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So how was it reduced? YSU must be doing it right because they aren't in the news every other day pissing more alumni off.

They aren't eliminating football or basketball. Or soccer for that matter. Quit being so dramatic Lee. Scarborough seems to know where the bread is buttered. I don't expect any other sports to get cut for a few years at minimum, if at all. If there is it will be another higher cost-non revenue generating sport. There was a 60m deficit. The article showed how they are going to account for it. Book shut for now, IMO.

Just playing a little devil's advocate here looking at it from a business sense. I personally have a wait and see mentality, though all of this negative press isn't good. Running at a deficit of 60M, how would you cut expenses and why? The deficit isn't Scarborough's fault. As beloved as Proenza is, he's the one who left the University in this situation. These are tough decisions to make, and unfortunately someone has to get the short end of the stick.

So you understand what was probably considered, have a football helmet as your avatar, and still say kill football instead? The constant bashing of football gets old on here. FWIW not even all B1G schools have baseball.

I think this would be considered class of 2016. Anybody have a clue if this guy is/was on our radar? Ohio Gatorade player of the year and 2 time All-American right in Akron. http://usatodayhss.com/2015/ohio-boys-soccer-poy-chris-brennan Heard on the radio he committed to BG. Awards makes him look the part to be UA quality. I know nothing else.

Does this mean Rob's will be no longer? If so, great news for all of those incoming freshman.

I'll keep an eye out. I guess he was on at 12:15. I grabbed lunch and missed it.

Good call.

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I don't really care to debate the past. It's a polarizing topic and peopl's opinions of it arent going to change no matter how much it is debated. That's water under the bridge for everyone involved. LBJ is a Cav for the rest of his career and you can take that to the bank. He isn't holding Gilbert over the fire. If you noticed, there were no talks that had any substance that he might leave again. Lebron is signing the short contracts to benefit himself because of the cap increases this season (9 mil I think i read) and the upcoming CBA which is projected to increase the salary cap substantially due to a massive increase in TV rights. Lebron's max contract is based on a percentage of the cap. Holding Gilbert over the fire would be refusing to sign until TT got paid and paid BIG. Is Gilbert spending a ton of money to appease Lebron or to appease himself/the franchise/the fanbase? Nothing he has done so far would make me think its to appease Lebron. Shump deserved what he got. K Love deserved what he got. TT is to be determined. If he gets something around 4yr/80 as reported, then I will conced that move is for Lebron. (Lebron and TT both have Rich Paul as their agent). I think he's worth something in the 12-15 mil/year range. That might even be too generous. If there were anything to be surprised about, it would be what happened a year ago tomorrow. Not anything of recent. Just my opinion.

what's surprising?

Is it the AD or KD's decision?

I never pictured you as a conspiracy theorist, Dave.

Something he should have had prior to UA's CFO being named interim director of athletics.

I wonder if some of you who post on this board are even fans of Zips ATHLETICS.

IF there were still anyone holding out hope that Harney was on the Knicks summer league roster: https://twitter.com/NY_KnicksPR/status/618471669250850816/photo/1

Not a good look Mr. Scarborough/Mortimer. http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/07/university_of_akrons_juniors_a.html

The real issue here that I can't believe nobody is addressing is that Hilltopper let his kid go to TOLEDO?!? I guess it could be worse and be Can't. Hope all of you enjoyed your weekend. Go Zips!

You're probably right that they don't exist. As I said above however, that 2k annual scholarship will make (i think) a lot of them exist that otherwise wouldn't. The U needs to make sure this is properly marketed so every student knows about it. Something like this can be a win all around. More university pride/differentiator among other universities/good for student resume/lower college cost.

You think we would draw under 17k even with a win over Oklahoma? Sheesh. Tough crowd.

Deal sir. Meeting some members of Zn.O is long over due.

What is the NEO community's perception of UA? (probably nothing we should worry about maintaining). PS- I think part of what entails the "leadership" part should be mandatory attendance to major home sporting events. I like the idea. I think it will work if given a chance. However, my bigger concern is student interest. Something tells me that 2k annual scholarship will help with that! If this were implemented a few years ago, I know I would be in.

I haven't thought of that until now. By not addressing it this year, I take it the staff sees Big Dog able to hold down the starting spot for a season. I hope they're right. Regardless, its an absolute need in the next recruiting class.

I'll meet you more than half way at 19k with no stipulations (i.e. Pitt coming in undefeated, how Akron does vs OU).

I kind of like this idea. You're right, Dave. Scarborough is showing he isn't afraid to make drastic changes, and while I still take issue with a lot of what he says, I can respect him for doing something. When I watch TAMU football games, one of the first things I notice is the cadets.I think its a good idea to begin establishing a differentiating identity that people can actually see.