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I arrived fairly early to the game with my 7 year old son. They asked him to take the game ball to the ref. As a result, my son and I got to watch the game from the front row, mid-court (As opposed to GA). Besides, the great vantage point, it was interesting listening to and watching Groce throughout the entire game. He was constantly talking to the players. Taking them into the plays, encouraging them, and even getting on them when he didn't like what he saw. I recall a timeout later in the second half where Tribble had a few turnovers and Groce called a time out. There are always teaching moments - even with a huge lead. From what I saw, I think this team has the ability to be special. They just need to continue to work.

Any other history buffs here? The 1893 Buchtel College Football Team. Pictured are (back row) John W. Heisman (Coach), "Puggie" Hardin (EB), D. Taylor (RT), H. Yerrick (LT), A. C. McKinight (NG), W.A. Putt (C.); (middle row) H. C. Loudenback (RE), T. K. Cassidy (RH), Carlos Webster (LE, Captain), J. A. Gardner (LH), H. E. Calmer (LH); (front row) Hirt (HB), Harry Clark (QB), Frank Fisher (QB), J. Donovan (RH), C. Taylor (RT)

https://www.beaconjournal.com/photogallery/OH/20191217/PHOTOGALLERY/121709998/PH/1 Beacon Journal says that the zips have another 2021 recruit (#14 in the article) very familiar last name ??

Buchtel Field 1892 Wheeler St, between Brown and Allyn Sts.

If Duquesne were in the same conference as Hostess, come tourney time Hostess would be hoping for an at-large bid.

Northern Illinois playing Pitt tough late in the 1st half tonight. Game is on the ACC network.

NET rankings are much more sensitive at this time of year compared to Kenpom as it doesn't have preseason expectations built into the model. Kent lost last night on a neutral court to a UC Irvine team that would place in the upper half of the MAC and it still led to them falling 32 spots. Kent fell maybe 5 spots in Kenpom over that same loss. Kenpom is the more proven and likely accurate measurement of whose better than who. That being said when it comes to seeding and such for the NCAA tournament, the NET rankings is what the committee looks at, not Kenpom so it's still worth looking at.

Akron moved up to #57 in NET rankings. A full 34 spots ahead of the next MAC team ?.

Buffalo seems like a roller coaster this season. They have two of the MAC's better wins this season in Depaul & Harvard, but have also had some head scratching losses. They seem to lack any sort of consistency.

Doubt you're going to hear Groce using any foul language on gamedays.

Duquesne finishes the OOC with 4-5 Austin Peay, 5-4 UAB and 3-6 Marshall, so I think they will have to wait longer to get a gauge. I think we'll get an earlier gauge with Tulane, Liberty (hopefully) and UMass.

According to the Sagarin rankings, Duquesne is ranked 57th, with a strength of schedule of 313. Akron is at 100, with a SOS of 344. Both teams have great records, but have not been tested. I don't think you'll know enough about either team until they play better competition - most likely conference play.

The NCAA released the NET rankings today. Akron came in ranked #63, which was 2nd best in the conference. Liberty is currently #19 and Tulane is #127. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings?utm_campaign=trending