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Yes the refs were better than friday night and in terms of # of fouls were even, but the hacking endured by zeke and Nikola was not whistled. Still the single incident that I question was the charging foul on AA in the last minute or so. From my vantage the defender was not set, but the refs shouldswllow the whistle if unsure in the lat minute. The shot would have been good by Nikola.

It didnt take long for the Dambrot bashing to begin........... Did they lose the game ? yes, with the aid of the always questionable MAC referees. I my opinion Ohio was the better team last night, and like it or not Cooper is very talented. Nik couldnt have guarded that last 3 any better but it still went in. I would have called it failure if we got bombed by 25 as we did in Athens last week. As I see it we didnt fail last night as much as we got outplayed. As a fan of this team for over 40 years I dont consider making it to our 6th straight MAC title game and losing at the buzzer and moving on to a NIT bid the definition of a failure. Everyone is entitled to their opinion , but I dont think quickzip, big zip, truth, etc are going to feel any better spewing the constant negativity. Like it or not NIT means more playing time and exposure. But if thats failure be sure to find something else to do tuesday night. And give KD a break, I doubt that he slept all night regardless of how he sounded on postgame.

My apologies if this is already posted but the UA vs Miami game on saturday night is being televised by ONN on cable. Not sure what channel it is on direct tv or dish but I know ONN is carried by U-verse and Time warner. Its always nice to be able to catch a zips game on the road on TV.

Football scoop confirms that RI will coach receivers and be the recruiting coordinator for Kansas. Good luck Charlie!

Another loss yes, but for a change the effort was there. Fine ffort b Zeke! Tree was outstanding ( gotta work on free throws ) obviously motivated by being back home. Same could have been said for Harney if he'd behaved himself! ( what did he do anyway? Will anyone talk about it?) Nice arena although they have no video board or replays. Also kind of rediculous looking to have 1/3 of the seats draped off. Only 4700 including Akron fans to see a 10-1 team has to frustrate Waters! Look for him to leave for a better offer again. On pregame KD said Alex has to have surgery. Will play now and have surgery after NCA&T game. That way he misses just 2 games vs 4 games if he had surgery now. That seems optomistic.

Does anyone have any updates/info on Alex? The suspension is for reasons that cant be discussed, I get that. But cant it be announced how long he is suspended? 2 games, 2 weeks, till 2nd semester, whatever?? B-ball fans have anxiously awaited this season only to see the non-conference part of it deteriorate rapidly. Light at the end of the tunnel ( AA returning) would spark a little optomism.

I agree that hockey is a long shot to make it in Akron. However to make any arena project feasible you have to fill dates! And much more than the 16 dates that mens basketball would fill. Lets be rreasonable. As much as any of us would love a new arena, is it worth 60-80 million to build a facility that will be used 16 times a year? ( can you say Infocision stadium?) Now if you can book 10- 15 concerts ( yes some shows are too small for Q or CSU but too big for EJ or Palace/State theaters. ) That includes shows like TSO that have sold out in Youngstaown in past. 8-12 dates for ice shows ( disney). 3 or 4 WWE wrestling shows. ateempt a handfull of miscelaneous events,Home and garden show, car show, boat show, tennis exhibition hockey, comedians, etc. Host some HS games/tournements. And possibly throw in an NBA D league team that failed in Canton plus a couple globetrotter games. You have then maybe 120 dates of usage- that might be doable. Has anyone here been to or seen the Huntington center in Toledo? Nice size for our needs and its in use all the time! They had to turn down an NBA d league franchise due to lack of available dates.

No problem here getting 1350, although I get it over the internet . Cant get video though. None made available apparently.

