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this is insane.

Trimble is apparently on tonight. Very good sign.

And another cold start

I wish we had something like the Stroh Center.

Do we know yet what the deal with Wynn is? We like to harp on him for some reason, but I’d find it hard to believe Groce is simply not playing him because he doesn’t want to. We need able bodies and Wynn has provided some positive plays this year.

Seems the staff has largely moved on to the class of 23, at least for high schoolers. Can’t imagine more than a few additional high schoolers at this point.

I completely agree. I think he's a starting caliber CB in the MAC, but we seem to be targeting DBs in the portal.

AJ Watts has entered the portal per twitter.

They certainly deserve credit for pulling out the win, but without the miracle of us suddenly being able to make 3s and WMU peeing down their leg, we were looking at a double digit loss to a last place MAC team, a game in which we were 15 point favorites. There is still potential - but a lot of work to do if we want to be anything other than an average MAC team, and average doesn't cut it.

Wow. we sure pulled that out of our ass!!

this team sucks.

Nobody seems to be able to handle our passes inside the paint when players are cutting, or we can't throw them.

I like Aziz's potential and hustle, but he's a little uncoordinated lol. Both him and Enrique are being pretty physical with #22. May get a little chippy.

Dookie KD transfers are going to own us all year, aren't they?

A bit OT, but does anyone know the story on Cole Pittis? Director (maybe former) of Basketball Operations that has been around the program for both KD and Groce. He no longer appears on the staff for this year, but now Blaine Calhoun, Assistant Director of Basketball Operation and Analytics would appear to be in his place. I ask because I seen him sitting in the stands earlier in the year. If he's no longer with the program, I'd find it odd he sticks around/goes to games.

This uniform match up is rough. Too similar.

Almost got me...

Nope. but agree, he looks the part for a DT. Pretty damn big at 330. Would be our biggest player on the roster by 15 lbs, and he'll only be a true freshman. He sure penetrates and disrupts the pocket watching his film, but IDK anything about his level of competition.

Per 247, at least these guys listed here.https://247sports.com/college/akron/Season/2022-Football/Visits

Looks like they are hosting recruits on campus this weekend

Also, I thought the turnout from the Rowdies last night was tremendous @Reslife4Life

Echoing many thoughts but... X is the only player that carried their weight on offense. Freeman also to an extent. I don't see X as a bad defender by any means, but really thought Groce would have stuck Tribble on Carry, as I perceive him to be our best guard defender. If he isn't what is he really out there for? Horrible shooting all around, Trimble sticks out the most. Like another poster, I was also watching at the half and noticed how NOBODY on the team could make a 3 warming up. Hopefully it was just one of those nights and not a recurring theme. I also wasn't pleased with the defense for the first time all year. A lot of that probably started with Carry breaking down the D of the dribble. Too many open shots - down low and at the 3 and too many offensive rebounds. Someone mentioned before this Kent team doesn't have a "Justin Hall" type of player you love to hate. Insincere Carry is that guy. Was taunting us all night (while owning us). This team has a lot of balance, but we need to have a go to guy. Throughout the season thus far, Ali appears to be the only guard/wing that can create on his own and score at an efficient rate. Someone insinuated he had COVID, so the hope is thats the excuse for his performance the past 2 games, because prior to that he was playing pretty damn good. Simply put, balance is nice, but you need a go to guy if you want to make a run in Cleveland or make any noise in a post season tournament. Hope Ali can continue to develop there because I think he's our only hope. Sure would be nice to have Walton when nobody else can throw a rock in the ocean though....

I was at this game. 2010

I like the current AK-Rowdies leadership. Its not been there in recent years IMO...maybe not since I've been out of school. I think and hope the university as a whole has escaped the "dark ages" we've had to experience the past 5 or so years - rapidly declining enrollment, financial issues, layoffs, and constant change of leadership at the top (whether it be presidents, ADs and/or coaches. I take my wife and friends to games - a mix of UA alum and not - and its embarrassing. Not so much football, but basketball and soccer games were really fun and had great attendance when I was in school less than a decade ago. I strongly believe COVID is still in the way for basketball as they play indoors and this crap seems to spike during their season, but I hope athletics and the university as whole has hit rock bottom and we can start/keep trending upwards. Go Zips!

Think the wife and I are going to make the trip out to hippie city tonight to cheer on the Zips. KSUcks!