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ABJ/GT: Zips look to rivalry against Kent State to reset a season of struggles

ABJ/GT: Optimism reigns for both men and women at media day GT got Groce's quote a little wrong. Groce actually said, "We have to get to the point of playing for each other, not just with each other." I thought it was a good motivational concept.

I think the previous staff had extended Keyes an offer. Idk if that stands w/ the present staff.

^^Young guy's got great length. We'll see how confident & aggressive he is at this level. Maybe we found ourselves a late bloomer.

GoZips dot com is getting ready to livestream the Men's & Women's Basketball Media Day

I think that was yesterday.

ABJ/GT: Zips QB situation uncertain going into game against rival Kent State Good article. GT also discusses some of the players in the Transfer Portal and includes an interesting quote from Tom Arth concerning the KSUcks rivalry: "We're going to do something nice for [the team on Wednesday]... it will be a good opportunity [for them] to learn what this rivalry means and what this game means to our university."

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ABJ: University of Akron expects renovations on baseball field to be complete by end of month

+1. If we could put an end to that I think we could be a monster in the MAC & an occasional, perhaps even regular, #22-#25-ish member of the Top 25.

FIU beat UMass today 44-0. Does Gibson get the start vs. KSUcks?

I voted Xeyrius Williams. 5th(?) year senior with experience playing at this level. For me, Greg Tribble and Camron Reece are tied for #2. X will make an immediate impact. But I think these two will be up to speed before conference play begins. I remember following Tribble's recruiting in high school. He's a serious talent. And Reece looks like a monster; our next Ultimate Warrior, a'la Jeremiah Wood or Demetrius Treadwell. Then again, I don't think any of the above mentioned players will matter if our returning core doesn't improve their shooting percentage from behind the arc.

Just ran into Jeremiah Wood at the gym. The dude is absolutely huge. Still looks strong as an ox but cut as hell. He's a legit 6-6, as I came up to about his armpit. Lol. Nice guy. We talked for about 2 minutes. (I could have visited for an hour but didn't want to interrupt his workout.) I told him that when he, Rome & Dru were on the team was my favorite era of Zips basketball. Without any prompting from me, he brought up the Doug Penno buzzer-beater & the slow-starting game clock. We commiserated. Lol. He's living in Ellet in the off-season and playing overseas. Go Zips!

On my phone, so no link, but De’Andre Brimage has entered the transfer portal. Good luck, Brim!

I’m guessing... PG: LCJ W: Tyler Cheese W: Channel Banks P: Xeyrius Williams P: Deng Riak Greg Tribble & Camron Reece will be the first off the bench. Jaden Sayles & Jeremy Roscoe will flesh out the rotation. Dark Horse: Freshman Tre Edwards Redshirts: Ali Ali and Maishe Dailey & Bryan Trimble (obviously).

ABJ: Winless Zips fall 37-29 at UMass UMass (1-4) was without nine starters on offense and defense combined, including its top two quarterbacks, one in concussion protocol and the other apparently suspended before the game.

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Thanks. Getting any PT as a true freshman is impressive. Tough loss.

Video update on the first day of practice. Season is right around the corner! Go Zips! P.s. X is looking good in the few clips he's in.