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If the NCAA really cared, they would force bigger schools to pay restitution or kickbacks for poaching players. Something like 15-25% of the NIL deal paid back to the former school. Not a lot, but it's better than nothing and would provide resources to replace outgoing athletes.

That's the sad reality of college sports. It's no different than Major League Baseball and why I freaking HATE P5 and major conference schools. You have two tiers of teams and we're just the farm system for bigger schools now. We develop the athletes and they have the money to poach them away. Maybe every few years a small school can make a run in the CFP or March Madness. But by the next year that program will be completely gutted and will have to start from scratch.

Great interview with AD Dr. Goodrich during the halftime show. Haven't really been following him much, but he seems like a very positive and upbeat dude. Definitely more likable than our previous ADs.

So I'm not the only one that does this! I believe a lot of the extras/overruns end up there. I got a Zips football hoodie, basketball quarter zip and generic pullover. All Nike, brand new and probably cost $20ish each, if that. Also got a game worn football jersey for $80.

Miami narrowly beat Mercyhurst (NEC) last night 76-71. I live in Erie and have been following Mercyhurst since they jumped up to D1 last season. They already beat Loyola Chicago and seem to have a solid team this year. They took the lead over Miami with 90 seconds left, but couldn't hold on. Would have been great to see them pull off the upset.

Zips getting homered already. No way the refs let Akron keep this close, let alone win.

58 point win over Penn State. Sure I'll take it.

Third massive blown call goes against Akron. Louis caught the ball, controlled it and it fell out after the tackle.

Unforced errors and erroneous missed calls are all Kent has going for them. Just on cue Finley fumbles again. This is inexcusable and how you lose to awful teams.

#9 for the Zips was being held from behind on that TD. Of course, no call again.

Have never seen a more obvious DPI ever. That's just insane that nobody threw a flag there. Cost the Zips a TD.

Embarrassing start. Inexcusable to ever be trailing to this team. Literally handed them 7 points.

Thanks for this! Been trying to figure out the best way to watch and definitely not signing up for ESPN Unlimited. PS: Anyone with YouTube TV make sure to claim your $20 off vouchers. There's also a $10 off for 6 months promo in the "manage plan" settings.

Have we ever beaten a ranked team? I know it hasn't happened in the 15+ years since I've been a fan.

This is a D1 vs D2 type beat down. Very impressive game from the Zips.