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  2. Game 18- Ball State

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    LCJ having a real bad first half and we are still in striking distance, a good sign.  Our defense has picked up.  They have Tribble playing point guard and he just had a great assist.  Although Dailey made his first 3, had been bad since then forcing shots.  Surprised how Groce sticks with him.  Is his defense that good?  I just don't see it.

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  6. Game 17- NIU

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    Although Ali just made a 3 bouncing off the rim, he and Freeman have been quiet today on offense.  Rare that Freeman does not get loose for some putbacks or baskets on the give and go.  Northern Illinois looked good the first half.  A lot of motion on offense and great shooting.  They have had some stupid turnovers or this could be much worse.  

  8. Which discussions we will not be having this season

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    I have been posting on this board for several years and there are certain discussions that seem to pop up year after year.  However this year is different.  Here is my list of threads we will not see this year.  Please feel free to add to this list:

     

    Akron does a terrible job of promoting Akron basketball and getting butts in the seats.

    The fans in the blue seats sit on their hands and show little enthusiasm for the team.

    Which Akron player do you want to see with the ball at the end of the game with the game on the line?

    Which Akron player has shown the most improvement from last year?

    Why can't Akron recruit a  guard who can control the game like D. J. Cooper?

    We need a new coach that can win a NCAA tournament game. 

     

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  9. Game 16- Miami

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    8 hours ago, NWAkron said:

    Watching replay, and Dakich is going off on refs and the 1999? Miami team.  He said there was an 8 count on a 10 second call and bad call on a charge and that Miami shouldn't have been in the NCAA tournament.   But looks like PCCC won in 1999 and Miami was an at large.  Any MAC historians know what he is talking about?

    No idea what Dakich was talking about but he did have one coaching point that I thought was worthwhile.  At the end of the half we ran a set play and Dakich indicated that we should set up Dailey to shoot from the left corner since he had just made a 3 from that spot on the last possession.  We ran a play and LCJ shot from the left corner and missed.  Considering Dailey's shooting slump, I thought that was a great idea to reward a player who just made a 3.

  11. Game 16- Miami

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    11 hours ago, LoyalZIP said:

    Hell of a ball game!! Jason Benetti is one of the best play by play guys in America....when not with that bald clown Dakich. Anywell, Lairy was outplaying LCJ at his own game until crunch time--then LCJ showed him who runs the league. That shot reminded me of that double clutch 3 over Cvetinovic that DJ Cooper hit in the 2012 title game in the dying moments with the shot clock expiring. Just wicked, but when you work your ass off and have a good feel for the game, luck tends to be on your side. And we're lucky to have LCJ. I can't say it enough. Make the effort to watch every game you can, he's incredible.

     

    I believe Captain said it a couple weeks ago, Dailey plays better and shoots better when he doesn't have time to think. He was great on both ends tonight, and was pure on some free throws. We need that. More please! Also, Ali is a crazy consistent player, I love his motor and he makes few mistakes. What a great find by this staff!

     

    Cam Reece had his worst game of the year until he locked in late, and he was a big factor in the win. Also, more quality minutes from Wynn and Dawson. Clarke has been quiet lately. 

     

    LCJ missed about as many open jumpers as I've ever seen him miss and Trimble was about average. That's a tough place to win. On to the next one, I'd like more intensity on Tuesday for all 40 minutes, Miami had the advantage here for stretches and that's unacceptable for this Akron team. Hopefully they can bury NIU early and get guys like Clarke and Aziz more meaningful minutes. Go Zips!!!!!

    I remember that shot and Cooper was leaning into the basket while LCJ was fading away from the basket.  I also think that LCJ was a little further away from the 3 line.  Both were great shots but for difficulty level I would go with LCJ.

  14. Game 16- Miami

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    Their guard Larry is in a duel with LCJ and thus far it is a tie.  Trimble can hit the 3 ball but his layups suck.  Enjoy the offense in this game.  The Zips D does not look very strong.  Miami looks quicker than us forcing Reese to defend the hoop.  LCJ cannot keep Larry in front of him.  Looks like this game will go to the wire.

  16. Game 15- PCCC

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    7 minutes ago, monrowe said:

    IDK..Dan Dakich has his own radio show.Jason Benetti is the Voice of the Chicago White Sox.Their upper echelon announcers.

    If that is the case than I rather have lower echelon announcers who will put some prep into the game and just not drone on to hear themselves speak.  Dakich did not bother to read the press guide and did not know the players.  The only players he mentioned were Pippin,  Jackson and Tribble.  

     

    8 minutes ago, monrowe said:

    IDK..Dan Dakich has his own radio show.Jason Benetti is the Voice of the Chicago White Sox.Their upper echelon announcers.

     

  19. Game 15- PCCC

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    There is no way we should have let them get that close.   I loved the tweet (not sure who tweeted that)  that indicated Dakich talked more about Bowling Green than Kent and Akron  Surprised he would read that on the air.  I hope I never hear that guy again.   Worst annoucer ever!!

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  23. Game 15- PCCC

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    I just read the bio on Dakich.  I did not know he was the Bowling Green coach for 10 years.  As a former coach, you would think he would do some prep before annoucing a game.  It is obvious he knows nothing about the players and just talking about what he knows about the MAC to years ago.  I know it should''t bother me but the annoucers have been so much better than what we have tonight.

  24. Game 15- PCCC

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    I really don't think Akron is playing that well but Kent looks terrible.  Their bad shooting cannot last all night.  Akron has missed a lot of easy shots close to the basket.  LCJ has had some great penetration and dish to open players.  The wild card in this game is Trimble is on a hot shooting night.  He has probably made 4 or 5 threes and some from real distance.  I love Freemans defense.  He is really a rim protector tonight.  Lets hope Kent stays cold the 2nd half and Trimble keeps his hot hand.

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