Let'sGoZips94

No they can't. MLB gave them the finger after ESPN tried to decrease the cost of their media deal. ESPN is drowning in its NBA deal.

This is an interesting chart. Villanova apparently likes to shoot it from Chattanooga, Arizona really is a post/paint team, and Akron loves the top of the arc. I'd love to see our chart back in January; it'd probably look a lot different.

I hope every single one of these suits involved with the NCAAT and NIT had their Cheerios peed in this morning.

So because there are other problems, we should let this problem go unaddressed? The consolidation of wealth & power in the NCAA is BS. We're talking about jerking around with people's lives. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Imagine being 18-24 years old, you played your asses off all season, had a lot of success, and you miss out on participating in one of the greatest sporting events in the world because some arrogant suits want to make sure their chairman gets his $100k bonus check. I'd imagine the Morgantown & Boise businesses would appreciate some fight on this, since they are set to lose out big time on people being out and about for watch parties and what not. Elitist corruption has run rampant in this country for far too long, and the NCAA is a huge culprit.

Boise State needs to get in on this.

Again, this game will come down to our shot making.

These are the types of things that make him an elite coach. Most coaches would've panicked and called the TO. Imagine if he calls a timeout there once Lyles gets the rebound.

The evil part is it's not flawed; it's working exactly as intended.

San Jose State also got in with a 175 NET (Miami is 147 for comparison).

Our old pal Wistrcill is on the selection committee.

Criminal that he's allowed to be the chairman considering his AD contract specifically pays out for NCAA tourney appearances.

In 2007, Akron was snubbed by the NIT after losing in the MAC title game to Miami OH via the Penno shot. Talk about poetic justice 18 years later. Akron wins the MAC title over Miami OH on a last second layup and Miami proceeds to get snubbed by the NIT. 😂😂😂

Adding to this, Akron is top 10 in 3PA and 3PM per game. Arizona is in the 300s for "allowed" in both categories. This game is literally all about making our shots. Arizona will not be able to keep up if we do.

My grandpa (Syracuse grad) texted me about the discrepancy between the number of SEC/Big Ten teams in the field over ACC teams, and said, "What a difference 5 years makes." My explanation was the SEC and Big Ten have had the mega media deals in the last 5 years. Always follow the money. UNC is literally in the field because they lost a bunch of games in a tough schedule.

Absolutely winnable. If we shoot like we did in the QF/SF games in Cleveland, we win.

According to ESPN, their 7'2" C hasn't played since December. They have a 7' sophomore that averages 9.5 ppg. Otherwise, they're heavily guard dominant. They are 247th in the country in 3P%.

vs. Arizona in Seattle. Go Zips.

If we came into the tourney with only one loss, we'd be a top 9 seed probably.

Wally World gave a massive shoutout to Akron before sending it to the official reveal show. Awesome.

We are the highest 13 seed according to this bracketology.

Ball State was a 9 seed in 1989.

Conference Host Nuance: When a conference (like the MAC) is a co-host, the rules don’t automatically bar its member teams from playing there unless the site is their regular home venue or exceeds the three-game limit. The NCAA prioritizes competitive balance and logistics over conference affiliation. NCAA Rules on Hosting and Team Placement The NCAA’s bracketing principles (from the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Principles and Procedures) include specific guidelines about host sites: Host Institution Conflict: A team cannot play at a site where its home institution is the host if it’s considered a "home game" environment. For example, if Cleveland State were in the tournament, they’d likely be reassigned elsewhere because Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is just two miles from their campus and they’ve played home games there (e.g., against Robert Morris in 2023-24). Three-Game Rule: As discussed earlier, a team cannot play at a site where it has played more than three regular-season games in that season, regardless of who hosts. This rule applies independently of host status. Conference Host Nuance: When a conference (like the MAC) is a co-host, the rules don’t automatically bar its member teams from playing there unless the site is their regular home venue or exceeds the three-game limit. The NCAA prioritizes competitive balance and logistics over conference affiliation. Does This Affect Akron? Akron, as a MAC member, isn’t inherently disqualified from playing in Cleveland just because the MAC is a co-host. Here’s why: Not Akron’s Home Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse isn’t Akron’s home court—that’s James A. Rhodes Arena, 40 miles away in Akron. While Akron played the MAC Tournament final there on March 15, 2025, that’s a postseason event, and the regular-season three-game rule still governs. As noted previously, Akron likely didn’t play four or more regular-season games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in 2024-25, given their typical schedule and the arena’s primary use for NBA games. MAC as Co-Host vs. Cleveland State: The NCAA’s host conflict rule focuses on the institutional host (Cleveland State) rather than the conference (MAC). Akron has no direct tie to Cleveland State beyond both being Ohio schools, and their campuses are distinct. The MAC’s co-hosting role doesn’t equate to Akron having a "home advantage" beyond geographic proximity, which the NCAA often allows for lower seeds. Precedent: Conference co-hosting hasn’t historically barred member teams from playing at a site. For instance, in 2019, the Big 12 co-hosted in Kansas City, and teams like Kansas State (a Big 12 member) weren’t excluded from playing there, as it wasn’t their home venue. Similarly, Akron’s connection to the MAC doesn’t trigger a hosting conflict at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.