Courtesy of Can't state website ( not sure why Go Zips.com hasnt released this yet as it comes from MAC office.2012 MAC Men's Basketball TV Schedule on STO- Saturday, Jan. 7: Ohio @ BGSU, 6 pm ET- Tuesday, Jan. 10: Ball State @ Toledo, 7 pm ET- Saturday, Jan.14: Buffalo @ Miami, 6 pm ET- Wednesday, Jan. 18: Can't State@ Ohio, 7 pm ET- Saturday, Jan. 21: Can't State @ Akron, 6 pm ET- Tuesday, Jan. 24: Akron @ Ball State, 7 pm ET- Wednesday, Jan. 25: Western Michigan @ Ohio, 7 pm ET- Saturday, Jan. 28: BGSU @ Eastern Michigan, 6 pm ET- Tuesday, Jan. 31: Can't State @ Central Michigan, 7 pm ET- Wednesday, Feb. 1: Toledo @ Akron, 7 pm ET- Saturday, Feb. 4: Northern Illinois @ BGSU, 6 pm ET- Wednesday, Feb. 8: Akron @ Western Michigan, 7 pm ET- Saturday, Feb. 11: Western Michigan @ Buffalo, 6 pm ET- Tuesday, Feb. 14: Buffalo @ Can't State, 7 pm ET- Tuesday, Feb. 21: Can't State @ Miami, 7 pm ET- Wednesday, Feb. 22: Ball State @ Western Michigan, 7 pm ET- Saturday, Feb. 25: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, 6 pm ET- Sunday, Feb. 26: Northern Illinois @ Central Michigan, 2 pm ET- Wednesday, Feb. 29: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, 7 pm ET- Sat., March 3: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, potentially UA at Can't 6 pm ET- Wednesday, March 7: First Energy MAC Tournament Second Round, 7 pm/9:30 pm ET- Thursday, March 8: First Energy MAC Tournament Quarterfinals, 7 pm/9:30 pm ET- Friday, March 9: First Energy MAC Tournament Semifinals, 7 pm/9:30 pm ET 2011-12 ESPN Men's Basketball Schedule:- Wednesday, Nov. 9: Akron @ Mississippi State, 7 pm ET/ESPNU- Sunday, Nov. 13: Bowling Green @ Georgia, 6 pm ET/ESPNU- Tuesday, Nov. 15: Can't St. @ West Virginia, 10 am ET on ESPN- Sunday, Nov. 27: Michigan State @ Eastern Michigan, 12 pm ET on ESPNU- Tuesday, Dec. 13: Central Michigan @ Minnesota, 9 pm ET on ESPNU- Friday, Dec. 30: Western Michigan @ Duke, 7 pm ET on ESPN2- Saturday, Jan. 14: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, 4 pm ET/ESPNU- Saturday, Jan. 28: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, 11am ET/ESPNU- Saturday, Feb. 11: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, 11 am ET/ESPNU- Sunday, Feb. 26: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, 8 pm ET/ESPNU- Friday, March 2: 21-Day Wildcard Selection, 7 pm ET/ESPN2- Saturday, March 10: First Energy MAC Tournament Championship, 8 pm ET/ESPN2

Acme is a sponsor of Can't state. Giant eagle claims to be a proud Akron supporter. That's why I would expect some merchandise to be carried at G E . And breaking off our long time marketing affiliation with acme was a major mistake. So was aligning UA with the Cleveland airport instead of Akron canton ( which is now a major sponsor of Can't). Yes marketing is business but supporting local companies seems preferrable to out of town companies when possible.

Has anyone else noticed giant Eagle has begun prominently advertising on the front page of their weekly circular they are "Proud sponsors of the Akron Zips". I appreciate the ads and the financial support Giant Eagle gives UA! However, it's frustrating that those same giant eagle stores stock HUGE amounts of Osu, browns, Indians, and steelers stuff but can't stock a single zip hat , t-shirt, or anything UA. I don't deny them selling those other tea's products but a "proud sponsor" could have a token display or more couldn't they?

DISGRACEFULL!!! How can TW and Dr Proenza let this go on? Again one has to wonder what if we had spent the 80+million we spent on the Info and the Stile fieldhouse and built an arena instead...........

someone told me it's going to be tape delayed(audio delayed or whatever it is)? So it'll probably be on after the Aeros game i assume... Well i listened to the end of aeros game. Zipslive was not on. More disappointing is that neither Tom W or Gregg Bach took time to answer my email inquiring about show. No great loss but it's the principle of the situation that is very frustrating

I've read that zipslive is returning tonight. However the aeros are on 1350- not zipslive as posted. My question is will show be on radio or not? I've asked both AD Tom and Gregg Bach and neither one responded. Neither has news collector. Does anyone on here know or care?

