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I'm guessing the Tampa site shirt artwork won't be complete until after the First Four games because we don't yet know all the teams that will be playing in Tampa.

I was excited when Groce came to Akron, but if I'm to be honest I had doubts he would live up to Dambrot. Not because I didn't think he would do well, but because it's hard to expect anyone to make 9 MAC finals and then win 3 of those. Not only has Groce lived up to those standards, he has surpassed them by making the tournament 4 times in 5 years.

All we need now is a win over Bowling Green in the Championship game to complete the Ohio sweep. 2018, 2019 (Groces first two years) are the only two years since 2005 where Akron did not make at least the semifinal. And Akron has won at least one tournament game in every year since then (except of course 2020).

That's the same cheater Bruce that kissed Travis's posterior last week after saying that Miami didn't belong in the tournament. He's a phony and a clown 🤡.

He probably believes everything he reads on the internet, which is why he thinks Auburn deserve to be in the tournament.

Speaking of rewatching - I went back and watched the last five minutes. Evans block with a couple minutes left is my unheralded play of the game. Unreal hustle and athleticism on that one

Oh my. Bruce bought it lol

Saw the same thing. Bio doesn't look fake per se but I can't tell if all his tweets are satire or not.

deleted. fell for a twitter hoax.

Butts in padded seats are crucial to the success of any program.

https://gozips.evenue.net/promotions/MBBNCAA01

Is this for season ticket holders only? If not where can I find this link?

Rewatching the 14 minutes of the game. ESPN needs to figure out how to capture the crowd noise better. That place was so loud and you would never know watching on TV.

I found out when I went to the game in Pittsburgh a couple years back, that you can buy the gear they sell at the Tournament games online through the company that handles the sales. For example, you can get the March Madness shirt that will be sold at the arena here: https://www.event1teamstore.com/d-i-m-basketball-single-team-shirt-champion-jersey-short-sleeve-tee-fgdca151467a-fw1001024-fgdca151467a.html#color=187 They also have shirts for each site (e.g., there will be a shirt specific to the Tampa site) but they don't all seem to be added yet: https://www.event1teamstore.com/basketball-0/division-i-9/mens-44/1st-2nd-rounds.html Plus, they appear to offer free shipping! EDIT: They appear to have now added the Tampa site shirts but don't have the actual artwork yet, just conceptual artwork. Maybe check back tomorrow.

Something tells me Kowalchoke is enemy #1 at Akron right now.

I enjoyed this blurb at the end.

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The Athletic department sent an email out earlier this afternoon saying tickets in the Akron allotment are now on sale. $175 each.

The secret to Calhoun's success for sure!

Shammah Scott needs 8 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Akron was definitely feeling the pressure of being the team that had something to lose this past weekend once Miami lost. The script flips on Friday. As we are the team with nothing to lose. we were playing with Purdue and even ahead the first eight minutes of the game before their size overwhelmed us. I don’t think T tech can over power us. with that being said, I don’t think our guards can stop their guards. So it’s gonna be a track meet whoever shoots better wins… I thought the same thing last year against Arizona as they were not a bunch of trees and then they dominated us defensively an shut us down completely.

I will be looking to see which team scores more points. That should determine the outcome.

I was devastated that night when the news broke. There have only been two Zips teams I felt could legitimately make a run in the tournament. The 2012-2013 and 2019-2020. Abreu weed shipment and Covid ended those dreams.

I went over to YSU for the preseason scrimmage. It is a very nice cozy facility and the sight lines are good. The bleacher seating on the ends is a little goofy but I'd be happy with a similar reno for the JAR.