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This is my own opinion and I do agree that some of the responsibility falls on the coaches and I do feel Coach KD takes responsibility when needed. But it also depends on the player and if that player has what it takes to get to that next level. A coach can take a player as far as a player will allow himself to go. With that said players have to be willing to put in the time and I feel that this year despite all that has happen that we have a group of young players that are willing to do whatever they need to do. Yeah... we are going to have some ups and downs and struggle at times. This is a team that will be good once they get through some of the hiccups. These players are coach-able and they want to win. Everyone has seen what they can do...hopefully by MAC conference play they will be ready to do what they need to do get to the BIG dance. I know that my son still has a lot to learn but what I've seen so far I know he will do whatever it takes to help himself and the team win games. Also, I really don't care what school you go to if you are good they will come calling. Coach KD has built a great program with a great fan base. I'm so thankful that Kwan chose to come here. On a side note his sister was just accepted to Akron a few days ago and we are very excited about her attending school with her big brother. GO ZIPS!!!! We are happy to be apart a GREAT PROGRAM

This is an easy one to answer as Zeke, his mom and his stepdad all publicly stated that Zeke himself was responsible for his slower-than-hoped-for development, not the coaching staff. Zeke publicly stated that he really didn't develop a passion for basketball and a strong desire to play professionally until his senior season. He said he originally played basketball because his family expected it of him, and he started off at UA using his basketball scholarship just to get a degree. There's no way a coaching staff can develop a player to their full potential unless the player wants it for themselves. All the evidence needed to prove that Zeke developed slowly in his first three seasons and then took a big jump up in his senior season when he finally wanted it is shown in his stats and NBA scouting evaluations. As a senior he not only improved his defense to become the #3 shot blocker in the country, he also dramatically improved his offense to the level of top 10 nationally in shooting percentage and top 25 in player efficiency rating (PER). NBA Draft Express said it appeared that Zeke had turned the corner in his senior season to become a legitimate NBA draft possibility. But they cautioned that big questions remained about his laid-back demeanor and lack of toughness, which come from within. As I've said before, if you could have transplanted Tree's intensity and toughness into Zeke, Zeke would have been a first round NBA draft choice. Then again, an abundance of intensity and toughness with inadequate self-control can lead to an entirely different set of problems.

I got CIT fever.

Why is big dog playing so much? He is awful. He is so slow that it is painful to watch. He can't jump, he can't move. He is not a d1 basketball player. Get him out!!

I thought Bowden Ball was supposed to be the evolved Air Raid offense. The Auburn offense would be quite a stark diversion from that. If this change really is planned, we might as well just come right out and say that Tra'Von Chapman is the new starting quarterback.

Interesting to see Channel 19 talk with Darlington Nagbe (wearing a Cavs jersey) at the Q last night about Johnny Manziel (clip on 10 pm news on Ch 43). Too bad they had no clue to whom they were talking. Just another Cavs fan, not. Moron Cleveland sports media. So caught up in Johnny hype ( ), they don't know much else.