1981 grad

For all those Zips fans that complain about the refs, we got every call in the last minute of the game. X got a foul call when driving to the hoop, Marshall got called for a foul on Freeman under the basket on a rebound, Freeman got fouled on the dunk, a travelling call on Marshall on an offensive rebound, and the foul by Marshall on Freeman with 3.2 seconds left. Don't get me wrong, they were all fouls and violations in my eyes, but the refs rarely see the same things I do. However, the key to the game was Marshall missing on a one and one that would have sealed the game. And the Zips hitting their foul shots at the end of the game. We earned this game and a great victory for the Zips.

Yes, I can see the coach drawing up plays but it all Greek to me. I have had those seats for over 10 years and that was a first.

That was one of the best games and finishes in a long time. I heard during Groce pregame that they were going to play the ball low to Freeman. And it worked!! He has improved so much offensively. I sit behind the Marshall Bench and telling his player that Tribble was not a shooter and to not guard him on the perimeter. I guess that started listening in the second half. I am sorry to hear that Walton is no longer with the team but it opened up time for Tribble, and other players. I even saw Wynn. My only gripe is the Groce should not have gone to a zone and given up a wide open 3 in the corner. Our zone play was not that great. I think we are better man to man. I hope they continue to feed Freeman in the post.

Glad to see the team shoot the ball well today. The last 2 days have been brutal.

I think Tribble is doing well playing the point. The offense seems to be running smoothly. I like that they are getting the ball into Freeman.

I feel like I am watching an Akron football game. I have had enough of Trimble firing away from 3. I am glad he made one but that has to be 2 for 25. Groce wants him to shoot out of his slump. Great, but I am done watching it.

The second half starts same as the first. One turnover and 3 missed 3 shots. What about those law of averages.

When KD was coach, we had great shooters but we were not athletic and everybody on this board indicated that Akron should recruit athletes, we can always teach ball players to shoot. Maybe we were wrong. (LOL)

I think there may be less complaining if the game had been on ESPN plus for free. However, many of us spent $30 to watch this tournament and expected a Zips team that was ready to compete. Also, I stated during the Wheeling and Point Park thread that those games were a waste of time and did nothing to prepare the team for the season. This game seems to prove my point.

This is what happens when you have no senior leadership. When we would get in these shooting funks last year LCJ would drive to the hoop and dish for a basket or hit a jumper. Ali, Trimble, Tribble, just could not spark anything. Freeman was the only one who could score and they had some nice blocks on him in the second half. Lets hope this game is a abberation. After football and soccer, we are all looking for redemption in our b ball program.

Disagree, this is worse. VCU was a good team that played pressure defense against an undermanned Akron squad. What is our excuse in this game, the arena is too big?

Can we sum up the week for Akron sports: Freeze my butt off to watch Akron soccer lose to a crappy Santa Clara team. Akron football gets killed by Kent State and cannot score on a Kent State defense that sucks, (had the good sense to stay away from that one) and I pay $30 to watch Akron Basketball lose by 25 points to the worse team in the A 10 by 30 points and goes 0 for 20 from the 3 line. Go Zips!!!!!!!

They might get suspcious when a dozen people from Akron make the same claim. (LOL)

Akron cannot even hit a foul shot. The wheels have come off the wagon. Even the annoucers are hoping that the Zips will hit a 3. I don't think I have ever seen such a bad shooting team.

Ali cannot hit the broad side of a barn from distance and takes a 3 point shot about 8 feet behind the 3 line. If I were Groce, I would pull him. Clark then takes an off balence 3. The only thing that has worked is feeding the ball inside to Freeman. Where is the teamism?

Far worse!! We cannot hit a 3 and the shots are not even close. The only thing that is working is feeding the ball to Freeman inside. I still think that playing Wheeling and the other crap team did nothing to help prepare the Zips for this game. Probably the worst shooting half in recent history. I can only recall Trimble and Castanada hitting jump shots. We must be 0 for 10 on 3 pointers. Everything as been short or well off the mark.

The Zips look sluggish offensively. Bandango reminds me of Zeke in his first year. Much better defensively than on offense.

Wow, the arena is empty. Almost like a scrimmage. The feed is very good. Looking forward to the game.

Thanks for the information.

What is the information for watching this online or TV. Can someone fill me in on the subscription service referred to above.

I would rather them schedule a team that they did not have to pay to come into the jar. How does a 7 foot center learn anything when his defender is 6-5?

Ali needs confidence. I cannot tell you how many times I have watched him make a move and then stop in the lane and look to pass. At the Ohio State game on his 4 point play he knew exactly what he wanted to do and did it. He needs to show the same confidence when driving to the hoop. A coach once told me that if you take the ball to the hoop strong you either get blocked, get a layup or get fouled. Any time you have a basketball play where 2 out of 3 results are good then that is a good play.

I was surprised to see Tavia Dunn Martin transfer. He went with KD to Duquene. Does anyone know why he transferred? Was he the last player standing that KD took with him from Akron.

When you look at that picture you see a sea of empty seats. I know this was a terrible opponent but I am guessing that season tickets are way down this year because of covid and that people lost interest because we did not have any fans last year. I will be curious if we will see more butts in the stands if this team starts winning more games. I think it sucks for the players to play in an half empty Jar.

I liked the student section being in the lower level. They were loud during the game. They also had students behind the basket. I think the tables behind the basket without any seating does not make much sense. Who wants to stand to watch the game? Walton and Castanada are going to be good this year. Bandango is a work in progress. He just seems a little awkward around the basket. He also had problems picking up a a pass on a give and go. However, he is a shot blocker on Defense. They took a lot of 3 balls this game and shot a decent percentage. A lot of sloppy play from both teams but that is to be expected. Difficult to assess the team when the competition is not high quality.