2026-27 Season

[LZIp]

18 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

 

Why? They're not taking spots from anyone, and if they're eventually deemed ineligible, I'm sure Akron will be prepared. Having a veteran leader like Evan around our young guys is a nice bonus, too. 

What do you mean they’re not taking spots from anyone? Is there some grandfather rule that allows them to not count against the limit?

[Let'sGoZips94]

15 minutes ago, LZIp said:

What do you mean they’re not taking spots from anyone? Is there some grandfather rule that allows them to not count against the limit?

 

There are 16 players in the photo FTR shared. 

[kreed5120]

29 minutes ago, LZIp said:

What do you mean they’re not taking spots from anyone? Is there some grandfather rule that allows them to not count against the limit?

 

Not like we can add more people to the roster in mid-October. The semester is already halfway over. We're kind of committed to the players we already have.

[LZIp]

2 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Not like we can add more people to the roster in mid-October. The semester is already halfway over. We're kind of committed to the players we already have.

Agreed with that (though I wonder if there is flexibility for next semester). Just didn’t know if there is some special rule I’m not aware of. If not, I’d say they are taking someone else’s spot, it’s just too late to do anything about it unless there’s an Enrique Freeman on campus.

[Zippy87]

12 hours ago, LZIp said:

What do you mean they’re not taking spots from anyone? Is there some grandfather rule that allows them to not count against the limit?

 

Yes. 

[kreed5120]

Friendly reminder that you can exchange tickets for games you can't attend for additional tickets to games that you can. Just email tickets@uakron.edu and they can exchange them for you. I just had my requests processed today.

[kreed5120]

SunBelt preseason poll is out. Louisiana, who we play in leg 1 of challenge, is projected to finish 6th in the SB. Appalachian State, who we play in Orlando as part of ESPN Invitational, is projected to finish 8th.

 

https://x.com/SunBelt/status/2112227032260096077

[Zippy87]

https://x.com/MACSports/status/2112543106083991673

[Illini Zip]

It's interesting that the Zips are getting respect in the MAC, but we are slated to play projected mid-level SunBelt competition. We'll see who is correct.

[Let'sGoZips94]

2 hours ago, Illini Zip said:

It's interesting that the Zips are getting respect in the MAC, but we are slated to play projected mid-level SunBelt competition. We'll see who is correct.

 

To be fair, when the pairings were made, I don't believe the Zips had Mahaffey or Oriol on the roster. 

[Zippy87]

Just watched the media day interview, a few notes (paraphrasing what was said):

 

- Fingers crossed Evan is eligible, said he has been practicing with the team but hasn't played in either scrimmage

- Said they played really well in one scrimmage, not so well in another

- Likes the flexibility the roster provides...can play big, can play small, can play fast, can slow it down...loves the depth they have. 

- Thinks their x-factor will be defense and rebounding...loves their toughness 

- Tahj said he will be a two-way player and an extension of Coach Ford on the floor

- Tahj has two sons, 5 and 4 years old. Coach Ford said he sets a great example as a father

 

[Illini Zip]

2 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

- Tahj has two sons, 5 and 4 years old. Coach Ford said he sets a great example as a father

 

I have a hard time believing having sons that old is even possible. 

[Zippy87]

1 hour ago, Illini Zip said:

I have a hard time believing having sons that old is even possible. 

 

He said they were born right before his freshman year of college. 

Edited yesterday at 02:17 AM by Zippy87

[NWAkron]

The exhibition games with YSU are the closest the staff could manage to a home and home.