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Hammer Dahn (Pat McAfee's betting show) just had a full show pick of Akron +7.5. Complimented Akron and said even if Akron goes down big early, don't worry; they have fight in them like the MAC title game.

Team chartered from Akron to Tampa this morning, arriving a little past 1.

Another Spring Schedule update…

How much is he paying the refs?

Odds little bro cries about the game time if they lose?

It's happening!

Some new gear through BSN

Did Enfield lie to the tourney committee or is this gamesmanship?

I took all 3 bonus bets from DK & FD and threw it on SMU alternate spread (-8.5 to -9.5). Either my bank account benefits or Akron's bank account benefits from the credit split. Miami OH played 2 P4 teams last season with virtually the same roster (minus Ipsaro, Kraft, Cooper, and Potter). They lost to Michigan by 27 and Indiana by 19. SMU is a bigger, more skilled, and better shooting version of UMass and there won't be MAC refs. I will be truly shocked if this is a competitive game tonight.

Not in my book, but officially yes. Just like these 16 seeds that win the First Four games technically get a NCAA Tournament win while we don't have one. Not really fair but it's life.

Surprisingly, my hatred of a team and coach can overcome what is "good for the MAC."

If Miami loses, did they make the NCAA Tournament?

My inclination is to root against Miami but at the same time Miami's success would be good for the MAC, and what's good for the MAC would have some benefit to Akron. The MAC teams doing well on the "Big Stage" would help the conference in being taken seriously on a national level.

Groce said on the radio yesterday that "tomorrow morning we will be heading down"

It's a really cool space. I have been there for some university functions, awards and such. I have no idea how they will set it up for the Watch Party, but I imagine they have thought this through.

Is the team still in Akron? Haven’t seen anything on social media for send off or arrival in Tampa

Yeah, I got a $10 free bet from DraftKings that can only be used on college basketball and I was gonna include SMU on the spread in a parlay of First Four games. But then, for the vibes, I decided to use it on Akron making the Sweet 16. So, when that happens, I'll be $200 richer. 😆

I think the spread is all but guaranteed money. SMU is just a horrendous matchup for Miami OH. I love it. PROTECT THE DJ EQUIPMENT!

Doubtful I'm going to this, but I thought I'd share if others were interested. I've never been here before so no idea how the TV setup or atmosphere is.

I don't think that's inconceivable. Miami struggled with big, skilled front court players all year. This game could potentially get ugly quick if they don't find a better way to defend the low post or rebound well.

Exactly how I was looking at it! And if they are going to lose, I hope they get blown out. That seems unlikely in a mostly even match up though. If they win, I think they will get smoked in the next round against Tennessee.