Let'sGoZips94

I see what you did there... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Groce's Bobcats were 17-14 heading into the MAC tourney in the '09-10 season (his second year at the helm). That year, they lost to Marshall by 7, Tulsa by 1, Austin Peay by 2, and Robert Morris by 2. They won 4 straight in the MAC tourney, including an OT win against Akron in the title game, then went on to knock off Georgetown in the First Round of the NCAA tournament, beating the Hoyas by 14. All of Akron's losses this season are by 5 or less. Groce builds his squads to compete in March. Every single loss we've had thus far and will have going forward, will prepare us for March. I fully expect the Zips to pick themselves up, brush themselves off, and come out firing tomorrow night in preparation for a big time match-up against Nevada on Saturday. Despite the at-times suffocating negativity on this board (including all sports, not just Men's Basketball), this is a good team. They are young, they have a lot of new faces, and they can be frustrating. But they have the intangibles to be very, very good.

FIFY.

Two interesting comments by Williams so far... - He started his list of qualities with wanting someone who's a strong leader and high energy. - He spoke with Peyton Manning about Arth. I wonder what connections Larry has with the Browns. The first comment sounds like a direct quote from Dorsey. The second makes me wonder if he had a phone call setup by Haslam. Arth is speaking now - carry on.

Men's, I believe.

All of our losses are by 5 pts or less. This team will be fine.

This is a game that makes you better come March. Frustrating, but Groce recognizes the flaws and will address them.

Despite the slow start and frustrating mistakes, we're hanging in nicely.

Let the Arth era of Akron football begin! Let's see what he can do! Any word on if he'll be bringing his JC staff with him? I believe he was putting them in place at UTC, so I would assume they'd follow him to Akron, correct?

Anybody know where to get the half and half jerseys? I want a Zips, Timbers, and Crew jersey all in one - #10 Porter on the back.

As previously stated, it's more important to get this hire right than it is to save a recruiting class that's already going to be behind the 8 ball. Not to mention there is a second signing period in the spring, and plenty of time to pick up the scraps and find some hidden gems/diamonds in the rough.

Between Haslam being a key part of the group that bought the team, Porter, and Trapp, the Crew possibly have more NEO connections than Columbus!

My guess would be a #57 for the Chargers made an introduction.

Based on that article, the LA deal "never got over the finish line." I really want him to be the Crew Head Coach.

In year 2 at OU, Groce beat Georgetown in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. In year 3, OU made it to the Quarterfinal of the CIT. In year 4, OU was an OT away again UNC from the Elite 8. I don't think he's "above" the CIT. I do agree the CBI and CIT should be dissolved into the NIT with a 64 team field. The NIT has never really bothered me, but the CBI and CIT do. The CBI and CIT are the equivalent to the lower-end bowl games. They'll essentially take anyone with a pulse that wants to pay to participate.

Ugh. Why did you have to go and ruin this rebuild for me? I was all excited and pumped, then you go and bring up the reality that we're at the CBI/CIT level again.

Damn. It was enjoyable to watch him underachieve with all of the financial support in the world.

What does PCCC stand for and where does failure reside? Serious questions... - What's your offensive philosophy? - Do you like delayed handoffs?

The two votes are head-scratching. Even worse: people got paid to determine that the National Champion is #1, and the Runner-Up (who beat Stanford & Wake Forest en route) is #2.

Easy guys. Toledo is 9-1 against Little Sisters of the Poor (no, they do not have Sister Jean coaching their teams, either). They blew a 20 pt. lead against Marshall, and have lost to Wright State by 10. Can't is 8-1 with a 7 pt. loss vs. Liberty and close wins over Wright State, Detroit, and Cleveland State. They did beat Vandy, but apparently there were some factors (an injury to a stud player for Vandy?) that may have aided their upset. This Marshall game is going to be good, but I'm looking at their NCAA tournament performance as the reason why, not their who's who schedule of similar opponents/teams we keep a close eye on. To beat Marshall, you have to match Elmore and limit the rest of the team.

Most people would flunk. It's like the US tax code - long and complicated so the average person doesn't understand it.

DIII is the nuts and bolts of collegiate football. No athletic scholarships (wink wink), limited budgets, etc. Bringing success to a DIII program might prove to be more of an indictment of the coach than at any other level.

The reverse of '09/'10? Lose in UCSB, win in Cary?

Crappy way to lose. Just didn't have it tonight.

Our guy should've gone down on that high foot clear. I guess there just isn't room in the budget for Hollywood classes.

He was falling before any real contact came. A yellow? Sure. Red? Ridiculous.