Archive - The Letter

These Are the Right NBA Award Picks. Don’t Overthink It.

A Season-End Review of the NBA’s Most Impactful Contributors

Apr 15 •

March 2025

Jets Take Flight: Canton-Akron 18U Team Claims State Title, Heads to Nationals

With a deep roster built from across Northeast Ohio, the Canton-Akron Jets end a decade-long state title drought and take their shot on the national…

Mar 27 •

March Madness in the Court?: Why Suing Over a Tournament Bid is as Flimsy as a Bubble Team’s Resume

In what world can you sue a national association to create precedent for team selection in March Madness? Our world, apparently.

Mar 18 •

"It goes through your head like, ‘boom.’": Zips’ Nate Johnson Named MVP as Akron Comes Back from 18-Point Deficit to Win 76-74 in MAC…

Akron didn’t trail once in the MAC tournament, and yet they still found themselves down 18 to a Miami (OH) team that they blew out by 30—in the…

Mar 16 •

'We’ll Get Back to Our Rocket Culture': Tod Kowalczyk's Raw Reflection on the Turning Point after Loss to Akron in MAC Semi-Final

Maybe he was exhausted, maybe he just didn’t have the energy to spin. We got something real. No polished statements, no carefully crafted non-answers.

Mar 15 •

'It’s not supposed to be easy': Akron Men's Basketball advances to MAC Tournament Championship with 100-90 win over Toledo

Akron has yet to trail in the MAC Tournament, and Friday’s electric atmosphere played a role in keeping that streak alive.

Mar 15 •

Mid-American Conference: Key Takeaways from Commissioner's Meeting

Here are some of his direct quotes, along with the takeaways and implications.

Mar 14 •

"We don't drop off.": Akron Men's Basketball Move to MAC Tournament Semi-Final Over Bowling Green

After time expired in their quarter-final matchup against #8 seeded Bowling Green, the #1 seeded Akron Zips marched forward in the bracket.

Mar 13 •

Announcing the Launch of The Letter - Aiden Brueck

Press Release, The Letter Media Network

Mar 13 •

November 2024

October 2024

"We Played Each Other in High School": Perry vs. Green Football Features High School Rivals Turned Head Coaches

Once high school rivals, Geis and Slates now lead their teams into a pivotal matchup. With Green's Anthony McMichael III and Perry's Austin Mattox…

Oct 17, 2024 •

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