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We don't need Willie's services, IMO. But we could really use the 6'9" Donovan Jack.

I don't want to make a big to-do, but I much prefer this graphic. I'm going to copy that image & just take it to a t-shirt shop & see what they can do.

Can the general public get any of those t-shirts?

Good story. Fear is a great motivator. Light that competitive fire to get our new arena built!

I like it. Good move by BG, IMHO.

Jim Christian's a very good coach. But, personally, I breathed a big sigh of relief when I found out Jeff Boals wasn't taking over in Athens.

I'll admit that I was beyond skeptical and disappointed when George Thomas was named Zips beat writer. And I'm sure I probably said as much somewhere in that thread. I'm not going to look. But I am now beyond happy to say that George has beyond a shadow of a doubt proven me wrong. His coverage has been simply outstanding!

Ah, bobby! You exposed a skeleton from my closet! Yes, I started that thread. But GEORGE THOMAS HAS PROVEN ME WRONG! If you look at my post history, you'll see that I'm an incredibly laid back guy. I almost never get riled up. Yeah, I was upset about that and it's one of the few times that internet anonymity got to me - I don't think I'd ever say anything like that to someone's face. The only times I get riled up are if someone disses Akron - Akron in general, not just the U; downtown, the city in general, the university, the university athletics programs, LeBron, etc. I definitely stick up for all-things-Akron. But I'm sorry about that, George. Your coverage has been simply outstanding. I've been a Zips fan for 20 years now and literally do not ever remember the Akron Beacon Journal offering the outstanding coverage that you've given us over these past couple of months! I sincerely look forward to the Beacon's daily coverage and I don't remember the last time I could say that. Thank you!

Per George Thomas courtesy of the ABJ.

Hmm. That's disappointing to me. I was hoping he'd make an impact at QB.

Fixed it for you.

From the article cited above: Overall, I am on the side that this could work out great for OU. Though he may not have been the best hire in the world, I feel that there is no reason that he can lead this team back to the Sweet 16. I hope that wasn't a typo.

Wow. I thought coach Jeff Boals was a no-brainer for this job. And that had me worried.

George, just wanted to thank you for asking this question, getting the answer and working it into your article. Great stuff!

Though, from the first I heard this rumor, I've felt a move from Akron to Duquesne was more than a bit far-fetched, this is still great news and reminds me, yet again, how appreciative I am of KD, his loyalty to Akron and what he's done for UA basketball. God bless you, KD! Go Zips!

Chuck Amato courtesy of George Thomas and the ABJ. Thank you, George. Outstanding work. Also, I posted this LINK in another thread, but I'll post it again here. It is to an ABJ story about how Coach Bowden has had an influence on UA's Junior Day. The article also mentions LR8 & Dalton Williams separating themselves from the rest of the QB pack.

Great article on Bowden's impact on UA's Junior Day.

I'm surprised there is only one kid from Stark County attending. Ja'Bron Mcguire from GlenOak. No Massillon or McKinley. Hmm.

I noticed that! Thanks, George! Great stuff, once again.

Here is another George Thomas article. This time on Phil Ferguson's ballsy move to the football team. Dude's crazy, if you ask me. Good luck, my man. Don't get killed. Go Zips! And go George Thomas!

+1. I'm not at all excited about the conference getting weaker just so we look better. Bad day.

Thank you, George. I don't remember anyone ever reporting that information before, so much appreciated! Quite a few QB's.

No Buffalo? Lame.

I agree. I haven't gone for this whole 'hoping that Groce moves on so Ohio will struggle' motif. I don't care what they or K.e.nt do. I want us to elevate our program, not necessarily for them to lower theirs. We need to rise up. If we can't beat them, then I wish them the best.

GT rocks.