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    38-33 now. Tonight's saving grace??
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    I don't think it's too early to start playing the game of "Who's Next". So, here goes. An obvious place to look is C-Guth's last location, home of the Green Bay Phoenix -- a long time mid-major power. Their HC, Kevin Borseth is in his late 60s and has over 700 career wins in 35+ seasons. His 2nd in command is Megan Vogel, who is surely waiting out her time till she can climb into the HC box. 3rd is Sarah Bronk, who's only experience outside Green Bay is high school jobs. I'm a follower and fan of Florida Gulf Coast, who's HC Karl Smesko hails from Hudson. Karl's def not leaving the comfort of Fort Meyers, even for a SEC or ACC job. But his Associate HC is a promising young gal, Chelsea Lyles who could potentially be within reach with the right package. Sorry to see this thread and this season be taken over so prematurely by a coaching change, but I'm not the one in charge... 😒
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    The one interesting point no one has added is that the general (non-ZipsNation reading) public will find out in about July or August when they see a small feature on the web mentioning that someplace like IUPU (just pulling a name out of my head 😉) has just named Melissa Jackson as their new WBB coach and they'll say... "Hey! I thought she was Akron's coach!" Ahem.
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    I hear The Basketball Tournament is interested in advancing all the way to the title game, so they can ensure high streaming and Gametracker ratings for a showdown between Louisville and Georgetown. Only problem is the Hoyas may have blown their big chance by beating a former NCAA championship game team. Has Georgetown ever played for a title?? 🤔😜
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    Loving the X-Cast on ESPN3. Xavier with 17 in 16 minutes. 40 spot tonight??
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    Right now the Bulls wish Reggie were in the coaching box!
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    Kidtrell Blocker, Buffalo. Kid's on the #AllNameTeam.
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    Linkie, please?? ☺
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    Is this the magic 8-ball speaking? 😉 I don't see how anyone can judge this team in any way other than to have overperformed given the caliber of talent present. The coaching staff has gotten more than should have been expected from the talent base. So the problem isn't as much coaching as recruiting. And there's no way recruits -- not to mention current players -- are likely to be excited about being part of a program that cannot receive support, or even adequate praise from administration. Given the overall level of financial and systemic problems in the athletic program, so-called "minor sports" including women's basketball are unlikely to compete for conference championships anytime soon, excepting those like track and field/CC , swimming, tennis that have already experienced success. Not of course considered our men's soccer program a "minor sport" at Akron. Only a major injection of cash, which seems between unlikely and impossible is going to change the overall situation. But others may disagree... 😃
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    Toledo, I believe is the ONLY MAC team with ANY chance of an at-large, thanks exclusively to their win over top-10-15 Michigan. Don't want to play them first round.
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    Please post! 🤣
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    Gotta get X more good looks second half. Just 7 shots the first. Made 5.
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    The superpower of empathy! Why 'Z' has long been my favorite ex-Zips' player. Would ❤ to see him do Sportscenter.
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    The "official" UA vs Toledo preview seems to indicate the game has been picked up by CBS Sports Net. However, the intro to the preview still shows it on ESPN+. And my TV log for Tue afternoon HST shows Rhode I. at St Louis. Gee, I hope the preview is right. As does a favorite bartender of mine. 😉🤭 https://gozips.com/news/2023/2/6/mens-basketball-akron-looks-to-extend-winning-streaks-by-battling-toledo-1akron-gozips
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    LUTE OLSON AWARD National Player of the Week https://twitter.com/collegeinsider/status/1622670026187710492?t=xOVTJaArCj__I7r73dyecA&s=09 The X-Cast is brought to you by @ZipsMensBasketball.
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    Just announced: It's Taco Tuesday! 🌮
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    Can anyone find Enrique's career statistics? How many rebounds does he have and where does it sit on the Akron career list? The records I found don't list him, or only show yearly averages.
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    10-0 run to start the 3rd qtr. Western wins it 76-71. 😭
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    Damn! I've run outta likes, and it's barely 8 a.m. Beating N. Brimfield Poly by a dozen will do that!!
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    Reagan Bass has a 22 point first half as the Zips lead Western in K'Zoo 42-34 . Reagan made 7 of 11 FGs and 8/11 FTs in the first 20.
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    Before I forget and regret it, I want to say how damn much I ❤ Tavari Johnson's remarkable look on the court. TJ is rockin' an amazing Wes Studi look-alike style, playing Magua from Last of the Mohicans, one of my all-time faves! So lookin' forward to his future conquests. 💙💚💛🧡
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    Someone tell me, what's so great about Payton?? 🤔 🤷‍♂️
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    Not quite yet... 😬
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