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The community has indicated they don't want to help pay for a new arena. The University doesn't have the money and nothing is likely to come from the state. As such, any progress will have to be made with the JAR. My wish list: 1. Get rid of the track and the glass railings. 2. New seatbacks on both sides. 3. Upper seating moves forward into space previously occupied by the track. 4. Re-open a gate on the north side of the JAR. We will fund this all with the increased revenue from having Red Panda perform at halftime at every home game.

The good guys win again in Central Michigan, they’re 8-3 in the last eleven games. This team is putting it together. I would not be disappointed if they continued this run and earned a trip up here on the 22nd. It would be a nIce to have the underclass experience that. (not criticizing the seniors by any means). They’ve all definitely put the work in and deserve more games.

I had such high hopes. It’ll be interesting to see how his career goes.

Below is a list of all the outgoing transfers since Moorhead’s arrival. An * has been placed beside players that Moorhead’s staff brought in. Only scholarship players are listed as I did not include the high amount of walk-ons that have left the team. QB: Joey Marousek = DII Ryan Jankowski = UMASS *Dijon Jennings = Weber State *Steele Wasel = Oklahoma RB: Jonzell Norrills = DII *Cam Wiley = DII *Anthony Stallworth = N/A *CJ Price = Jackson State Blake Hester = DII WR: Anthony Williams = Alcorn State (Started 2 games and played in 7) Jasaiah Gathings = UCONN *Caleb Anderson = Alcorn State Oran Singleton = JUCO - Eastern Michigan *Dakota Thomas = JUCO - Southern Miss TE: Tristan Brank = Retired *Caden Clark = Retired Brycen Yarmo = DII *Marquell Darnell = N/A Nik Ognenovic = N/A OL: Xavier Gray = Liberty (Started and played in 14 games) *Max Banes = Houston (Started 1 game and played in 8 ) Jordan Daniels = Charlotte (Started 4 games and played in 5) - Western Carolina Owen Murphy = East Carolina (Started 9 games and played in 11) Ryan Beckman = East Carolina (Played in 2 games) *Ka’Marii Landers = JUCO - Baylor *Jourden Hale-Frater = JUCO Ronan Chambers = Auburn Nate Williams = San Diego State Alex Robarge = Southern Illinois Tony Georges = Kent State Brian Kilbane = N/A Caleb Herring = N/A DL: Curtis Fann = Western Carolina (Played in 10 games) Bryce Wilson = Western Carolina (Played in 9 games) Nazir Sy = Northwestern State (Started and played in 6 games) Ryan Johnson = Southern Miss *Antonio Smith = DII *Kyle Thomas = DII Janirr Wade = JUCO - N/A David Hooks = N/A Julian Richardson = N/A *Devon Robinson = N/A LB: Jeslord Boateng = Louisiana Tech (Started 11 games and played in 12) Luke Bauer = Morehead State (Started 8 games and played in 11) *Jaharon Griffin = Alcorn State Andrew Behm = Southern Illinois Connor Francz = DII Ryan McClain = N/A Juan Jarrett = N/A Reggie Corner = N/A Yveny Petithomme = N/A DB: Charles Amankwaa = Rutgers (Played in 1 game) Ronald Jackson = Montana (Started 3 games and played in 15) Tyson Durant = Washington State Corey Thomas = Virginia Rishad Hence = Eastern Kentucky *KJ Martin = NC State *Jaden Woods = East Tennessee State Adetutu Daranijo = N/A Chu Ogbonna = N/A Woobendy Guerrier = N/A Randy Cochran = N/A MyJaden Horton = N/A *Cam Threatt = N/A

I really miss the seats behind the baskets. I know that it was pointless to have 4 rows or whatever, but if they could find a way to pack the ends or an entire sideline that would really go a long way. Another bonus is that it could be converted to bleachers because students will be standing most of the game anyway. Then fill the rest of the arena with chairbacks.

the only change I'd make to the students is giving them more seats along the sideline. They can fill up an entire side most nights

I am willing to contribute a whole $100 to this project. Who’s with me!?

He took a backseat to other players as an underclassman, one of which is now in the NBA. Look at any mock draft after his senior season of HS but before his on-court collapse and you'll see him listed as a potential lottery pick. Sure seems.like they do by their votes. It's been pointed out already, but their wanting to see him doesn't mean they're going to draft him this year. Good NBA teams do draft prep years in advance. They've been following he and other highly regarded young players for awhile. They seemingly want to see him up close, evaluate his game, project what kind of pro they think he can be. The irony of you sharing that link is this quote from the writer - "Bronny James is great, in his own way. And for many, that will never be enough." Ain't that the truth.

I wouldn't waste your time arguing. Per kenpom, USC was the 85th ranked team. There are over 350+ D1 basketball programs. That's far from below average. In fact, they would have steamrolled the MAC this season. It seems people have an odd hatred for Bronny. Every year you see players "declare" for the draft without hiring an agent that way they can be evaluated by NBA scouts. They then return to college for another year. Even mediocre MAC players that had no chance of getting drafted have done that in the past. That's almost certainly going to be the case here with Bronny. There are only 60 players drafted per year. Of those 15-20 are international players. That means only 40-45 collegiate players get drafted per year. Of those maybe 10 will have an NBA career longer than 5 seasons. Odds are slim for any of these guys unless you're a generational talent at the very top of the draft board.

Great pass from DeAndre…

Speaking of great promotions.

A cruel reminder that no matter how hard you work and how well you perform, nepotism wins. We’ll see if Bronny at least ends up better than Thanasis Antetokounmpo in the NBA. Bronny really needs to stay in college and improve his game.

Did Jim Christian forget he has to actually recruit players?

Committed to Kent State. Kent should actually have a pretty good receiving corps now. Whether they have someone to throw them the ball may be a different story…

Former STVM

No invite for Enrique

FedEx announced a $5 million per year commitment in NIL to the University of Memphis. One has to think this will make them the top program in the AAC. https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2024/04/19/fedex-memphis-athletics-nil-fred-smith-football-basketball-laird-veatch/73376523007/