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Per Rivals.com, Bardo, McKnight and Roberts each signed letters of intent.That means they have to go to Akron, or sit out a year, just as if they were transferring.

Plinton had an alibi. His cell phone records showed no contact with the Hulk.The ABJ story was based solely on facts from public records. Don't talk ignorantly about what you don't know.

Hey, when it comes to criminal justice, I'm as conservative as anyone I know, but you are out of your mind if one-third of the evidence is enough to convict someone.

To me, the bigger issue is this kangaroo court that can suspend you even if a real court finds you innocent.But yeah, I wouldn't want The Hulk as my roommate, either.

You're my boy, Blue. :cheers:I agree that WZIP is a huge asset for the university. I can't imagine how much positive publicity it has given the university in the community -- and even in Canada, I suppose.

Not that this is about the Buchtelite, but I'll say it's far from worthless. Of the hundreds of college newspapers I've seen, the Buchtelite ranks among the top when it comes to university sports coverage.I've never met Tom, so I don't want to pass judgment. However, everyone who works/has worked for him says he is the nicest guy in the world. Very professional. Very classy. On the other hand, several people have said he's a scumbag. I really don't know who to believe.My only contact with him was when he refused to comment on a Buchtelite story about them cancelling the gospel programming on the weekends.By the way, I know for a fact that the athletic department approached Beck about broadcasting the games a couple years back. In fact, a guy who is worshipped here told me that. It WAS NOT the athletic department holding that deal back.Edit: Also, nonprofit does not necessarily mean you cannot sell ads, make partnerships, etc.. The Buchtelite is nonprofit yet we sell ads. From my understanding, there are small hurdles that probably wouldn't hold back the Zips from being broadcast on WZIP.

Tom Beck wants nothing to do with the Zips.Mack Rhoades told me they are exploring options for better TV and radio opportunities.

Collins wouldn't be a bad pick for the Cavs. Hopefully he's OK.NBADraft.net has him going 12 overall.http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mardycollins.asp

Futch had "flu-like symptoms."This game is amazing.I hope you had a pre-nup, AkronURocks.

Regardless of what happens in overtime, I'm glad Quade Milum got a confidence boost.Akron will need his size next season. They said on the radio he will hit the weight room this summer.

Tie Dials' hands behind his back. No 3s.

Did someone hypnotize Milum into thinking he is Kevin Garnett?Zips are up 52-49.

It's not about competing on the field, or in recruiting.Ohio State is a rival for fans. If you know a lot of Buckeyes fans like I do, you will know that they think OSU is the only college that matters in this state.

Amen.

I've heard the exact opposite.Dambrot's dream job is at the University of Akron -- his alma mater. He won't leave, nor will Cincinnati be interested in him.

I have K ent winning in my bracket.

AkronURocks,If Joe Lunardi is "nuts" when it comes to college basketball, I'll gladly join that category.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/stor..._joe&id=2350229

Akron wasn't prepared on the road?They won every road game in which they were favored. Except the Buffalo game, each road loss was a close game. They came out firing against Can't State and Ohio. Against Miami, they had a shot to tie the game at the end of regulation.Keith Dambrot deserves very little blame for last night's game. The only fault I have with him is Akron's beyond-awful transition defense. It hurt the Zips against Western Michigan, but it crippled them against Toledo.

Hixon will be drafted. How can a receiver with his 2005 stats, his speed and his size not get drafted.As soon as I get a chance, I'll give him a call and see if he expected to run a 4.38. Wow.

I can't wait to see the Ohio/Can't State game before Akron's.

I just e-mailed Matt last weekend and he said he's working on a lot of big stuff for next year.I suppose it's possible he's leaving, but it doesn't seem like it from talking to him.

Nice link. Did you see Getsy (35) and Hixon (9) also are ranked?

That letter was right. Akron certainly is hurt by being a commuter campus.Students come here between Monday and Friday. They leave each afternoon without plans to come back until their next class.New residence halls and revamping the surrounding residential area should help in making the campus less commuter oriented.

A shake up definitely is in the works. Changes are coming soon.In the meantime, you have to admit they played up yesterday's game very well, including a tease in the skyline on A1 and a second story by Michael Beaven on the inside.

Man, I see they loved my column on Thursday. LOL.After being razzed by Can't State and Ohio fans, I'll say Can't State fans are 10 times classier.