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Steve's suggestion would never work. It makes too much sense. But I applaud him for thinking creatively and coming up with a novel solution. Wish I was smart enough to think of it.

Tim Bezbatchenko (#10), University of Richmond... http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/rich/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/msoccer-10-18.pdf Junior • Midfielder • 5-9 Westerville, Ohio (St. Francis DeSales) AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in all 21 matches, earning 19 starts…took 17 shots…netted one goal and earned two assists…scored the game-winner against La Salle…assisted on Matt Greene’s goal at #24 Wake Forest…assisted on Eric Dutt’s gamewinner in 3-0 victory over Fairfield…named to the Duke/adidas Soccer Classic all-tournament team. AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 19 matches with three starts...fired 15 shots on goal...netted two goals and was second on team with five assists for nine total points...scored Spiders’ first two goals in Richmond’s 3-0 victory versus Cincinnati at Nike/ALLTEL Soccer Classic…recorded two assists in 6-1 win over Pennsylvania in first round of UR-Nike Challenge Cup…assisted on Ben Corfield’s goal in 2-1 win over Towson…registered assists on both goals in Spiders’ 2-1 overtime win at Radford…started three conference contests against UNC Wilmington, George Mason and Old Dominion. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Attended St. Francis DeSales High School in Westerville, Ohio...paced his team to state championship as a sophomore...member of Ohio state, regional and Midwest Olympic Development Program teams...part of United States National Pool in 1999-2000...played club soccer for Ohio FC...his club team represented United States in Nike Global Premier Cup in England...honored as two-year team captain...all-state, all district and all-league selection as senior...economics and leadership studies major, with a minor in Spanish...son of Michael and Ellen Bezbatchenko... BEZBATCHENKO’S CAREER STATISTICS Year MP-MS Sh G A P 2000 19-3 15 2 5 9 2001 21-19 17 1 2 4 Totals 40-22 32 3 7 13

Yes, Tim is a grandson of one of Zips Men's Soccer biggest fans and season ticket holder who sits 2 rows behind me at Cub Cadet Field (and also on Dec 7 and 9, 2018 at UCSB).

here is an inspiring story about one of the sons of the former zip QB Marty Bezbatchenko https://www.si.com/vault/2006/09/11/8386254/seventeen-million-to-one I will attach a 2nd link.....that shows that Tim is a cousin of the young man that shot the hole in one

I've said it before, I believe the league needs to fix the problem and not the individual schools. There are a few MAC sports that have low participation based on how many schools sponsor teams. Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's swim/dive, Women's Tennis and Women's Swim/Dive is a pretty complete list. In checking the Missouri Valley Conference (I assume their are others but I looked here) match up perfectly on these sports for also having low participation. So... for my solution have the two leagues combine for these sports only. For example the MAC would have teams from both leagues for Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis and Women's Tennis. The MVC would have Men's Swimming and Women's Swimming. It would reduce many issues of scheduling (more league contests so less non-league to fill), costs of holding championships, and maybe even spur some rivalries by playing teams more specifically.

Danny Clark QB transferring from Kentucky Ethan Wright RB/DB Manchester (2020) Ben Christman, OL Revere (2021) Luke Bauer LB/DE Hoban (2021)

Incorrect - Johns Hopkins is an affiliate member of Big Ten lacrosse.

After 16 years, mediocre talent isn't an excuse; it's a flaw. I have nothing against Steve, and am thankful WMU has kept him around for so long as to guarantee their ceiling is beatable by the Zips. Just incredible that he has been with WMU for 16 years.

Should we read anything into the hoodie in this pic? Warren McCarty twitter

more on Tim Bezbatchenko https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/01/02/stejskal-tim-bezbatchenko-crew-sc-toronto-talking-ali-curtis

I stand corrected, and happily so. Since precedent has already been set for Big 10 affiliate membership in only one sport, Akron Soccer should apply forthwith, and without delay. I cannot see a downside to Akron Soccer joining the Big 10. This would be the best option should MAC Soccer ever become untenable. It arguably should be pursued even if MAC Soccer remains unchanged.

Matt Campbell-esque. Hi @Cykron!

If the MAC was untenable for the Zips, which is a real possibility, I prefer the AAC. It is better than the MAC and it could open doors for the rest of our athletic programs. My second choice would be CUSA. It's not bad in soccer, especially with UK, and I think they would welcome us. To me, those are the only real options.

I voted for the American Athletic Conference. Since we don't really have a realistic shot of ever being invited to join the B1G for all-sports, my thinking was it may be a good move to get our foot in the door & develop relationships w/ the member schools of the AAC.

Cotton won at least 2 games for us on clutch plays. We have lost several close games when we have not had a player who can make a game winning shot. Who will finally be the player this year to step forward and win us a game. I am banking on Banks. My pick to take the game winning shot.