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  1. If Sammy Hunter starts making the percentage of 3's needed to justify the volume of 3's he takes, we'll kill teams.
    2 points
  2. Mid-majors that play a P5 tough for a half, then fold down the stretch are a dime a dozen. Let’s go Zips…seize the biggest P5 win in Akron history!
    2 points
  3. if we lost because of an extra 5 minutes of ball 4 days before our 2nd game of the season, we are in for a long year
    2 points
  4. I believe that the football early signing day is now one month away (catdaddyp please correct me if I am wrong). I have reviewed the commit list in the Nation and have attended and watched the games this year and here are my comments on the additional needs. I am assuming that the current recruits are good and competent. -1. Ensure Wassel remains committed. A future QB is greatly needed. If he is red-shirted, he could be a 4-year starter. -2. A senior QB transfer to bridge the gap for Wassel -3. Defensive linemen, one additional freshman 300 lb DT and 3 transfer portal additions due to the graduation losses -4. WR, one portal transfer to replace Jacques-Louis. We currently have 3 excellent transfer receivers, and one addition will allow the Zips to sustain the three good receivers, and this addition will allow the young WR's to develop. -5. OL, one portal transfer to replace Whigan and allow the youngsters to develop -6. DB, one portal transfer to allow the youngsters to develop -7. LB, one portal transfer, two if Bubba is not coming back. I think it is crazy that he may be coming back for his 7th season. -8. TE, No needs this year -9. RB, No needs this year, Coach Joe has raved about Kellom, and we have Wiley, Price, and Norrils I am not sure about the allowable number of recruits, but here are my thoughts. Based on the commitment list and my comments, the recruitment numbers are: High School Seniors - 16 Portal Transfers - 9 I am also curious how many players Coach is going to shed off of the current roster. In Coach JoeMo we trust!!!
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  5. Could see this coming a mile away in the last couple minutes before halftime. Zips are wayyy far away from their full potential, which is perfectly fine at this point. Everyone outside of X and Sammy (first half) was basically terrible, and they were lucky to only lose by as many as they did. A 3rd place finish in this field would still be pretty damn cool. Onto tomorrow. Go Zips!
    1 point
  6. Adam Miller is giving major Tyger Campbell flashbacks
    1 point
  7. Zips very fortunate to be ahead, they really aren't playing well right now. They're clearly physically overmatched, but that's no excuse for some of the sloppiness. Shooting has been okay, but should be better. And just a bit out of control at times, mostly Tribble and Clarke. They've played worse halves, but have also played much, much better. They let the pace get out of control when they had the big lead. Winnable, but must have a better second half.
    1 point
  8. I have the same feeling. Zips might keep it close for a little bit, then just get run out of the gym. The fact that it's this close right now feels like a miracle.
    1 point
  9. Much, much tougher opponent. Really tough spot for the young guys + bench today. This is definitely on par with MSU, room for error is so small. Awful start for Hankerson, wide open brick and a T to go along with a pair of fouls. Nut up or shut up.
    1 point
  10. Glass Rockets crash late again. Lose to basketball power East Carolina by 11.
    1 point
  11. Getting a little ahead of ourselves. Tough task ahead
    1 point
  12. Nobody gets votes in the "others receiving votes category." Toledo was getting votes in the top 25 poll, just not enough to sniff making the top 25. With the loss to UMKC, the rockets took an important step towards fulfilling their manifest destiny of losing to any team with a kangaroo mascot.
    1 point
  13. I'm just hear to express my pre-game apprehension as it tends to be good luck for our Zips.
    1 point
  14. The game will be played in Buffalo. Details will be announced by MAC office shortly
    1 point
  15. Kenpom has preseason data baked into their formula to help compensate for the small sample sizes. It isn't until mid-January that kenpom ranking are fully reflective of the current season.
    1 point
  16. They can shoot, they have size, and they play hard. If a team that is more talented than the Zips also had those 3 attributes they’re almost impossible for a mid-major to beat. And really difficult for a major-major to beat too.
    1 point
  17. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2022/11/22/world-cup-university-of-akron-team-canada-richie-laryea-jared-embick-belgium-2022-qatar-fifa/69660819007/
    1 point
  18. Nice advanced look at some stats today from a Hilltopper fan: https://247sports.com/college/western-kentucky/board/104580/Contents/wku-vs-akron-efficiency-breakdown-198236275/?page=1
    1 point
  19. If anyone wants an actual Zips connection, watch around the 11:23 mark to see Abdi Mohammed and Marco Micaletto among the Crew2 winning the inagural MLSNEXTPRO Cup. Another great piece starts around the 40 minute mark highlighting the beautiful game around the world and in Cleveland.
    1 point
  20. Mhmm..playing Buffalo today then even moving the NIU game to Sunday if you need to doesn’t seem like that difficult a task.
    1 point
  21. Thanks. Today is Nov. 21, one month away is Dec. 21.
    1 point
  22. Did anybody realize Toledo was getting votes in the others receiving votes category in the top 25 poll? Their loss to UKMC should take care of that. Their opening schedule was not that good.
    1 point
  23. Did the better team win though? I didn't watch the game, but Akron led in corners (7-3) and shots (19-10 with two of Pitt's coming on PK's), which are usually good indicators of the run of play. Part of what made Porter such a good coach was his emphasis on discipline and that the players and team dictated the game through possession and a concerted focus on winning. Nothing ever interfered with those goals. Can you imagine a Porter team getting drubbed in the MACC and Sweet 16? Simple scouting by Pitt of the MACC probably showed that they could mentally dominate our team (players and coaches), and this proved to be an excellent strategy. I hope Embick can reflect on this in the offseason and return the program to form next season.
    1 point
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