NWAkron 1,216 Report post Posted February 23 1 hour ago, 1981 grad said: I thought we are much worse defensively this year so I checked the stats from last year to this year and was amazed how similar the stats are from last year. Last year our average win was by 8.8 points (75.7-66.9) and this year it is by 9.4(79.3-69.9) points. Last year we shot .428 from the floor and this year we shot .461 from the floor. However, last year out opponents shot .40 from the floor last year and now shooting .44 from the floor. Last year we shot 305 from 3 pointers and this year we improved to .351. However, our opponents improved from 303 to 361. This season is very much last season except we are better offensively and worse defensively but not by a great deal. Good post. I guess last year wasn't all sunshine and lollipops as they say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hip Zip 240 Report post Posted February 23 I'm confident today. Went through the schedule and discovered that we have won four of the five MAC games when we were the underdog. It's a motivator for sure. I even asked my magic 8 ball if the Zips win today. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hip Zip 240 Report post Posted February 23 And just like that, the Zips have quickly moved to a 1.5 favorite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarkwgriswold 2,465 Report post Posted February 23 3 to 5% seems like a small margin but it's more substantial than it appears. For example, last year's .303 in three point defense made them first in the MAC. Put in their .361 of this year, they would have been 11th. This team misses Riak on defense as he directed the defense and served as a safety net when guys were beat and misses Banks as a strong perimeter defender. Tribble is getting there with the perimeter defense but his shooting limits his time on the floor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWAkron 1,216 Report post Posted February 23 I guess Zips are now at -1. Boals admitted not everyone will be available for the game Tuesday. And the Bobcats may not be complete for another week to 10 days. “We still don’t have everyone. We won’t everyone (Tuesday), or even Thursday,” the coach said. “Maybe by Saturday. “I’m not naïve enough to think we’ll go out and play our best basketball,” the coach said. “It’ll be sloppy.” 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AkronAlumnus 98 Report post Posted February 23 Should be a good game! Not happy with the 2pm tip-off though, oh well... I'm here for it! Zips +6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDZip 568 Report post Posted February 23 If I was home I could see it - stuck with Gamecast now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hip Zip 240 Report post Posted February 23 Ohio without their top rebounder, Wilson confirmed out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWAkron 1,216 Report post Posted February 23 No excuses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoyalZIP 247 Report post Posted February 23 Dominate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zipsrule 242 Report post Posted February 23 No Jason Preston per the announcers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hip Zip 240 Report post Posted February 23 That can't hurt. Sears is capable though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoyalZIP 247 Report post Posted February 23 Good looks not falling for the Zips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1981 grad 426 Report post Posted February 23 It think that Ali after that big game was told to shoot more. Unfortunately, coming up empty from 3. On Ohio's first basket, no reason for LCJ to come off his man. The ball is in the corner. He needs to stay with his man. That is just bad d. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RowdyZip 214 Report post Posted February 23 (edited) Every time I watch a game on ESPN3 from Athens, I'm amazed by how much the announcers are homers. It's like having Steve French call a game on a TV network. I thought they were supposed to at least try to be impartial. Edited February 23 by RowdyZip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zipsrule 242 Report post Posted February 23 Ohio is on fire from 3 and we are ice cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWAkron 1,216 Report post Posted February 23 And we know when down a good player the others step up. Like when Cheese was out at Buffalo last season 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1981 grad 426 Report post Posted February 23 Once again LCJ left his man for an open 3. Stay with your man. These are all open looks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RowdyZip 214 Report post Posted February 23 Just now, zipsrule said: Ohio is on fire from 3 and we are ice cold. Ohio has an advantage from practicing in a big, cold, empty gym like the Convocation Center. Shooting in an empty cavern really messes with depth perception, I'd have to guess we'll adjust and get used to the setting soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWAkron 1,216 Report post Posted February 23 They can't ever start well. 3 of 12. Geez. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKZIP5 0 Report post Posted February 23 Thank goodness we got away with a big double dribble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1981 grad 426 Report post Posted February 23 Where is Trimble. Have hardly seen him today. LCJ cannot drive to the basket. Really struggling on both ends of the floor. We have seen this before and we always seem to come back. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDZip 568 Report post Posted February 23 (edited) Ten minutes in - 9 points - ugh. 3 point shooting 1-11 🤮 Edited February 23 by MDZip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AkronAlumnus 98 Report post Posted February 23 We'll be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigzipguy 73 Report post Posted February 23 stupid to get a technical foul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
