Blue & Gold

Updated: he's going to Toledo.

ABJ game story. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-basketball-complete-offensive-game-delivers-zips-73-64-road-win-over-ball-state-1.658541 "The primary advantage the Zips enjoyed and capitalized on was the presence of Isaiah “Big Dog” Johnson, whose meager total of 13 points belied the fact he generally scored at will in the paint. Johnson hit 5-of-7 shots and displayed athleticism Ball State (13-8, 4-4) couldn’t completely contain." The way Big Dog's playing now is what I was crossing my fingers for when we signed him.

Really good pre-game article by GT. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-zips-hope-to-use-size-to-their-advantage-against-ball-state-1.658299 "Although the Zips have struggled on dribble-drive defense, they’ve been improving. In their win over Miami, the effort showed. Against the Huskies, that effort translated to results. UA gave up only 24 points in the paint for the game. It helps that Ball State likes to shoot 3-pointers, an area where the Zips are strong defensively, ranking No. 1 in the country."

Ugly first half. K.S.U.cks is out of control and OU looks awfully soft.

Still wondering if we'll end up seeing DL Anthony Clark on the list come signing day. From Buchtel, he played last year @ JUCO. I'm also still crossing my fingers on OL JUCO Craig Smith (mentioned on page 7 of this thread).

Ohio.com posting on Tyler Gilchrist http://www.ohio.com/blogs/varsity-letters/abjvarsity-1.279974/archbishop-hoban-senior-tyler-gilchrist-commits-to-play-football-at-the-university-of-akron-1.658078

Welcome to ZipsNation akron4ever, and great post! I agree that Jamal Marcus is a absolute beast! He has a chance to be MAC Defensive POTY next season. Like you mentioned above, I love Marcus' attitude. Starting for OSU in the Orange Bowl & then coming to Akron - he's still played his heart out & if you look through many of the GoZips.com game day photo albums, whenever you see Marcus, he's always cheering for & encouraging his teammates - just like Tra'Von Chapman, another P5 transfer who's attitude I really appreciate. I can't wait to see what Jamal & Se'von Pittman do on the DL next season! Go Zips!

Who is the Zips' #10 who got into the game for the closing minutes?

https://twitter.com/D_Brim2/status/690352788178636803/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

That first half was brutal to watch, but that second half was some entertaining ball - from both teams. Great game!

What do you mean by this? Was it a recruiting day? Or was this just a meeting of all the OL on the Zips' roster? "A handful of new faces..." Were these transfer students?

I saw your tweets to him. GOOD job!!

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-zips-focused-on-improving-one-on-one-defense-1.654623 Good article by GT addressing an area of legit concern.

For Zips fans, this has been a point of frustration for a number of years now. Generally with KD, it seems that when his original game plan doesn't work he just blames it on poor execution. I do remember KD making an in-game switch to a zone defense against Buffalo a few years ago & it totally changed the game. But in-game adjustments seem to be few & far between.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/on-the-record-university-of-akron-soccer-standout-richie-laryea-opts-to-turn-pro-1.653031 Richie L.

Giving props... nice article by GT! http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/victory-at-buffalo-gets-zips-off-to-strong-start-in-mac-1.652862

A fantastic Buffalo scouting report from the ABJ. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-scouting-report-1.652225

Yes. That's him.

I also noticed that last night. I was actually happy they made the mistake because that game was a disgrace to the MAC. Lol.

Big Dog had 15 points (7 of 9 shooting) along with 10 boards. Great game!

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/marla-ridenour-zips-defied-expectations-to-lead-ua-to-possible-program-changing-bowl-breakthrough-1.649376# Another nice article by The Marla. EDIT: And a postgame article by Marla. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/famous-idaho-potato-bowl-akron-23-utah-state-21-zips-secure-first-bowl-victory-in-school-history-1.649321 Apparently the ABJ sent Marla to Boise to cover the game. I'm all for it if Marla is the new Zips' beat writer. GT gives the impression that not only is he lazy, but that the Zips aren't worth his time.

That is awesome! We need a video clip of that!!

8-3 since naming Tommy the starter! Man, I wish we could have that Pitt game back w/ TW running the show. 9-3!

UCSB beat Iona yesterday 80-76.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/akron-84-uc-santa-barbara-70-noah-robotham-leads-zips-to-fifth-consecutive-victory-1.649087 ABJ postgame write up.