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JimLurker34

2/28/2024 10:42 AM

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

My own tracker. Boals record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo since the start of this thread = 3-1.

I like your own tracker better...haha.

If Boals can get this closer to .500 against these three teams over next three years then we are going to have more bangers hanging in the Convo.

Will the Convo roof support that?

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FearLeon

2/28/2024 10:56 AM

JimLurker34 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

My own tracker. Boals record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo since the start of this thread = 3-1.

I like your own tracker better...haha.

If Boals can get this closer to .500 against these three teams over the next three years then we are going to have more banners hanging in the Convo.

Will the Convo roof support that?

Ha....I sure hope so.

Last Edited: 2/28/2024 10:56:55 AM by FearLeon

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FearLeon

2/28/2024 11:03 AM

Last Edited: 2/28/2024 11:03:23 AM by FearLeon

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gedunkman

2/28/2024 9:39 PM

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

JimLurker34 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

My own tracker. Boals record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo since the start of this thread = 3-1.

I like your own tracker better...haha.

If Boals can get this closer to .500 against these three teams over the next three years then we are going to have more banners hanging in the Convo.

Will the Convo roof support that?

Ha....I sure hope so.

Not sure, but I think you may have missed the joke. {bangers original vs. banners after your edit)

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FearLeon

2/29/2024 7:35 AM

gedunkman wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

JimLurker34 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

My own tracker. Boals record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo since the start of this thread = 3-1.

I like your own tracker better...haha.

If Boals can get this closer to .500 against these three teams over the next three years then we are going to have more banners hanging in the Convo.

Will the Convo roof support that?

Ha....I sure hope so.

Not sure, but I think you may have missed the joke. {bangers original vs. banners after your edit)

Ha…yes..I knew what you meant. Damn typo on my part, but your joke was funny.

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JimLurker34

2/29/2024 10:34 AM

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

gedunkman wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

JimLurker34 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

My own tracker. Boals record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo since the start of this thread = 3-1.

I like your own tracker better...haha.

If Boals can get this closer to .500 against these three teams over the next three years then we are going to have more banners hanging in the Convo.

Will the Convo roof support that?

Ha....I sure hope so.

Not sure, but I think you may have missed the joke. {bangers original vs. banners after your edit)

Ha…yes..I knew what you meant. Damn typo on my part, but your joke was funny.

It was my joke, not gedunkman's. He just noticed it, and called it to your attention.

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FearLeon

2/29/2024 1:43 PM

JimLurker34 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

gedunkman wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

JimLurker34 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

My own tracker. Boals record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo since the start of this thread = 3-1.

I like your own tracker better...haha.

If Boals can get this closer to .500 against these three teams over the next three years then we are going to have more banners hanging in the Convo.

Will the Convo roof support that?

Ha....I sure hope so.

Not sure, but I think you may have missed the joke. {bangers original vs. banners after your edit)

Ha…yes..I knew what you meant. Damn typo on my part, but your joke was funny.

It was my joke, not gedunkman's. He just noticed it, and called it to your attention.

+1 on the joke.

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GraffZ06

2/29/2024 2:18 PM

We apologize again for the fault in the subtitles. Those responsible for sacking the people who have just been sacked have been sacked.

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FearLeon

3/15/2024 10:08 PM

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I've said it many times here...I'm a Boals guy. But I also said from day one that he'll be judged just like Larry, Timmy, Groce, Jimmy C and Saul Ball. Let's take a deeper dive at what I believe is a significant black eye during the Boals era.

