Z.I.P.

And of course we're playing...

Cute...

All I can think of to say about that is: Not to mention,

Well...If he wins one more national championship, the pressure will increase by multiples over what its been up to now. I sure hope no one blames him if he succumbs. He'll always be "Akron's Coach", and no matter when he departs, he'll leave the program far ahead of where he stepped in.

"Plus, as short as he is he can easily slide into the cart.” The problem isn't height, it's width!

Reading this really saddened me, and made me realize my age. Giorgio Chinaglia, even moreso than the more famous Pele' was the greatest player in the NASL. Hard to imagine that that team had Pele, Chinaglia and Franz Beckenbauer together! I recall that in the final NASL Soccer Bowl championship game former Zip Benny Dargle of the Seattle Sounders was assigned to shadow Chinaglia, and defended him well until very late, when Giorgio put in the game winner.

I've been checking around, and while I cannot find it now, I saw a reference earlier that Ampai had been training with the Thailand national team last fall. Not sure if that is factual, and if so whether he has gathered any caps, but if so, I guess it would remove him from contention for future US duty. He would probably be the best player in Thailand history. I'm going to try and gather more info with the help of some friends -- especially since my current work place has a 75% Thai population. Hopefully, I can get one of my new friends to translate some of the Ampai Thai fans Facebook page!

I doubt if it could also hold an acceptable basketball arena. The fans in the front rows would be inundated by the smell of horse @*%#, and the view lines would not be favorable. Maybe something could be worked out with Can't State.

Trust me BigZip, Lance Armstrong will not be competing in any dodgeball competitions. But I hear he has already qualified for this fall's Ironman Kona race. I missed that flick, BTW.

Lo mismo aqui' --(the same from here, re MLS on NBCSports/Universal)). But, as I said on the soccer board months ago when this came up, I know all those Cow Wrestling fans must be bent outta shape. They lost a network (Versus) that broadcast their favorite about 40 hrs a week. I'm also upset over the possibility of losing the best single sporting event coverage in the USA -- Versus became famous for their non-stop July-long coverage of the Tour de France. Please don't kill off Bob "Bubke" Roll!

From everything I've heard, MacAdams could be the best freshman in the MAC next year. I see him challenging Tree and Harney for PT right away. Now...if Justice and Egner were to decide their futures were brighter elsewhere, could we bring in better alternatives for 12-13?

Duquesne could offer Jeff Boals or Orlando Antigua (Calipari assistant, former player and ass't at Pitt), but they would probably turn them down too. It's not a very prestigious job. And there aren't many Keith Dambrots around. None with Duquesne alumni or city ties. Sorry, Dukes.

Changer, I don't mean to sound snide or sarcastic, but if you had been following Akron hoops as long as many of us in the Nation, you would know better than to expect the U of Akron -- particularly that body that should be expected (i.e., the ALUMNI Association) to step into this breach and provide any assistance to fans of Zips basketball. On the rare occasions when anything WAS put together, the costs ended up being higher than if individual fans had made the arrangements themselves. My advice to you and all others interested in following the team en la isla this coming season is to start shopping around now for flight and hotel accommodations. Actually, I would suggest using Zn.o as a sounding board for this -- as has been done with NCAA basketball and soccer tournament travels in the past. If you find a bargain, let the rest of us know!

Has anyone seen whether Ampai is out injured @San Jose? His name's not listed on their roster.

"Akron is either desperate for some attention or wants a coach-in-waiting if Terry Bowden doesn't work out. Point is, Tressel should be nowhere near a college campus. He should be suspended. The length of years is up to you, NCAA, I don't care." Wow! How come Mr Dodd gets the point, and so few on this board are able? Could it be his lack of bias? (e.g., "non-athletic hiring decision".) lol

Is this a regular season game already? I shamefully haven't been paying attention!

Reading the story of Bolton Wanderers midfielder (I believe that's his position) collapsing on the pitch today, and being in hospital critically ill made me quickly say -- he must have played on Arsenal youth with Zakuani. Also, both were born in Congo, and fled the country because of the political turmoil and war. Can someone check Steve's Twitter feed? Thanks. Praying for Muamba to survive and return.

Ahhhhhh! That's a shame (and three Big Tens still dancing). Worse for me is being able to see only one game at a time (watching on Armed Forces Net this year from On the Road). I still haven't seen one play from OU's huge win over the Wolverines! I expect Shaka and Districtballer's club to go much farther next year's tournament. I would love for Akron to get them somewhere in the 2013 dance. That's probably the only way we seem them again.

Robbie is an Akron-type player. He's very gifted physically and skill-wise, can play either on the wing or in center mid. He's a former Bradenton residency member. And Yves Galercep had him on his 2012 MLS draft board because of all these indications of long-term potential. Another guy who can judge long range potential is named Caleb Porter. Good find. Welcome aboard. He should get along with his fellow Coloradan, Serna.

Re: New Years, Hopes, Doubts and Fears Thank you. Here where I live, we celebrate Thai New Years on April 13. Sabai de ru?

To prepare for 2012-13, here is what Zeke needs. This has been the top camp for NBA post prospects for a couple of generations, and while the legendary Pete Newell has gone to sit with Coach Wooden in the Land Beyond, it remains the best camp of its kind.

There was a time when that tournament included Puerto Rican teams, like U of PR or similar, which didn't count because they weren't NCAA members. But all these games count toward RPI now. This is a GREAT field. Would love to get XU, USM and either Tennessee or NC St. And I agree with R4R that it could be AKRON ranked in the top 25 when or after we meet Creighton. BUT that could depend largely on how well they perform in the NIT. Go Zips! Wave goodbye to Coach Carmody. Then take a bite of the Big Apple.

Here's one of the down-cressed Mildcat faithful bloggers. Wow! these guys have a worse sense of self worth than even Akron fans! And while I'm at it, I really want to thank DiG for retiring and devoting all his time to the Zn.o! You make first team, Dave.

Poo!

Pretty sure it's at Akron! Did you listen to the announcer? He said in all but one case the lower seed was the host -- that means #4 NWU @ #5 Akron! The winner probably travels to Seattle to play UW!