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Any insiders care to fill us in on where Souto has been?

Got this email yesterday from the President. It's time for me to step up more and support the University, I have supported through attending athletic events and season tickets through the major sports since graduation. I have been involved in giving back through my time in mock interviews, speaking to student business organizations, new hire recruiting etc. However I haven't really contributed financially to the academic portion of the institution. I have always used the card, that I would when I was "further along in my career". Well now is the time. I have been working 10+ years now so I can't play that card anymore. I can no longer use the Scar as an excuse either. I know these scholarships helped get me through working myself through school and now I need to repay the favor to some other students doing the same. I have great memories of UA (even as a commuter student) playing intramural athletics, getting my accounting degree, making great friends/teachers and meeting my wife. I am asking others to also consider contributing, especially if you haven't done so before and had the same excuses as me. Even if it's $50/$100, please consider if you can make that work. Thanks! "Today is the first day of fall 2016 semester classes at The University of Akron. Last week, we welcomed thousands of new freshmen to campus and the UA family. It was truly an honor and privilege to interact with our new Zips as they moved into residence halls, cheered on our No. 1 ranked soccer team on Friday, and attended a host of kick-off events. The energy and promise of our new Zips combined with the passion and dedication of our continuing Zips has energized the entire campus. In fact, there is a renewed sense of optimism and resolve as classrooms fill up, students crowd the walkways, and the practice strains of the marching band echo through campus. Over the past year or so, The University of Akron has weathered a rough patch of turbulence that resulted in a significant decline in our enrollment. Unfortunately, this decline will impact us for years to come absent quick action. Since I was named as interim president on July 11th though, I have been incredibly encouraged by the energy and atmosphere on campus. It is a new day at UA. Although we may face some difficult decisions ahead, I personally believe that the University community will join me in creating a new spirit of collegiality, pride, commitment, and confidence. At the same time, we have been energized by the outpouring of support for The University of Akron from the community. It is as though a dam has burst and a wave of goodwill and encouragement has flooded our campus. Alumni and friends of the University repeatedly tell me they they want to make a difference as we move forward. They ask, "How can I help?" My answer is simple – help us help our students. Although there are many ways to accomplish this, I would like to invite you to contribute to our scholarship funds. This is an urgent need that will enable us to retain and attract students. The majority of UA students hold jobs to defray the cost of their education. One in four of our student body are first-generation college students. As funding sources dwindle, a scholarship of even $1,000 can determine which university a student attends. For some, a donation can be the difference between completing a degree or abandoning their dream. So, as of today, we are launching our "Making a Difference and Moving Forward Campaign." This new initiative will enable you to support our students directly and immediately on a tax-deductible basis. If you contribute now, we will make the donation available next semester. You have told us this is what you want to do. And we are structuring the process to allow you to do just that. We have targeted the amount of $20 million for this campaign. In kicking off this scholarship initiative, I can share that we have already received pledges of several hundred thousand dollars from our pre-release conversations. We sincerely hope that you will join these efforts as we look to rebound from recent events. Your scholarship support will help us attract new students. It will allow current students to remain focused on their studies; increase retention rates and decrease the burden of student loans; and shorten the road to graduation for many. As a companion program to the many endowed gifts that benefit generations of our students, this initiative seeks to generate funds that will be applied directly toward scholarship support. In short, the gift you make today can help pay for a student’s education this academic year. (If you prefer to establish an endowed scholarship or supplement your current scholarships, our students would naturally welcome this support as well.) You will soon hear more from our representatives, but for now visit the campaign website for information on how to participate. Our goal is to make it as simple as possible for you to support University of Akron students. As I have already told the University community, my focus will always be our students. If we focus our efforts on student success and constantly strive for excellence, I personally believe that we can overcome our challenges and open new doors to greater success. I am extremely excited to serve our students going forward together with your support. Thank you for your encouragement and friendship. Your willingness to help us help our students through this scholarship campaign and other means is greatly appreciated." Sincerely, Matthew J. Wilson Interim President

I thought I read he was going to be inactive again

Exactly. Trying for a legitimate back to back MVP honors. Smh

Sabbi headed to La Liga

Got my tickets today. Some how after being Lot 9 last year they moved us to 36. Really?

Finally backed dressed to Practice

I noticed Stu didn't play in either half of the split squads. Anyone know if he is hurt or was it something else?

Failed to make 5.65M but congrats Shawn for making us proud. Hope it fares better in 4 years. Akron did get a reference on NBC after his second miss at 5.65M.

A Bronze!

Seattle has a Forward and Defender on 1st team.

Check that he is not in uniform tonight.

Seem to be making a lot of 3's. Could end up with 125+ points

A delay of the San Diego game is on NFL network at midnight tonight. Setting my DVR to check out Jatavis tomorrow

Streaming now

So best time during this round was 1:45:09 and Clayton ran 1:44:76 to win the U.S. Olympic trial. I know different conditions, temperatures, etc but hopefully he can run another good race and get to the finals.

Disappointing thing about the schedule is that all home games are at 7:30 instead of 7:00 which makes it difficult for my family to attend during the week with my son starting kindergarten this year.

Does this mean Sabbi isn't playing college ball? I thought I remember him having on his twitter UA Commit but I don't see that anymore.

I'm not really close to the program but not a huge surprise team me. He is basically a PF/C but is only 6'5". Yes he has a big wingspan but it's tough to be a D1 post player at 6'5".

With the Salyes commit for 2017 and assuming the 2 NQ's qualify next year and no other departures there will be no other additions to the 2017 class. However, we know things always change throughout the year.

Nice article on March

Brown with some 1st team reps it ILB due to an injury today

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_Invitational Looks like we get Air Force for sure at the Savannah invitation.

The Bulldogs upset the #2 seed by 20 points. They play again tomorrow at 11.

I never knew they played American football in Brazil.