Blue & Gold

I find it refreshing when an athlete says what they all think but will not say. The losing was worse for his brand than what he said. The NBA will sell a ton of LBJ merchandise next season. Exactly. His comments were spot on last night. He pulled a Jesse "The Body" Ventura and decided to "Tell it like it is." He essentially pointed out that all the "haters" will wake up tomorrow and go on with their little, pathetic lives, same problems as the day before. Lol. That was awesome. When you're from Akron, it's us against the world.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizar...LFKH_story.html ["We're a different place," says Keith Dambrot, an Akron native who won two high school state titles at St. Vincent-St. Mary High with James and is now the head coach at the University of Akron. "It's not like Akron is a suburb. It's separate, and I think it is different in a lot of ways. I don't think anyone from Akron says, 'I'm from outside of Cleveland.' We're from Akron."] I couldn't agree more, Coach. Precisely, Coach. Even if the ABJ doesn't ( ), KD sure gets it.

Coach KD will be on Mike & Mike - ESPN2 this a.m. around 9:00. Talking 'Bron, of course. But Akron is sure to be mentioned a handful of times. Listen Here

Even if we do absolutely nothing at all but add chairback seating, it would be an enormously positive step. I am "only" 38, but can hardly stand up straight after a game on those bleachers.

+1 Btw, good find, Scott. Thank you.

YesterdayI talked with two players on this year's team and they both think letting Bangston go was the right move.

I agree concerning lacrosse. It's another up-and-coming sport with which Akron could get in on the ground floor & possibly become a national player. I work with kids & quite a few middle school boys are involved in lacrosse leagues. In fact, a family I know recently made the trip to see the NCAA Lacrosse Final Four. It's also becoming quite popular at the high school level. It's a fun, tough, spectator-friendly sport.

Per the ABJ.

Good ABJ post from Rasor's blog.

Bingo... Oh and check this out when you get a chance (around 3:08). University Park Master Plan It was shown at the UPA luncheon on Wednesday. I also was thrilled to see the rendering. We haven't heard much about an arena lately, but it's still obviously a huge blip on the radar of both the city and university.

Per today's ABJ: Buchtel star WR Corey Smith has used up his high school athletic eligibility and must attend JUCO next season. Wow. ABJ link

The Cavaliers from last year would have destroyed this years tired old Celtics just like the Heat did. Not in a million years. The Cavs, other than LeBron, are/were absolutely HORRIBLE. As Mike Greenberg said this morning concerning last year's Cavs' team, other than LeBron they were a "D-League team." yeah thats why they had the leagues best record two years in a row. Precisely... with LeBron. Without him? Exactly.

The Cavaliers from last year would have destroyed this years tired old Celtics just like the Heat did. Not in a million years. The Cavs, other than LeBron, are/were absolutely HORRIBLE. As Mike Greenberg said this morning concerning last year's Cavs' team, other than LeBron they were a "D-League team."

Here is a link to the University Park Alliance's website & breakdown of the plan. I found humor in a couple of the ideas. Concerning the University Square District, "Said Ectus: 'What I would love to do is blur the distinction between the campus and the city.'" Also, concerning the Main Street Distict (Canal Park, Lock 3 Park area), " If there were to be a new University of Akron arena, it could also be located nearby." No doubt Jake will be riled up. And finally, an idea we on ZNO have been suggesting for years: '''We must get the Mayflower redeveloped,' he said, referring to Mayflower Manor, a downtown residential building that was built as a hotel."

I don't like giving Columbus State the satisfaction of thinking we view them as arch-rivals in soccer. We own them.

This is good news, indeed. But in the overall scheme of things (if we sincerely aim to be an elite mid-major), this is only a band-aid.

Paolos, the latest bar/restaurant to open up downtown is located near Bricco on E. Exchange. I was just wondering if anyone had been there and what they thought of our latest joint. From what I've heard, it's supposed to be a nice establishment aimed at young professionals.

I was thinking about going to the UA -vs- Pitt game @ Canal Park. Glad I decided against it.

Who was the small forward from St. V/M that went to Wyo? He's no longer on their roster. Too bad we just didn't have room for a scholly offer to Larry Jr.

Do we have any new information or updates from those able to attend tonight's basketball celebration?

Most Zips fans are trying their hardest to NOT remember anything about last year. Amen. I've thought so little about last season that I'm actually beginning to look forward to this season.

Do we know much about David's skills & best position?

+1. I put a group outing together for last year's Northern Illinois game. I was humiliated. I'm not subjecting any more casual fans to Zips' football until they become somewhat respectable/competitive. I was completely embarrassed and felt so sorry for the folks that trusted me with their time & $$$ for a fun family night. I'll still be there - every game - of course. But I'm only going with my closest friends.

I totally agree. I didn't want to pick on GoZips post which I mostly enjoyed. But I'm REALLY excited to watch Q next year. I hope he works hard because he has mad skilz! Hopefully when he gets comfortable with KD's system some other parts of his game come around to elevate him to a Mac elite. I believe "skillz" is spelled with two "L's". And yes, Q gots 'em!