Captain Kangaroo

It isn't a "reach," it is a part of college basketball history.Unlike Elton Alexander, who brings up topics for the sole purpose of making KD or the Zips look bad, this guy did some research and came up with an interesting, historic, tourney-relevant story. You are correct - He had an opportunity to "dig" at KD's CMU stint, but took the high road. Unlike Livingston and Alexander.Zips fans just aren't used to seeing unbiased, high-level journalism 'round these parts. I'm sure more interesting stories will come from the national media over the course of the next few days.

At great expense...I will be there.

Any help here? If anyone knows of a hotel within walking distance of the arena...one that might have a shuttle service from the airport...your insight would be appreciated. Hotel price and rental car costs will factor heavily into my decision.I can justify the $1,000 *gulp* for the flight...but hotel + rental car might raise me into the $2k realm...man, that's tough.Thanks!

The MAC does not allow it. They put all the security guards in the building in front of the main group of Akron fans.I don't get it. Every other conference lets it happen, even if they technically "forbid" it. Hell, they wouldn't even let Nate's parents out on the floor to give him a hug.Since when does the MAC not allow it...since last night? It sucked. Nice job Rick Chryst.

You'll enjoy the Ranch. See you there.

That's a stereotype, and it is untrue. Plenty of us have groused over absolutely horrid officiating at the JAR in games that the Zips have won. Most MAC officials are absolutely terrible. They assume the fans want to watch a 3 hour free throw shooting contest rather than a basketball game.The officiating for the last two games has been fine. I'd say that whether we won or lost. The one thing I hate regarding the tourney officiating thus far - the hair-trigger, anticipatory whistle on every possible action that might, maybe, somehow be a jump ball. Jesus...let the guys clear a rebound.Hopefully we get a solid crew tonight and I can enjot the game.

Cow Pies Deposited Here

Livingston rambles on about Dambrot at CMU, and the LeBron stuff. "Fresh" take, Bill.

Zippy-Zoomba or something like that...

I KNEW it was coming! Zips 68-67. Humpty goes "Willis Reed" on BG. Only 3 points, but inspires the team.

Kara Murphy. After only 2 seasons, she's the all-time scoring leader. Seems like she's unstoppable? Nice season Coach Kest and the ladies! Looks like high expectations for them in '09 - 10? Could Z.I.P eat some crow and get back into the fold? Hey...if I can admit the ABJ is doing a good job covering the Zips, anything is possible.

Former Zips forward Sean Roberts' alma mater.

I will be there all day. 10th year for me too. Praise Humpty & Co. for allowing me to enjoy Thursday! I don't know what Toledo did to deserve such a brutal loss...but it must have been pretty bad. And for it, I am grateful.

See today's PD. Awesome Zips and MAC coverage. It dwarf's CSU's.Have you ever been happy?

Hey...where's that guy that kept beating the drum that having a bye was no big deal?I'd like to compare Miami's team whirlpool to ours today.

How many times has it been Brian Wood's...or Nick Dials'...or [insert any Zips player's name here] flailing, outstretched arm pointed at an opponent draining that shot? It is awesome to be on the other side for a change.

It's actually been three years, but Waters has done it again. Very impressive. It should officially silence any local doubters.BTW - The PD Sports page cover devoted more space to the Zips win than CSU's. Great pic of Humpty's shot.

Use the ZipsNation search box to find discussions regarding "Ray Chambers"

Could the legendary UA name "Marcel"...errr...Marsell return to UA Basketball?

Thanks for checking in, Ray Charles.

Have fun, ZW. That's a great opportunity to take the little guy to a big venue. Hope you like walking in circles around the concourse (at least that's what my son was into a couple years ago)!

I agree. The 1-game suspension for Tuesday is fair. Time to move on.If we end up meeting K.e.n.t. again, I want them to be at full strength. No excuses. The Zips either "man-up" and win, or face the reality that they'd have lost 5-of-their-last-6 to K.e.n.t. We control our own destiny in reaching the finals. No team we'll face is better than the Zips. It comes down to coaching and execution from here on out. It has nothing to do with Singletary.

These games should all be played at home sites anyhow. Moving "play-in" games to The Q was an expensive, stupid idea. The real MAC Tourney begins Thursday.

I think it is interesting that Ellen is inferring that Dambrot in lying about Singletary's thuggish pattern of behavior. If KD didn't turn in film of any past incidents, then it must never have happened, right?Alexander seemed to have shelved his "agendas" for the past couple years. Now he's back. Too bad, because when he sticks to game observations he's hands-down the best, most knowledgeable college basketball writer in the area.