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In this case, it might be favorable for Akron to face a better team than JMU -- one who like Nevada two years ago would lead to their coming to Akron in the fall of 09, in a 'trap' they may not be aware is awaiting them. IOW -- we might be better off playing a team we have little chance of beating THIS year, in exchange for an opportunity to beat someone nationally ranked or 'name' in the NEXT year (of course to acquire such a foe we need more 'W's for the ESPN selectors). I don't know who that might be though. Any ideas?Bracketbuster games are to be selected on Monday, Feb 2nd. My educated guess is that well be sent to either Drexel or Old Dominion. While JMU is a possibility espn usually does not pit schools against each other when they have a history. We played a home and home with JMU in around 2003,2004 ( or so). Another possibility is Milwaukee from horizon league. Our RPIs are similar 110 vs 122. All things considered weve gotten treated pretty well by espn in bracketbuster selections in past. Certainly better thanCant St going to Mt St Mary Calif, or Cleve state going to Pepperdine.

I think Nicely is safe here. Scout.com has him as a firm committ and his reason for UA was a chance to play early. No such luck at Buckeye tech. But Nicely had committed to BG originally so who knows till he signs, especially with our offensive staff deserting us.

I'd be content to see a 15 or 16 seed Zips team have an opportunity to play a team like Pitt in the first round, and perhaps have a chance to put together a whole game like the 2nd half the Zips already played against Pitt this season. A strong showing against a high seed in the first round is a good way to start earning national respect.True Dave, a shot at Pitt or OSU might be nice but more likely wed be sent packing to Spokane or Tuscon against w #1 or #2 from out there. No chance for the average fan to follow the team or have a good shot to advance. The NIT, or other post game tournements arent perfect but lets not dismiss the thought till after March 14th

You are extremely confused Racer. Football bowls pay the teams to play, they don't charge them to participate. The CIT is a joke.That bowls pay their teams is somewhat of a fallacy. Sure the upper echelon are paid but the majority do not. I got this straight from Steve French. Bowls like the Motor city bowl gave Fla Atlantic and CMU $0 in cash. What they do give them for the reported $750000 is approx 17000+ $45 dollar tickets as their allottments. Whatever the schools sell is what they make. Florida Atlantic sold in the neighborhood of 200 tickets, and then spent upwards of $200,000 to charter flights, book hotels, throw parties, etc. Im sure Cmu did better than that but still made no money. Its simply exposure you get and that may be worth the expense! Remember- those bowls are like 3 /4 hour commercials on natl sports channels. I for one agree Id rather be playing in something/anything in the post season, with a legitimate chance to win and advance. Rather than the season ending on a lucky 3 pointer by Penno!!!!! Lets be realistic, As great as NCAA tournement is its like a 1 and done if youre a 15 or 16 seed!

I agree- nice work on tv- announcers, replay, graphics, etc. Horizon league streams all mens games on line. They could teach MAC a few things as far as exposure and marketing go. Like a natl game on tv every friday prime time instead of who knows when at noon for mac. crowd was 2600- pretty sad for 1$ admission. YSU only 5 assists for whole game. Pens 12 of 24 at line. Having seen them play Cleveland U last friday ( a good team) I appreciate our defensive effort tonight.

In my opinion poorly officiated game which took Brett out of it. That being said, great effort by Zips tonight. Especially Linhart, Chris , Nick, and Steve Mac. 10 guys played over 10 minutes which keeps them rested. Great to see all the UA fans and rowdies make the trip. Unless we see them in a bracketbuster game YSU will never schedule Akron again. Which is a shame but who can blame them. Im an 86 grad and remember when they were a huge rival in OVC days. Bring on Rockets. Go Zips!!!

YSU somewhat impressive tonight! Defeat Cleveland U 64-60 before 6200. Could be very formidable foe for Zips. YSU athletics will have live free video streaming Of Zips/Pens game for those interested. But first things first, flush the flushes! GO ZIPS!