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(02-12-2019 11:39 AM)dannyb73 Wrote:  

(02-11-2019 03:18 PM)OLNWFLSH Wrote:  

(02-11-2019 02:52 PM)GFlash68 Wrote:  For years I have complained that we were carrying the image of the conference due to poor coaches by our fellow members. It hurt our RPI for years. Then a little latter, it became apparent to me that Akron had the best coach in the conference with Keith Dambrot. When he got smart and left, I thought that clearly, our status at the top would resurface. Now I see that other programs have elevated their coaching and talent level. I am enjoying watching all of the MAC games as play quality is very high. Unfortunately for us though, it looks as if akron has scored a winner with Groce. He is doing a lot with a little. I am agreeing with danny73 and will add that trouble will be had at Oxford and BUGS. We are at a cross roads that will project even beyond this year. We are still pretty good when we are clicking and can beat anyone.

I have been contemplating going to the BG game - I went two years ago and with their record they had little fan base and no home court advantage - still winning up there has never been easy for us going back to Anderson Arena days. If BG continues to win it will be a very noisy and difficult place to play. While it's early to think about next year I am not looking for us to be a better team with Walker and Avery gone, likewise I wonder if we'll see Pippen or or Duling return.

Don't think Duling is going anywhere as I believe academically, KSU is the right fit for him. Could be wrong, but I seem to remember that was the main reason he picked KSU to begin with. Pippen leaving, coming off injury, would also be somewhat surprising to me. Been wrong before, but just doesn't make a lot of sense. I understood the interest in DLR because he was a big body for Illinois. Just don't see a huge market with significant upside for a guy like Pippen coming off an injury. His best opportunity is right here in Kent.

Yes Duling came for KSUs highly regarded Fashion& Design program - just wondering if his heart is really into the game - I was really excited when he signed. Of course I expected Petersen to be a scorer after his showing in his first game against YSU so what do I know. I agree that Pippen shouldn't leave I just hope his injury heals sufficiently. To me all of the transfers are unknowns at this stage.