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Yes, but think about how it could benefit the boys and girls of Belgrade. And he could get some washed up hack sports anchor to headline the show. On a completely unrelated issue, who are Harney and Treadwell? Don't make me Google now, people! Nick Harney. Ta-da! http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=18244 Thank YOU Cap'n. And, of course, Demetrious "Tree" Treadwell. http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=18244

Yes, but think about how it could benefit the boys and girls of Belgrade. And he could get some washed up hack sports anchor to headline the show. On a completely unrelated issue, who are Harney and Treadwell? Don't make me Google now, people!

Thats the way of it. I just surprised me because of its uncommon nature. That's what I've always heard too. Now that we've shown we know our origins, what exactly is a fl@sh?? From their website: Can't State University has had several mascot characters over the years, including: Silver Foxes - Named in honor of President McGilvrey, who had a silver fox ranch for a time. Golden Flashes - Name submitted and selected in a contest in 1926 by a Can't State student. Winner received $25.00 prize. Subsequently perpetuated by Oliver Wolcott of the Can't Courier Tribune. Flasher - In 1951, a golden retriever was adopted as team mascot. Grog - In 1966, the cartoon character was recreated in paper hair and plaster. Remained on the scene until 1971. Golden Flasher - A golden palomino horse and masked rider in blue and gold, 1972 and 1973 seasons. Golden Flash - A masked figure with lightening bolts in each hand, 1973-1975. Flash - Our present mascot, a golden eagle. In 2003, the Flash mascot was named a National Cheerleading Association All-American. Also, this wasn't on there, but two years ago they unveiled a new mascot at as basketball game. This thing looked like a Native-American owl. The students hated it so it never saw daylight again, I think Can't read, can't write, can't make up your mind about what you want your mascot to be How in the world did I miss out on THAT one? Are you sure that wasn't just Jack Lambert in drag?

I was following the game on my phone Gametracker before the start of the Hawaii-Portland game last night. A handful of Portland fans in the seats seemed interested in how their nemesis was doing. They appeared shocked to hear the Gaels had gone down to a mere MAC program. And, frankly, I was pretty doggoned surprised too. I thought St Mary's should have been dancing rather than the UABs/VCUs (Sorry Shaka). But hey, this is what makes college basketball exciting. Something you can never say about the pro game.

It will be played at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid, as you thought. Fernando...Santiago??? Whats un nombre among friends? Can you hear the drums Fernando?

2011??? No way. 2012? Maybe.

+1. This was 100% absolutely the difference in the game tonight. Zeke Marshall. Without him staying out of foul trouble and altering so many shots in the paint and, yes, even blocking a few, Can't State is going dancing. THANK YOU ZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not to take any credit away from the rest of the team or the coaching staff. This was an extremely well played all around team effort. But Zeke almost absolutely shutting down Justin Greene was the difference.) Another look back, to the future (?): Most national "experts" feel Z is too green to make a difference vs the Leprachauns. However, Notre Dame is NOT a physical team, and does not collect a lot of fouls. IF the Big Z can keep out of foul trouble again, he could again be (what is that phrase, again?) a DIFFERENCE MAKER. To win this game, I feel we need to stay with NDU on the boards, and reach double figures on 3-pointers. AND stop those greenies from the perimeter. If we make this a Battle of Jumpers, we have a shooters' chance.

Looking back at the Time Before We Were Champs! Interesting how our friends from Ravenna are forced to fly to the Bay Area for a match vs a St Mary's team that will be loaded for bear -- not just becuse of getting shafted by the selection committee, but remembering how Can't managed to pull off a huge win there a year ago in the Bracket Buster. For those interested (shrug) put the $$$ on the Gaels to roll to a revenge victory.

The match (second leg, I believe) will be at Fernando Bernabeu Estadio in Madrid. Therefore, if attending in person, I strongly recommend not rooting against the Merengues. Unless the lads are wearing body armour (not Underarmour).

For those who can speak/read Spanish: Amistoso Combinado Juvenil Rayo vs Akron Aparentemente, perdone me, it appears this was Rayo Vallecano's youth academy (Juvenil) rather than their senior reserve squad per the story. Is that the case? The table on la izquierda de la pagina, left side shows RV in first -- but not sure if that's who we played. Alguien tienen otras ideas? Mi Espanol leyendo no es demasiado bueno. Edit: Reading Caleb's Journal, I see that they (Rayo Vallecano) play a majority of U-18s on the Reserve, so that must be why it's called Combinado Juvenil. Appears Rayo will be back in La Liga next season. Hopefully not at the expense of good clubs like Deportivo or Real Sociedad. You can see I favor los extranjeros in the non-Spanish-speaking provinces (Galicia, Pais Basco, etc).