CBS Owned and Operated WKRK FM- 92.3 the FAN has announced former Fox Sports Radio morning team Kevin Kiley and Chuck Booms will reunite to host the new "Fan" morning show, with producer/sidekicks Josh Potter & Tony Mazur and sports anchor Jeff Thomas.[21] New York sister station WFAN personality Adam "The Bull" Gerstenhaber is being brought over to be the afternoon drive host, and it's expected that former Ohio State Buckeyes saftey and 2002 National Champion Dustin Fox will be his co-host. The Akron Beacon Journal reported that Andy Baskin, who currently serves as sports director for Cleveland ABC affiliate WEWS-TV, will be the new format's midday host, featuring Cleveland Cavaliers TV pregame host/sideline reporter Jeff Phelps as co-host and sports anchor Jeff Thomas.[22] Ohio Media Watch reported that UA grad Ken Carman, currently the lead play-by-play man for Ashland University football/basketball, and former afternoon host on Akron sports station WARF AM 1350, is expected to take the Prime time/evening slot. Overnight programming will be syndicated via Fox Sports Radio featuring programs hosted by Tony Bruno and J.T. The Brick. WKRK will also be the home for The NFL on Westwood One and NCAA football (also from Westwood One).[24][25] UA buys the time from 1350 for broadcasts, then sells advertising through IMG . UA also hires and Pays the broadcast team. The air time isnt free but its the cheapest air time available in Akron.

Im not on the payroll of 1350, but lets give them a little credit. All the mens Bball and Football, all non conflicting womens games, about 15 baseball games, and now 10 soccer games being broadcast. Thats a pretty decent committment, and the FCC controls their signal and power- nothing they can do about it.

He's very talented. However, it was painfully obvious that he could have hardly cared less about Akron. Insulting show, really. With all due respect, Ken carman has been to more Zip games than many of the frequent posters on here. He talked to and about all 6 major Zip sports and had the coaches on his show many times- how is that insulting? And he would ask some questions whether it be Dambrot, Kest, or Porter that Bill Morgan wouldnt have the nerve to ask. I fully agree that the best choice for a coaches show is Steve French or even Joe Dunn, but I guess were stuck with Bill Morgan, who does his best but just doesnt engage listeners at all, thus our coaches show doesnt interest or attract virtually anyone, and thats a shame. Does anyone remember Bill Needle who used to do the games and coaches show at Can't? The new guy ( Linder) is light years better and the coaches show is interesting ( as interesting as Can't can be). My point about KC was if you want to make it in the sports broadcasting biz you have to appeal to the masses and reality says thats OSU and not UA. I wish it was different.... As far as 1350 goes, we aint going anywhere else... WAKR does OSU and the CAVS, WNIR does Can't, the rest of the local stations are either non commercial or music oriented and arent going to change . the only option is If you have a smart phone download iheart radio and get 1350 that way

Most of you won't care for this post but I wanted to congratulate UA alum Ken carman on his new job. KC formerly hosted a local call in talk show on 1350 but few people listened so it's gone now. The guy is very talented and knowledgable despite his being a buckeye fan. I hate the buckeyes but is it really crime to follow them? KC did dozens of shows at the jar or ua and I hope he continues to talk up the zips on his new gig- primarily host on cleveland's The Fan 92.3 . Tw would have been wise to hire him for our coaches show bit too late now. Again way to go Ken!

Just curious. Has UA ever made a run at former Zip and major leager Mike Birkbeck as head coach?? I believe hes the pitching coach and head recruiter at Can't. He certainly has knowledge of talent, and would be a natural choice for a new coach if interested. I just dont know if hes interviewed in past or declined. I do know hes been at Can't for many years.

