Let'sGoZips94

Any word on the health of PCCC? I'm talking about the players that were out the other night, not the population that chose to attend that ****hole.

ESports is one of the main reasons X chose Akron, and could be a catalyst for future recruiting, University growth, etc. It's a BIG deal with this younger group. Long way to go success wise to be discussing anything regarding keeping Groce long-term. Let's beat PCCC on Friday.

Butler also capitalized on the timing of their success. They jumped into the Big East during all the conference realignment, which set the foundation of their program that much higher - i.e. better recruiting, funding, etc.

This is a TEAM. Very fun to see them have fun. They've earned it. They've been really fun to watch all season and are an easy group to root for.

Boals/Groce could be the biggest coaching rivalry in a long time in the MAC. Dambrot/Christian, Dambrot/Groce (we love you now, John haha), and maybe Dambrot/Hurley were all great. Coles was a fantastic coach but he never had enemies - even O-Who respected him. Boals has a nice crop of young talent and I only expect O-Who to get better and better. Great hire by BFE University.

And grow up Akron fans because their dads' butts got whooped so hard by us.

I can't bring myself to say I respect Can't, but damnit I wish our marketing department would follow suit on this. Build that rivalry. Make it something even more special in the region, and broadcast it. Cincy/Columbus soccer has the Hell is Real rivalry and that caught on quickly. Build this rivalry up like that.

Using the above picture... 1 vs. 8/9 winner 2 vs. 7/10 winner 3 vs. 6/11 winner 4 vs. 5/12 winner

PCCC sucks PCCC really sucks Yes they really do

Let's just get these out of the way now to get the Hype Train rolling...

Is there any possible way for Can't to get a BYE?

He is really coming into his own these last few games. He seems much more confident on both sides of the ball.

Credit where credit is due. The Dukes beat VCU for the first time EVER tonight, 80-77 in OT.

LCJ is the cover photo for the article. If - IF - we make the Big Dance, LCJ is going to be one of the most talked about players in the field.

ZN watching you be predict the future...

As of today, there were less than 400 tickets left to be had - all upper level (not sure if that is all GA or includes the upper level chairbacks). And by the way, not enough said. You forgot to add - a win clinches the MAC Regular Season Title. IT'S 10:15! AND...

I wonder what Groce and this team are thinking, after beating Buffalo without Cheese and Ohio without LCJ for nearly half the game. Incredible efforts in back to back games, and I really, REALLY hope we take it to Can't and knock the teeth out of their stupid bird. By the way, I think Groce likes coaching here. Who knows if he'll stay long term, how long he'll stay, etc., but I think the mid-major stage is where he thrives. Overall just a great guy and a phenomenal coach. What a job he has done in under 3 seasons at the helm. Akron Basketball is BACK! Go Zips!

How did we win that? How did we hold them to 17 second half pts? How did we clinch the 1 seed? Ohio sucks. What a night. To BobcatAttack I go. Hehe.

Riak

Preston is gonna be a pain in our ass for a couple years.

Linhart tip-in followed by Bubba Walther flopping on a 3-pt attempt and smacking his head on the ground.

The time of a potential Groce departure and Joyce being ready to take over a DI program could line up. I would love to see Dru as the HC of the Zips someday.

Akron plays a difficult system, and it takes the right mix of personnel to make it work. It took Embick a couple years to get the right mixture after Caleb's departure, then we went to 3 out of the next 4 College Cups (including a National Title Game loss). We're gonna have some down years - every program in every sport does - but I fully expect Embick to have things turned around this year. Don't jump ship!

Well it was only a natural response when he revealed he was pregnant... Anybody know if it was a boy or a girl? Need to give the men's or women's program a heads up regarding the recruiting class of 2038.

Was DJ Cooper modeling something made by a Can't student?