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Exactly. I can't even count the number of times I stood outside along with 5000+ other fans in sub-freezing weather to watch the soccer team. Making excuses about seating and concessions has gotten old. Obviously it can be improved, but people go to games to watch the team win. If they cared about comfort/food they would stay home and watch on the couch. I don't know if there's a such thing as "attendance momentum" but I sure hope fans keep showing up.

I watched it earlier and waited for him to drop a hint about an arena. Unfortunately I don't think he mentioned it, but it is the "elephant in the room". UA definitely needs to do everything they can to keep him in place. My wish is that the 5000+ crowds will carry over to next season and that will send a message that something needs to be done. Football and soccer coaches will come and go, but there's only one Dambrot. An Akron guy who seems like he wants to be here for the rest of his career. Obviously he can leave, but I'd hope that's not the case.

I would like to see him as a 25ppg 10rpg average by the end of his career. He is probably the only guy on this team that has star potential. I like Harney, but don't think he is consistent enough to do that.

Sometimes it's frustrating not having that "go-to" star, but it certainly works in our favor. It allows us to retool not rebuild. Of course you can't replace a guy like Zeke or Tree, but I think KD can bring in solid players to place into the system. In turn I think it helps sustain success. Hopefully the same will happen with the incoming recruits. Obviously the arena situation needs to be resolved, but that's been covered extensively. I read their board for this first time today, and don't have an interest returning. Love how UA isn't a "real University" and we rely on non-qualifiers.

Same here. I'd hate to take a vacation day just to watch a basketball game. But I do think CBS has all of the games online.

Hoping the game is a reasonable trip for Akron fans. Right now I'm more worried about who we play and when. It should be a 4 seed, 5 at best? Just need the game to be after 5:00 and I'm happy!

I can't even imagine how scary this team would be if Melo was a scorer. But right now just being able to manage the game is enough. Offense makes the highlight reels but defense will win championships.

So I've heard the Terminal Tower is lit in blue and gold right now. If so, that is awesome!

After this season KD deserves another 10 year extension!

Who would have expected a blowout? Wow. KD is an awesome coach. Very proud of this team!

Just don't feel comfortable until the clock hits 0:00.

We need to build this lead. OhioU is due for a run and there is way too much time left.

Just to state the obvious, but we need to make a run in the 2nd. Cut down on the turnovers and get some buckets.

OhioU is going to start hitting 3's and half court shots eventually. I'd rather see them hot in the 1st and cold in the 2nd. Not the other way around.

It happens every single game. Just depends on if we want a 0-10 or 0-20 drought.

This is the part of the game when Akron goes through the drought. 9-0 run and growing. Wake up Zips.

KD should hire him as an assistant!

I don't think there's any question we play OhioU tomorrow.

Congrats to Akron. Not happy to have to play the bobcats again. But it is what it is...

I agree with most of what you suggested. I do think it might be a good idea to use bleachers for the student section(s). The way I see it, maybe this will force more of them to remain standing for the game? allow for a more "packed" section and even save us some money only having to fill 3/4 of the arena with chair-backs. A larger two-tiered arena is key. Even if the capacity is below 10,000 having multiple tiers allows for louder crowds and more big-time feel. Just ran into New Seattle arena renderings. Obviously way too expensive, but thought the layout was very cool. Having the suites/club seats to close to the court is genius. Reminds me a bit of Pitt's arena. So many arenas being built today look exactly alike. It's refreshing to see some innovation.

Even though I think OhioU is a lock for the championship, their matchup with EMU/WMU is going to be a joke. Funny how the #1 seed has a tougher road to the championship. The "sports gods" really do hate NE Ohio.

I'm sure it's been talked about before, but they have 2 years left right? Even though they are listed as juniors?

Exactly. It might as well be called the Michigan-Ohio Conference. Way too regional it feels almost like a high school or FCS conference. We'd benefit from better competition and national exposure.

The team flew to Buffalo, so I don't see travel as a problem for them. No one can sit here an honestly say that the teams in the new America12 wouldn't be better competition than the awful MAC schools we are stuck playing. Unfortunately Tulsa will be named the final member and we missed the boat. Meaning we will never get out of the MAC. Even in arguably the best Zips season in history we still have to worry about an at-large bid.

Too much housing for students NEAR CAMPUS? Sorry but having 60 year olds living along exchange wouldn't be good for anyone. If anything there needs to be much more housing around campus. Way too many students live in awful houses south of exchange.