NIT Ohio State at Akron?

[1981 grad]

I hate to be an optimist but I hope the NCAA will give us a home game against Ohio State.  Our RPI is 34 and we just lost the tournament final on a last second shot.  Ohio State has a RPI of 74 and lost by 27 in the quarterfinals of their tournament.  Most importantly, I think the sell out at Kent State, the small arena atmosphere, and the enthusiasm we had at the Kent State game may persuade ESPN that a game in Akron may make for better TV than a half empty arena at Ohio State.  I believe Ohio State coming to Akron would be great for the program and would be a sellout.  A win against the Buckeyes would be even better. 

[dirtyolcrowe]

46 minutes ago, 1981 grad said:

I hate to be an optimist but I hope the NCAA will give us a home game against Ohio State.  Our RPI is 34 and we just lost the tournament final on a last second shot.  Ohio State has a RPI of 74 and lost by 27 in the quarterfinals of their tournament.  Most importantly, I think the sell out at Kent State, the small arena atmosphere, and the enthusiasm we had at the Kent State game may persuade ESPN that a game in Akron may make for better TV than a half empty arena at Ohio State.  I believe Ohio State coming to Akron would be great for the program and would be a sellout.  A win against the Buckeyes would be even better. 

pipe dream!!

[RowdyZip]

I agree completely but the NCAA would never, ever allow that to happen. It'd be a miracle to get a home game, let alone vs a P5, let alone OSU. 

[ziptrumpet87]

If only we had a new arena...

[GJGood]

Wait? Seeding in the NIT takes things into account other than what happens on the court during the current season? :O

[GoZips]

In determining what to wear to Cowlumbus I found three different "for Pete's Sake" tee shirts.

I plan on wearing this year's version with the "Z" as a tribute to our loved coach Dan Peters.

 

note: Thad Matta fired coach Peters to make room for his pal on the osu staff.

 

Spread the word about the purple "for Pete's Sake" tee shirt as most of us have this shirt

and it will stand out.

[Balsy]

9 hours ago, GoZips said:

In determining what to wear to Cowlumbus I found three different "for Pete's Sake" tee shirts.

I plan on wearing this year's version with the "Z" as a tribute to our loved coach Dan Peters.

 

note: Thad Matta fired coach Peters to make room for his pal on the osu staff.

 

Spread the word about the purple "for Pete's Sake" tee shirt as most of us have this shirt

and it will stand out.

 

I gave mine away to my students.   But I'll wear the button I purchased.