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Nice location for them! They do pretty well by CSU's campus. I've been there twice. Solid food and cheap beer. What more could a college student ask for.

Zips show up focused. D plays well. O is conservative and limits turnovers (Call it the Pitt plan). Zips by 10. First time I'm predicting a win this year.

I'm bullish on this team MVP: Tree (Really no other option) Biggest Surprise: I'm going with Robotham too just because I haven't seen him play. Of the list of current players I'll go with Pat. Biggest Disappointment: BJ Award Winners: Tree POY, Robotham All Frosh, KD COY Season Results: Zips with the rubber match against a really good Rocket team and finally get a NCAA win (It's bound to happen one year right???)

Melo was one of the most offensively challenged players I've ever seen. I had hoped he'd be that steady with the ball/pesky defender but he just never developed. DII will be a much better place for him. I wish him well.

Crap I am just seeing this and already bought food! May just have to be a judge this year. I'll see what I can come up with.

Are you for real? I don't live close enough to go to something like that and I can say the same for many others that come on this site. The board depends on people like you to give us any information that they way have heard. Get off your high horse. Unreal. Thank you for providing zero input on the outing.

I'd disagree that there isn't a lot he can work on especially if he wants to play professionally somewhere. His ball handling and outside jumper being two off the jump. Did they mention anything about Alex? What are their "true" goals for the season. What do they think of the new MAC deal with ESPN that takes a big dump on basketball? Arena stuff? Anything?????

http://www.ohio.com/blogs/ua-zips/university-of-akron-zips-blog-1.277207/zips-football-the-two-deep-depth-chart-updated-1.515691?localLinksEnabled=false A couple of things from me here. Glad to see Brown is starting. Surprised but not stunned Williams is backing up Osbone. Rossi back at FB is a bit of a surprise but shows the strength we have at LB. Disappointed to see MTB not take that next step. Happy to see no Frosh in the 2 deep. Has been years since Akron's had a roster deep enough to develop talent properly. Who's ready for some football Thursday!!!?!!?!!

The pres speaks. Put this in the arena thread as well as there's a quick quote about it. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/new-university-of-akron-president-outlines-aggressive-program-in-talk-with-roundtable-audience-1.511609

Here's a quick quote from the pres on the arena http://www.ohio.com/news/local/new-university-of-akron-president-outlines-aggressive-program-in-talk-with-roundtable-audience-1.511609

Congrats to DeAndre Yedlin! Would be awesome to see a Zip make the world cup. http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1819293/landon-donovan-clint-dempsey-us-30-man-world-cup-squad?cc=5901

The official bar is the Clevelander again. Was a good time two years ago. Didn't get to go last year as I was in Savannah (first world problems)

If you end up taking 176 you won't be able to get into downtown as you can't go 90 East due to the new bridge construction. You will have to take 176 to 490 to 77 to get to DT.

I'm guessing it was supposed to be a pass to Tree followed by a hand off to Q but was ruined by a bad pass followed by Q not running to Tree in the back court. Didn't get a chance to see the first half and a half. What has happened to Q???? Just plain bad the past two games. Hopefully the senior steps it up in the final home games.

Tree was a man child again. Liked what I saw from Big Dog. Jake was on fire. Loved the ball movement against the zone. Can they do that against a tough man to man D remains to be seen. I've been one of Melo's biggest detractors so far so I have to give him credit. Best game in a Zips uniform. Hoping KD can settle in on a rotation sooner rather than later. Liked what I saw out of this starting five for much of the game.

wow what a game! gutsy performance for the Zips. Q played great. The team shot well. Pat played well. Good D and effort. Just need to cut down those turnovers. Go Zips!

