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38-32 BGSU at the half against Can't.

Well actually, couldn't EMU catch Can't?

I think it's good that Buffalo won. They need to win out, besides their game against us. I want them along side of us in the semis instead of O-Who and Can't.

You want Can't and O-Who to lose every game possible, including to us, because they are playing for a bye. I don't want to see them in Cleveland before having to play 2 extra games to get there. Beat Buffalo, Can't, and O-Who. Win out. Plus, if we do that, it would mean we have a chance to tie Can't State's '02 record of 17-1 in the MAC. Play hard. Winning breeds winning.

The thing is, even if we lose on Sunday, but when either on Wednesday or next Saturday, we still win the MAC. Bad thing is, O-Who might have found their game. Although, does anyone know if Buffalo played a zone against them or not?

To clarify my post, I do NOT want KD fired. However, he has yet to win those big, season changing games outside of the MAC. I was just suggesting what I felt he should to do accomplish that goal he stated to be more than the MAC.

I think for the MAC, keep things the same. But if KD wants to stick by his original statements and look beyond the MAC, winning more respectable OOC games and even some NCAA tournament games, he's going to have to change his philosophy up. Offensively: MORE MOVEMENT! We might be the most stagnant team to ever have an 11-1 conference record, along with a 19-8 overall record. We are way too athletic to just stand around and wait for an open shot, rather than moving around, setting screens and basket cuts to get that open shot. Defensively: Plant Zeke's butt in the paint and keep him there. Basically play a 4-1 zone. Teams beat us inside by drawing Zeke out to the perimeter, and KD let's it happen. Overall: RUN EVERY TEAM OUT OF THE GYM! 9-10 deep and we play a half court offense with a few fast breaks? Even on defense keep the energy high.

I disagree on one of those examples. It was a phenomenal day for the conference with Can't State losing. Haha. For Akron it was a good day besides the Zips loss.

I believe this was just a perfect storm for ORU. The Zips didn't have a shoot around last night, which lead to the poor shooting performance in my opinion. Having MAC refs is really a disadvantage for the Zips. Those things combined with some poor coaching lead to the loss.

Correction: a secondary MAC EAST team is worthy of an NIT bid this year, regular season champ or not. Haha. MAC West sucks.

I kind of want the NIT bid. That way when we when the MAC Tournament, we can hand the second place "trophy" over and say, "Here, we don't need this."

I think he might be referring to Nik more than McClanahan. Which with Nik I agree. Sit him down more. The guy seems to either be a wash or a negative from night to night. Either he scores/plays good defense, but takes WAY too many shots, fouls, and turns the ball over. Or he doesn't score, wants to score, and hurts this team by taking too many shots, fouling, and turning the ball over. Yesterday was a wash in my opinion, maybe a better game than normal. He played solid defense on Mavunga, scored, but took way too many bad shots and was a hot head. I think he will be an asset come tourney time, but KD needs to control him. He throws others in his dog house for little stuff at times, but never throws Nik in there. The young talent is getting great PT, but I would like to see a few of them get more like Chauncey and Tree, which is starting to happen.

ORU's tallest guy is 6'9. He is 245 lbs, so he is larger than Zeke in that aspect. However, besides that, their other "big" guys aren't very big, just taller. I think the key to this game will be our inside game. Will we use the height difference to our advantage? Or will we settle for jump shots like in years past? Some other keys (no particular order)... 1) Attempt to slow Morrison, but definitely stop Niles, Craion, and Roundtree. Morrison is averaging 20 ppg, but the other three players I mentioned are averaging 12, 11, and 10 (in that order). If you let them go off like that, expect a blow out loss as that would be a combined 53 points between the 4 of them, not including the bench and other role players. 2a) Go at them. Morrison is 6'6 and is one of their better rebounders, so I'm guessing he's aggressive and will foul. Limit his playing time and that is a huge victory in itself. 2b) Make the free throws when at the line! 3) Stay out of foul trouble. We have the height advantage; don't lose it. 4) Rebound. ORU is averaging 74 ppg. I believe a lot of that has to come from second chance opportunities. Don't give them that. 5) Play our game. Tire them out. They are 6 deep with an optional 2-3 more players to throw in if need be. Run the floor well, get out in transition, and keep the pace up. I believe if they accomplish at least 3 of the 5 items listed above, they will win by a minimum of 5. 4 items accomplished or more, it's a double digit win. Just a random thought. Any relation between Roderick Pearson, Jr. and Rian Pearson? Both are from Missouri. Cousins maybe?

