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Looks like a good mid major field. Bummed these things always seem to be the week of thanksgiving.

Great day to be a Zio

What do tech bros have to do with anything? lol. Disclaimer- am not a tech bro.

I don’t think scheduling between the two sports is comparable at all.

I don’t disagree at all (aside from the fact that Kent was a true rebuild as they returned Sullinger and VCD, but that’s beside the point). Those games aren’t necessarily about winning. If we do, obviously great for various reasons, but if not we still get the benefit of having film against high major competition to help prepare us in the tourney and it appears losses against good high majors could actually benefit us in seeding when you consider the Miami/Kent drama in the NIT selection.

If I have anything to say about the lineup, next year would look something like: Tavari/Young/Shammah Nate/Shammah/Hardman Harris/Nate/Mahaffey Lyles/Harris transfer Center/Okonkwo/Briscoe(?) To me, that gives us an adequate blend of size/talent/athleticism/shot making ability.

I think I saw something recently where they are selling some jerseys and a vest.

Maybe. I’ve seen us play Louisville when they were highly ranked before under Groce. We’ve played OSU under Groce. I can think of Toledo playing Michigan a few years ago. Kent played Bama and Auburn this season. I think Buffalo played a tough OOC when Oats was there. It certainly seems doable to schedule these types of games.

Totally agree. Schedule a big dog or two.

I’ll start with one of the most obvious items - NIL. Bud has done a great job getting us to where we are (and I’d assume there are others involved as well), but it shouldn’t be all on him/them. Anyone reading this can contribute to the Fear the Roo collective. It would be more convenient if the process was easier, but all you need to do is email info@feartheroocollective.com to get things rolling. If you’re able to contribute, you may not think your individual contribution would make a difference. However,“collectively” us diehard fans can be the difference in keeping or obtaining a player that would otherwise go elsewhere. One player can be the difference. The program has a good thing going. In my mind we are currently in the peak of Akron men’s basketball. We have a great coach (who also seems to be a great person), who brings in players who are great representatives of our University, and have a guy leading the NIL who has a vision. Please consider playing a part in our program taking the next step. info@feartheroocollective.com

Have to schedule better.

Needed one of Wilson or Hardman to be hot tonight, but nothing from either so far. Not pleased with Okonkwo’s minutes either.

LFG!

Let's take this program to a new level! Go Zips!

Wait..the meme guy bought the building?!

As somebody else pointed out, the only "plus" Kent had over Miami this year was playing (and losing) to Alabama and Auburn, whereas Miami played and lost to Michigan and Indiana, which were good teams as well. Miami had a better overall record, better conference record, and obviously beat Kent 3 teams. If there is that much weight given to who you lose to in these ratings 1) there are clearly some serious flaws in them and 2) why wouldn't you schedule tough as hell in the OOC to game the system? Best case scenario, you *might* give yourself an at-large chance if you pull off a few upsets, you're better prepared for March Madness, and you give yourself a chance at better seed (therefore better matchup) if you win the conference tourney. Worst case scenario, it all comes down to 3 days in Cleveland like it always does, with the potential for getting a better seed due to losing to these good teams..

Pretty immature stuff from Pinky.

Kent St up 14 on St Bonaventure with under 10 to play.

New coach will come in looking to rebuild. Hopefully our hometown freshman PG won’t be a target…

Kam Craft from Miami in the portal.

That one hurts.

Sorry, can’t buy that we’d be in on a player looking for 500k

Yep. clearly some serious flaws in these rating systems

Kent State somehow got into the NIT. Only MAC program. Only a few high major programs in the bracket.