Zippy87

I've seen some discussion surrounding Miami that Sayler would only play P4 teams if they agreed to a home-and-home. He obviously knows that isn't happening, so I have to assume this was intentional and he could still try the "nobody would play us!" nonsense.

I do. Embarrassing behavior that makes the MAC looks bad.

Still can't believe he wasn't ejected.

Is this confirmed?

Bulls are currently the #8 seed despite the loss.

If UMass, CMU, and Buffalo all finished tied, they would get the 7, 8, and 9 seeds, respectively. UMass at Ohio on Tuesday will have an impact on who we end up playing in the 1st round.

As things currently stand, UMass is on the outside looking in. Buffalo also slipped up today at home against CMU. Bracket is updated as of 4 PM.

I wonder if Fear the Roo Collective could sell more gear and make some $$$ in the process.

I got tired of waiting on good hats to be released...I finally bought a blank hat and connected with a local business who embroidered the Zips logo on it for me. It looks really good.

This is a bit extreme, but I do miss the days of the MAC rewarding the top 2 seeds with byes.

Akron clinched being no lower than the #2 seed with the win tonight.

It will be interesting to see if the MAC does anything at all with Travis Steele's crash out. It's one thing to argue with referees, but damaging the other school's equipment and then getting into it with a freaking opposing team's DJ in the tunnel is completely unacceptable from a head coach at any level. I'm guessing they'll let him slide because they're milking every bit of attention Miami is getting, but that was an embarrassing display from Steele tonight.

Evan and Halligan can't be on the court very long together. Teams have started to sag off Evan and they're fine with Zach shooting, too.

Unreal. I'm sure the MAC won't discipline him, either.

Wait, was Steele not ejected?

Any word on the severity of Skaljac's injury?

Apparently he pushed someone, too. Should be a suspension.

I hope this isn't a case of an AD changing to change so they can add something to their resume (Ex: Guthrie with the rebrand). I'm assuming how they value us relates to our contract amount. If it is a significant difference and the increase in money can be spent on the roster, then sure, let's change. But if it's close or something else not relevant, I hope he reconsiders. Nike is the premier basketball shoe provider. Jordan's, LeBron's, Kobe's, Sabrina's and even Ja's are very popular with young players. Having even a small connection to the greatest basketball player of all-time and being one of only a handful of schools to receive and wear his shoes isn't nothing either.

I'd be bummed to see us leave Nike, I absolutely love Nike gear and its quality. I'd rather them focus on getting out of whatever nonsensical Barnes and Noble contract they have that prevents them from selling a better selection of items than move away from Nike.

Fouls have become an issue for Freeman, as he has fouled out in two straight games. Today - 28 minutes, 13 points, 12 rebounds 2/22 - 30 minutes, 29 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals They've mostly been using him at the 4 recently.

Because the MAC has 13 teams this year, UMass only has two games remaining. They're off March 6th, the final night of conference play.

UMass with a rough loss against Ball State. Bracket is updated.