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It will be interesting to see what affect this has on scheduling. On one hand, it reduces the need for P5 schools to risk an early upset because the main part of this is how you're playing at the end of the year essentially. On the other hand, do early upsets matter as much to P5 schools since it's more of a judgement on the end-of-season results?
Time will tell. I will say, I don't like the terms "predictive data" or "objective version of the so-called eye test."
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This looks like a team that can turn some heads this year.
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12 hours ago, ZippyRulz said:
No more Bachelors in math, physics, web design, phys. ed.
Academic Program Review results
Aug. 15, 2018
Today, the Board of Trustees approved recommendations from Academic Program Review, a faculty-led, year-long process to evaluate every degree and degree track we offer.
The review will allow us to increase resources in degree programs of greatest interest, opportunity and benefit to students. New degrees will be created, many will receive investment or continue as is, and some will be phased out.
Is there a list of the 80 degree programs that will be phased out? By the sounds of it, it seems like a logical move, especially if it's true that new degrees to be added will be focused in industries with labor shortages.
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23 hours ago, Cykron said:
I hope you roll into Ames with a 2-0 record and end the season with a 10-2 record (losses to Buffalo and Iowa State).
Why Buffalo? Are you Canadian?
23 hours ago, Cykron said:Is Kato the back-up QB who came in late in the Iowa State game last year? If so, he seemed like a bit of a hot-head. I haven't heard much said about this, so I'm assuming that calmed down (or it isn't him).
Calmed down? TBD.
13 hours ago, ZippyRulz said:I could live with that. After all, we will probably get another crack at Coach Campbell in 2021
http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa/mid-amer/akron-zips.php
I see what you did there...
13 hours ago, Cykron said:Seems like Kato has settled into the starting role pretty well. True? I don't read anything about the hot-headedness anymore. Although, we will see as the QB competition heats up.
Starting role? TBD. No more hot-headedness? TBD. As you can see, there's a lot to be determined with Kato.
12 hours ago, Blue & Gold said:In the article (posted earlier - somewhere up there) where GT stated Ramart was the only Zips player who didn't look rusty, he also commented that Kato was right in the middle of an after-the-whistle skirmish.
Sky is blue, grass is green. Ramart for Heisman!
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3 minutes ago, LZIp said:
I consider LIU Brooklyn (Cotton) a low major. Maybe I am off base though.
LIU Brooklyn:Low Major
Can't State:Not Sucking
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4 hours ago, LZIp said:
So if my memory serves me correct, we had 3 scholly players leave this year. One went JUCO, one went low major, and one went DII. I liked these guys, but it seems like them moving on was the right move for all parties involved.
Who was the low major?
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Comparing MAC OOC Schedules (notable games are listed)...
Akron - Marshall, Nevada, Cayman Islands Classic ( 3 games - Clemson, Georgia/Illinois State, St. Bonnie/Georgia State/Creighton/Boise State)
Bowling Green - St. John's, VCU
Buffalo - WVU, St. Bonnie, Syracuse, Marquette
Can't State - Vandy, Louisville, Oregon State
Miami - Butler, Xavier, Island of Bahamas Showcase (Matchups TBD)
Ohio - Hasn't announced OOC
Ball State - Hasn't announced OOC
Central Michigan - TCU, Bahamas Tournament (Matchups TBD)
Eastern Michigan - Hasn't announced OOC
Northern Illinois - Butler, Michigan State
Toledo - Marshall, Middle Tennessee, Gulf Coast Showcase Tournament (Matchups TBD)
Western Michigan - Ole Miss, Cincy, Michigan, Dayton
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8 hours ago, Valpo Zip said:
Does anyone really think that this is the year we are going after an at-large bid?
If I was a coach of a team with 7-8 first-year players, my only concern would be to prepare a team that can compete in the conference. Just saying.
Exactly. The schedule is a great mix of games that allow you to learn how to win, and games that challenge you mentally (against the tougher squads).
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The argument made was that, as an established mid-major, the next step was never taken in scheduling to increase our odds at taking that next step in the postseason.
We are working to re-establish ourselves as a top mid-major, and this schedule is as good if not better on the top end than any schedule we've had in recent memory. The bottom end is borderline irrelevant because there is very little difference in teams ranked 200 and lower (towards 300). We've had a plethora of them on our schedules over the last 14 years, and there might not be much difference in the ones on this schedule. However, the difference is made up on the top end, and I think this schedule is great, especially with where we are at as a program. Nevada and Marshall made noise in the tourney - they will draw some attention, especially with Marshall at home. Clemson is ACC, and then the other Caymans game is against solid competition since the field is top to bottom strong.
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2 hours ago, LZIp said:
I'm sure this will start a debate, but pretty meh if you ask me with Cedarville, Chicago St, Alabama St, and Carnegie Mellon. Looking forward to Nevada, the Caymans (which will likely make it better), and Marshall @ home. Seems to be some high quality teams then some low quality teams without really anything in the middle.
Strong schedule in my opinion. I'm assuming Cedarville is an exhibition? Regardless, Nevada, Marshall, Clemson, and that second Cayman Islands game are awesome. Strong 4 games there. And for the second year in a row, we don't have Lipscomb or a NCAlphabetSoup school on our schedule - dreams do come true.
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Weird.
Edit: Unless we're adding ECU to the conference, and even they have lost their luster in my eyes.
Second Edit: Maybe this is a sign that the MAC is Davy Jones' locker, and we are stuck in the MAC forever.
