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I think the real question is...are the Zips finally getting new uniforms? Oregon-style! In all seriousness, like I've said before, I don't care who plays QB. I don't care about previous records, stats, or where they came from. If Bowden picks a QB that he thinks will give us the best chance to win, I trust him! Unlike Ianello, I'll give him 2-years until we start questioning his decisions. He's shown he can win, give it time and trust him!

KD should, and hopefully will get a raise. I"m not sure what his salary is now, but if they have a good year in 2012-2013 he should end up with at least a 600,000 base salary. How about a press conference announcing a contract extension and new arena all in one?! I'd take off work for that! I'd say that TCU moving to the Big12, pretty much means they were going to need a better coach

The Dunlap guy is still crying about it on twitter. Saying George is lying in his article. Who would know more, a guy who actually spoke with Dambrot or some random radio host in Pittsburgh?

I would like to see something like the NBA D-League or Minor League Baseball. If Akron were to get a team affiliated with the Browns it would be huge. Teams made up of lower round draft picks, undrafted players, practice squad, etc. These guys are already getting paid, why not just let them play? Better than making them stand on the sidelines all year and never get to see any real game action. BUT we can't have it overlap the NFL or NCAA schedule. Needs to be a spring or summer league.

I had always wondered if a UFL team could work in Akron. But since that league is very financially unstable, maybe this new league could work. Bring in some revenue to UA and surrounding businesses during the Zips offseason. Just as long as it doesn't hurt the Zips, I'm fine with it!

I hope you meant to say "isn't" It's crazy some of the things these Duq fans are posting in this forum Calling him dumb, how he will never go anywhere nationally at Akron or the MAC. I'd say John Groce and Caleb Porter have something to say about that. I understand we are not a national powerhouse, or even a conference as strong as the A10. But we are better than Duquesne! They haven't made the National Tournament in almost 40 years. What the hell would they know about doing anything nationally? I've heard rumors of us playing them again this year. If we do I can guarantee a 20+ point win, and these idiots will be biting their tongues!

A lot of coaches leave schools while under contract. Even Terry Bowden signed a contract extension with UNA in December, then two weeks later came to Akron.

The same guy tweeted again about Dambrot being the frontrunner. Getting annoyed! Just a thought no one expected Lebron to leave either...just saying But Dambrot to Duquesne would be like Lebron going from the Cleveland to Charlotte

Didn't you hear Keith Dambrot is going to the basketball powerhouse that is Duquesne! They don't play OU there...

Some interesting quotes in this article about KD's future at Akron. You'd like to think a guy like him is honest when making statements like that. Even Terry Bowden had vague answers when asked about his future.

That's really all they have to offer. Akron has a better facilities, fan support, and better athletic department as a whole. If Dambrot is trying to go there for a law degree they may have a case. I also highly doubt they can afford to pay him any more than Akron. I also thought after the first article there was zero chance...but hearing more sources is a bit unsettling. If KD leaves I would say Akron will lose a lot of respect for him.

If he's at the Final Four why not report about Duquesne looking at Calipari or Pitino?

Ohio U fans said Groce would never leave...don't put much stock in their comments on DJ. I really don't care either way, the MAC is Akron's to lose. Maybe OU backed into the 16, but nothing changes the fact that they finished 3rd in the MAC and only won the championship by 1 point.

#ReasonNoOneLikesOhioU #FansAreIdiots

There have been a lot of basketball players turned successful football players. But I'm not sure about track to football. He may have the speed, but can he catch? Track really doesn't force you to have very good hand-eye coordination. In a high-tempo offense, speed can be a huge strength and help him get separation. But if he can't catch the ball, he'll just be Braylon Edwards out there. I'm not trying to be negative about a guy I've never seen play, just saying it's a possible challenge. Another thing I was wondering. How many years of eligibility will he have? I have zero knowledge of how the NCAA rules go as far as switching sports.

Makes sense...when Ianello coached the Zips, people would go to his games and talk about soccer.

That's what we need! A Joe Jurevicius, Wes Welker, Jordon Norwood type of receiver. Maybe they don't make the most spectacular plays like the superstar receivers, but can bring in the clutch catches when it matters!

Not if you are a QB in Akron or Cleveland...

But wait didn't OU fans say their school was going to triple his salary? I thought they were so smart and intelligent? People from OU are starting to look as dumb as Can't fans. Real question is who do I hate more?

Wow a school like that is really a powerhouse! Of course KD will leave Akron (6 MAC championship appearances, 2 NCAA's) for a school that prestigious. Their basketball tradition is amazing, I'm surprised they aren't in the Big East or hell Big Ten for that matter. Maybe since the Big12 is losing members they will invite Duquesne. Their football stadium seats 4500 not bad, only 5,000 less than my high school. Maybe Bowden can go with him... KD would be going from a 4-star restaurant at Akron...to McDonalds in Pittsburgh. Still don't get it!

From what I remember we finished 1st...Ohio U was 3rd. 2nd best was Buffalo...

Like I said why would he want to jump to a losing program? especially at a smaller school? It's just confusing to me. I see they actually mentioned Groce too. But not Shaka Smart?

I actually heard he has been holding out for a job at Hiram? and Caleb Porter is actually going to coach Duquesne soccer. This "writer" just got a little mixed up! it happens... Fans are so sick of coaches using their school as a stepping stone for bigger programs. No wonder we're going to see a new wave of coaches at successful programs leaving to coach garbage schools!

So Keith Dambrot will want to go to a worse school? Why is that? Maybe they beat us this year, we are on a completely different levels not only as a basketball program, but with all athletics. The A10 is better than the MAC in the fact that they have Dayton, Xavier, and Temple. But like the MAC there are two completely different groups of teams. You have the elite and the bad. With a huge talent gap separating them. Duquesne, Richmond, George Washington, etc are comparable to the MAC west. Now as far as their athletics program, they are struggling. If I remember correctly they had to cut out a huge amount of sports a few years ago, and an arena much worse than the JAR. Still don't understand this writer's thinking. Would Tom Izzo leave MSU to coach Ohio if Groce leaves? Will Calipari coach Akron if KD leaves? If KD really wants out of Akron, I guess he could go to a school his dad played at. But that would be a huge blow to our school!! Akron loves him!

I agree it's very nice and would be perfect for us. Maybe some visual improvements to the interior could help. A bigger scoreboard and video ribbon boards going all the way around the arena.