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Honestly, I go to Can't games once in a while & the only time they get "good" student turn out is for the Akron game. If we ever ended our rivalry with Can't I don't know what they'd do.

Everyone's gotta step up, of course. But I think we'll especially need a big game from Nyles tonight. It's been a while since we've gotten one of those. 11 points, 3 assists & tenacious D.

Ohio.com game day story: http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-wounded-zips-find-themselves-backed-into-corner-1.572175 From the article: "During a loss to Miami on Tuesday, UA also lost center Pat Forsythe to turf toe and B.J. Gladden to season-ending surgery for a medical condition." Can anyone give more information on what happened to B.J.?

That would be my guess, as next year will be Pat, jake & Reggie's senior seasons. So we'll be losing 2 wings and a center. We've got 1 wing down, 1 to go. Come on, Henry Baddley!!!

Agreed.

True, but wasn't it -10 degrees, or something ridiculous like that? I'm a die hard but I only stayed for 1/2 of the game.

Isaiah Williams, a 6-5 SF from Dayton has given a verbal commitment to the Zips. https://twitter.com/zay_williams20/status/571909279432589312?lang=en

He's been nursing an ankle sprain.

Sophomore infielder Dom Iero named Zips' Student-Athlete of the Week. http://www.gozips.com/athletes/Feb._23

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/george-thomas-zips-lack-that-one-element-needed-to-close-season-1.569281

Treadmill time? Come on, he may re-injure his wrist.

And give him plenty of PT.

With the bad news about Robotham probably putting a realistic end to any MACC expectations this year, I thought I'd just try to brighten everyone's spirits by reminding everyone we have the individual leaders of not one, but TWO teams ranked in the USA Today Top 25 committed to the Zips next season. Peter Agba of #22-ranked Greensboro County Day, and Josh Williams of #3-ranked STVM. Btw, Josh Williams & STVM just put the smack down on highly ranked Villa-Angela St. Joseph over the weekend. http://www.ohio.com/sports/high-school/high-school-basketball-st-vincent-st-mary-89-villa-angela-st-joseph-76-irish-turn-showdown-of-top-ranked-teams-into-showtime-1.569003 (The game featured UA-bound Josh Williams & Kansas-bound Carlton Bragg, but the biggest, baddest star of the night was probably STVM junior Henry Baddley w/ 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists & a block. KEITH DAMBROT BETTER BE ALL OVER BADDLEY!!!)

I'm excited about finally being able to be excited about Akron Baseball!

I'm torn.

Ohio.com game story http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-zips-must-beware-of-improving-redhawks-1.568488 "...UA is likely to play without a key cog in its lineup again. Freshman starting point guard Noah Robotham will likely sit out with the flu. Robotham’s wise-beyond-his-years calm and guidance has proved to be a steadying force for the Zips this season and has greatly contributed to the team’s success. He missed the Zips’ 68-66 loss to Toledo on Wednesday." I like GT's colorful description of Antino Jackson: "In his place, fellow freshman Antino Jackson will once again get the start. It took his Zips teammates some time to get used to Jackson’s style (think jackrabbit on Starbucks with a couple of shots of espresso for an extra kick) against the Rockets."

Not surprised by the below-average attendance as it was just simply... dangerously... brutally cold outside.

Toledo plays against us as though they feel like they have our number. I hope our guys don't feel the same way. We need Kwan to stay out of foul trouble to stay in front of Witherspoon. We need Pat & Big Dog to be men tonight.

Uh, oh. From George Thomas' pregame article: Robotham sits Point guard Noah Robotham sat out Tuesday’s practice with what was termed “a touch of the flu.” http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-zips-seek-to-slow-toledo-offense-in-key-rematch-1.567607

Noah & Joshua are going to be great for each other. We're going to have the two best PG's in the MAC next year. They're gonna be able to go at each other every day in practice. Iron sharpens iron.

A doubleheader sounds rough - this isn't baseball where players are standing around most of the game. Especially considering they're only doubleheaders for us, the other teams are only playing one game. Sounds exhausting to me. This sentence from the article: Akron will travel down I-71 to battle the Columbus Crew in an exhibition tilt on March 20 at 1 p.m. before venturing back to FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field to host Walsh later that same evening at 7 p.m. Ouch. More power to 'em, I guess.

Great article on Joshua Williams. http://www.ohio.com/sports/high-school/high-school-boys-basketball-high-scoring-guard-joshua-williams-takes-on-leadership-role-to-guide-st-v-m-before-transitioning-to-ua-1.567258

The MAC is a Top 10 conference in RPI this year, so I guess I shouldn't be as upset as I am with our road record, especially considering our roster's youth. I think we'll be fine on a neutral court (MACC). We were pretty good in Charleston.

Hate to say it, but I'd take K.e.n.t's remaining schedule over any other contenders'. They look like they're in the best spot right now.

I like the way EMU tries to run every time they got a defensive rebound. I wish we did more of that. Especially with our depth. Might as well try to score before the defense gets set up.