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No one ever understands Nostradamus' predictions before they happen, but they make a lot of sense after the fact.

In this case I've seen what Aaron Jackson could do for 3 years at Akron and the only thing I was impressed by was his character.I don't know if Riak will be better or not, but I'd gladly trade the known in Aaron Jackson (a huge liability when on the court) with the unknown player in Riak who has potential.

He also was a redshirt Freshman, and averaged 5.2 rebounds per game. It doesn't take Nostradamus to foresee he's got upside far beyond Aaron Jackson. Put me down as a supporter of "great trade."

His statistics weren't spectacular, but he was the straw that stirred the drink.

So we traded him for their 4-Star recruit Center? I'll take that trade.

DEFENDER: Shane Wiedt, Erie Commodores Why: The University of Akron defender has formed such a solid partnership with Guillermo Lazcano that it's difficult to determine who's been more valuable in a back line that's permitted just two goals in six matches. Wiedt is a modern center back in his sheer athleticism, 6'3 frame and strong dose of nastiness; the former AFC Cleveland back's play is reminiscent of the old rugged Erie Admirals squads. Honorable mention defenders: Jack Webber, Fort Pitt; Matthew McDyer, Fort Pitt; Jake Schindler, Rochester; Guillermo Lazcano, Erie; Chris Cvecko, AFC Cleveland. FORWARD: Ezana Kahsay, Erie Commodores Why: Finding a position has been tough for Kahsay, a native of Eritrea who played his high school soccer in the city of Buffalo. The supreme athlete with a fierce competitive streak got noticed and signed by superpower Akron, then spent the first three years of his college career making the transition from defense to midfield to forward. As it turns out, Kahsay has finally found his form as a striker, leading the Great Lakes East in goals (six in just six games) and tormenting opposing defenses with his relentlessness and improved composure in front of goal. He tends to find the back of the net in bunches, too, scoring a brace against Dayton and then a hat-trick against Fort Pitt.

I don't think anyone's really been over the top with him.. the comment that started it was "I'll take that trade." Nothing against Aaron, he was a great teammate, but that's a pretty low bar to clear.

Nick Holley, the converted WR turned QB for KSU, is now listed as a RB. Hmm. Will we have a ZN.O media contingent at the local media day?!

Nice commit. Very solid video.

I'll tell you this. I have had friends from as far away as Tennessee and Florida come to visit us during football season, and have come to games with us at INFO. The very first thing they notice is that so many people come into that stadium wearing whatever they pulled out of their closet that morning. One of them once told me "look around", and I saw their point. Some people might not understand that this does NOT happen at other D-1 football stadiums. Some of these people graduated from some pretty low level D-1A schools, and they've proven to me that this is definitely a problem that's pretty unique to Akron. No pride in this town.

One of my most fond game day experiences at Infocision was the 41-0 Morgan State game. The packed stadium and packed tailgate lots made it exciting despite the game itself being a snoozer. For 1 game Zips football felt big time. I think what a lot of people lose track of is many of these kids who walk around campus with OSU gear were OSU fans for ~10 years before even deciding to attend Akron. I personally didn't watch an Akron game until I was on campus as a freshman and that's true for 95% of the campus. Over time their fandom will grow if they have enjoyable experiences.

6 goals in 6 games for EZ..... http://www.goerie.com/sports/20170621/kahsays-three-goals-lead-commodores-to-lopsided-win

We cheer the Akron Blue and White We cheer even though that's not right We're Gold and Blue not Akron U And our comments we re-do Cry! Cry! We cheer this Akron recruiting class And pray they kick some MAC ass While we sit back pis.s and moan posting from our cell phone Ziiii-iiii-iiip Zip go the Zippers Ziiii-iiii-iiip Zip go the Zippers 4 and 8 Won't be so great Here comes the hate Let's see who takes the bait Z I P S Gooooooooooo Zips!