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I'm willing to bet all three will be at Seton Hall next year.

If low level employees at Adidas, etc.didnt hand out money to recruits, there would be no reason for these companies to hire low level employees. In reality, the world is a lot different today than 2019 because of NIL. Promising NIL deals will replace the white envelope. The NCAA should dismiss this case before it loses another Federal lawsuit.

Why wouldn't they be content? They vote for it.

Geez.... I didn't think I could hate sports branding anymore than associating with three letter airport symbols or things like The Land or here in Charlotte, Buzz City. Then there is this garbage.

A guy with his talent and the transfer portal.... about 1-2 years.

I love the transfer portal, but it is the place where a lot of bad ideas get hatched.

The RB is the gift that keeps on giving. Much like herpes.

I'm of the opinion that when things like this happen, the good guys need to take ownership of symbols and make clear statements. We shouldn't feel one bit guilty about who we are or how we present ourselves as long as we are grounded in decency. For example. "The University of Akron Athletic Department wants the world to know we stand in support of Ukraine. In no way should our new logo be confused or associated with the monstrous actions of the Russian government. We present the "Z" symbol in the name of peace loving people throughout the world and hope when the public sees our logo they take a moment and reflect on a peaceful future." One of my favorite Don Draperisms is, "If you don't like what is being said, then change the conversation".

Actions as meaningless as Freedom Fries. The war in Ukraine won't last forever. We'll be the Zips forever. Proceed with the Z logo.

The topic of Groce leaving interests me because he is really at a "precipice of a great crossroads" (one of Carmine Jr's many malapropisms from The Sopranos). First, I'll say this. He has made great money as a basketball coach. Kind of money over his time as a head coach and assistant at OSU that put him in the top 1% of incomes in the United States. As you get older, you start to think more and more about the end game (retirement). Groce is 50 and has from what I can tell is 12-13 years as a public employee in Ohio. Roughly 7-8 more years would put him at 20 and probably set up for a comfortable retirement on whatever retirement system Ohio has set up for public employees plus his investments. He might have one more run at a big time job, but he is getting closer to the point where that is probably unlikely. Akron could be a great place for him to ride out those last few years of years in the Ohio retirement system. He has a winning program and is in a pretty safe position at Akron. I wouldn't be in a hurry to go anywhere else. Heck, 8 more years at Akron, retire a legend and consult for a few years. Consulting or part time work is great for early retirement if all you are looking for is some extra scratch and health insurance. You don't want to pay for health insurance out of your investment principal if you want to go into early/semi-retirement. Not a bad life plan if you ask me.

If you didn't know what this was and someone told you it was a former sports stadium in Chernobyl, you would believe them.

The words "we belong" come to mind when I think about the game last night. Never had this feeling after an NCAA Tournament game before.

Disappointing loss. However, the level of tournament competency was nice to see.

I told my brother last night before the game the Zips we're a lock to win because Portland has games and the NCAA would send them there like they always do.

He who gets the last laugh laughs to loudest.

Kent's coach looks like a middle school gym teacher.

Much better.

Flat? I'd take flat right now.

Wake up!!!! Be ready for passes. Don't dribble until you are under and behind the basket. Stop the helter skelter behavior.

Please stop dribbling into double teams.

Go to ESPN News.

Or it's going to be a long night.

Akron hates Kent. Kent hates Akron. Tonight is going to be a fun night.

Interesting, it's the level of language for a graduate level composition class at Kent. They are not smart people.

Akron vs Kent is a great regional rivalry. I'm jealous of those of you who get to attend the game. If I still lived in Ohio I'd be looking forward to going to the game. The crowd looked solid last night on TV. Hopefully fans show up.