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MAC coordinator of officials J.D. Collins was named National Coordinator of Men's basketball officials . The popular Collins will step down from his MAC position by the end of the month. In his new job, he will provide national leadership for officials, as well as regional advisers, conference coordinators and coaches, to increase consistency with the enforcement of NCAA playing rules. "I am humbled and honored to be selected to fill this position," Collins said in a release from the NCAA. "Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working with and being trained by some of the best officials, coordinators and leaders in the sport. That experience has prepared me for this exciting opportunity.... Rabid MAC college basketball fans' first line of attack for just about every loss has invariably been, "MAC Officiating." Now it can extend around the country. ...The next order of off-season college basketball business will be the upcoming rules committee meeting next week, where the MAC will have a strong voice in Akron coach Keith Dambrot.

I have even more inside information than Balsy (if that's possible): The Team Shop is already stocking up on Ohio Polytechnic Institute # 3.14159 jerseys. Note: This is inside info...do not try to order them until next Monday. "Zippy" is dead. Replaced by Polly Polygon. It's key to maintain the female-loving mascot demographic. Brilliant move by Scarborough. And what has been discussed, but is equally important, are the upcoming ADDITIONAL facility name changes that have been mandated both in, and around campus. Buchtel Avenue? It's ancient history, replaced by: The Chapel? Sorry, Knute. If you wanna keep that swanky on campus location, you gotta play ball with the Prez: Summa? So long. There's a new sheriff in town: So embrace the changes, my fellow Zippers. And practice our new chant: O....P-I....O....P-I... #TeamOhio

I've been told by a very reliable source that a name change is all but a done deal as far as administration is involved, and that a change would likely start small...but the powers at be want a complete overhaul at some point down the road.

He looks like a guy we added for depth at the center or guard position. I don't see him starting.

Another JuCo pick-up: OL Xavier Quigley from IA Western Community College. 6' 2, 285 lbs http://twitter.com/XQ_sietecuatro/statuses/595227763704930304 http://www.hudl.com/athlete/795628/highlights/165123375/v2

Wonder why he had to justify the use of Polytechnic if he didn't have any interest in changing the name???

Extra points to ZfP for using "jagoff" in his rant. Irony points to Balsy for correcting someone else's spelling.