inspiredsports
03-17-2009, 09:14 PM
We haven't been there for 23 years, but the Zips will square off vs. Gonzaga at 7:25 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 19 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore.
I'm so proud to have watched these guys earn 1 of the 65 spots in the NCAA tournament.
Akron coach Keith Dambrot was a fellow Phi Delt back in 1982 when I graduated, but way too small in stature to play above the intramural level, but WHAT A STUDENT OF THE GAME. He deserves this especially after . . . .
He coached LeBron at Akron Saint Vincent / Saint Mary's, and then moved on the the University of Akron. LeBron had pledged to follow him there and selfless Keith was instrumental in talking him out of it, realizing the man-child would have wasted his time. Keith probably gave away a final 4 appearance that day!
At any rate, My wife and I are alums, and my 2 eldest daughters currently attend and are headed west for a thrill.
Even a first round loss will be a win for this developing program.
GO ZIPS!
http://www.uakron.edu/about_ua/news_media/promo_detail.dot?promoId=468784&pageTitle=Big%20week%20for%20UA%27s%20student-athletes&crumbTitle=Big%20week%20for%20UA%27s%20student-athletes
PS. : if you visit the link above, our mascot Zippy (Voted 2009 Most Popular Mascot) can almost be seen in the lower left corner. Zippy is actually three different people inside at various times, but one of the guys who plays the role dates my eldest daughter.
I'm so proud to have watched these guys earn 1 of the 65 spots in the NCAA tournament.
Akron coach Keith Dambrot was a fellow Phi Delt back in 1982 when I graduated, but way too small in stature to play above the intramural level, but WHAT A STUDENT OF THE GAME. He deserves this especially after . . . .
He coached LeBron at Akron Saint Vincent / Saint Mary's, and then moved on the the University of Akron. LeBron had pledged to follow him there and selfless Keith was instrumental in talking him out of it, realizing the man-child would have wasted his time. Keith probably gave away a final 4 appearance that day!
At any rate, My wife and I are alums, and my 2 eldest daughters currently attend and are headed west for a thrill.
Even a first round loss will be a win for this developing program.
GO ZIPS!
http://www.uakron.edu/about_ua/news_media/promo_detail.dot?promoId=468784&pageTitle=Big%20week%20for%20UA%27s%20student-athletes&crumbTitle=Big%20week%20for%20UA%27s%20student-athletes
PS. : if you visit the link above, our mascot Zippy (Voted 2009 Most Popular Mascot) can almost be seen in the lower left corner. Zippy is actually three different people inside at various times, but one of the guys who plays the role dates my eldest daughter.