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I think it is closer to 99%, but you really don't want to be in that 1% Truth be told, I had this thing, and you can tell from my screen name I am no kid. It was pretty awful, and still suffering from some of the long term effects. I had it in March. We REALLY need the vaccine to be released. Enough politics, the vaccine is the answer.

I see BG is playing Michigan. WTF?

I'm watching BUGS take on Michigan on ESPN2. COVID aside, it's a little embarrassing how unprepared Akron seems to be vs. other programs. Even before the 2 week pause, there was hardly a semblance of a schedule prior to MAC play.

They framed it as caveat emptor.

Thanks for the analysis. I agree with most comments. However, I would like to forget Nelson as a QB option. I want to move forward with the prospects that we have on offense, and many on defense. Regarding the defense, I would like to get a transfer from the portal for the DL, LB, and DB. There are many 3 and 4 star prospects that are available. These additions would be very good as the recruits grow into their positions. Arth is building a very good team. He just needs some more time.

I’m a pretty big Akron hoops fan and I was really looking forward to the games this week, but at the same time I was telling my buddy that any OOC game is a bonus this year. I hope they figure out how to have a safe conference schedule, conference tournament and NCAA tournament.

oh he's back, cool

Congratulations to former Zip Darlington Nagbe on winning MLS Goal of the Year.

I know it's tough to relax when there has been 20 consecutive losses but let's look at the upside. 1) This season is really just an evaluation period for 6 weeks. Everything will carry over. These young players 74% of roster is Freshman/Sophomore's will get tremendously better in the off season with a strength and conditioning coordinator that is very highly respected. 2) Offensively they are way better off than last year and it's not even close. The offensive line will only get better and will be together for 4 years. Add Nate Williams and Ronan Chambers and some depth and you can argue in 2 years will be best in the MAC. 3) RBs improved over last season, again not even close. Need more depth with untested Freshman. 4) WRs improved over last season as a group. Qualls and Grimes big upgrades. Stewart is the senior leader. Mathison been injured but future is very bright. 5) QB room has competition now. Nelson is injured but will return at some point. Gibson upside is off the charts. You can tell he is a leader. He can make all the throws. His issue is trying to do too much be because of being desperate to win. Bringing in kid from Vero Beach in January is only gonna solidify that position moving forward. 6) Defense needs to get bigger and faster period. DL is young and weak but will benefit with off season training. May need a couple of transfers at this position. 7) LBs are too small and not physical. Struggle in passing game and overmatched. Bubba does it with heart but seriously 210lb LBs is not a good template. Need a transfer or two at this position. ? DBs are young and need to get stronger. They lose every physical battle thus far this season. Poor in tackling, poor in coverage. Look confused. Watts, Cochran and Ogbonna will get better with offseason workouts. Bottomline we gotta be patient. The real Year 2 for Arth begins in 2021.

Uh oh, team activities shut down. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2020/11/24/university-akron-mens-basketball-team-pauses-team-activities/6415176002/