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Q: What do Harney and ZipsNation have in common? A: They have both spent some time this year suspended.

Monday, June 9th, marked the start of individual workouts as authorized by the NCAA. Each player is allowed two hours of coached practice per week. At Akron this broken into 3 forty minute sessions per set. This means these practices can continue for each summer school session. After just two workouts it is already clear that the Zips have GREATLY improved the point guard position. Both scholarship signees and the preferred walk-on have demonstrated that they have excellent skills and will challenge for major minutes. The incumbent, Carmelo Betancourt, has seen the writing on the wall. Melo has stepped up his game to meet the challenge. It is much too early to render any judgment. Only thing I would say is that the fans of Boston College were choking on sour grapes when they blew off Noah Robotham as a "two star" MAC level talent. At the end the two major schools competing for Noah were Oregon State and Missouri. Neither are MAC schools. Antinio Jackson is lightening quick. He also has a deadly "three" ball. The walk-on, Malcom Walters, is showing that he is skilled. Pat Forsythe has filled out and is imposing. I heard him referred to as "The Undertaker". Kwan Cheatham is working with the bigs. Thus far "KC" is taking the low post banging well. Kwan also bulked up nicely. BJ Gladden added weight and upper body strength. Jake and Reggie are healthy. Competition for minutes should be fierce. Next step is recruiting front court players.

Nothing good ever happens after 1am...

What a joke.