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If you download the iHeartRadio app, you can listen for free via your phone. Just search for 640 WHLO. I'm piping it in via wifi and Bluetooth'ing it to my stereo in the basement.

As GP1 says, most MAC teams beat themselves. This game is a perfect example.

In six attempts, we have never beaten St. Johns. Crazy, especially after having the lead at home.

Were the two saves stellar or routine though? Having a great defense that only allows two mediocre shots per game can make any keeper look amazing on a stat sheet. Budler is no doubt one of the best in the country, but let's not discount excellent defense as a strong contributor to his eight shutouts.

And that is terrible to hear about! I am very sorry for that family's loss. Crime is everywhere. Is it worse in urban areas? Sure, and that doesn't mean lawlessness and violence is accepted. However, I live in Baltimore City, which has far worse crime than Akron. If you were to believe what is on conservative media (Sinclair is HQ'd here, so it is even more exaggerated), you'd think tourists are being murdered daily in the safest area of cities. It's overblown. I've ridden my bike throughout various major cities for decades, affluent and socioeconomically depressed areas alike, and I haven't had a single aggressive encounter where I felt threatened. In fact, just the opposite. I've been around some outwardly sketchy individuals or small groups, and they were either indifferent to my presence or acknowledged it and were polite. The outsiders gripe about crime incessantly and use it as an excuse to either not visit or to trash the city on social media. Meanwhile, the people who actually live here (like me) know otherwise. Perceptions matter though, and I have no doubt that this is a major factor in limiting the enrollments of both UA and UT relative to their suburban and rural peers.

I've said it before, and I will say it again, I think Toledo and Akron suffer because they are urban universities and conservative media outlets are relentless in bashing urban areas, particularly on crime, and that perception influences the decision-making of many people trying to figure out the best options for their children's next career and life step. If I were to guess, most college applicants in Ohio are from rural or suburban areas, rather than urban, so the propaganda cannot be overcome through real-world experience. If UA and UT were smart, they'd be pitching the advantages of being in an urban environment such as the proximity to the hospitals, government agencies, major businesses, and arts and culture. How has Cleveland State been doing on enrollment? Similar to UA and UT?...it is a serious question. I do not know the answer but hope someone else does.

3-1, in favor of the opponents.

Well, I was quite wrong. I couldn't watch. Did we have a poor second half, or did UConn just step it up? Are they really as good as the result indicates? Other than goals, the stats appear in our favor.

There's 1-0. I think UConn will press the game and we'll absorb well and get another goal off a counter before it's over.

My prediction, 2-0 Zippers.

UConn is undefeated on the season, and we've never beaten them in three previous attempts, all on the road. This should be a really good test. Wish I could listen on the radio.

I appreciate the analysis, CK, but I never want to support a program that is satisfied with a close, competitive loss on the road because we are outspent off the field. On the field, that was a winnable game, and we beat ourselves with a lack of discipline, which has little to nothing to do with off the field spending.

And OU gets punched in the mouth, 37-9. Like I expected, not much of a game in the second half.

I couldn't watch, but by stats it seems we dominated by far. Not a bad loss, but unfortunate we couldn't score.

How many UA soccer fans are there who say, I'd go for $8, but $15 is too much? It is still an incredible value for your entertainment dollar, and it is literally the highest level of amateur soccer in the country.

Sounds good to me! In any case, change needs to happen ASAP.

Professionals versus amateurs, and that's precisely why there needs to be another division in college football that the entire MAC moves to.

Nice! Like I said, warm up the bus!!!

9-0 on shots and 3-1 on corners tells a story of domination beyond the 2-0 score. Another goal in the first fifteen minutes of the second half, and both teams will relax and see the game out. It is great that this team is not overlooking any opponents.

Got it! Thanks. Go Zips!!!

Pre- and post-NIL are completely different worlds though. Now it is more analogous to amateurs (OU) versus professionals (OSU).

Moderator, please correct...it's actually game number six. Please delete.

Any concerns about today's match? WMU is 1-4-0 and seems to be in a down cycle for their program, which was close to tops in the country only a year or so back. My prediction, Zips 3-0...the shutout streak continues.

OU is great within the MAC, which is nowhere near competing with OSU on their own field, especially post-NIL. I predict OSU will win by about four TD's and the game will essentially be over shortly into the 3rd quarter, if not earlier.

Besides the Zips, no public Ohio gridiron football team has gone to Columbus and came home with a win. Granted, we did it when John Heisman was coach, but the fact remains. This weekend will be no different. Ohio is a good MAC team that is light years away from competing with Ohio State for four quarters.