That is some well earned respect right there. Hopefully we can go in and spank some felons, embarrassing them on national tv and raising our stock. Plus, it's always fun to beat the Flushes.

If LeBron comes, I'm going to have to ask him to pull the knife from my back that he inserted when he left. Would be great publicity, but I still hate the guy.

In past years I would agree, but with the new format, you kind of have to. With the top 2 seeds automatically going to the semis, as a Zips fan you don't want Can't or OU up there with you. Buffalo is the more dangerous team, but Can't and OU travel better. Best case scenario would be if Eastern somehow took a 3 or 4 seed and BG took the other, giving Akron and Buffalo the auto semi 1 and 2 seeds, while leaving Can't and OU having to win 2 games to get to Cleveland, and 2 more to get to the finals.

How about in honor of Charlie, we play a stretch of play slow and methodical? Only if we are up by a secure amount, though. In all seriousness, assuming this is Charlie's last visit to the JAR as a coach, I'm going to miss seeing him on the sidelines with his paper. What a class act. He has represented the MAC very well.

How many screw ups do I see? In Canadian: EH EH EH EH. In the Seagulls from Finding Nemo: MINE MINE MINE MINE. Wow did this guy butcher the MAC paragraph.

Wow. I did not know that. I believe they are the only MAC East school to have a men's tennis team.

From this it looks like a 24 win season almost certainly gets us into the discussion of an at-large, if not for sure a bid. If we finish the season with 24-25 wins, the projected RPI is in the top 30s-top 20s. I think the Zips are capable of an at-large. With the record we have had AFTER the first half of the season, it is just incredible what this team has accomplished. Their RPI right now is 50, but that doesn't include the NIU game. I think we are among the top mid major programs and definitely in the mix or ahead of some big names. If Bilas truly believes the Zips could be in contention, that is saying something. I respect Bilas and his opinions. I think he is a very well educated analyst who says what he believes, not what ESPN and fans wants to hear. However, I just want to win the darn tournament and have that for sure bid. I have gone through enough heart attacks in my 17 years of living and watching the Zips; I don't need a selection Sunday heart attack to add to the total. Just win the MAC tournament and you're in. Better yet, get a top 2 seed and you only have to win 2 games to repeat as MAC champions. As Larry the Cable Guy would say, "GET 'ER DONE!"

I have been meaning to make it out to a women's tennis match these last couple of years. Tennis is my favorite sport as I am first singles varsity at Norton. It is amazing what the Akron tennis program has accomplished as of late. Very solid wins this year, too. I really wish there as a men's team here, though. Title IX really killed American tennis because instead of having many choices for DI tennis, they are left with the SEC, PAC 12, Big 10, and some other random DI conferences. However, most of those teams are full of the best players in the world, not just America, hurting American tennis with all of the international players. DIII and DII tennis has actually improved because of this. Really looking forward to seeing how far the Zips can go this year, and in the future. Go Zips!

Problem is ORU keeps struggling. Very winnable game next Saturday.

BG holds on by 3. Of course. I agree with RFR44. Cooper is a liability. I would never want him on my team. Come on WMU. Would love the help with Buffalo, but I don't want you in the MAC tournament at all. Right now, Akron controls its own destiny.

Not just that, but it's like they're proud of screwing Akron.

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