clarkwgriswold

16 degrees at game time will also likely hurt attendance.

Good points, but I'm not sure the Toledo rivalry is one that's much appreciated outside of the true Akron hoops fan.

Interesting. Their schedule and results are mixed, including an opening loss to Central Michigan and a 14 point thumping of Arkansas State just last week. 🤔

I think the Ohio U crowd will likely be hurt by the 6:00 p.m. start.

I liked what I saw of them at the game at SVSM. The team seemed to be coming together. They have some talent. Dru seemed to be in command and the kids seemed engaged.

Ohio.com article- https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2025/01/13/indiana-pacers-rookie-akron-zips-legend-enrique-freeman-cleveland-high-school-jersey-retired/77656008007/

I'm bookmarking this guy. I used to have more time to put info in the initial post threads but now just have time to essentially put them up at placeholders to start the discussion. This guy puts out some nice info.

The Zips host the 9-6 Toledo Rockets Tuesday night at the JAR on Roo Blue Night. The Rockets are 3-0 in the MAC with wins over Central Michigan (by 2), Eastern Michigan (by 3) and Western Michigan (by 6). 6’1” sophomore guard Sonny Wilson is leading the Rockets at 15.3 ppg. 6’6” sophomore guard Sam Lewis leads the Rockets in rebounding at 5.7 rpg and is second in scoring at 14.3 ppg. 6’7” Javan Simmons was named to the All-MAC Preseason First Team and is averaging 11.7 ppg and 5.1 rpg. Second teamer 6’7’ 5th year guard Isaiah Adams averages 9.5 ppg and 7.7 rpg. They were selected 4th in the MAC Preseason Poll.

Stan Heath's teams always look like they're in their first week of practice.

Nice ball movement. Not great defense. I'm starting to like the Shamah/Sharron combo.

First come first serve.

I see Ypsilanti really came out for the game today.

https://gozips.com/news/2024/3/5/mens-basketball-freeman-records-double-double-in-akrons-61-60-loss-to-eastern-michigan

From today's Beacon/Ohio.com article- Akron junior Josiah Harris has missed the last seven games with an injury. Groce said Harris' status is to be determined. Groce said four players are utilizing a redshirt: freshmen Eric Mahaffey, Rich Brisco and Conner Groce (Revere graduate) and sophomore Zach Halligan (Walsh Jesuit graduate).

They're coached by Stan Heath so that's a given, however, the Zips have taken bigger dumps than this (see last March 5th) and it is on the road.

I'm more of a fan of it when the ball is going in the basket! LOL. In reality, I am not a fan of the fast pace and the heavy reliance of 3 pointers but I think it is essentially the type of offense they're forced to play if they wish to be successful given the composition of the team.

Eastern is 3-3 in the Horizon. In the OOC, they beat IU Indy, Oakland and Wright State and lost to Cleveland State, Detroit Mercy and UPFW.

The Zips head to Ypsilanti Saturday to face the Eagles with a 3:30 tip-off. Stan Heath's crew stands at 7-7 overall and 1-1 in the MAC, having beaten NIU 75-71 and lost at Toledo 90-87. Stan vs. Ted isn't exactly Wooden vs. Rupp. 6'8" senior forward Da'Sean Nelson, a DePaul transfer, leads the Eagles in scoring and rebounding at 16.8 ppg and 5.8 rpg. 6' senior guard Jalen Terry, another DePaul transfer, is second in scoring and rebounding at 15.8 ppg and 5.1 rpg.

Too bad they can't make trades. LOL.

Tavari playing well. Gray playing well. Young earning more minutes. Scott earning more minutes. Wilson earning more minutes. Groce has his work cut out for him.

So many kids earning more minutes. Spacing is good tonight.

He was a real shooter in high school. Maybe he's finally getting it?

Poor Carolyn Steele.

First Weekend scores: OU- 57 CMU-55 EMU- 75 NIU- 71 Ball St.- 75 PCCC- 67 Miami- 93 Buffalo- 79 Toledo- 76 WMU- 70

I remember the Marshal color guy talking about Sammy Hunter being a great shooter but not when he could smell popcorn (meaning being a good shooter in practice but not games). Maybe our shooters have that problem. LOL.