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Very disappointing if true. A lot can happen in 5 years. This should be the #1 priority at UA, yet it seems like an afterthought. Keep dragging our feet and the basketball program will fall into the dumpster just like football and potentially soccer.

Looks like he tweeted a pic of an OSU flag, with the caption "O-H". No interest in following him.

Exactly. Play like they did at the beginning and the end of the CMU. We just don't play a "complete" game very often. Seem to rely too much on a 10-20 point runs to get the team in position to win. I know KD hates to run up the score, but I think we need some big wins down the stretch...

This game is yet another example of why we need to stop caring about what the national media thinks of us. Just win and things will fall into place. Sitting around worrying about it doesn't do anything. If anything I'd want to be overlooked and the Zips play with a chip on their shoulder. Play with something to prove, but play that way every game. I don't care if it's Oklahoma State or freaking Coastal Carolina. Don't overlook any opponent. We thought we could walk all over CMU and struggled for most of the game. Can't blame anyone but the Zips. At least they won and let's move on to the next one!

Any bit of "respect" this team wanted just went out the window. Embarrassing performance.

Let down game in full effect

I think thats accurate. Anywhere between 3500-4000. Definitely not a big crowd by any means...

Sure would be embarrassing to lose after all the optimism surrounding the program.

Thanks. I can see why he deleted it now, but he did just tweet there's nothing to any rumors of him transferring. Happy in WY and just supporting his hometown. This topic has a "Lebron to Cavs in 2014" feel to it. Lot of over-thinking and wishful thinking it seems.

I just feel like any amount of money the investment group puts into the Rubber Bowl, they will never get back in profits from the USFL team. While I think the league's unique structure might give it a chance, too many of these leagues fail. Still seems bizarre that the group bought a run down stadium, when Infocision one of the nicest stadiums in the country is right across town. Definitely a place that could use a spring tenant and wouldn't conflict with the Zips. Probably didn't want to lose out on concessions, but in reality the $ spent to fix it up will be much more loss. I hate to say it, but most Akron residents will see the Fire the same way they do the Zips. Where the Buckeyes overshadow the Zips, the Browns will overshadow the Fire.

What was the tweet of?

No one around here is predicting Final Four or National Title. Chill out.

*You get preoccupied that the commitments-to-scholarship ratio doesn't add up

Exactly. Treat every game the same because no one can be overlooked. Let down games have always been a trend of the Zips...

In all honesty the Zips haven't done anything yet to deserve national recognition. Winning the MAC and making it to the tourney should be the goal. Nothing for the rest of this season is a guarantee. Let the performance on the court do the talking and people will notice.

Apparently NBC Sports didn't get the memo. The only reason we won against Ohio was because the Zips couldn't miss all game. We made 6 3's and Ohio was only able to make 7. The fact that Akron had double the amount of rebounds had no influence on the outcome...

Yes we got votes after the Mississippi State game, but went on to lose 5 of 7. So my pessimistic view tells me that getting votes can be a very bad thing for the Zips...

I feel like his comments were out of line. No one is guaranteeing us to make the tournament or making a deep run. All that has been said is that is the team's goals and we easily have the potential. I think what people outside of the program haven't realized yet is we aren't even playing our best basketball. The OhioU game was a step in the right direction. Who knows if they will reach their potential, but anything is possible. Just need to take it a game at a time and don't overlook any opponent. The worst thing that could happen is a let down game against CMU.

Pretty bad when the only thing they can criticize us for is a successful marketing promotion.

Just out of curiosity are there rumors he's unhappy at Wyoming, or is speculation just a result of this tweet? Was there a reason why you asked him? Wondering why he would transfer since the Cowboys are having a solid season...

What still has me confused is OhioU people keep saying "Akron couldn't miss" and Ohio "went cold". I just don't understand how people can say that when the Zips only made 6 3's and OhioU made 7. Both shot in the 30% range. All the rest of the Zips scoring was in the paint which is our strength. So I guess we got "lucky"...

*You discuss configurations and locations of a new arena that will never be built *You believe Zeke has never committed a foul *You don't agree with the "Akron exploits black athletes" guy *You think Steve French is an unbiased broadcaster *You believe one day Akron will be a combination of Boise State and Gonzaga

I think we can get a bit of nicer crowd than that. KD made some good points after the game that the student turnout has been much improved. Even going as far as saying that the atmosphere has been similar to the soccer games. Maybe that's the one positive of the soccer program being on the downswing, students need a team to gravitate towards and basketball is putting itself in that position.

Good point. I just think we need to keep things in perspective. Beating them today was nice, but this team can achieve much more... If UA can take anything else positive from this game it's that we have outgrown the JAR. Time to move on already!

Yes I will admit I was wrong. The beginning of the game was very frustrating but I'm glad the Zips proved me wrong. I will enjoy the win but we need to remember it was just one game. The season will come down to the MAC tournament. Winning now is fun, but the fans and team need to know that the games at the end of the season will matter MUCH more. Remember we beat OhioU last year in Akron and struggled in the next two matchups. I really hope there is not a repeat. Stay grounded Zips fans!