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I think it's a wash. I also wouldn't consider a coach a "profile in courage" because he refuses a player who wants a car. That's like recruiting "no no" 101.

What things are obviously different? Oh and a "legitimate concern" from the "concerned troll." concern troll In an argument, a concern troll is someone who is on one side of the discussion, but pretends to be a supporter of the other side with "concerns". The idea behind this is that your opponents will take your arguments more seriously if they think you're an ally.

And the point-shaving issue was over 10 years ago. But if we are going to trade in rumor and speculation lets go all out and say that: Nick Dials was going to blow the whistle and that's why they fired him?

We are all speculating but my two cents is that this type of distraction during the game wears mentally on our top players. My thought is that more bad plays occur from being mentally tired rather than being physically tired. LIke I said in the other thread, Big Dog led the team because he was an emotional rock for the team and the players could count on him to do his job. I learned a lot more about the game this year watching a struggling team than I did watching a dominating team. Does anyone know when the cuts/additions are finalized?

Parrish is really the sleeper of the squad. He, Daniel, and Jimond are going to be super awesome next year. And hopefully, they won't have to play 35+ minutes per game and will have a couple big players inside who will assist them rather than hinder them. Occasionally, I would see Jimond telling KLac and Patton where to go and what to do. While Big Dog slowed the game down a bit, the guards/forwards never had to tell him where to be, he had those amazing hands especially the final season, didn't make turnovers, and had those eyes that could find the open man.

I heard some innuendo about that as well. Maybe it's a holdover from their point-shaving scandal and NCAA probation. However, I think I can overlook that for a day because I really want to see SUNY Canada sent packing to the NIT. It's been almost 40 years since Toledo made it to the NCAA. Time for them to get a chance at it.

They cut 6 sports programs at Buffalo. I guess they are doubling down on men's basketball.

Tying up loose ends: President Wilson: IN Portage County Community College (Ravenna Branch): OUT Nice way to begin the off season!

Best news going into next year: THE ZIPS ARE KEEPING THEIR BIGGEST BASKETBALL FAN PRESIDENT WILSON!!!! His family was in the front row last night cheering really hard for the team. Phew!

This thread has some really good commentary. What 1981 says above is exactly what caused the problems last night. However, I think next year with a full roster the Zips wont need to run out the clock in order to win.

1. The first half moved at a quick pace with minimal fouls and interruptions. 2. The second half was a horrible grind. I looked at the clock around 11 minutes and thought that the Zips were going to have trouble hanging on unless this game moves faster. Then came all the fouls and technicals and reviews and blah, blah, blah. 3. When Zips were running at top form last night, I thought...maybe...they could go all the way. However, when it started to fall apart, I thought even if they hold on they weren't going to survive a Friday night game. 4. Physical and mental fatigue looked to be playing a huge part at the end. EMU has the better, more experienced players in key positions and that pulled them through in the end. 5. Eastern has a really good team. I hope they win it all.

I've literally counted 10 EMU fans and a few sad Kittens who just show up and try to relive 2012.

And Toledo fired Nick Dials!

Wasn't too bad a drive up here. And parking indoors at the Q is only $15 this year. One problem is I can't get to a restaurant because the streets are packed with EMU fans. It's a sea of green! (Rowdies should sponsor a scavenger hunt. Free pizza and beer to whoever can find and capture an Eastern fan).

Ball State SUCKS!!

I really, really dislike Ball State, and I will dislike them even more if they let PCCC run over them.

Right. That's how I understood it as well sorry if it didn't translate.

Central on a run. Correction...they were. That Harris guy for Buffalo is one if my least favorites but he's darn good.

I wonder if those Toledo kids who dress like space men will stick around and cheer on the Zips Looks like Buddy Mayborg is reffing the Buffalo game. Will he be back tonight?

Elton says Toledo is first game. The bracket says Buffalo has the first game. Is there anyone at the Q now who could tell me who is warming up? On Cleveland.com, Elton didn't trash the Zips. He said "the Zips don't care" and foul a lot. And if we are "shooting it" EMUs going to have a problem.

Absolutely!!! Did you see the video on Twitter of the players and Groce celebrating after the WMU game? It's pretty cool. Everyone is jumping around except Daniel who is sitting down with a towel over his face. Cotton pulled him out of the fire. Maybe EMUs lack of fan support, a tradition of choking in the tourney, and almost 6 days off will deliver to the Q a flat team of Hurons

I have about 10 more hours to stay ahead of myself, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Do they have 17th seeds this year? or 16.5? it's fun this year to put on the rose-colored glasses and get ahead of myself

I have another question, Clark. If we win on Saturday and become a 16th seed, could we be one of the teams to play in Dayton for the play-in round? Also, if Central beats Buffalo at Noon tomorrow we might be able to accomplish the rare Michigan Trifecta! And another thing: Eastern Michigan is 0-5 against the Akron Zips in the MAC Tournament. Thursday, @ZipsMBB will try to make that 0-6. 2017 - Akron 79, EMU 62 2016 - Akron 65, EMU 63 2011 - Akron 67, EMU 53 2010 - Akron 97, EMU 89 2005 - Akron 78, EMU 66

When I was looking for this, I thought this was a quarterfinal game, but it was actually a first round game at the Q. It's still a good one! Toledo was 7-25 that year.