likely negated with lower travel in the Horizon League.

This makes sense if football is all you care about.

What are the added costs?

Maybe not a financial disaster at all.

The football program has been futile for the better part of two decades now. It was probably a matter of adapting to a positive mindset or moving on. The job really doesn't seem fit for someone who gets moody because their team didn't perform well.

The Finnish product?! Wow.

I get that. I was referencing Joe's consistently good attitude and ability to forge forward regardless of the situation. Joe's the best.

Extra credit to Zip_ME87 for the umlauts in Emil Jääskeläinen. That's the Finnish Product! 😄

All the questions are approved by the coaching staff prior to taping. Joe just asks them.

I would just like to see some fire out of him in these videos. Show that you are angry, embarrassed, anything besides credit to the other coach and his staff bla bla bla

I'll list those that I recall. Others, please feel free to add any I may have missed (or make other corrections as needed). These are current as of this post MLS Columbus Crew - Evan Bush, Darlington Nagbe Minnesota United - Wil Trapp Real Salt Lake - DeAndre Yedlin St Louis City SC - Ben Lundt Toronto - Malik Henry, Richie Laryea MLS NEXT Pro Chicago Fire II - Jason Shokalook Orlando City B - Dyson Clapier St Louis City 2 - Emil Jääskeläinen USL Championship Pittsburgh Riverhounds - Beto Ydrach Colorado Springs Swicthbacks - Marco Micaletto Indy Eleven - Aodhan Quinn San Antonio FC - Diogo Pacheco Loudoun United FC - Robby Dambrot Detroit City - Shane Wiedt USL League One Union Omaha - Marco Milanese Europe Lech Poznań (Poland) - João Moutinho

To summarize the positives from the presser: 1. They had only 3 penalties 2. The placekicking was good 3. They got peeled so badly that some young guys got game experience If Joe Dunn ever gives up this sports gig he has a real future as a funeral director.

True. The "Cleveland market" that Akron would similarly give isn't going to be as lucrative.

Does Shammah move into the starting lineup? I love him as the 6th man as he's able to play point or the 2 with no drop-off.

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I completely agree. I do see him as someone who is completely bought in and enjoying this opportunity. Not sure what his ceiling is, but I would bet he made the most of this offseason.

I don't think anyone is advocating to leave the MAC, but stay FBS. Leaving the MAC only happens if Akron decides to drop down to FCS due to soaring costs of FBS making it no longer worth their while. Talking about joining another conference is more an argument against those who say we can't drop FBS because the MAC won't allow us to stay. Akron's non-football sports are much more appealing than NIU. If NIU could find a home for their sports then Akron won't have trouble doing the same.

Big difference. Mountain West claims NIU gives them the "Chicago market." Of course, it doesn't, but whatever. My guess is that NIU's move will be, at best, a wash if not actually a financial disaster. Their president is/was considered to be one of the most anti-sports presidents in the MAC, BTW.

Akron at #16 in the College Soccer News poll, down from #12 last week despite the 2-0 week. Also, right behind Saint Louis who we beat 3-0. 🤦‍♂️ https://collegesoccernews.com/college-soccer-news-mens-soccer-week-6-top-25-coaches-poll-high-point-and-west-virginia-burst-into-the-top-10/

The question I think will be interesting to answer (and part of this is difficult because the MWC probably won't want Akron)...how much will NIU's financial position change with this move? Is there a similar move for Akron to consider, if they're going to insist on staying FBS? That part seems difficult because NIU was somewhat attractive due to not being a terrible program every year.

https://www.ohio.edu/news/2025/08/ohio-university-will-suspend-future-entry-11-academic-programs-comply-advance-ohio