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Just wanted to let all you Akron fans know how impressed with your team and coaching staff I as well as many Dayton fans are. I said this in another thread but it bares repeating....Inside and out you guys are tough. Dials is a great leader out there, he was really a calming influence in a tough place. McNees had absolute ice water in his veins late drilling a huge 3. I thought Middleton played great in the 1st half but got in foul trouble and wasn't the same player late. And Wood was an absolute beast inside. Kurt Huelsman for us inside is a legit 6'10 260 and he had his way inside, I have seen Character (Louisville) and Blair (Pitt) play in person this year and he was as good if not better than both offensively. I thought the X factor of the game was Linhart he did a great job on Roberts. I also thought Dambrot coached one helluva game subbing at exactly the right times and taking good timeouts. His only knock is the final shot where Dials took a wild 3 coming out of a timeout, I thought for sure Wood would get a shot.From a Dayton standpoint I think we really missed Chris Wright and his athletic ability on the glass and on the break tonight. I think it's sad that you guys play the schedule you do. You have a team who could beat a lot of big time teams. Even if it was just subbing a sub par game at home for a road game @ a BCS school I think you guys would be a top 30-35 team. Glad those of you who made the trip enjoyed yourself at the Arena.Can't wait for the return game next year at the Jar!

Glad you had a good time at the Arena. Always nice to hear opposing fans had a good time. I don't know where you guys sat but the group behind Akron's bench was very loud and supported their team great. Usually there are a bunch of 70 year olds who sit on their hands behind the visiting bench.We love the parking at the Arena. We went down to Louisville and it took us an hour and forty five minutes. Looking forward to coming to the Jar next year!

Hey guys just got back from the Arena.A few thoughts about the game.Terrific game, I thought you guys played great. The people around me all said the same thing. Akron played VERY hard tonight.Wood inside is a beast! I can't believe he didn't get a shot at the end of the 2nd OT down 2.Your guards played great 4 made huge shots and 11 was an absolute floor general.33 did a great job on Roberts all night.I thought Dayton looked past Akron a little but thats no excuse. Akron played like they were playing the #20 team and it was their biggest game.Talking with some people around me we all said the same thing......if Akron played anyone else in the Non-Conference they might be a top 30 team. You're good inside and out and compete with just about anyone. Honestly something has to be done about the schedule because you guys have the players to have to compete on a national level but don't because of the scheduling.Best of luck the rest of the way and good luck in the MAC!

6 inches of snow? Amateurs. Just kidding.I'm sure that 6" is considered a big snow storm in Dayton, though. I would be heading down, if it were not for the 12+ inches of the white stuff burying my car and driveway.Haha, yeah here in Dayton if 2 in. of snow is expected local TV news would interupt a Presidential address to tell us about it.

Hey guys quick FYI for those driving to the game.....We have about 6 in. of snow down here, the roads should be ok by then....As long as you can take 75 and get off at the Arena you should be fine. But careful driving in and around Dayton tonight. Good luck hope to see some Zip fans there!

UD averages right around 12,500. I would say it's safe to get a ticket the day of the game, but you can get them for $3 now by calling the UD Box Office (937) 229-4433 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/16003F1D...mp;minorcatid=7If you get them now you might get better seats by beating the walk-up crowd. Quick FYI, the only seats available are in the 400 sections.

Please don't judge an entire fanbase because of a few posters on a fan messageboard. Anyways, we already knew Dayton has beaten top 25 teams this year. We all heard about how they beat Pitt. We know you guys are ranked ...we get it. I have no questions about your team, except for one: I have seen some fans wondering wether you guys will even play Wright against us. Are they serious? How bad is he hurt? Or do they just think that they can overlook this game? OK, maybe that was three questions.Anyways, What the hell are you talking about with our SOS? We only play teams that are willing to give us a home game for playing them, like you guys will next year. Our opponents' agerage RPI is 161 so far, and playing Dayton will boost that little stat quite nicely. 161 is actually pretty average, since there are 342 Division 1 teams. It's right in the middle. We would play Pitt at home, too, if their coaches weren't scared shitless to play us in our own gym. Same with WVU, and same with Cinci.1st to answer your questions about Wright...he has had an injured an ankle for some time. He did not play last Sat. in a 91-74 win over Loyola (MD). He then only played 14 min. against Pitt where he was a game time decision. Gregory said after the game that he was close to 100% but was just rusty because of not practicing for the last 2 weeks. I think you'll see him play around 20 minutes Wednesday.I didn't mean to take a swipe at your schedule but was upset by the one poster.I have never heard Dayton won't just go play somewhere. Last year they went to N. Carolina. Usually There is always a few marquee non-conference games at the Arena. Obviously other BCS schools seeing Pitt come in and get beat by 25 wont help. We also played a "home" game last year in Cincinnati against Louisville because they refused to come to the Arena. As an outside viewer on the Akron and MAC most people see it as crazy that Akron demands home and away from people like a Pitt or UC or WVU when they average between 2,000 and 3,000 a year. Most people see Miami as the model for gaining national respect for the MAC and their program. The ESPN.com article made Akron seem like they were owed something and most people aren't sure why. I'll be the 1st to say I was glad when I saw that Dayton would return the favor and play at Akron and Toledo next year. I don't want to make an excuse for for a BCS school not coming, but why would they until Akron improves the rest of their schedule. It's a lose lose for them, Akron is 10-2 but has an RPI of 130, if they came and played it wouldn't help them at all. Anyway sorry for the rant. I just want to say Dayton fans are extremely worried about this game after beating Pitt and having the A10 opener with #23/22 Rhode Island coming in the week after.I think you guys have a great team, but are still a relative mystery because of the level of competition so far.

How nice for the Dayton Flyers ........... :zzz: :zzz:Wow, you guys sure are a nice bunch. Thought I would answer some questions for any of you heading to the game, but I suppose not. Anyway Dayton is now #20 in the AP poll....I thought Akron didn't play teams unless their RPI was higher than 200? Adios

Hey guys, I'm really nervous about the game Wednesday night. Our 2nd best player Chris Wright played less than 15 min. against Pitt and will likely see a lot more action Wednesday night. Brian Roberts is an All-American candidate who averages over 18 a game and is best when the bright lights are on. He had 28 @ Louisville and 31 against Pitt, both wins. Dayton is 2-0 against top 15 teams beating Louisville 70-65 @ Freedom Hall and beating Pitt 80-55. Our RPI is currently at 9.If anyone is interested the Pitt game is being replayed on ESPNU Monday morning at 9 am. If anyone has questions feel free to ask.

Hey guys just thought I would say hey and answer any questions about UD, the Arena, or anything else you guys need!