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I suspect some of us with make the short trip to Youngstown for this one and the rest will want to know what happened, so I figured this scrimmage was worthy of its own thread. Here's a preview for YSU- https://ysusports.com/news/2025/9/23/mens-basketball-faulkner-meets-media-to-preview-2025-26-campaign.aspx

I honestly just don't see the value in ~$30+ million renovations unless the JAR was reaching the point of collapse. Bud is a smart man. $30 million in an endowment would generate $1.5 million/year (using a 5% withdrawal rate) in perpetuity. Having $1.5 million annually for NIL would do more to solidify the program than a shiny arena. Infocision has been a financial drain on the football program and athletics as a whole. Let's not repeat that with basketball. At least with football the Rubber Bowl was dilapidated and a safety hazard so our hands were kind of tied. I've never seen any reports that the JAR is in a similar state.

I like the new uniforms! Blue and black is unique, good for a single game

Really prefer the previous black and gold unis. Black and blue never sits right with me for some reason

Yes, to warm the hearts of Zips fans, Ohio stunk up the joint against Wright State (at Dayton). Lots of new pieces for the Bobcats; not sure they fit together. Could be the end of the Boals era unless they make it to the MAC semis... BTW, if you've never seen a game at UD Arena, you really need to. The lower "bowl" of that arena would be perfect for Akron and would, in my opinion, be achievable through a $20-30MM investment in the JAR. Awesome sightlines from every angle.

Rule #1: Have a pulse Rule #2: Have the ability to make corrupt, greedy people in power a lot of money

What are we doing?

And Bassitt has an excellent inning of relief in the 8th in game 7 of the ALCS.

You're right. And we finally have a tip time (7PM) and network (ESPN+).