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Frank Clark is a great target. We're still in the running for a handful of very impressive prospects! Go iCoach!!! Here's a nice update on Nick Rossi. Sounds like we've got another (bigger) Brian Wagner in this guy. Nick Rossi selected for 5-State All-Star Game!

thanks for the heads up! Ill be heading over that way tonight to check it out Did anyone get a shot of this that you could post?

WoooHooo!!!

Booooooo!!!

Once again, thanks for the preview, Quickzips! Well done!

Thanks for taking the time, Dr. Z! Thanks for taking the time, Vinnie! Glad to have you a part of the Akron family! Go Zips!

Marla's take on Hazell.

Thanks for the preview! Well done!

Priceless!!! Thank you, ITZ!

I'd give my left nut to beat any Big East basketball program, under any circumstances. Also noticed that Hunter Yurachek's new school beat LSU last night? Nice win for the Chanticliers. In all fairness it should be pointed out that the Captain has three testicles and losing his left one would make him more closely resemble a normal human being. It should also be noted that the Captain is volunteering only to relinquish his left nut, which, in most men, hangs lower than the right. So to secure a win over a Big East opponent, our fearless Captain is really only willing to give up the "low hanging fruit," so to speak.

POST IT!

Amen. You guys are officially America's soccer hooligans!!! Take your show to the JAR!!!

Thanks for the link! Great article! Unlike most of TP's UA drivel, this piece was not patronizing in the least. Excellent, serious-minded read. Here's a great quote: "Before the [championship game], [Porter] told us two things," said Nanchoff. "He asked us to promise him that we leave everything on the field -- no regrets about how we played. Then he asked us to remember that the players on the team will be our friends for life." Nanchoff said the second part really became reality after the game, when the team went to the beach. "To celebrate, we ran into the [Pacific] ocean," he said. "Some guys had their uniforms still on. The coaches, the staff, all of us went right in. The water was cold. We were laughing. It was a real moment to remember." A championship moment to be forever savored, one that no other Akron team had ever experienced before. That makes me appreciate the Ocean Celebration video footage all the more! That was a sincere, spontaneous & forever-memorable moment in those young men's lives. Priceless!!!

Thanks for the link. Though I don't know any of the players personally, according to literally everything that I hear they are all good guys. It's really an amazing side that Caleb has assembled. ("Side." Couldn't resist throwing a little futbol lingo in there. I know just enough to be dangerous!)

While I'm not impressed either, remember to not put too much weight in the "stars" from recruiting sites. How many of our past 3-star guys have gone on to be actual stars? Very true.

Definitely. The 'Rowdies sounded great on tv. What if the 'Rowdies would come up with some chants to sing during the basketball game? I think you guys have a nation reputation now as America's soccer hooligans. Maybe carry that over into the JAR. Would that help get some more 'Rowdies out to support the b-ball Zippers?

Well, I've got to be honest. Thus far, this seems to be a very mundane MAC-level recruiting class iCoach is putting together, doesn't it? With iCoach's recruiting reputation (but not much of a reputation for anything else), I was really expecting more 3-star recruits than what we currently have.

Is this, your source of information? Will you ever let anyone on this forum consider a source for your information? Interesting thread. There's a Root4Roo sighting to be had over there! Laying the smack down on someone who thought St. Ed's could have beaten "Akron U" this year.

If someone was raised in an environment where "Akron U" was a derogatory name, I understand entirely how someone could be highly offended in calling their university Akron U. Much like calling it Hilltop High, I suppose. Where I grew up it wasn't a slight to call it Akron U. It was almost kind of a pet name. So I've never been offended at refering to the school as Akron U. In conversation, I occassionally find myself still refering to the school as Akron U. But I never use that term on this board; no reason to needlessly offend anyone. Go Zips! But I think the "Gold Standard AU" thing is pretty cool.

Who do you think you are Dave in Green? We must stay negative. We must make untrue broad generalizations like Akron hates the Cavs. We must take every opportunity to rip on things we hate instead of simply enjoying the moment. (sarcasm alert) Actually, the untrue broad generalization is that Akron hates LeBron.

I'm often less-than-impressed with 1350's Drive Time Akron coverage, so I just wanted to say that yesterday's 1350 AM Drive Time show was very good! Lots of Akron. Lots of UA futbol. Additionally, Ian from the 'Rowdies called in and conducted a very good interview while coming back from the College Cup. They even began to delve into the topic of why we can pack Lee Jackson Field but have just so-so crowds at the JAR for a 20-win, MAC-contending basketball team. Very entertaining, insightful and even educational! Great show!

Holy Crap, they did! But at least it was only South Florida (a PERFECT Big East opponent for a MAC school). And I agree, thank the Lord for soccer. I'm so glad not many seemed to notice the humiliating beat down Temple gave us. Sheesh.

Thanks....and YES we are going to be covering a lot of hoops. Football was tough this year as we got in the game late but basketball should be good. There is a lot of good talent in the area, girls and guys...hopefully some state titles for the area. Also, anyone interested in Summit County HS football should check out the Turkey Day Summit County All-Star game on Thursday at St. V. No Buchtel players obviously but still should be a very cool event. p.s. Working on adding some new writers as well (looking for some btw if anyone is majoring in some sort of media, is a good writer, or just wants to as a hobby...message me or email at mike@akronsportsnow.com) Hey RootforRoo44, as a blogger perhaps you could look into this and get some answers. The Summit County All-Star game was originally announced as a Summit v. Stark County All-Star game which I was incredibly stoked about. Needless to say, I was quite disappointed when it failed to materialize. Could you do a little digging and find out why Stark County either bailed or was un-invited? No problem...ill get back to you. I was actually wondering the same thing. Awesome. Thank you!

Thanks....and YES we are going to be covering a lot of hoops. Football was tough this year as we got in the game late but basketball should be good. There is a lot of good talent in the area, girls and guys...hopefully some state titles for the area. Also, anyone interested in Summit County HS football should check out the Turkey Day Summit County All-Star game on Thursday at St. V. No Buchtel players obviously but still should be a very cool event. p.s. Working on adding some new writers as well (looking for some btw if anyone is majoring in some sort of media, is a good writer, or just wants to as a hobby...message me or email at mike@akronsportsnow.com) Hey RootforRoo44, as a blogger perhaps you could look into this and get some answers. The Summit County All-Star game was originally announced as a Summit v. Stark County All-Star game which I was incredibly stoked about. Needless to say, I was quite disappointed when it failed to materialize. Could you do a little digging and find out why Stark County either bailed or was un-invited?

Thanks....and YES we are going to be covering a lot of hoops. Football was tough this year as we got in the game late but basketball should be good. There is a lot of good talent in the area, girls and guys...hopefully some state titles for the area. Also, anyone interested in Summit County HS football should check out the Turkey Day Summit County All-Star game on Thursday at St. V. No Buchtel players obviously but still should be a very cool event. Hey RootforRoo44, perhaps as a blogger you could look into this and find some answers. The Summit County All-Star game was originally announced as a Summit v. Stark County All-Star game. I was really quite stoked about the event and very disappointed when it failed to materialize. Could you find out why Stark County apparently bailed? p.s. Working on adding some new writers as well (looking for some btw if anyone is majoring in some sort of media, is a good writer, or just wants to as a hobby...message me or email at mike@akronsportsnow.com)