Dr Z

Who's ready for the greatest sporting event in the world? Here is a look at all 68 teams in the field. MID-MAJOR DANGER We weren't joking about the number of viable mid-major upset threats in the bracket. They're everywhere. Let's scout them: Western Michigan (59): The Broncos turn the ball over all the time, but it's worth fearing any team that handled MAC favorite and onetime at-large hopeful Toledo so effortlessly. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's a look at one time Zip coach Shaka Smart's VCU Rams. They are my adopted team in the tourney along with any other Mac team. Shaka Smart’s program has shown poise in navigating through the rigorous A-10 schedule, which the Rams successfully did with only four defeats and a second-place finish in the competitive league. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think your winning Warren Buffet's billion dollars, your not. Don't waste your time. Chances are one in 9 quintillion.

I would have voted for; non-scholarship, pays his own way, is in shape, is truly sorry, turns his life around, wins an ncaa tournament game, graduates, gets a great job after graduation, has a nice family, makes a difference in his community...and doesn't get many minutes because we have better options at PG. I didn't see that option, so I selected the second one. Go Zips.

Testify!

I have never understood this rational.

Use the Jawanza Moore senior theory.

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Detailed link posted here in the MAC Tournament Watch thread.

I would hope that during his time between his junior year and his senior year, he takes free throw shooting to another level. He can, and should WANT, to get to the line often. That would be a great weapon to have each and every game.

Hmmmm, Joe may be wiser than most.

Difference was Diggs creating offense....and dare I say Carmelo showing some effort!?!?

Nice call, Q right down N'Dour street!

OU does not look tired, they look excited to have the opportunity to play.

Being discussed here.

Hixon headed to the windy city. The Bears have signed free agent wide receiver Domenik Hixon to a one-year deal, the team announced.

No odds yet. Below is a quick review of tonights game as Mark sees it. Hopes were high for Akron entering the 2013-14 season where many expected the team to challenge for the MAC title. The Zips were likely a victim of their past success and they weren't quite as dominant as we have been accustomed to seeing which meant several closer then expected contests. However, a 20 win season with a 12-6 conference record which secured 4th isn't all gloom and doom. This team excels at the defensive end and seldom gave up more then 65 points which is key in the playoffs to give guys like Demetrius Treadwell (14.7 ppg) and Quincy Diggs (12 ppg) combined with an adequate supporting cast a great chance at winning. If you know anything about Ohio basketball it's to never count them out. This season hasn't been typical with some poor performances combining with some inconsistent play but at the end of the day here they are in the second round of the postseason following a 63-55 victory over Miami (Ohio). It wasn't the best of performances but Ohio's 39% shooting meant a few more threes and foul shots which was eough to overcome the Redhawks 33% accuracy. Leading scorer Nick Kellogg pumped in a game high 20 points with seven yanks followed Javarez Willis and Maurice Ndour netting 13 and 12 points with Ndour posting eight boards.

Zippy @FollowTheRoo Follow A perk for @uakron students & @TheAKROWDIES- we'll be handing out $10 gas cards to the 1st 60 students who come to the Clevelander tomorrow!

I would go with three Z's, each one a little bigger... ...oh wait Ianello is gone, never mind. In that case, we should add the b word to the end of Fear the Roo. Get Aaron Paul to record the audio. See how many students show up then. Know your demographics!

I would like to see an addition to the staff, and a PG this offseason.

Why not do both?

If character counts, the voters must have liked Javon's. I'm thinking it has to do with his good play.

Cleveland has had a better offensive line than Pittsburgh for a decade.

"Last year's tournament had a $14.5 million economic impact on Cleveland and Northeast Ohio," said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. "So it should give some indication of the number of people that come in are spending their money not only going to the games, going to the restaurants going to shops."

Jon Gruden doesn't understand how guys like Jordan Lynch aren't in football.

You can join in on the discussion about that here (page 8 halfway down).