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I was curious about the ref that called a quick t on Scott and then on Groce. Groce commented post game he did not believe Scott deserved the T and did not think he should have gotten one for his comment. I never saw the ref before so I was curious and looked him up, Kevin Brill, and he usually works PAC 10 games and did the NCAA tourney games last year so not a novice ref. However, he has made enemies in the PAC 10, especially from Utah State fans https://www.usufans.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=65945 I think Toledo had 20 more foul shots then we did. Not the best job by the refs tonight but we won so hopefully the whistles will go our way on Friday.
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Thanks for sharing. Great article. I like his approach about coming off the bench. I think his presence has helped to elevate Tevari's game. Too early to think about frosh of the year in the MAC? I know we have had this discussion in the past, but when is the last time an Akron player won that award?
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Has anyone noticed that Nate has hit only 1 of his last 10 threes. The answer to that is no. Why, because other players have been hitting their outside shots. All we need on this offense is for a few of our three point shooters to get hot during the game so we are shooting around 40% from three. When you watch the flow of the offense you keep having players pop out to shoot the 3 ball. It works as long as somebody is hitting. More importantly, Tavari is the leading scorer and assist leader on this team and he might not be the best point guard on our team. Everyone on this board know you need a great point guard on the team to be successful. We got 2 great point guards and one is a true frosh. This team can be frustrating with their lack of size, defense and rebounding but they can be successful as long as they hit their 3 shot and our point guards play with control and can lead this team.
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Freeman had his best game thus far playing 16 minutes against the bulls with 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 6 points. Hope to see him get more minutes.
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And we also need to shoot better from distance. It seems like every year Groce brings in great shooters and the team struggles from the 3 point line. On Friday we shot 42 three pointers and averaged 28% from distance. As a team we are at 34% and remember that includes 3 blowouts against very weak competition. That has to improve. Our best 3 point shooters are Grey and Young who are over 40%. The worst are Nate at 29% and Seth at 20%. Most of Seth's shots have been from distance so not a good look.
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You look at the stats and we got outrebounded again, this time by 12, took 42 threes and shot a poor 29% from three. Some head scratching stats in that Marvin started the game, played 90 seconds, pulled 2 fouls and never saw the floor again. And everyone is scratching their heads on this board in that Seth Wilson was the first sub and played 15 minutes and went 1 of 5 from three land. He must be a hell of a practice player because we just have not seen much from him when he has been on the court. Of the new transfer players, Okonkwo and Grey have impressed me the most in that they seem to play hard every second they are on the court. I will also give a shout out to Bowman for having 3 rebounds. Young and Tavari both had solid games. Tavari did not shoot the ball well from 3 but still had 9 points and more importantly 5 assists. He seems to find the open man on his passes. Young shot the ball well and had a solid game except for the turnover at the end of the game. The team did not play well and still got a road win. A good way to start the season.
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Could not even imagine a worst start to the conference season. Missed layups, turnovers, and scattered play.
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Happy New Year to Zips fans!!! First post of the new year. The game at Bowling Green starts at 6 and is on CBS. I assumed the Princeton game was at 7 and missed it but could not have watched it at 1 anyway. I have no idea what to expect from this Zips team. I think that most Zips fans feel the same way I do. The non-conference schedule was not a killer and we certainly did not kill it losing 5 games. My only impression thus far is that I have been underwhelmed by the transfers from the bigger programs. Hopefully, this team will get better as the season progresses and the MAC is as bad as everyone is predicting and we get to Cleveland with the shot at the NCAA. If this team plays better defense and gets better on the boards it can be a good season. Considering the non-conference home schedule and our record there is very little excitement about this team and my only prediction is that the Zips will be playing to a half empty arena when starting their conference schedule at the JAR. Hope I am wrong. Go Zips.
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Freeman is back on the Pacers and played 6 minutes tonight as the Pacers got blown out by the Celtics and had 2 rebounds and 2 points.
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Lyles indicated post game that he worked on this 3 point shooting this summer. In hindsight, needed to work on his rebounding.
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Agreed!!! Freeman was just a great rebounder because he was quick to the ball for a big, strong under the basket, smart, and most importantly worked his butt off to become a better basketball player.
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And all I want for Christmas is a big who can rebound. Really, in 3 of our losses to good competition we have been outrebounded by 20. We are undersized and the word is out to pound the ball inside against the Zips and if you miss no big deal since you can get the offensive rebound and pound it inside again. I know that Groce wants to play fast but you still have to rebound to win basketball games. I don't think anyone on this board would have predicted with all the transfers from bigger programs that we would have difficulty rebounding the ball. I hope Groce finds some answers before the MAC season begins.
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We just get destroyed in the low post tonight. Even when they missed they just got the rebound and put it back in. We have no strength inside. This board indicated that we needed another big on the team. And we were right. Lyles and Okonkwa are just not big enough or strong enough to rebound and then we are undersized at every other position when we face a team that has some talent. Groce need to tell his team that if you are not going to rebound, I will find someone that can.
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I am trying to figure out why we are getting outrebounded and it seems to me Lyles is very slow to the ball on the rebounds. He is playing defense and when the ball goes up he just does not get into a good position to get the ball. That is what made Freeman so good. Quick to the ball. It looks so ugly when we cannot grab a rebound.
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Yale have missed a lot of shots around the basket and then picked up the offensive rebound for a layup. Not sure what is going on but we are getting killed on the offensive boards. Very little flow to the offense. Scott hit 2 long threes but very few easy baskets. Grey has not done much and Hardman has gotten more playing time.
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It makes sense for him to play for the Ants. He is not getting any time with the Pacers. This is the life of a two way player. I hope he kicks butt in the g league.
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Enrique Freeman was inactive for the Pacers last game. Not sure if this means he was sent down to play for the Ants: Inactive - G League - Two-Way
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We gave up the rebounding war, 46-28 and our defense was terrible giving up 100 points. Bad defense and bad rebounding is not a recipe for success.
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Sorry. Just started watching and now see everyone else has complained about this all game.
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Worst broadcast ever. They replay every basket. The Zips play so fast we miss the score while they are showing the replay. Ridiculous!!!