Gallia Cat

Hey Akron fans! First time poster here. I am really looking forward to an exciting basketball season with the Zips and Bobcats being favored in the MAC East this year. Can't also looks to be a factor. I agree that Ohio's early non-conference schedule does not rate well with the computers and wont for several weeks until all the schools are well connected. Most of the tougher opponents are still to come but by the time conference play rolls around we should have a good idea of where the Bobcats stand going into conference play. Memphis, Oklahoma and Robert Morris on the road will be big test. I was really pulling for you guys again OKIE State! That would have been a huge win! Good luck the rest of the pre-conference and look forward to the Ohio- Akron matchup later this year. I would encourage your fans to make a trip to the Convo this year with your Zips! It's a great venue for college basketball and having the opposing teams fans there always adds to the excitement! Good luck the rest of non-conference!

I agree the Ohio schedule does not grade well in computer rankings but it will take a few weeks before those models are well connected enough get an more accurate assessment schedule quality. I was actually pleased at Ohio's schedule this year. Richmond, St. Bonaventure, Oklahoma, Memphis, Marshall and Robert Morris are usually quality programs. I would have loved for you guys to have beaten OK State. That would have been a solid win! I always root for ALL MAC schools to win non-conference games. Great for the league. Thanks for letting me post here. I look forward to a fun year with the Cats and Zips being the favorites. I hope many of you will head south to the Convo with Zips! Should be fun! Good luck the rest of non-conference!

Hey Zips fans! First time poster here. Looking forward to a very competitive season this year in the MAC East. Obviously Ohio and Akron are the 2 favorites but Can't looks pretty solid and more than capable to making a nice run. I really would have loved to see you guys beat Okie State! I personally root for 100% of MAC schools to win 100% of their non-conference games. Good luck the rest of your Pre-MAC schedule and plan a trip to the Convo when your team heads to southeast Ohio. As for Ohio's non-conference schedule, the tougher games are still to come that's for sure. I am sure we will have a clearer picture of this team following games at Memphis, Oklahoma and Robert Morris. Thanks for letting me post here!

Ohio plays a 2012 NCAA tournament team this week when the Bonnies come to the Convo. I actually really like Ohio's schedule this year. Oklahoma, Memphis, Robert Morris, St. Bonaventure, Marshall, Richmond are all historically solid programs. Don't hate Zip fans. It's all good! PS. Man I wish you guys would have beaten OKie State! I was rooting hard for you guys in that game and every non-conference for that matter! I hope you the Zips win out until conference play that is.