OMG! "Tonight we are attending a La Liga match. Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao." I envy you Zips. Eupa! Viva Llorente! Cheer on the Zurigorri to Victory!!! Teams played to 2-2 draw @Getafe. Athletic fails to keep pace with Espanyol, falls to 6th, but maintains Europa League spot. Getafe in 11th. I'm sure all the Akron La Liga followers were sitting on pins and needles for this result.

Which one of these stations is the one where Harry Carey sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"? CBS found some real doozies to work with. I suppose in honor of St Patrick's Day they'll have that commercial I see on FSC for Pennytalk. The one where the redheaded kid says in an Irish brogue, "I taught my bruh-ther in Mexico how to take a penalty kick". Aye mighty.

I'm sure they will. When I was out in Portland they had a couple designs with all of the schools on it and one shirt for each school as well. I think that's pretty standard. I called the bookstore today. The shirts are supposed to be in on Tuesday -- but they don't know yet what they will look like. Hey -- that sounds like the Athletic Dept talkin'.

Yes! I think that everyone on the Earth now knows that Akron and Can't are exactly fourteen miles apart. I thought the team that did last weekend's ESPN game were much better. Kara Lawson really did her homework. Would like to hear her do more games. Geno Auriemma teaches 'em right. But, hey at least it wasn't Chones and Reghi, JC don'know what town he's even in man.

Thanks Big Mike! See you in September.

How is that good news? Where are the guys from Jar State? They got shafted, while Miami makes it with a .500 record.

You guys realize what this means -- We (and the Flushes) have to suffer through another year (or years) of Geno Ford. If they had won, the guy would be checking his phone for messages from out-of-town suitors. Another K.S.U. coach to Arkansas?

OMG! "Tonight we are attending a La Liga match. Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao." I envy you Zips. Eupa! Viva Llorente! Cheer on the Zurigorri to Victory!!!

Yes! It appears I will be able (with boss's disapproval) to watch the entire game, without the standard "look-in"/"now we take you back to Tucson for the big Bucknell bombshell" CBS job. So, maybe there is something positive about the new TV contract. If only we could get this type deal for Major League Soccer! We could watch every (ex-) Zip's game Oh...Here is the full broadcast schedule for the first round games. BTW -- What the Heck is Tru-TV???

Also, was Keith on ESPNU yet today? They're supposed to interview every coach in the tournament.

Do we know yet what is the game time -- it's Friday, correct? What network? -- I hope it's one I can get here. I just hope it's not a 6 a.m. game! But, then again, I won't be THAT late for work if it is! Unless we win, in which case, I will call in "sick". As in good sick. OK?

The bookstore is selling them -- at least I got an e-mail from Barbes and Noble to buy. Can anyone tell me -- are these "Akron specific" (has Akron and logo featured) or is it the generic tournament T-shirt with all 68 (or whatever the # is now) teams? I'll probably just call the bookstore.

GP1 goes to church? Who'd of thunk it? From now on, I am staying close to the outside walls. +++

Nice subtle confidence, if the Zips end up as a 14, they can go to DC (please, please, please), Chicago, Tampa or Tucson. 15 seed would mean Charlotte, Tulsa or Denver. Isn't there a regional in Spokane? Please! I'm boycotting AZ.

I wish you were right, but do you really think that having wins over teams ahead of us in the standings outweighs the fact that we finished behind them in the standings? I really think our hopes rest solely on whether someone thinks that half of the teams in the MAC deserve post-season bids. I think that the selection commitees look at overall record as much as, if not more than conference record. 21 D-1 wins would be tops in the MAC of all teams not in the NCAA if we were to lose the title game. I also thinl one of the absolute largest factors is record down the stretch, so with a loss in Cleveland Saturday, Akron would still be 9-3 in their last 12. How many mid-majors with 20+ wins and not in the NCAA or NIT can say that? At tis point, though, I don't even want to say much more on this. Just win Saturday and none of this matters, at least not this year. Frankly, I don't think the NIT is out of the question even at 22-13. There just aren't that many good teams left over. Hopefully, we will NOT have to find out late Sunday night!