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Yeah ONN or Sportstime Ohio should have televised the game.

Here is the problem with your post:Most of the people who grow up in this state north of Columbus was at one point or another a Buckeye fan. In fact, we will probably have some curiosity on how the Buckeyes are doing regardless of what MAC team we root for.However, the problem with Buckeye fan is this understanding that we are on 2 separate levels of competition. Yes, the Big 10 and the MAC are different conferences and the Big 10 fields better teams with more national exposure. But the last time I checked, it's still Division 1 athletics. I can't stand Buckeye fan referring to MAC schools as second tier. True, they have dominated the MAC in football, but basketball is different because they don't play the MAC for reasons I can't fathom. (Well, I can, Toledo beat them in 1998 ) For so long this state has worshipped Ohio State and will continue to do so until a MAC team beats them consistently. As a Buckeye fan, you need to understand that there are those of us who really don't care about OSU anymore. Most MAC fans now hate OSU and other big name schools because of a lack of respect. I'm glad you like both Akron and OSU and their is no problem rooting for both schools. But, remember that MAC fans don't consider themselves second tier to OSU. As I heard a guy on radio said, "one day a MAC team will beat OSU in football and this state will finally respect the MAC." Until this happens, you have a right to be somewhat cocky to a certain degree. You just need to remember that not everyone in Ohio cares about OSU. Leave the gear at home during MAC contests, and keep the Buckeye talk to their own message boards. Otherwise, we'll be fine with you.

How could it not benefit Toledo if true? More national exposure, stronger conference, better opponents, better recruits, more money. As I suspected all along, I think it is you that is smoking something. And it must be some good sh*t.

Ask the selection committee on that one.

What's wrong with my post? I said sure the NIT is nice but it means little. Plus, Toledo has played in the NIT recently and the only good thing was that it was on ESPN. Again, I'll take a MAC championship title game over an NIT bid any time.

You mean you would rather play in the NIT than a shot at a MAC crown and automatic NCAA bid? Especially since a month ago, nobody saw Toledo doing what they did. I'm proud of this team and an NIT bid would be nice but we've been there recently and its not that much of a accomplishment.

How they can have Miami(Oh) in and not Toledo is mind boggling to me.

Looks like Akron and TOledo both go to the NIT. If Can't can win at least their first round game and both MAC teams can advance in the NIT, I'll call it a decent year for the conference.

Yeah their shooting was off last night as it usually is, but playing 4 games in the span of 6 days and still have that much energy and pressure on the ball was commendable. Their legs were tired, that was expected, but they still showed a lot of heart. Both teams gave it a great effort and Can't deserved to win.

Responding to his comments only adds more fuel to the fire.I am a Toledo supporter and I ignore him. It's not that hard.

Yeah, that was funny for me. I bet he was hammered at that point and sobered up by halftime.

Don't even start with the "Fire Dambrot" approach. The guy will make a winner out of Akron. It takes some time. It took Joplin 10 yrs to get to the MAC championship game. Have some patience.

I've ignored ToledoRockets posts because he is a jackass and pissed off that the dildo wasn't used as the mascot last night. Therefore, he had to sit at home and watch the game with his doll friends.Toledo may bring an additional 1,000 for tonights game. Last night's TOledo crowd was not that good, but more will make their way down because it is Toledo's first championship game since 1996.

how can i argue that? i think Can't will roll but i'm pulling for toledo, even with that stupid looking mascot. The cool mascot was there last night. The big dildo was left back in Toledo (thank god)Observations:-Peterson killed Toledo in the first half, but rarely saw action in the end. Doghouse or not, that was plain stupid.-Preston had some bad looks last night, especially in the 2nd half.- Dials was non existent last night-Travis, Middleton, and Joyce played well.-Akron had good crowd support and Toledo's SUCKED until the last 5 min of the game. Granted our students are on Spring Break, but for our fans to sit on their hands for 30 min of basketball when they could have been on their feet is a tad embarassing. -Akron will get an NIT bid and possibly a home game.-If Toledo loses tonight, they will get a NIT game, but probably away.-Can't students chanting "F-Ohio" was a bit immature and uncalled for. I felt bad for the kids and parents sitting nearby.-Akron has some hot girls there last night. Toledo had one, but she is the campus bicycle from what I hear.

Toledo's defense at the end played a big factor. Can't's steal and dunk (twice) put the nail in the head. Akron's inability to slow Toledo down proved costly.

Joplin is back next season for sure. He's just fighting to get to the tourney and get that 3-5 yr extension.

Toledo wanted it a tad more at the end.Still, congrats on a fine season and best of luck in the NIT.

That's how fast I run from the couch to the fridge. In all seriousness, that is a great time and it probably upped his stock.

If Villegas and Howell get hot from 3, we could score in the 80s

A good game indeed and I am looking forward to it.

That's a stupid question GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From a MAC perspective, Christian getting Can't St. to its 8? consecutive 20 season is a big accomplishment. Granted, Dambrot did a great job, but if he can get Akron back to 20 wins next year, he'll probably be in consideration.

Quick UT synopsis:Our post game sucks but Valencia is a stud, all 6-5 on him. Romeo against Tino will be an interesting matchup. Also, if you get our big guys in foul trouble, we have no depth there so that may be a key.Our guards vs. your guards will be the key to the game. Joyce, Dials, Middleton and Linhart against Payne, Ingram, Howell, and Amos.All in all, this could be a close game or Akron could blow Toledo out. Toledo seems to falter in these big games, but with Joplin's job on the line, they may pull through.Prediction:Toledo: 81Akron: 79

Should be a great game. I will be rooting for my Rockets and hope to rip on Akron every chance I get!

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