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Quotes that I love to read and only reaffirm my belief this team will eventually contend for conference titles. Across the board, for the most part, we look like a team that deserves to step foot – physically – on a Division I football field,” "Because we can fix some of the X's and O's,” he said. “If you can get the kids believing in the scheme and giving incredible effort and playing hard for quarters and not being on an emotional roller coaster and just keep sawing wood, generally good things will happen.”

Solid breakdown on the roster. This team desperately needs a playmaking guard. X is fine but he's not that type of player. I'm assuming Groce put all of his eggs in the Walton basket and it blew up in his face. Really hoping they can pickup a juco guard that fits their heavy pick and roll system for next year. Would also love to see a consistent spot up shooter. You get those two with Ali and Freeman making gains and you're back in the hunt. If not we're just a slightly above average MAC team. It's also good the conference has taken a step back or they wouldn't even be that. Cap good call with Ali. IMO all the dribbling is a result of him having no other options to score. He has the makings of being a special talent before his times up at Akron. Just hope he doesn't get poached.

I had this conversation with Bowden a number of years ago on how to recruit players from the South. He mentioned that back in the day there weren't a lot of smaller D1 schools in the South so many came up North to play ball. He would learn that a player he was recruiting would often have a father, uncle, cousin, etc that played in the MAC or similar conference that could vouch for the school and coach. That and offering playing time helps 😉

Yeah kids and their parents have never thought they were undervalued and would be a star if they just went to another school. 🙄

This team really misses Walton as only X can create for himself. Yes Ali forces some shots but what else do they have? I know it's not Groce's style but they need to run their sets through Freeman. Especially with the second unit. That or really look to push the ball on misses and turnovers. Losing Walton and the disappearance or Clarke is killing this team.

Well damn you're right. That posted still trigger the memory so I stand by my statement haha. That being said I loved watching Roberts play and the Castaneda comps are spot on. Just need a bit more consistent guard play out of this team and they can be dangerous.

Still too soon! Haha

Jackson was a Center not a LB. Went to Illinois but I'm not sure if he played.

I'm not sure on the logistics either but I do know that schools do this all the time. This would be a fantastic hire.

Thinking out loud. If a guy like Morehead is the pick is a portion of his salary getting subsidized by donations or did something drastic change at the university?

A 5 second Google search and we have our answer. https://wvmetronews.com/2021/01/11/doc-holliday-uncertain-why-he-was-let-go-or-what-the-future-holds/

Well if that isn't the most "Akron" thing you'll ever read. SMH

It was Kelly-Powell that took the bad angle.

Thoughts on Doc Holliday?

I thought he was in protocol? I expect a big blow on D too. Haven't confirmed it so I don't want to say the name just yet. Sorry to be so cryptic.

Well said coach Lasso

That's fair. I think he sticks as a solid pass first backup point. He definitely has the body type teams are looking for. I guess we'll have to wait to see how it all plays out.

Most mocks have him early 2nd. Some writer's are saying possible late 1st after his combine performance. Good for him and good for the MAC

Ludwig also makes the team as an alternate.

Clayton Murphy and Matt Ludwig both try to secure a spot in the Olympics tonight! The pole vault is on MSNBC and the 800 is on NBC. Rize Up!

Got an email that a new AD will be announced today at 11.

Damn this dude is ass grown man. His game kinda reminds me of Cheese. Both are big and strong and could finish at the hoop with either hand.

The "Zips Affordability" scholarship will cover tuition and the university's "general fee" for new students eligible for federal Pell Grants, according to information recently released by UA. It kicks in after other financial aid awards are applied.

Just saw Cincy has six players in the transfer portal. This is gonna be a wild off-season. I have faith Groce can improve this squad.

This team goes as Trimble Jr goes. Plain and simple. Hope we have another shooter and shot creator coming next year as this team has been a bit unbalanced all year.