Boals vs Akron/Toledo/Kent Regular Season/MAC Tourney

2019-2020

Lost by 9 to Toledo
Lost by to Akron
Lost by 15 to Kent
Beat Kent by 6
Lost to Akron by 7

Record: 1-3
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2020-21

Lost to Akron by 20
Lost to Toledo by 17
Lost to Kent by 10
Beat Akron by 17
Beat Kent by 23 MAC tourney
Beat Toledo by 7 MAC tourney

Record: 3-3
MAC Tournament Champs
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2021-2022

Beat Akron by 6
Beat Kent by 7
Lost to Toledo by 18
Lost to Toledo by 15
Lost to Kent by 23
Lost to Akron by 8
Lost to Kent by 6 MAC

Record: 2-5
MAC Semifinals Appearance
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2022-2023

Lost to Kent by 5
Lost to Toledo by 15
Lost to Akron by 6
Beat Akron by 9
Lost to Kent by 7
Lost to Toledo by 7 MAC

Record: 1-5
MAC Semifinals Appearance
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2023-2024

Lost to Toledo by 9
Lost to Akron by 9
Beat Kent by 7
Lost to Toledo by 2

Record: 1-3 (Updated 2-16-2024)
MAC Tournament? Will we even qualify?
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Boals overall record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo: 7-17. Let me repeat.....7-17.

On the broadcast last night, Boals told the announcers all that matters in this conference is 3 days in Cleveland. He's correct about that and that's been my stance as well since this conference will never ever be a 2-bid league again moving forward. And right now Boals is living large off of the 3 days in Cleveland in 2021. Which is why he has rope and can never be compared truly to Saul. BUT. BUT. He needs to right the ship.

Folks...Ohio basketball is currently ranked #217 in the NET. I never truly thought I'd see that number under Boals. Mr “no one wants to play us” has systemic issues with this team. His best player (Hunter) is broken. His offense has a bizarre and unorganized flow. There’s no effort to get AJC shots because he’s buried down low. The D last night was a mess. When your highlight is “The Whiz wasn’t dreadful” that’s not much.

Somebody mentioned it on another post that Boals just doesn't look like the Boals of the past on the bench. Did he get content? His safe is seat for a long time. There is no pressure on him. Hell...we can't get a student media member to ask him why IJ "Bahamas" Ezuma is wearing street clothes this season.

I'm not pushing the panic button. But this staff seems to be well behind the upper echelon of the league right now. Toledo played five freshmen last night and three of them are major contributors right now. Meanwhile, we have Ben Nichol redshirting. Is Burris really going to come in and contribute right out of the gate next year? This year looks done. And quite frankly....looking at the roster of what is coming back currently...how can we say next season looks much better? But hey...regardless...remember...nobody wants to play Ohio. Well, except Defiance.

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Boals overall record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo: 7-18 Let me repeat.....7-18.

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Boals overall record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo: 8-18

1-26-2024 win at Kent! LFG

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Boals overall record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo: 8-19

2-16-2024 loss at Toledo

Boals is now 1-7 all-time vs Tod K

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Boals overall record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo: 9-19

2-20-2024 win at home against Kent.

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Boals overall record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo: 10-19

2-27-2024 big boy win at home against Akron.

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Boals overall record vs Akron/Kent/Toledo: 10-20

3-15-2024 loss against Akron in MAC Semis

Last Edited: 3/15/2024 10:09:01 PM by FearLeon

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JSF

3/15/2024 10:49 PM

Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

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GraffZ06

3/15/2024 11:04 PM

JSF wrote:expand_more

Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

A nation doesn't even know who IJ Ezuma is, let alone waits with anticipation on information about him either. But that doesn't stop him from posting that thread every.single.game.

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FearLeon

3/15/2024 11:04 PM

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Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

So I guess you didn’t read the first post that led to this thread? I didn’t realize you were President of the “deep dive” club.

Last Edited: 3/16/2024 4:04:09 AM by FearLeon

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FearLeon

3/16/2024 4:06 AM

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

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Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

A nation doesn't even know who IJ Ezuma is, let alone waits with anticipation on information about him either. But that doesn't stop him from posting that thread every.single.game.

And that wasted scholarship cost us dearly and played a key role as to why Ohio isn’t playing in the MAC Championship game. Freeman used and abused us. Like it or not, Bahamas Ezuma was a relevant story throughout the season. He was supposed to contribute this season at a position we had a severe need and instead we got absolutely nothing.

