LZIp Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 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? Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 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. Quote
kreed5120 Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 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. Quote
LZIp Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 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. Quote
Zippy87 Posted October 19 Author Report Posted October 19 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. Quote
kreed5120 Posted Monday at 07:27 PM Report Posted Monday at 07:27 PM 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. 1 1 Quote
kreed5120 Posted Monday at 08:21 PM Report Posted Monday at 08:21 PM 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 3 Quote
Zippy87 Posted Tuesday at 03:36 PM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 03:36 PM https://x.com/MACSports/status/2112543106083991673 1 Quote
Illini Zip Posted Tuesday at 03:47 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 03:47 PM 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. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted Tuesday at 06:29 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 06:29 PM 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. Quote
Zippy87 Posted Tuesday at 10:35 PM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 10:35 PM 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 3 Quote
Illini Zip Posted Wednesday at 01:16 AM Report Posted Wednesday at 01:16 AM 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. Quote
Zippy87 Posted Wednesday at 02:17 AM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 02:17 AM (edited) 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 Wednesday at 02:17 AM by Zippy87 1 Quote
NWAkron Posted Thursday at 01:35 PM Report Posted Thursday at 01:35 PM The exhibition games with YSU are the closest the staff could manage to a home and home. 1 Quote
kreed5120 Posted Friday at 06:19 PM Report Posted Friday at 06:19 PM Akron's basketball promotion is evidently winning a mystery box valued at $750. No idea what it could be. I can't see this driving new sales. Would have been nice to see them do something like be an assistant for a game, courtside seats, Tommy Evans lounge pass, or something of that nature. https://x.com/ZipsMBB/status/2113677012258959816 Quote
NWAkron Posted Friday at 06:50 PM Report Posted Friday at 06:50 PM 30 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: Akron's basketball promotion is evidently winning a mystery box valued at $750. No idea what it could be. I can't see this driving new sales. Would have been nice to see them do something like be an assistant for a game, courtside seats, Tommy Evans lounge pass, or something of that nature. https://x.com/ZipsMBB/status/2113677012258959816 season membership to what? Quote
kreed5120 Posted Friday at 07:01 PM Report Posted Friday at 07:01 PM 10 minutes ago, NWAkron said: season membership to what? I was caught off guard by that as well. I assumed they meant season tickets. Quote
Zips1991 Posted Friday at 07:05 PM Report Posted Friday at 07:05 PM 3 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: I was caught off guard by that as well. I assumed they meant season tickets. They do, it's just new verbiage that is used in sports a lot now. Probably to make you feel like you're "part of something". 1 Quote
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