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Home and away. They come here next year.

Does a football program really need 105 scholarships? I don't think so. The college game has been great at 85. It seems to me that the SEC and Big Ten are hell bent on spending their opposition into oblivion. I do believe that these two conferences want the rest of the D1 schools out of the big TV revenue picture. They will formalize the existing feeder system the other programs are to them and have their own national champion. A by-product of their greed will be that they kill fan interest in college football. When the fans turn off their TV's the money will no longer be there. It will take a decade or two, but I believe it will happen. For me, I'm OK will a G5 champion. The sooner the better.

I asked ChatGPT to help be breakdown this matchup. Below are some of the things that I thought I'd share. The strength of their team appears to be their guards and they do a decent job of protecting the basketball, which could prevent some of those run outs that we all love to see. Given they play a lot of zone it's no surprise to see they are a below average rebounding team. I think this is a game that Evan or Lyles can feast by cleaning up on offensive boards and getting some putbacks. Tulane Green Wave Tulane plays at a more modest offensive clip (~ 76.0 PPG), but they shoot efficiently (~46.1% from the field) which suggests they look to get quality looks rather than volume. FOX Sports+1 Their tempo and style seem more controlled, which can contrast sharply with Akron’s fast-paced, high-octane offense. On the roster, they boast a top backcourt — guards who can shoot from deep and create offense off the bounce. Key Players & Matchup Difference-Makers Rowan Brumbaugh — The preseason 1st-team All-Conference guard is a difference-maker. He’s putting up nearly 20 PPG, hitting threes at a high rate (≈ 42%), and adding steals on defense. Tulane University Athletics+2FOX Sports+2 Curtis Williams Jr. — Provides a strong second scoring option; his inside/outside ability and rebounding help balance the attack. Recently posted 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 steals in a tight win. CBS Sports+1 Tulane’s guard-driven backcourt and ability to hit shots from distance — if their shooters are hot, they can slow down Akron’s transition game and make the Zips pay. What the Matchup Looks Like — Key Questions Can Tulane slow down Akron’s pace? Akron thrives running and pushing transition; if Tulane can control tempo, get stops, and force Akron into half-court sets, they have a shot. Who wins the guard battle? The clash between Akron’s scorers (Johnson / Lyles) and Tulane’s backcourt (Brumbaugh / Williams) might decide the game — whoever gets hot probably swings the outcome. Three-point shooting & ball movement — which team executes better? Akron lives on threes and assists; Tulane needs disciplined defense and clean looks to stay in it. Depth vs. top-end talent: Akron has depth and balanced attack; Tulane has top-tier guards. Can Tulane’s stars overcome Akron’s overall team balance?

Can they take the directional Michigan's with them?

Doug channeling his inner Bobby Knight. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47208270/gottlieb-tosses-chair-green-bay-loss-played-idiots

St. Louis men's soccer page...is previewing the big matchup.... it is cool that there are 3 watch parties that Billiken fans can attend. St. Louis and Furman are currently tied for having the longest current unbeaten streaks. Amazing that St. Louis won 10 national titles between 1959 and 1973. https://slubillikens.com/news/2025/12/4/mens-soccer-msoc-preview-billikens-zips-clash-for-college-cup-berth.aspx SERIES HISTORY -- SLU leads 8-5-1 in a series that dates back to 1960, though Akron is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings. -- The squads met earlier this year in Akron, with the Zips coming away with a 3-0 victory. Akron opened the scoring with a goal on a penalty kick at the 33:11 mark. The Zips tacked on two more in the second half, scoring in the 62nd and 67th minute for the 3-0 final. -- The last SLU win in the series came on Aug. 29, 2003, a 1-0 victory on a neutral field in Charlottesville, Va. -- The Billikens' last win against the Zips in Akron was in 1989, 1-0 on a game-winner by John Johnson.

