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This doesn't solve the problem of mismanagement of the program. Moving to FCS could just be trading one set of problems for another. Further, I think almost everyone agrees the scheduling of OSU is a terrible idea.

See everyone in Lot 9.

Good idea. Tie in basketball as well. The MAC should be measuring it's against conferences like SB. Nothing like actually playing games to test how your conference is doing.

Toledo is exactly where it should be.

Everyone knows this is going to happen. Why not not get the $500,000 up front and keep a position open on the schedule for a more competitive game?

You answered your own question. History and traditions matter in college football. Toledo has a long tradition of winning in the MAC. They have a great rivalry with a good program 20 miles away. They are very close to MAC West teams so travel is inexpensive and fans can attend games. Their program benefits the players students alumni fans and general community around Toledo, and all of these groups know it and appreciate the program. That's what a state university should do. It's what Akron should be doing, but can't get out of it's own way.

Joe will be fine without whatever is left of the season ticket base. His real problem is the administration.

Cincinnati is trash again. They will win in Oxford.

I don't. I would be extremely disappointed if he was.

I believe going to a 9 game MAC season would be good for Akron and the conference. Maybe I'm was wrong. Maybe all that would result in is 9 MAC games and 3 P5 loses. I don't think Akron or MAC schools could duplicate the sanity of the Sun Belt.

There will be another team next year.

When you are in a position of leadership, you are responsible for more than just your job whether or not you like it. You are responsible for the people and their families under you. The University showed today they have no regard for Joe M or the coaches who work for him. As soon as they can, all of these coaches need to go work for an institution that actually cares a little about them and their families. The administration purposely today put all of their livelihoods at risk.

Rice has two spots open next year. Houston has a spot open Duke has a spot open. Kennesaw State has an opening. There will be more buyouts in the coming weeks.

Let's look at what conference leaders do: Toledo 2024 Duquesne Mississippi State UMass WKU MIAMI 2024 Northwestern Cincinnati Notre Dame Umass There is a good chance Toledo could be 3-1 ooc. Maybe if things go right at MSU 4-0. If things go right for Miami, they also could be 3-1, but 2-2 is more likely. Toledo is a cash strapped state school like Akron. The difference is leadership. Theirs is better than ours as it relates to the football program. It's so disheartening what they did today. This athletic department is a sink hole of misery. Throw money at the school, but throwing it at the athletic department is a waste of money at this point. There are hundreds of scholarships that go out every year. Throw some money at those. At least you will feel appreciated when you do. The Athletic Department is just crapping all over you.

I've seen it before and it's not that interesting.

We are watching a long, painful suicide in the MAC. We were fed the crap over a decade now that football is the front porch of the university. Maybe it could be, but when you're playing on work nights, nobody is interested in leaving their house to go visiting neighbors.

Good post. If this is the case, he should leave. The administration can then hire their next victim.

This is a good point. I didn't factor this into my original thinking. Akron makes it nearly impossible for a coach to gain momentum. The OSU game wouldn't be my reason for leaving, but it would be my reason for taking some calls.

I think you may be right. KY opting out was predictable. It opened up a slew of interesting possibilities. The best they could do was scheduling another humiliating loss? This is insanity.

Nobody goes to the games. How worn out can the place be? Sun Belt teams need stadium improvement also. Yet, they play nine conference games, one P5, one G5 and one FCS. Why can't MAC schools do the same thing?

Thank you App State.

There my be a shortage of teams this year for bowls. Maybe they could go to the Myrtle Beach Bowl.

I'm past the point of hating the NCAA. Their lack of self awareness at this point is pitiable. JMU made an agreement. They need to live with their decision.

Maybe some enterprising students can save the $5 on their front lawn. Granted, the walk will be twice as long in a bad neighborhood, but the money will be saved. Seriously, people who send their kids to or graduated from these schools can afford $10 for parking.

Good post. I'd respectfully disagree about the QB protection. He gets off a lot of short passes, but the line still cannot protect enough to give him time to set his feet and deliver down field into the teeth of the defense. The passing game feels rushed. Their only 40+ yard play was a 1 yard pass and the receiver did the rest of the work.