Let'sGoZips94

Game day. Big game. Let's continue the trend of dividing BobcatAttack - those who still wish Groce was their coach, and those who have forgotten he took them to their last NCAA tournament and loathe him now.

Did anyone watch this live? Did he really look up at the rough to yell at him?

Chiefs vs. Rams was 51-54 but defense won the game.

BGSU wins. This is a testament to multiple things. 1) Defense can negate and athleticism difference 2) Buffalo isn't invincible 3) Losing a few transfers isn't a bad thing - BGSU lost 3 players I think, now look at them

This is a phenomenal, phenomenal game.

Kent plays at WMU on the 14th, home against EMU on the 16th, at CMu on the 19th, and at Buffalo on the 22nd. That's 4 games in 9 days. That's brutal. I love it.

After creeping into enemy territory (AKA Can't States forum), I discovered this little bit of scheduling information. "Looks like the game has been postponed to Thursday, February 14 at 5pm. Kent will travel to Western for that game, back home to play EMU on Saturday the 16th, and then travel to CMU for a game Tuesday the 19th." I like when things get harder for PCCC and Pinky.

They are smart - which is why they promoted Oats from within after Hurley left. However, if another internal promotion gives us 2 Mr. Pinky's in the league, I'm all for it. Path of least resistance for Akron!

He has officially punched his transfer ticket.

Really well-written article. Sabo seems like the right guy for the job personality wise, bringing an edge backed by experience. What's interesting is it sounds like this is it for him. Once he lays the foundation, he's not going on to coach elsewhere. This should be fun. To Spuds! Dilly Dilly!

Zips... Zips everywhere...

While we are venting, is it really necessary to build a very nice, large video board, only to lose 1/4 of it to the score and advertisement? The actual video of the game itself is no bigger than the old video board...

Heck of a move by Lewis.

She reads ZipsNation and saw my post about refraining from making bounce passes to a 7 footer. Not sure I understand the negativity directed towards Riak. He was quite physical today, did a good job of securing rebounds, altered shots, etc. He doesn't have the best hands, but I don't believe his mistakes were anymore detrimental than the mistakes of others.

German had 9 pts until deep in the 2nd half. Akron's defense is the real deal.

4-3 in the MAC - tied for 3rd in the MAC. That was a big win.

NIU is getting close to making out their $#@! Shot Meter.

If NIU wins, the box scores need to scratch Huskies from the team name, and replace it with German.

That turnover was on Ivey, not Riak. Riak had his one arm held, and tipped the ball to the deep corner, which is where Ivey should have been with correct spacing. Ivey leaked up too far. Not a very under control play but not ill advised.

HUGE 3 by Banks. Defense into offense. 8 pt lead... Somehow.

Can we stop with the bounce passes to a cutting 7 footer?

Akron comes out with 2 made 3s. Both were catch and shoot.

Not only are they shooting, but Ford has them running a catch and shoot drill. Coaching. Love it.

I'm not even going to question how this is a 2 pt game. Play on, boys!

Without quoting a bunch of posts, here are a few of my thoughts... - $10 parking is a joke; it should at most be $5. They used to only charge parking during big games. - Concessions lack any sort of personal touch to connect with fans - Zippy meals, better pricing, marketing campaigns, etc. - The in-season ticket package has a stagnant price ($75 or something like that) despite not being a season ticket ($60 for season tickets) and a dwindling number of games included each time it's advertised. That's some Can't State math/logic... - The marketing is really, really bad. They seem content with the fan base they currently have, having made somewhat weak attempts to draw the greater Akron community to the games. - Dizzy bat is the single greatest time out promotion ever. They need to do it every time out, minus maybe once for the kids on the bouncy balls. They should also get the zorb balls or whatever they're called and have 2 people run at each other, colliding, and seeing who moves the furthest. - The media production of the games needs to get better, both in game and before/after. I know Chad is doing a great job with what he has, but there needs to be more support from the University to take the production to the next level. That will only help with marketing the University. - The timing of certain entertainment factors is headscratching at times. The championship level soccer program was introduced at halftime earlier this season, with very little/no prior announcement. Most people had already gone to walk around. There is no common chant to get the crowd engaged (FSU's War Chant, Hang on Sloopy for OSUcks, etc.). This isn't just a basketball problem either. The University lacks a mind/visionary with the drive and creativity to make Akron something special. EDIT: I forgot one MASSIVE frustration... No matter who they have manning the t-shirt cannon, nobody knows how to 1) wrap the t-shirts so they don't open up mid flight or 2) fire the thing properly at the correct launch angle.