I'm asking this in all seriousness. I have not seen the red shirts play. Can any of these guys be a threat as a three point shooter? Read the Gladden was more of a slasher. What about Jackson? I've wrote this a few games ago but if Evans, Reggie, and Jake cannot make outside shots Akron is dead in the water. Need to have some balance. I did like the hustle and grit tonight and Diggs played his butt off! I'd also like to see some more plays run for Pat. Should allow Tree to crash to boards more and free him up for looks in the high post. Pat should have an easier time finishing against MAC big men. KD uses the term bull in a china shop a lot and this is truly the team that lives up to this moniker. Side question.... Was Frenchy complaining about the refs tonight? I only ask that because there were a lot of fouls that the Zips committed tonight. I have to give the Ball St guys credit! They knew a lot about both teams and called a pretty unbiased game. I would kill to have them do the games. I also will pitch in for a better feed! Gonna be a long gut wrenching season. Go Zips

Haven't had a chance to read every post so if this has already been said I'm sorry for the repost. Having watched most of Akron's games this year it is very apparent that if the team isn't scoring it will grossly effect their defense. I can't remember a KD coached team where this has been more true. If the team is going to start playing better they need Evans, Jake, and Reggie to start knocking down three's more consistently. When they are missing shots it allows defenses to sag and completely take out Akron's bigs. While he may not be Akron's best player, Evans may be the most important. He needs to Figure out how to set up an offense fast or this team is in trouble. Jake looks like he's lost some confidence. Can't believe I'm saying this but I'd like to see more Deji. Lots of talk about players "tuning" KD out and I noticed Harney not even paying attention in the 2nd half during a time out. Don't know what he did but he only played 6 min last game. They need more from him. Tree has mentioned he's the leader and the team feeds off his energy. I'm sure this was the case in the last game as he was pouting for much of the game. I don't know what it will take to turn this team around. Seems like someone in the backcourt needs to step up and be the quarterback of the team. Just not sure if that player is on the Zips this year. Looking forward to see how the team responds against Marshall. I agree that will be a good benchmark game for where the team is heading into conference play.

I too stayed up late to watch the game last night. Everyone already mentioned that Tree and Big dog played good. What stood out to me in addition to that was the teams ability to get quality looks inside despite not being able to make a jump shot. This bodes well for the team. I can't believe I'm saying this but I'd like to see Q be a little more aggressive with the ball in his hands. Right now he's the guy that can penetrate and kick out to the shooters. Teams will continue to "pack it in" on this team as their front court is so strong. Evans will need to learn the point on the fly much like McNess and AA before him. Both were score first guards that needed to learn the point. I have nothing to base this on (2 games) but think he'll be antiquate come mid season. Carmelo is a lost cause and should only be playing 10mins a game. I would hope this will be his last year with the team as KD needs to use his scholarship on the best pure point he can find for next year. Definitely not ready to hit the panic button. This team was still in the game in the second half when they couldn't throw it in the ocean. They played a top notch opponent on the road with a crazy start time. KD will figure this out. He has the horses to do so.

and Joe Dunn talking about how he likes girls that wear glasses bahahahaha! Oh and Dunn asks Frenchy if he got a championship ring. He replies no, I could get a fake one but what am I gonna do with that??? Then talked about pawning a ring. Classic!

One sliver lining in this all is the emergence of Brown and Evans. Both have looked really good the past two games. Not sure if they take that step if they're not on the field as much as they have been. Add in CJ back in the middle and this linebacker class should keep getting better and better. Just need to develop a d-line class for next year.

@Zigpgrad01 hahha! @LZ fixed it! Should've proof read that before sending. Good catch.

Sorry guys, most of the posters here or either nerds or old guys (just kidding). I am assuming you are all looking to drink and hit on girls. If that is the case just go down to Main St. It's downtown and mins away from where you are staying. Many choices from clubs to bars. The Barley House is probably the most popular. Happy hunting! And good luck Sat. Swing by lot 9 and we'll take good care of you.

ok ok i got the hint haha. beers that i remember drinking: Sweet Water 420, PBR, Bud, Bud Light, Corona, Albita Lager. There were more but the names are escaping me.

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