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Do you think Akron and Dambrot will approach this as if it were a scrimmage or a game? I have to think there will be a lot of experimentation with the rotations even early on. It will be quite the shock going into Dayton for some of these guys.

Noo Exciting news for anyone who wants to see Egner make some explosive plays!

Was looking through some top NBA Draft prospects, and found this list of non-BCS conference players. Check out number 21 http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Top-NB...ur-21-25--3581/ The description leaves quite a bit to be desired...

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Going into this year for Millikin: Starters Returning: 1 Starters Lost: 4 Letter winners Returning: 4 Letter winners Lost: 8 (and only 4 of the players lost were seniors) Maybe they've reloaded better and stronger?? (Certainly not taller) I'm so pumped for basketball that the coaches could throw 5 chairs onto the court to play against and I'd still be excited.

It's probably easier to explain to the Millikin fan base that it was only an exhibition after we school them. On a related note, at least the pre-season polls have them ranked well within their conference... College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Pre-Season Poll

I look for Millikin to make a big push in the polls...

...and one of those teams they lost to was TOLEDO!!

iCoach! no me gusta

Thanks so much! Keep em comin' Zips

This is a high school student section that I saw when looking at Dakotah Euton highlights.(skip to around 3:30)...a high school student section

I've said it before, I think there should be enforced student seating in the general admission areas behind the baskets (or an even better section would be great). I used to be one of those students who was scattered throughout the JAR. Should it have stopped me from cheering..no..but it did. I think the rowdies just need to hook fellow students, whether rowdies or not and get them involved in the game. If they all sit together they'll realize how its done...it's ok to be an Akron fan! I don't think some student are quite there yet. ...or just build a grass berm for everyone, that works too

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I understand that we need to have higher standards, but wouldn't that just further the divide between the best and worst schools. I think it'd be better if the conference pushed for higher quality opponents, trying to get more fans interested at the same time. If a team can't measure up they shouldn't be in the conference.

Being in the MAC, I doubt it will help very much. It can't hurt though.

Enough with the civilized talk

Prolly have 4-5 going Saturday

My only question........is this you? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN9jJ4kzoqg

Wow there are so many good thoughts in this, I'm sure I'll forget to mention some things...First off, I like the band where they are. They are cheering at least as much as the rowdies (don't get me wrong I sit right next to them so I should know) and I think they sound great. I haven't heard any other MAC bands sound as good as them. If we had an overwhelming number of devoted fans it would be different. Suggesting that we should move the band so we can let their music resonate of the back of their empty seats is foolish. I'd rather we made it mandatory for students to sit in either the lower bleacher sections or a section behind the basket. That would keep students in the same area and enhance the energy level. If students have a guest who wants to sit with them...let them... but in the expanded student section. Could even keep the lower bleachers Rowdy only. I used to be one of the students who would sit with my non-rowdy friends off in the side bleachers, and there are lots of students who just need a little encouragement to get involved. I don't think the band should be messed with...Next, I was one of those other fans who made a trip to Buffalo. Personally, I thought the Bulls student section was great, Enough said.There is a different buzz when in comes to Akron basketball and Soccer. Being nationally ranked will do that. If we can convince the soccer rowdies that cheering on the basketball team is just as much fun (in my opinion more fun) as cheering on soccer, there's no reason why they won't come back. A lot of it probably has to do with the student seating. Maybe we should turn one end into an artificial grass berm.Lastly, I'm two hours away from the University on breaks as well. When home I have an opportunity to visit the people who I don't see for months at a time. I have a difficult time feeling great about leaving two or three times a week to drive back to school where Akron is taking on the Girl Scouts of America. I don't have a problem with it being worth points, but it'd be nice if it was worth less points. I'm sure many other students are in similar positions, and when the MAC conference season rolls around there should be less snag. PS. VMD we're probably in the same neighborhood (literally). Next year maybe we can work something out with rides to a few of the games.Lets go zips! Beat the bulls

I agree...Sideline Reporter Fail or something along those lines. I am starting a Zip fan video channel on there and im going to favorite all other fan videos (and download and back them up) and upload other ones i can get my hands on so we can preserve the Zips stuff on youtube. I have always thought that if the athletics department would upload highlights (like that crazy conyers dunk earlier this season) they could get some good publicity/new fans. And all just by using a free website like youtube.Anyone have any good ideas for the channel's name? "ZipsVids" "AkronZipsTube" ...?ZipsClips (Sounds like a place where I definitely don't want to get my hair cut.)ZipsVision (Sounds like a place where I definitely don't want to get my eyes checked.)RooTube (Subconsciously stolen)

McNees went Freddy Brown, tossing a bullet pass to absolutely no one with 30-something seconds remaining in regulation. We were in the driver's seat and it was a totally unforced error. It very easily could have cost us the game. He also hoisted an unnecessary 30-foot three pointer in OT with way too much time left on the clock. It too could have cost us the game.McNees has his strengths and his weaknesses. Being the off guard is his strength. Being the point guard in a tight game is not his strength. What's the stat that quantifies late game hyperactivity? If you figure it out, let me know. Please call it "The Ali Kart Percentage."Was that the pass where Darryl Roberts tripped? I agree with the comment about the 30-foot three pointer at the end. It looked as though he had time to make a move at the basket, at least making the shot a little easier.

Yes we got lucky they traveled, but we deserved to win that game we led for most of it...just had some poor play calling and shot choices at the endTo say nothing of that insane call by the refs that blew the whistle for no reason, that was game over at that point if that didn't happen.I love how the ref that was 40 feet away made the call but that slick back dark haired ref couldn't make the call when it was right in front of him.That guy is a joke. The North side rowdies were booing him and he went to the police officer during a timeout in the first half and told her that he would have a few of us thrown out if we continued. I know this because an usher came over and spoke with me about it. I actually spoke with that officer following the game and she said that he actually wanted the entire section cleared if they couldnt calm us down. Now THAT is getting in a refs head.From our perspective upstairs, the "slick back dark haired ref" was the one who was making all the bad calls against the Zips and swallowing his whistle at the other end of the court. He's the one who should be removed from the court by the police officer for impersonating an impartial ref.Did you get a mention in Rasors blog RootforRoo44? Blog

At least he didn't go to Can't