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The ZIPs MBB program has been very strong over the last decade. But we have not performed well in any of the tournaments we have been in. If the ZIPS can't get excited to show they belong in these post season tournaments, well ......... I would be disappointed. Let's go win something!!! We do have a lot of underclassmen and they better feel like they have something to achieve. This is a great time to start. I will be excited Wednesday eve!!

Deji played well. Energy, blocks, steals. Where was Kwan?

If you can,t change the layout, then you somehow need to connect the lower section to the upper. The lower section is just to small to create an inviting enviroment. Move the ending I Believe ...... Won chant to the top section. Do chearleaders actually lead any chears. Rotate the CL around to the student area. The team is on one end and the students another.

is the feed from gozips.com working for you guys?

Anyone notice my prior post on playing Melo. All we need him to do is play defense, minimize turnovers and run the offense. Penetrate a little and no turnovers...

A few comments for the group and to those that are close to the program: We have talent, but man no one is clicking right now. Three point shooting is killing us. Other than Tree, I don't see any go to guys..... Why does Tree start games taking 17-18 footers? (On the other hand Tree plays his heart out) Does any one on the team know how to make any entry pass using a bounce pass. Tree, Pat etc always catch the ball at least 12 ft from the basket. Sometimes they have good position but the entry pass is a always a lob which makes them loose position and gives the defense time to rotate. I kinda like CB at point right now. For sure no offense, but the offense seems to flow better. His defense has given the offense a few good runs. I think KD needs to tell CB we don't need anything nifty just play and distribute. With some confidence I think CB can be alright. Nyles can't get the offense started. I also think Nyles is going to have to penetrate some to get folks off him. Pat has got to get some shots at the rim. He has a soft touch but he needs to go to the rim and get fouled. I like how we get a triangle in the key on offense, but again we can't make an entry pass. And yes we'll get to 20.

I guess I hit a button too soon. Yes the student section attendance was not great and the ones there were not loud.

They need to figure out how to connect the students at courtside with the upper deck.

Thought I would chime in. I don't know how anybody can use last nights games as some evaluation or stament about the ZIPs direction. We have played many good teams over the last couple years and done very well. Certainly the wheel fell off last night, but this program has only gotten better over the last 8 years. The last two resruiting classes are very strong. We now expect to lead the league, win the tournament and go to the NCAA. If KD has hit the ceiling by going to the championship game 7 years in a row and to the NCAA 3 out of the last 5. Who cares. Trying to compare last night's game against VCU and compare it to how our program is getting better or worse is useless. VCU is a nice team and entered the game very confident. The ZIPs have a nice team but given all that was going on, you could see there was little confidance and no swager when that game started. VCU played well and we saw how it went. Specific to the game. Our defense was way out of whack. Yes, playing better competition and VCU did hit shot after shot. But regardless we just seemed to be off defensively. Gave open shots, they got to the rim, and gotten second chances. Specific to the program - as stated above, but we do need to work on strengthening the schedule. GO ZIPS.

So is anyone hearing any news on Q and how likely he will return?

Is the 7th in a row for the mens a record? I hope Akron shows up in mass to support both these programs.

Agreed, its been a nice run for both. I hope we have lots of UA fans there.

Akron academics over PITT. Great choice for all of us. Go ZEKE, we need your attitude tonight. Its been a great ride and we need you to keep it going.

I thought I would throw this out as I am sitting here reading all the stuff here and in the paper. What I like is the optimism (AND VERBAL SUPPORT) most seem to be putting out there. Classy coach and program. Hope that the team can and will pull together. Support of CB in a tough spot. The articel on Zeke. As fans we can walk with our heads down or do something to help. Anyone have some ideas? Any ideas on how to get as many fans there as possible Friday? Team send off? As mentioned in another thread, I also remain very positive on the direction the U of A is heading in all areas. Soccer, basketbal (now the womens), etc..... Go ZIPS!!!!!!!!

Very unfortunate for Alex and the ZIPS. I do believe they can overcome this and I will be at all the remaining games to support them. We have Seniors to support this eve. I believe CB can run the show. Not the experience that AA has but has the skill. I think you'll see CB slow down a bit as I believe he was charged to pick the tempo up when he came in. Go ZIPS!

I was at the game and debated. For me my son was with me and had some school work. Certainly the interest is there with ove 5000 on a Tuesday eve. Most were not there anticipating to see the championship clinched but to see these ZIps play. How many were at the 1986 game? I also agreee expections are much greater now.

Agree on Chauncey. He actually gave us some penetration off the perimiter.

Any body havbe any news on how the crowd size might be for the game?

As fans we should be disappointed in the loss. I would have been a great Monday with a win. That's why we follow this team, every game. But Tuesday we'd be right back at the same point. Need to Win. This is really fun to see the passion on the board but, WE ALL need to be more positive about this team and the program. It seems to me that things keep getting better and can continue to do so. Saturday's game wasn't our only chance. We all know the reality is in the end the team needs to just win. Win Tuesday, etc.... I hope we have a big turn out for Tuesday's game. GO ZIPS!!!!!

I hope there is a long caravan from Akron to the hills of Athens!!!!

Reserve is sold out. GO ZIPS!!!

Good crowd, and I think the crowd enjoyed it. There wehre not many runs either way so for that stand point the crowd did not have the usual high and lows. seemed thagme was at 8 points most of the time. Would drop to 6 and then push to 11 on ocassion. GO ZIPS>!!!!

Any news on the student tirnout?

Agree to all. This will take time but the TEAM continues to compete!!!!

Too lame. Thats a BIG THANK YOU KD!!