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GP1 so what are you getting at? Sometimes you seem to say that we should just move down to FCS. Other times it's just stay in the MAC. If Akron has a chance at moving up and increasing the profile of the school (not just in athletics ) why not take it? The administration certainly is thinking that way or else they wouldn't have invested in the the campus and athletic facilities like they have in the past 15 years.

+100 Don't know what's up with Frenchy this year. Had the chance to make the game. Will just add a few things. Rico looked a little dead legged (Stealing this phrase from KD ). Shows good spurts but really tried to rest on D. This showed up time and time again on pick and rolls. He was too slow on his switch offs. In another thread a poster asked if we clinch do we sit anyone? I wouldn't sit anyone but but I would sure cut some of Rico's minuets to ensure he's fresh for the tourney. Knock about 5 mins a game off plus a week off with a bye and he should be good to go. Leadership is starting to emerge from the youngsters. Saw a great example of this with Tree during the game. In the second half Gilliam was pulled after two blown assignments (1 on offense and 1 on D ). As he came to the bench KD let him have it and Chauncey gave it right back. Coach was not happy and motioned for him to move towards the end of the bench. Chauncey got something to drink and sat back down. He then started to talk back to KD. At this point Tree (Who was sitting next to him ) had heard enough. Tree lit him up to the point Chauncey started to shake his head in agreement and stopped talking. Tree has a great presence and his teammates always speak highly of him and Harney. Can't wait to see him and Nick mature over the next 3 years. Loved Zeke's intensity last night. The person next to me said Zeke looks pissed. I happily responded with I know! Looking forward to seeing how this all plays out. This team knows they have the chance to be special. Let's hope they can pull it off.

I think that it is obvious that Akron wants to leave the MAC at any cost. They've proven to "Think bigger than the MAC" with a huge investment in a new football stadium will show their commitment again with a new arena for basketball. With wanting to up enrollment to 40k the parallels to UCF are warranted. The alliance would be a step up in football and a big step up in basketball. It raises the profile of the university and separates them from the Can't's and Ohio's of the state. If Akron has their say they'd be gone yesterday. Everyone I've talked to has been saying that for the past 5 years. The bigger question is once Akron leaves the MAC what would be needed to jump to the Big East? Can't wait to see how this all unfolds! Hoping Temple joins the Zips

You are missing three teams that will be joining the MWC next year. Nevada, Fresno, and Hawaii click me

There were a few new people I met in the AD that told me they started working on it just prior to Ianello getting fired and that coach Bowden is willing to help with any events they can plan.

really flat! KD is not happy. hate to be the players for the next practice that's for sure. UB student section did the I believe chant on the Zips. Rowdies should not forget this!

Elijah St. Hilaire decomitted according to rivals. Just went on a visit to Army.

WOW!!!! Didn't deserve the win but we'll take it. Thank you Harney!

This team is asleep at the wheel! Looking at the refs for calls....poor passes...going to the hoop soft. They don't deserve to win this game. Only thing that can save them is they are already in the 1 and 1.

20 points that's all we got 20????? i still think Akron wins this game as the athleticism gap between the two teams is huge! although I've always been a fan of Calhoun's game.

its up. now the zips need to pick it up. nice to hear the play by play by call Nik a cry baby during the break!!! real professional!

anyone having problems with the feed?

KD has also stated that Gilliam is better as a starter so that is why Q is coming off the bench. Just trying to get the most out of the roster. I agree that Q plays much better off the ball. When AA is on the bench Q is often the point.

Great hire! Loving the staff so far. I am really curious to see Amato's salary. Paying a head coach is one thing but having the right staff in place is a must for any program.

don't see the game on that link?

Thanks Roo2

Anyone have espn insider???? Article titled The Bowden Plan. Would love someone to post a summary. Here's the link The Bowden Plan

maybe this guy? Rivals Profile

what an ugly hard fought blowout!?! we'll hear this a lot over the next year and a half. Akron just had the better bigs and wore A&T down. Nice win

Zips have given up WAY too many wide open 3's off of inbound plays. When I say wide open I mean WIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEE open. KD is not going to be happy about that. Just doesn' seem like the effort has been there for most of the game so far. Not sure if we are feeling the affects of 4 games in 7 days or if we are just taking this team too lightly. Completly agree. KD will not be happy with their perimater defense. Tree already has 7 boards in about 11 mins Zeke picked up 2 dumb fouls. is on the bench now.

couple of things so far. they have no answer for Zeke down low Gilliam has lost his confidence the refs are a bit touchy as kd has been hit with a t and 3 fouls about 40ft away from the ball on both teams Walsh is playing well. Both him and Zeke are keeping Akron in this game. the depth should ware this team out unless A&T stays hot from outside. a hot team from deep can do wonders for your legs.

Someone put a lid on the baskets so far. Also no Harney but not i pad as far as I can tell. Deyi gets the start at point. Nik has already put up two three's and was way short on both.

Street clothes again but you can see him on the bench with the team. Front line is playing pretty well so far.

thought so too??? that's what I was told. sorry

CSU has a show on STO as well. I saw a couple of Ohio shows but I don't think they run regularly. Oh and this is awesome!!! Big step for the ZIPS! :thumb: :thumb: