Long time Zips fan and ZN.o member Go Zips peacefully passed away tonight as his beloved Zips dispatched hated KSU. Fred was a longtime volunteer assistant with the basketball program dating back to the Bob Huggins era. If anyone ever bled blue and gold it was Fred. He was very opinionated but he truly loved every kid that passed through the program. Fred had a stroke late last year and was sorely missed by the staff and team. He did make it to one final game on February 14th, a win against Toledo. RIP Go Zips!
Coach of the year and player of the year. Congrats!!!
http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2017/03/akrons_isaiah_johnson_keith_da.html#incart_river_index
Wasn't even close. Who in the hell voted for Pinky? Maybe for his skill in rounding up five random players and a kid from Richfield and ending over .500.
I think one of the keys to winning the MAC tournament are the seniors, Big Dog and Kwan. This is their senior year and they have never made it to the NCAA tournament. This year we have the talent to get there but does this team have the heart. I still remember the big game that Zeke had to get to the NCAA tournament in the win over Kent. I hope that they look at that video to see how much effort and desire it takes to win the tournament. If both these guys have great tournaments, I like our chance of winning it all. During the winning streak they were at the top of their game. I think the supporting case is good enough to win as long as the senior leaders get the job done. Looking forward to Thursday. Go Zips!!
My initial reaction when I saw the video was that the kids and KD seemed disinterested. It then struck me that their disinterest may be a good sign in that they see it as a very minor prize on their path to bigger things.
What's our MAC Tourney path without a directional Michigan? And we could face 2 of them...
Play with the same intensity we had against Can't on Friday, for all 3 games in Cleveland, and we win this tournament. Simple as that. When we show any heart and desire, we are the best team in this conference. Period.
Hello to everyone. My name is Tiffany. I am Fred's daughter. There aren't words to describe how much your kind words about dad have lifted me up. He was extremely passionate about the Zips. I mean, I pretty much grew up in the JAR. If any of you have a favorite photo or anything you would like to share, please do. Even maybe loaning memorabilia... I am trying to put together some photo boards and items to display at the viewing. I will hopefully have a date and time set for services today. I will post them on here. Also, the obit will be in the Beacon Journal. Please feel free to contact me here. Thank you again for all the kind words and well wishes. My dad has been so blessed to have a great group of people to call his friends.