Last Edited: 3/16/2024 8:40:01 AM by FearLeon

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bornacatfan

3/16/2024 10:20 AM

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It took Dambrot a few tries to figure out how to win in Cleveland. Once he did, the lid was off and Akron was arguably the conference's top program. I know we're talking about a longer timeframe with Toledo, but be careful about hanging that albatross on Tod. One good week could completely change the next decade.

I think TK is the best Coach in the conference, and has been for quite a while. One of these years, it's all going to click in Cleveland - and like JSF said - watch out.

My friend who lives near Wrigley Field says...."maybe next year"

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GraffZ06

3/16/2024 2:09 PM

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

JSF wrote:expand_more

Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

A nation doesn't even know who IJ Ezuma is, let alone waits with anticipation on information about him either. But that doesn't stop him from posting that thread every.single.game.

I don't disagree. Go back and look at my pre-season prediction. I said this was a midling MAC team that was going to struggle inside and therefore would likely depend on how IJ Ezuma played and progressed. The fact that the answer to that question was literally 0 and yet we still finished 2nd and made the semis is a testament to Boals and the guys. But to harp on the IJ thing every game, when you know you're not going to get any info, and it's not going to change the situation, is just wasting time.

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FearLeon

3/16/2024 3:41 PM

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

JSF wrote:expand_more

Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

A nation doesn't even know who IJ Ezuma is, let alone waits with anticipation on information about him either. But that doesn't stop him from posting that thread every.single.game.

But to harp on the IJ thing every game, when you know you're not going to get any info, and it's not going to change the situation, is just wasting time.

Here is why the Bahamas thing deserves to be harped on. There’s no accountability. The more people who don’t care the more secretive the program will be. And yes our board is tiny and it probably won’t make a difference, but it’s an issue and one we should be into. So if Ayden and Alex Evans come to school and Ayden is with the team, but never plays and coach says nothing and no one cares, I guess that’ll be ok?

Last Edited: 3/16/2024 3:42:49 PM by FearLeon

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BillyTheCat

3/16/2024 7:01 PM

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

JSF wrote:expand_more

Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

A nation doesn't even know who IJ Ezuma is, let alone waits with anticipation on information about him either. But that doesn't stop him from posting that thread every.single.game.

But to harp on the IJ thing every game, when you know you're not going to get any info, and it's not going to change the situation, is just wasting time.

Best part of all this is that some people do know, and just won't tell you.

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FearLeon

3/16/2024 7:37 PM

BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

JSF wrote:expand_more

Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

A nation doesn't even know who IJ Ezuma is, let alone waits with anticipation on information about him either. But that doesn't stop him from posting that thread every.single.game.

But to harp on the IJ thing every game, when you know you're not going to get any info, and it's not going to change the situation, is just wasting time.

Best part of all this is that some people do know, and just won't tell you.

Surely they do. No media in town. Easy street. And it’s not telling “me”. It’s anyone who truly cares about Ohio vs people who add nothing to the conversation.

Last Edited: 3/16/2024 7:38:22 PM by FearLeon

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bobcatsquared

3/16/2024 8:00 PM

Thanks for the deep dive, FearLeon. Much appreciated.

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JimLurker34

3/17/2024 9:30 AM

BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

FearLeon wrote:expand_more

GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more

JSF wrote:expand_more

Listing a record isn’t a deep dive.

A nation doesn't even know who IJ Ezuma is, let alone waits with anticipation on information about him either. But that doesn't stop him from posting that thread every.single.game.

But to harp on the IJ thing every game, when you know you're not going to get any info, and it's not going to change the situation, is just wasting time.

Best part of all this is that some people do know, and just won't tell you.

One who is free to speak is IJ himself. Nothing wrong with a reporter asking him directly. He doesn't have to answer, of course. You'd think The Post might do that.