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  1. Tonight will be the 12th time in the last 18 seasons (minus 2020) that Akron will play in the MAC Championship game. We've been fortunate to have great coaches and players to make it all possible.
    8 points
  2. Alabama State won their semifinal game. That means all 4 participants in the ABC made it to their semifinal at the very least, with Omaha, Alabama State and potentially Akron reaching their conference finals. Lamar lost to McNeese St in their semifinal game, Omaha won their conference, and we will see what happens with ASU & Akron. People scoffed at the ABC, but it was a mini version of the MAC tournament - 3 games in 3 days vs above average competition. UPDATE: 3/4 teams have at least made their conference final. Akron Basketball Classic produces champions.
    4 points
  3. Zips fans, you can’t properly pound on the table in rage after a stupid decision or call unless you are wearing the official Coach Groce sideline vest. Get yours today!!
    3 points
  4. Did we see the once upon a time church mouse, TJ, become the official leader of this team last night? Time will tell, but I think that would be a wonderful development.
    3 points
  5. And now Travis Steele and Kam Craft must pay for Doug Pennos sins
    3 points
  6. Once in football too (shockingly)!
    3 points
  7. That's awesome. Hibbert was a 2-time all-star in the NBA.
    2 points
  8. If Akron is smart they will take the space where the inner belt was and turn it into a park with some amenities. Kind of like a mini central park.Right now there is a faction who thinks it should be some kind of reparations project to right a precieved wrong from 60 years ago. If you want to attract young people to live downtown there needs to be someplace for recreation. Charlotte has a big advantage with the nice year round weather. But Akron has nice enough weather to make it useful for 9 months of the year.
    2 points
  9. And IMO, that level is much lower than a few years ago. Watching Ball State and Toledo in the championship game right now reinforces that.
    2 points
  10. Oh wow you're correct. Thought that was a semifinal game for some reason. So all 4 participants made their conference final at the very least.
    2 points
  11. Their length is quickly neutralized by our athleticism and their lack thereof. Miami is a one trick pony and that's only good enough to be competitive. Kent shot 35.9% from the field and 29.2% from 3, yet that game came down to the wire. Miami shot 36.7% from 3 and was barely able to win that game. The only team that can beat us is ourselves. If we execute, we're going dancing.
    2 points
  12. As an extra FU, the NIT selection show the next day on ESPNU went to their first commercial saying, "Coming up, find out who ABC U, XYZ State, and AKRON will be playing in the NIT (little Akron highlight montage plays)!" And then we weren't selected at all. Anyone else remember that? 26-7 and no post-season. For any newer fans or young'uns....besides Middleton, that team was lead by Romeo Travis and Dru Joyce III, two local Akron kids (high school teammates of LeBron) that were charismatic, likeable and so, so, so good. This was before the CBI and other smaller post-season tourneys existed. I haven't loved a Zip team as much as I loved that one.
    2 points
  13. Still hands-down the toughest loss of my life of sports fandom, especially since Cedrick Middleton is perhaps my alltime favorite Zip.
    2 points
  14. Ball game. Time to avenge 2007.
    2 points
  15. Of course there is. The reason is it is a historical failure as a hotel and it's time to put the property to better use.
    2 points
  16. Perfect. Snagged 2 in the floor 2 section. Will be right behind the hoops by the Zips bench
    2 points
  17. What a crowd. Well done Zips Nation.
    2 points
  18. We stayed for the second game - my wife asked me who we should root for. I said I wanted them both to lose. She said fine, one today and one tomorrow. 🤣
    2 points
  19. We beat Toledo twice this year in basketball and now once in rugby. I love our fight and strong finish. Go Zips!!
    2 points
  20. I also look forward to the Zips strength coach working with him. With any luck he can do for him what he did for Amani.
    1 point
  21. Could someone tell the lady with the ZIPS cereal boxes how much Zips Nation appreciates her! I think she was there the time I witnessed the event in 2003, and every time I see her I know it's time for an @Akron Zips Men's Basketball title run! She's a true CLE tradition!! Our version of John Adams. 😄
    1 point
  22. I caught that. We need to get Hibbert into the Wentz Financial Factory with Okonkwo and even Lyles and the freshman.
    1 point
  23. I don’t follow pro ball anymore so I don’t know CBS Sports panelist, Roy Hibbert. After the game vs Toledo he said he really wants to work with Okonkwo in the offseason. He likes how hard he plays and his ability to draw fouls.
    1 point
  24. I agree, good question. Especially considering Miami had won the last 3 matchups going in.
    1 point
  25. I felt like they torched us when we went zone. Gave up to many easy baskets and rebounds.
    1 point
  26. Think that’s the way to go. Zips were so efficient last night getting to the rim against a much quicker team. Spread that floor and put Miami on skates tonight. My only concern is losing people on D. Discipline on that end going to be critical. Have to stress those shooters just enough. Long rebounds are what they are. Gonna give up some of those but stay connected to those shooters
    1 point
  27. I can't sanction Tavari getting that technical, but I have to admit that I enjoyed the fire he showed in wanting to go at the Toledo guys
    1 point
  28. So what’s the deal with next season? I know we have a couple redshirts that will be in the mix but who are we looking to add? Shelbee needs to be the focal point of the offense and I feel we need to add a solid PG at the very least. Watching the girls in Cleveland the past couple days we are not even close to that level currently.
    1 point
  29. No big mystery here. Miami shoots almost 40% as a team from 3. Gotta make them put it on the floor. Zips need to play smart and use their athletic advantage. Bring it home!
    1 point
  30. And they also showed that shot and Akron in the leadup to the NIT selection show. I remember watching that show and being disappointed that they did not get an invite. The team later had a picture signing for that team. A person in my office gave me a picture of the team. As a result of Akron not getting selected, the NIT made a new rule that conference champions would get an automatic invite to the NIT. And last year they tossed that rule.
    1 point
  31. Only good thing is he is now 17 years closer to death. 🤣
    1 point
  32. Do you know about 2007?
    1 point
  33. I'm still cheering for 3OT
    1 point
  34. 105 is adjacent to the zips sections.
    1 point
  35. Miami is horrendous I have no clue how they are in this game still
    1 point
  36. Stop me if you have heard this one, but I really do hate Toledo.
    1 point
  37. Onto the ship. See you there Zips Nation
    1 point
  38. SEE YOU ALL IN CLEVELAND TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!
    1 point
  39. Gray has been clutch these last 2 days
    1 point
  40. Refs are bad both ways.
    1 point
  41. Tavari just took a huge step up in my mind.
    1 point
  42. There are a ton of new apartments coming downtown in the next few years. There is no reason to bulldoze the awesome and unique Quaker. Just renovate and turn it back into hotel.
    1 point
  43. Since 2007, Akron has appeared in 11 of 17 MAC Championship games. We've never won back-to-back tournaments (time to change this!). Incredibly, we have only faced 4 teams in the championship game: 3-2 vs Kent State 1-2 vs Ohio 1-1 vs Buffalo 0-1 vs Miami
    1 point
  44. Why don't we just start "John's Next Endeavor" or "Keeping up with John and Dustin" and get it over with.
    1 point
  45. Guthrie leaves and UA Athletics Marketing begins to flourish? Is this the first signs of growth since Charles' Arby's-inspired revelation?
    1 point
  46. OU fans might single handily fund the JAR renovation with beer at $2.
    1 point
  47. On the survey please complain about the loud constant "music" during the football games that overpowers the speakers. Hate it!!!!!
    1 point
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