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I really think this could be Barre if he can stay on the floor. He was really playing well and making a difference before he got hurt.

I guess the MAC doesn't blow.

After watching yesterdays game and see another team shooting over 50%, I wondered whether this is the worst Akron team on defense that I can remember. I was almost afraid to look at the stats, but we are now ranked 241st in defense giving up 76 points per game. (Kent is worst at at 336 and giving up 82 points). I know that we play a fast tempo and therefore giving the other teams more shots and we are not a great rebounding team giving up more 2nd and 3rd oppotunities to score. But the fact remains that statistically we are probably giving up more points this season than in any other season. It seems to me the players are working hard on defense. However, we do not have a rim protector and it just seems like we cannot keep the opposing team from attacking the basket or shooting an open three. Also, it does seem like there is more talent in the MAC this year. But we have seen all year, both in conference and out of conference it seems like we have trouble getting stops. Which leads me to the question: Do you think this team ranks last in defense or are there other Akron teams that were worse?

Excellent! Thank you

elijah alexander is committed and on campus

Great way to keep the ball on that pass, and nice cross to a nice header. Malik will always be one of my favorite zips

But college football can’t have midseason transfers from a professional league. So it evens out.

Here's the deal ... considering Akron and Miami are the top 2 seeds and in opposite brackets, on a neutral court, I think Bowling Green, Buffalo and Kent are the most dangerous opponents regardless of where they are seeded. The good thing is those three teams - using Buffalo as an example - would likely have to play BG then Kent/Miami, then Akron in three straight days to get to the MAC Tournament title game, much less win it. That's brutal. While I doubt it will be an issue, that 1-2 seed will be imperative to avoid a potential first-round upset knockout, considering how deep/strong the MAC is this season.

Correct

I believe the portal deadline has passed now. Players can no longer enter the portal but those who did enter can still commit to a new school if they haven't yet. Is that right?

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/

IDK but if he leads us to a MACC in football I might have to consider changing my ZNO handle to HRPRulz..

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.

Is Elijah Alexander still committed to The University of Akron? He was our one tight end transfer and is 6-4 235 lbs. I believe Vann Kavals is moving from DL to TE this spring.

Sweet cross by Malik Henry!

https://open.substack.com/pub/akronzippedup/p/akron-zips-mens-basketball-weekly-7a3?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email Excellent write up from ZippedUp. "Pesky MAC West squads". 😀

This needs a deep ZNO investigation. Could H.R.Pufnstuf be positioning himself to replace Zippy? Could this signing be the avenue in which H.R. weasels into UA? I smell conspiracy.

Canada edges Guatemala in men's soccer B international in L.A.

Any relation?

Exactly my goal

Malik Henry was fantastic tonight for the Canadian national team in a friendly against Guatemala

Same for us, right? Right?

Figured it out from Zippy’s Instagram post. It’s the mascot for Goldfish Swim School a place in Hudson for kids swim lessons. Put him up there with the Texas Roadhouse armadillo for the best random mascot that frequents akron zips games

Huge game. A great opportunity to pad our seed line. It will be challenging. Need a “A” game from us !

Feels like we should be set on offense aside from the TE position. Nice that we kept Williams/Mason/Gant/Patrick. Still feels like we have a lot of work to do on the defensive side.