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11 hours ago, WD UA 2015 said:
Verified that espn+ is a standalone service that you need to pay for even if you already have espn app access. $5/month. I remember paying $40 just to watch the Tennesse game on demand from espn in 2012.
1 hour ago, LZIp said:Can you watch everything with the $5 purchase (incl. live ESPN, ESPN2, etc)? If thats the case, I agree its not a bad deal at all for all the sports you could care to watch. Still redundant for me however as I have somebody's login that I use.
This whole thing is stupid. The $40 for the Tennessee game was bad, but the streaming services back then were still relatively new and the percentage of a bill that went to Disney was lower back then. The ESPN+ is a money gouge gimmick by Disney, and they can kiss my rear end. The percentage of my cable bill that already goes to Disney is ridiculous, let alone having to pay an extra $5 for every month there are Zips games available on there? I hate it, hate it, hate it. $5 isn't much, but it's the principal of the matter.
Rant over (for now).
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47 minutes ago, dirtyolcrowe said:
12/15/18
at home vs Marshall!!!
this should be a great uptempo game.
AWESOME! Elmore is still there, too. Should be a lot of intrigue for this game.
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On 7/14/2018 at 1:23 PM, 72 Roo said:
Oh....... wow..... I am so excited
. No doubt this will save the athletics budget, solve our enrollment problems and electrify college fans across the country 
Have you ever played NCAA Football 14? The Info is ALWAYS FULL. Instant solution to our football attendance problems.
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2 hours ago, Illini Zip said:
In a word, yes. Illinois has been after a number of quality bigs already since Groce and have struck out on every one of them. That was predictable. I know, because I was bouncing off the ceiling predicting it. I realize Jeremiah Tilmon had a very humbling Freshman year for Mizzou and was constantly in foul trouble, but I bet he is still NBA bound. We shall see over these next couple of years if he could have been a program changer for Illinois. In the meantime, I get to watch a waste of 7 foot, with a bad disposition. So true.
What you watch is your choice. Hint: watch more of Akron.
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What a cool Facebook page. I didn't know the Browns & Steelers played a game there.
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Imagine if Butler hadn't promoted from within with Brad Stevens.
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8 minutes ago, Dr Z said:
Thanks for the response. In general, I think your theory overestimates LeBron's involvement in player personnel, and underestimating his talent level.
I didn't talk about his talent. He's great. Top 2 talent of all time.
I think you're underestimating LeBron's involvement in player personnel.
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2 hours ago, Dr Z said:
I'd be interested in reading the logistics of your theory. The last time LeBron left Cleveland, the franchise value dropped 25 percent in a single year. Cleveland ticket broker expects prices to fall 60 percent. It will be interesting to see how far the tv numbers fall.
When LeBron is involved in your organization, your organization is held hostage by his ego. I also believe LeBron's basketball IQ is highly overrated, so him controlling your franchise isn't a good thing strictly from that standpoint.
When LeBron came back in 2014, the Cavs had Andrew Wiggins, Kyrie Irving, and some cap space. LeBron pushed to trade Wiggins for Love, and proceeded to use the open cap space to sign his veteran buddies. He had Blatt fired, and replaced with the joke-of-a-coach in Ty Lue, strictly because Lue would listen to LeBron. The loss in '15 was due to the injuries to Kyrie & love. The victory in '16 was improbable, and I'm thankful for it, but then Golden State adapted, going out and adding KD. Ironically enough, LeBron started the super team trend, and was ultimately defeated by the trend he started. Instead of wisely using any cap space we had to get younger, LeBron pushed for big contracts for JR & Thompson - contracts we're still stuck with while he's out in LA now. The constant drama that surrounded the team got real old, and we greatly underachieved, only winning 1 title. He never committed to Cleveland once he came back, and pulled this team/fan base through the mud throughout all of his contract crap.
Now we're sitting here, some saying the Cavs are going to suck, because LeBron failed to allow the Cavs to prepare for the future. If the Cavs are wise, they follow the Celtics model - hire a good coach (I've been saying for a while I'd hand Jay Wright a blank check to come coach the Cavs), establish a system, and build through the draft. Eventually, you'll have a product that will attract some key free agents. A team that nails those steps, as the Celtics have, will achieve more than what LeBron has achieved.
Edit: Side note. If you want to see how bad LeBron is as a GM, the Cavs now have the 2nd lowest title odds in the NBA since his departure. Pathetic. Good riddance.
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17 minutes ago, ZippyRulz said:
Big house for rent in Hudson I hear...
Hudson...? Do you mean Bath?
Thank goodness he's gone. Best thing for the Cavs in the long run.
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No mention of his 3 or 4 consecutive Big Ten championships? Bummer.
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3 hours ago, Balsy said:
Couldn't agree more, which is why I brought it up in the first place.
I must have missed that, and instead read into your takes as implied attacks on the sport of football.
3 hours ago, Balsy said:The smart money is on there being a direct link between high contact environments and CTE; and football being a high contact environment...
What an incredibly hot take.
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Psh. 615 1x, that's it? I rep that weight... on seated leg press.
Wow that's an impressive squat. Sounds and looks like our strength and conditioning program is strong... Pun intended.
NCAA introduces NET. Goodbye RPI
in Akron Zips Basketball
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Corrupt NCAA + Money-filled P5 Schools + More Corruption = Mid Majors getting screwed
Layman's terms version of their complex computations and predictive data.