clarkwgriswold

I wouldn't put too much stock in yesterday's game. The Zips have had much worse defensive games this season. Much, not all of yesterday's success yesterday was the result of guys making tough shots over well- positioned defenders. Sometimes teams just get hot. Some of Dambrot's teams were sketchy on defense. However, during the 4 years with Zeke it all got cleaned up on the back end. Groce's first team here was 8th in the MAC in average points surrendered and 9th in opponent field goal percentage. They were regularly just "out-athleted." This year's squad is 7th in average points surrendered and 2nd in opponent FG%. The current team is not the worst. The fast pace of the offense gives both teams more possessions. They've had lapses which have hurt and can be cleaned up but they're never going to be at the top of the MAC on defense. Barre can help a little if he returns but he'll at best play 12-15 minutes a game and the biggest problem has been on perimeter traps and switches and recovering on help defense when the ball swings, and that's not him on the perimeter.

Lebron paid homage to UA and the city with his new shoes which included the UA logo- https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/nba/2026/01/18/lebron-james-nike-23-shoes-pay-tribute-to-akron-zips/88243766007/

The number one area girls player in today's mid-season top players in Greater Akron, Evelyn McKnight from Copley, is a.............Youngstown State recruit.

Looks like he's making progress as he's gone from a cast to a brace. Also, Sharron looked to be walking without a limp.

I'm perfectly fine with Miami winning every game until they lose to the Zips in Cleveland.

The Zips shuffle off to Buffalo for a Tuesday night contest against the Bulls. The Bulls are 13-5 coming off of a last second OT loss at Oxford. According to Gross this is the best Bulls team the current has had since his arrival and are very good offensively. Wisconsin transfer sophomore guard Daniel Freitag leads the Bulls in scoring and rebounding at at 20.3 ppg and 4.5 rpg. Junior guard Ryan Sabol is second in scoring at 17 ppg. They are 6th in offense and defense in the MAC.

They actually called a dribbler for a carry. What's next, a call for 3 seconds?

Very important question - what's the fish mascot?

Sharron not in uniform.

Old Dominion Monarchs--->Albany Great Danes--->Miami Hurricanes--->North Texas Mean Green--->Akron Zips.

I think it certainly moves him up in the rotation but he won't take the minutes. When they came out for the second half Tuesday Bowen was in his place. I think Eric then came in for Bowen. I think Shammah's minutes increase and when they just have one true guard on the floor that guy like Bowen and Eric play what's essentially the two. In reality, this team is Tavari, Shammah, Sharron, Amani and a bunch of wings.

That kid was gonna get his shots. He was the most shameless shooter at the JAR since Antoine Davis!

....and the t-shirt gun!

This game is Youth Day and Mascot Day and there is also a dance cheer clinic. There's also some kind of discount on kid's tickets, so maybe they'll get as decent crowd. Don't forget, it's a 2:00 tip-off.

With a team made up of mostly freshmen and sophomores.