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F the refs!

My buddy (non Akron grad) still gives me crap about that to this day after I invited him to the glorious opening of Infocision!

Elton's article on Dambrot More telling is how Duquesne fans cheer and scream in the stands, then applaud more on fan forums. It's a stark contrast to Dambrot's final years at Akron, where victories were overanalyzed for their faults while losses became internet floggings.

When I went to UA and wayne college in the 2002-2004 timeframe I didn't have Friday classes. Most classes were m-w and t-th. There may have been some mwf but I didn't take them. This was great for working students. I was then able to work 12 hour shifts at a restaurant Friday And Saturday along with 9-10 hours on Sunday.

Also per article Wiedt and Marc Alexander transferred out. We knew about Lynd.

3 Added to spring roster

Got this from the Prez today: I would like to share with you some exciting news about The University of Akron. After discussion by the colleges and a detailed review by the Registrar’s Office, as well as much-appreciated input from all sectors of our University community over the past four months, we have decided to move forward with the implementation of an innovative class schedule and new student success program beginning fall 2018. This initiative has been vetted and carefully thought out. Quality learning, student success, and serving the needs of our students will be the primary foci of what we have deemed as “Five-Star Fridays.” Five-Star Fridays – Briefly Our new Five-Star Fridays initiative will enable UA to better respond to the needs of current students, creatively distinguish ourselves in the marketplace, and implement unique approaches that attract traditional and nontraditional students. In short, most students will attend classes Monday through Thursday and then participate in practical, career-focused learning experiences on Friday. Courses will be taught for the same amount of classroom time and involve the same academic rigor as they currently do. They will just be organized a bit differently throughout the week to allow for a more concentrated and purposeful set of experiential learning opportunities for students as a result of making Fridays available in this manner. This initiative will be unique among universities in our region. In essence, it is an institution-wide commitment to provide UA students with even more opportunities for cooperative education, internships, practical skills development, work, co-curricular activities, community service, lab work, research, advising, tutoring and more. Students also will be encouraged to use Fridays to attend special events, collaborate with faculty and peers, and take advantage of expanded academic counseling, tutoring, career fairs, and other career services. This schedule will give students three days of concentrated time to prepare for classes, engage with study groups, and participate in meaningful study and research. The new scheduling will be applied throughout the University, but exceptions will be made when necessary. Deans, department chairs and school directors will work with faculty members to identify courses that for pedagogical reasons must be exempted. For example, some courses in music, dance and art require daily engagement with students. They will be accommodated. Five-Star Fridays – Reception Since last fall, the Five-Star Fridays concept has been openly discussed at college level and administrative unit town hall meetings. We have openly discussed it at UA’s Faculty Senate and University Council meetings. Personally, I have sent out written communications inviting feedback from faculty, staff, administration, and students. We have received the support and endorsement of our Undergraduate Student Government. The concept has been fully discussed among University leadership and within colleges and departments. Our Registrar has modeled the new schedule and confirmed that we can make this work. I was truly pleased by a comprehensive survey that we conducted of all UA undergraduate students last semester. With the assistance of Undergraduate Student Government, we surveyed about 15,000 undergraduate students and received nearly 5,000 responses. Very positive conversations have also been held with dozens of area high school counselors, numerous high school principals, and employers. While this is a novel step for our region, a number of departments at major universities in the Washington, D.C., area do not schedule Friday classes so that students can intern with government agencies that day. In addition, the use of two-day classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays has existed here for decades and is a standard practice across the country. Five-Star Fridays – Welcome Addition The Five-Stars Friday initiative and our new approach to scheduling will assist students with their organization and preparation, make possible more flexible learning opportunities and be yet another of UA’s distinguishing features for prospective and current students. It will make scheduling job and internship interviews easier for all students. It will also facilitate greater student preparation for entering the workforce, and potentially allow our working students to earn even more money towards their education while studying at UA. As students use the new schedule wisely, it will certainly enhance their experience and increase the value of their degree. It will also help prepare them for emerging flexible workplace trends. As a daily witness to the professionalism and caring extended by our staff and faculty, I have no doubt that come next fall, our students will have ample opportunities and incentives to use their Five Star Fridays wisely. This is the latest in our continuing efforts to strengthen and advance The University of Akron through innovative initiatives. As always, I welcome your thoughts and suggestions, and thank you for your continuing support. Go Zips! Matthew J. Wilson President The University of Akron

I don't remember if I posted anything about it but I definitely thought about it. Now next year will be, how do Center minutes get split between Kostelac, Sayles, Eman and Riak? Who can add enough of an outside game to spell Utomi at the 4 for 10-15 minutes a game (potentially pushing Utomi to the 3 for about 5 minutes a game)? I guess I will worry about that next year.

I echo the comments on Kostelac playing a great game. Groce said on the post game he played horrible defense in the first half. I watched him closely in the second half and he does a good job of help D and putting him in position to not really get screened. There are times he needs to go up stronger for the boards but he was the energy tonight diving on balls, etc. Kudos big Mark!

Boo!!!! I put $100 on the Jags to win the Super Bowl midway through the year at 40:1 odds. He just cost me $4k!

Who would have thought the Zips would be a game out of 3rd place in the MAC after the start of conference play. Will be interesting to see how things play out but Buffalo has no losses and Toledo only has one. Then 5 teams are at .500 and the last 5 including us are a game back. Keep taking care of business at home and steal a couple games on the road when Sayles gets back and we will be alright.

Nice little thank you speech without notes!

Antino?

Last year they had 3 teams get into the tournament with a few other solid teams. This year it's Rhode Island and a bunch of 500 or below teams. MAC is superior this year.

We played with 6 scholarship players tonight. Where were you Saturday?

We use his likeness on game advertisements but still isn't listed on the online roster!

Anyone have the back story on how he came to Akron? Looks like his hometown is in Nebraska and played Juco there. Why did he transfer up here? Did he have some extended family? Did his intended major change and that is why he transfered? Also, can we get his picture and bio updated on Go Zips? I know he wasn't around for the formal team pictures but if they don't have a camera laying around they can reach out to Dr. Z and I am sure he would hook them up with a free picture.

Horrible officiating and I am wondering how much that had to do with Jadens injury. I forget what game it was but he went in for a slam at full speed, made it, and hung on the room until his feet came under him and was called for a technical earlier in the year. That could have been in his head when not holding on longer.

I liked when they guaranteed season ticket holders one without having to arrive super early.

Went at lunch today to the Express location on Exchange and it is good for a 1 topping pizza. It didn't seem like they would let me get a specialty and pay the difference. I think you have a week to use it. My plan is to go back on Monday with another group and try to use the others I have again. Clark, tell your buddy's son thanks!

Depending on the weather predicted for Saturday, there could be an influx of some WCAL (and I don't mean Keener or myself) fans as BG starts true freshman Derek Koch from Northwestern in the post. I never really got to watch the kid but am surprised he is starting his freshman year. This is a big game for the mental psyche of this team. A win and I think we have a punchers chance at 6 or 8 MAC wins this years. A loss, and I think it will be a very rough year that some had predicted. I think we come out and get the W!

I missed the game as I had some work calls to participate in but had it playing on my phone in the background. Definitely a rough one but did I hear someone finally won the pizza fire contest? If so, what are the details to redeem. Is it show your ticket stub for tomorrow only?

Someone may want to tell GT we play Buffalo and not BG tomorrow

Dang! I am going to miss Joao. He was my favorite player last year.

Yes at 630