Zach, I didnt realize that it was a required sport for MAC. Thanks for pointing that out. However I can believe the 400-500K budget. Factor in a head coach Pat Bangston and his 3 or 4 assistants probably make a total of 180K or so. And the fact that they must open the season with 7 southern trips to Mississippi, Texas, Florida and the Carolinas for travel, accomodations, food, etc, That aint cheap! And they did schedule 7 games at Canal Park this year. I could be mistaken but that may be the most they have ever scheduled there. And no I dont think any of the city series/city parochials play more that 2 games excluding city championship. the news from today was pretty embarrassing too...................This weekend's Mid-American Conference relocated to baseball series between The University of Akron and Bowling Green has been moved to Bowling Green's Stellar Field. The three-game series was originally scheduled to be played at Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field on the UA campus, but this week's inclement weather has made the field unplayable. Friday's game will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday's games scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. I may be wrong but Im betting BG has had as much rain as us but somehow their "Steller Field" which does look pretty nice is playable. Isnt it amazing how much of a return you get on the money poured into soccer and track and ladies tennis but totally the opposite for some other sports. Lets hope long term makes the money invested in Football turns viable.

Cleveland State University, faced with budget cuts, has made the difficult decision to cut its baseball program at the end of this season. Athletic director John Parry said the decision was not an easy one. "Anytime you drop a sport, it's tough," he said. "You are taking away a draw for 25 young men." Parry said the main reason for the cuts was a lack of facilities for the existing team, which practices and plays 25 miles off campus in Avon at All Pro Freight Stadium. But the fact the Vikings have not had a winning season since 1989, and are currently 9-32 this season, can't be ignored. According to Parry, dropping baseball will save the athletic department $450,000. It will not affect CSU's membership in the Horizon League, as baseball is not a required sport for membership; and it will not impact CSU's NCAA status, as the Vikings still sponsor 16 varsity sports, two above the NCAA Division I minimum of 14. Cleveland State athletics likely could have had a comparable savings by taking from every sports budget, but Parry said, "our instructions were not to nickel and dime cuts, but make strategic decisions." The AD said CSU will honor any baseball player's scholarship if he chooses to finish his studies at CSU. Any player who transfers will be eligible to play at his new school immediately. The zips baseball program has been a cellar dweller for years unfortunately. Obviously we havent put any money into their facilities. With a season like this with all the rain outs and inclement days is it worth a half million dollars or so?? Im not advocating dropping the program, Just saying............

I must agree, it was very windy and very rainy. And the whole point of the spring game is evaluation. Why risk blown field goals/PATs ( we can miss them anyway!) as well as slips, falls, and fumbles in inclement weather when we have a facility next door fully useable. But lets please have the guy with net/goalpost duty practice a little or actually pay attention to the scrimmage next time!!

Didnt we have plans to play Marshall in football??? What happened to that series???

Good points. Geno left Can't because of their (Bradley) financial committment to basketball. New arena is not used for mens b-ball games but it contains an on campus practice facility. Carver arena in downtown holds about 11000. Can't has promised him on campus practice facility but not fulfilled that promise. Likewise for renovation to MACC. Maybe this is the time to commit some resources toward JAR renovations/practice facilities to show support of Dambrot and his program. It must be tough to have a program that continually competes for MAC championship yet facilities are arguably the worst in the MAC.

The Record-Courier has learned that Bradley University (Ill.) has hired Can't State University's Geno Ford as their new men's basketball coach. The whirlwind romance moved fast. Ford told the Record-Courier on Sunday night that he was about to board a flight for Peoria, Ill., where the Bradley campus is located. At that time, Ford said he did not have a contract offer. The Cessna Citation left Akron Fulton International Airport at 6:58 p.m. Within 2 1/2 hours, Ford’s face was on the Bradley University website, introducing him as the Braves' new head coach. Ford succeeded Jim Christian at Can't State. Christian left the program after accepting the head coaching position at Texas Christian University. Ford guided Can't State to back-to-back regular-season Mid-American Conference championships - a feat that had not been accomplished by any MAC team in more than 20 years. Ford was named the league's Coach of the Year the past two years. A replacement for Ford has yet to be named by Can't State. No contract terms were reported as of 10 p.m. on Sunday night I for one appreciate the loyalty Coach Dambrot has shown here at Akron . 13 miles to the east there is no such thing. one has to wonder how quickly Shaka will be leaving VCU and ( a depressing thought) will Can't go after Jeff boles? Please dont do that to us Jeff!