If anyone is interested.... I really thought Dall, Gant, and Laventure should have been higher... and I'm surprised Dewalt didn't get mentioned (PFF had Dewalt and Reed has the second and third rated CB's in the MAC) they didn't get mentioned at all. Laventure is the second rated interior lineman in the MAC, Summers the 7th rated linebacker, and Dall the 9th rated Edge rusher AHEAD of Voorhies. White from UMASS is the seventh rated edge rusher in the ENTIRE country and somehow gets second team MAC, make that make sense???) Can't argue about Heldman and Trick though... 2025 MAC Football Postseason Specialty Awards & All-Conference Teams Coach of the Year: Lance Taylor, Western Michigan Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner: Nadame Tucker, DE, Western Michigan Offensive Player of the Year: Broc Lowry, QB, Western Michigan Defensive Player of the Year: Nadame Tucker, DE, Western Michigan Special Teams Player of the Year: Da’Realyst Clark, KOR, Kent State Freshman of the Year: Cameron Pettaway, RB/KOR, Bowling Green 2025 All-MAC First Team Offense Quarterback – Broc Lowry, Western Michigan Offensive Lineman – Trevor Brock, Buffalo Offensive Lineman – Davion Weatherspoon, Ohio Offensive Lineman – Anthony Boswell, Toledo Offensive Lineman – Raheem Anderson, Western Michigan Offensive Lineman – Chad Schuster, Western Michigan Tight End – Jyrin Johnson, Bowling Green Wide Receiver – Nik McMillan, Buffalo Wide Receiver – Victor Snow, Buffalo Wide Receiver – Kam Perry, Miami Wide Receiver – Junior Vandeross III, Toledo Running Back – Sieh Bangura, Ohio Running Back – Chip Trayanum, Toledo Placekicker – Dom Dzioban, Miami 2025 All-MAC First Team Defense Defensive Lineman – Nathan Voorhis, Ball State Defensive Lineman – Michael Heldman, Central Michigan Defensive Lineman – Adam Trick, Miami Defensive Lineman – Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan Linebacker – Gideon Lampron, Bowling Green Linebacker – Red Murdock, Buffalo Linebacker – Jordan Kwiatkowski, Central Michigan Linebacker – K’Von Sherman, Toledo Defensive Back – Eli Blakey, Miami Defensive Back – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo Defensive Back – Andre Fuller, Toledo Defensive Back – Braden Awls, Toledo Punter – Keegan Andrews, UMass 2025 All-MAC First Team Specialists Kickoff Return Specialist – Cameron Pettaway, Bowling Green Kickoff Return Specialist – Da’Realyst Clark, Kent State 2025 All-MAC Second Team Offense Quarterback – Parker Navarro, Ohio Offensive Lineman – Nate Pabst, Bowling Green Offensive Lineman – Tyler Doty, Buffalo Offensive Lineman – Drew Terrill, Miami Offensive Lineman – Jordon Jones, Ohio Offensive Lineman – Ethan Spoth, Toledo Tight End – Joshua Long, Eastern Michigan Wide Receiver – Israel Polk, Akron Wide Receiver – Marcel Williams, Akron Wide Receiver – Chase Hendricks, Ohio Wide Receiver – Trayvon Rudolph, Toledo Running Back – Jordan Gant, Akron Running Back – Dontae McMillan, Eastern Michigan Placekicker – Jackson Kleather, Bowling Green 2025 All-MAC Second Team Defense Defensive Lineman – Julien Laventure, Akron Defensive Lineman – Jamond Mathis, Kent State Defensive Lineman – Marques White, UMass Defensive Lineman – Jay Crable, Ohio Defensive Lineman – Martez Poynter, Toledo Linebacker – Dakota Cochran, Central Michigan Linebacker – CJ Young, Kent State Linebacker – Corban Hondru, Miami Linebacker – Quinton Urwiler, Northern Illinois Defensive Back – Bryce Llewellyn, Eastern Michigan Defensive Back – Silas Walters, Miami Defensive Back – Avery Smith, Toledo Defensive Back – Tate Hallock, Western Michigan Punter – Dylan Drennan, Buffalo 2025 All-MAC Second Team Specialists Kickoff Return Specialist – Victor Snow, Buffalo Kickoff Return Specialist – Trayvon Rudolph, Toledo 2025 All-MAC Third Team Offense Quarterback – Tucker Gleason, Toledo Offensive Lineman – Keylen Davis, Akron Offensive Lineman – Mickey Rewolinski, Eastern Michigan Offensive Lineman – Eric Smith, Miami Offensive Lineman – Evan Malcore, Northern Illinois Offensive Lineman – Nick Marinaro, Ohio Tight End – Mason Williams, Ohio Wide Receiver – Langston Lewis, Central Michigan Wide Receiver – Nick Devereaux, Eastern Michigan Wide Receiver – Cade Wolford, Kent State Wide Receiver – Jacquon Gibson, UMass Running Back – Chavon Wright, Northern Illinois Running Back – Jalen Buckley, Western Michigan Placekicker – Jack Howes, Buffalo Placekicker - Cade Graham, Central Michigan 2025 All-MAC Third Team Defense Defensive Lineman – Bruno Dall, Akron Defensive Lineman – Junior Poyser, Buffalo Defensive Lineman – Malachi Davis, Toledo Defensive Lineman – Esean Carter, Toledo Linebacker – Mason Woods, Kent State Linebacker – Tyler Martin, UMass Linebacker – Jackson Kuwatch, Miami Linebacker – Chris D’Appolonia, Toledo Defensive Back – MJ Cannon, Bowling Green Defensive Back – Jalen McClendon, Bowling Green Defensive Back – Tank Pearson, Ohio Defensive Back – Josh Franklin, Western Michigan Punter – Mitchell Tomasek, Eastern Michigan 2025 All-MAC Third Team Specialists Kickoff Return Specialist – Dev’ion Reynolds, Northern Illinois Kickoff Return Specialist – Bryson Hammer, Toledo

I’m OK with our guys being snubbed a bit, selfishly. I would expect less accolades to mean less demand for them in the portal, increasing the chances they stay with us. Last year I believe we literally had every All-MAC player transfer out.

Thanks for the updates!!! I guess they are giving him an opportunity to practice with the team to see how he is progressing and where he fits into the future. The Timberwolves have not had any injuries so they have had no reason to call anybody up from the G league to place them on the active roster. They have 3 two way players, Juzang, Freeman and Zicarsky. Juzang has been with the team but hardly playing while Zicarsky and Freeman have been starters in the G league. I wonder if they will rotate the 3 way players and now send Juzang down to Iowa and keep Freeman on the Timberwolves.

Looks even worse now that season ticket holder seats have been made available for public purchase. Hopefully there's a lot of walk up sales tomorrow but I'm not confident in that. It's too bad but I'm gonna choose to focus on the game!

I watched the end of that game. They blew an 11 point lead with 2.30 left. Also, GB point guard was chewing out his teammate during the collapse. That would NOT happen on a Groce team. Robert Morris hit some big 3s. Kept their poise.

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T Shirt Cannon Fail.

Toujours de premiere classe!

Does anyone know if this is a 1 for 1 is Tulane coming to Jar next season?

I was really concerned for @NWAkron when they rolled out the new t-shirt cannon. He was safe because they clearly didn't practice with their new toy. But after a few more games....