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So did George Thomas just completely quit covering this Zips? Checked his twitter back until Christmas, it was all Browns, Steelers, and Buckeyes.

Only one I could find. http://uakron.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Jardine_Woven_Polyester_Tie/ProductDisplay?parentCatId=40360&imageId=882986&level=&graphicId=mascot&categoryId=40403&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=19072&productId=400000179046&topCatId=40000

I'm not sure why there is an obsession with shooting 3s this season.

Looking forward to this heavy weight OOC bout before we get conference play under way.

no thanks.

I miss Zeke.

Think DIG will like this little stat: SportSourceAnalytics @SportSourceA · 1h 1 hour ago Only 3 FBS teams threw the ball 60%+ of the time this year: #WashingtonState #KentState and #TexasTech. Three teams combined record was 9-26 Surprised Can't State is on there.

No.

Thank you. Hopefully this puts the conspiracy theory to rest that anybody is afraid of us because we lost to them.

if anything, I think Kretzer needs less minutes

Pretty sure USC has one of those as well. Not sure how common it is at power conference programs though.

TCU and Baylor have nobody to blame except for their conference for not being in the playoff.

Def Toledo, but I'll add a number of teams have been a little surprising during non conference play. Should be a competitive year. Sidenote: Akron does not have a player in the top 10 of the conference in rebounding, assists, or points.

I mean the students broke attendance records numerous times a few years ago when the team was on the winning streak. That's all it really boils down to. Giving them something to watch that they feel is worth their time. We've never beaten anyone that anyone cares about, so it doesnt matter. We are on the longest winning streak in the nation and getting national recognition? Students went to the games. Play and beat some teams that student have heard of and they'll take note. Do it consistently and attendance will rise permanently. the 20 win/year streak is nice, but nobody gives a crap about it outside of the program because when you look at it, its with teams nobody has ever heard of and the MAC.

TCU's offense with Boykin is fun to watch. Wouldn't mind seeing something like it with Chapman behind center.

There's something to be said for being battle tested. I wouldn't be shocked at all if those teams were better than us this season.

I think this is a pretty good point. If the bball program (or athletic department/president/etc), is content with where we are, why invest additional money? If KD is content with Akron and 20 win seasons and scheduling cupcakes every year, and losing in the 1st round of whatever tournament they are in, what's the point?I'm all for spending money if it's done with forward thinking in mind and makes sense.

Not what I said or was implying at all. I just don't get caught up in crying for investing in a certain sport instead of "my" sport because I have some connection to the program or the other sport sucks. Just something that bothers me about the dynamic of this site. I root for all programs. Where's all the complaining about the on campus tennis courts just constructed? How much revenue has tennis ever brought into the U?

As they should. He won them two championships and took them to 4 straight finals.

You guys care way too much about where money is going that isn't yours. I guess that'll happen when people have agendas to push for each sport. As bad a football attendance is, its still averaged about 3x as much as soccer and basketball.

Is seating capacity really such a huge issue? St. Mary's "arena" only holds 3500. Also, don't forget potential VIP seating/ getting rid of that stupid square design and going to bowl seating will also help. Simple economics...what happens when demand is greater than supply? I don't see how it would hurt the U at all. If we aren't building a new arena, then who really cares if only basketball and volleyball will be played there along with an occasional ceremony. I care a lot more about aesthetics and meeting the needs of the fans at the game than the number of fans it holds.

The Score is nice. A nice little Akron pride feel to it. Edy's is awesome too. I don't think their business is too great though, but I really like what they've done with the place so far. (RIP Pints)

It's too bad we will never have the chance to beat Mich St. in a non-conference game, and get paid to do it.

I dont think Harney developed much, if at all as player, JMO. Talk about a ton of unrealized potential. I won't blame KD for that though. He can only do so much. But here is where you have to look at the quality of character of the guys he is bringing in. (FYI I am much more pleased with the past 2 classes).

It's entertaining reading this board with the favorable/unfavorable bias that posters have to certain programs/coaches.