zipsrule Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Nice dunk from Sayles. Much more athleticism on this team than in previous years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just now, Z.I.P. said: Elsewhere in the MAC...Iona leads Ohio by 8 with 7 minutes to play! SMH! Iona...with their 1-4 record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Interesting that they're advertising the Diamond Head Classic on the side scroll board. Don't think they did ANY advertising last time Akron played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 So many tickets tack fouls called tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Kostelac has been out there for 12 minutes tonight! 0 points, 2 personal fouls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) That last one on Malcolm was really touchy. Don't recognize that one ref. UTC only has 2 fouls to our 10. Edited November 29, 2017 by NWAkron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 These refs... seriously...and Jimond...call time out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, zipsrule said: Iona...with their 1-4 record. Iona is now 2-4 after a 93-88 win at Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Well, we sure weren't ready for that full-court pressure! OMG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 We need to be composed this last minute of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just now, zipsrule said: Iona is now 2-4 after a 93-88 win at Ohio. Giving us bad karma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just now, NWAkron said: Giving us bad karma. I hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 UTOMI!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 All I can say is, Utomi is the real deal!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, Z.I.P. said: All I can say is, Utomi is the real deal!!! HOLY S**T, he really is!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, Z.I.P. said: All I can say is, Utomi is the real deal!!! For sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Man if Utomi can keep developing on that inside game and banging like that, I'm not sure who in the MAC is going to slow him down, let alone stop him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Saw some things I liked, and some I didn't tonight. Defense was very good in the first half, rotation was nice, crashed the boards.. second half seemed like we were a half step behind getting back. Lot of 3 on 2 fastbreaks that led to some fouls. Not sure if that's a depth thing and not much left in the tank but that needs addressed. Offensively a lot more movement than I'm used to seeing from a Zips team. A lot of cuts to the basket that we didn't recognize and make the pass for an easy basket, but that will get fixed as they gel. Utomi, man. I haven't seen another MAC game yet but I'm pretty sure no one has the talent of Utomi, Ivey and Duvivier. If the 4-8 guys can continue to develop we'll be a force in the conference, per usual. Little worried about our inside game, but I'm sure some Warriors fans were thinking that a few years ago. If we can use our speed and athleticism to impose our game and make teams adapt instead of playing someone else's game, they'll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Good and bad tonight. Glad to see Ivey get into the flow of the game. If he gets out on the break and gets a couple of shots to go, it completely opens up his game. I am very pleased with the improved free throw shooting. It is becoming more and more apparent that Salyes is our best option as a big man. I was also very happy to see a zone dropped in unexpectedly. The 1-3-1 with two minutes left threw a curve UTC was not expecting. Good to see Kostelac get some minutes as we'll need big man minutes as the season wears on. As I said a couple of weeks ago, Utomi may lead the MAC in scoring. With our limited post play, we need him and others on the boards as they were tonight. Interior defense was really iffy tonight. 40 points in the paint are too many. Also, the defense was out of position too often when trying to jump into passing lanes. Parrish gave up too many in that fashion tonight. All in all, more god than bad. Nice start so far to the Groce era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 .......and good luck Mocs, I hope you win all your games now too!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 13 steals! That's a change. Listening to Groce on the way home...he's pushing that diet and fitness. I think they have a nutritionist on speed dial they called call when they are reaching for a pizza slice. Also, I think being fit and caring about that gives them loads of confidence. Tonight's team at the end reminded me of the old Ohio U team...whacking at the ball and getting steals. That was an exciting game. I think the team needed something close and tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 15 minutes ago, a-zip said: .......and good luck Mocs, I hope you win all your games now too!!!! They play UT-Martin next week. I'm so conflicted! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: They play UT-Martin next week. I'm so conflicted! Go with the team from Tennessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 hour ago, zippy5 said: Man if Utomi can keep developing on that inside game and banging like that, I'm not sure who in the MAC is going to slow him down, let alone stop him. I'm not saying KD held players back, but it seemed like there was never a breakout star during his era. Yeah, guys like Zeke we're fun to watch. But nobody was that 20+ consistent scoring threat. Hopefully Utomi can be that guy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 We played 3 centers tonight, Poke, Sales and Kostelac. I think that Sales will soon be the starter because Poke just looks like he is struggling. He just does not have the big body on defense to defend and gets pushed around too much to be a good rebounder. I like his effort but he just seems like he does not have instinctively basketball moves to defend. He had a great block tonight. I was surprised to see Kostelac get so much time because he only played a few minutes the first 3 games. He took one jump hook that was off target. However, he is a big body. If he could develop a post game it would be great. He knows how to box out and defend. Jimond had his best game tonight. I think he needs to stay away from the 3 ball. I never thought he was a great 3 ball shooter. It is so nice that we were taking short jump shots. Every shot does not have to be a 3. This team is very physical compared to the typical KD team. If you drive the middle you will have guys jumping at you. Only saw one uncontested layup. With the KD team you would always see the penetration off the high screen. Not happening with this team. Very disciplined on defense. Utomi hit a clutch 3 at the end of the game. Tenn threw the ball away when they had a chance to close the gap. Looking forward to the Marshall game. Go Zips!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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