2008-09 Schedule Update

[GoZips]

UNC-Greensboro posted their schedule. The Zips play at UNC-G on December 31. That means the team will then travel straight up to Providence for the URI game on January 3,2009.There is a slim possibility that the Zips could play in Columbus against the Buckeyes in midNovember. That "slim" is really, really "iffy". Ohio State's attempt to hold an exempt tournament oftheir own collapsed this past Thursday. Akron has been offered an opportunity to play the Buckeyes inColumbus and schedule a D-II team at home. If none of the three potential exempt tournamentsAkron is being courted by actually get a full field, then the OSU game becomes an option. All three arein danger of collapsing.Originally the Zips were scheduled to be a part of the Legends Classic. As near as I can tell this field iscomplete and the tournament should take place. Apparently there is some problem impeding thefinalization of the dates. The eight teams involved are PITT, Washington, Texas Tech, Mississippi State,Eastern Kentucky, Fairleigh Dickinson, Drexel and Akron.Two other exempt tournaments with openings are the famous San Juan Shootout and the Cancun Classic. Both tournaments have now extended an invitation to the Zips. However, both fields are still one and two teams short even if the Zips committed. I rate the likelihood of being in either of these tournaments as low.Understand that playing Ohio State is not some great wonderful thing. First, our young Zips are not likely to pull off an upset in mid November in Columbus. Two, there is no return game being offered. Three, we lose the Mississippi State game leaving Akron one game short and a D-II opponent replacing a D-I opponent. Not a sweet deal. Think this through before you start salivating over a trip to Columbus and a likely loss.

[Zipmeister]

UNC-Greensboro posted their schedule. The Zips play at UNC-G on December 31. That means the team will then travel straight up to Providence for the URI game on January 3,2009.There is a slim possibility that the Zips could play in Columbus against the Buckeyes in midNovember. That "slim" is really, really "iffy". Ohio State's attempt to hold an exempt tournament oftheir own collapsed this past Thursday. Akron has been offered an opportunity to play the Buckeyes inColumbus and schedule a D-II team at home. If none of the three potential exempt tournamentsAkron is being courted by actually get a full field, then the OSU game becomes an option. All three arein danger of collapsing.Originally the Zips were scheduled to be a part of the Legends Classic. As near as I can tell this field iscomplete and the tournament should take place. Apparently there is some problem impeding thefinalization of the dates. The eight teams involved are PITT, Washington, Texas Tech, Mississippi State,Eastern Kentucky, Fairleigh Dickinson, Drexel and Akron.Two other exempt tournaments with openings are the famous San Juan Shootout and the Cancun Classic. Both tournaments have now extended an invitation to the Zips. However, both fields are still one and two teams short even if the Zips committed. I rate the likelihood of being in either of these tournaments as low.Understand that playing Ohio State is not some great wonderful thing. First, our young Zips are not likely to pull off an upset in mid November in Columbus. Two, there is no return game being offered. Three, we lose the Mississippi State game leaving Akron one game short and a D-II opponent replacing a D-I opponent. Not a sweet deal. Think this through before you start salivating over a trip to Columbus and a likely loss.

Very informative. Which of the teams that were announced as playing in the San Juan Shootout a couple of months ago has dropped out to make room for Akron, Oral Roberts, South Florida, Murray State, or Wright State?

[zipboy]

I agree with GoZips, that does not excite me much either. Tournaments are much better where you get neutral games.

[ZachTheZip]

I agree with GoZips, that does not excite me much either. Tournaments are much better where you get neutral games.

The best part is that as you advance, you get better and better opponents. It's much more beneficial than playing just one game, and then a scrimmage against some D-II team.

[GoZips88]

a scrimmage against some D-II team.

Scrimmage on your OWN time and dollar, NOT mine! If more practice/prep time is needed, close the doors, bring in the D-II team, do the controlled scrimmage thing again (like the Xavier game last year) and then move on with the rest of the schedule. I hope it doesn't come to this and we get the tourney games we're looking for.

[ZachTheZip]

If one of the tourneys collapses, some of the teams from that one should be able to fill the spots for the other ones. Let's just hope that we aren't on the outside looking in when that happens.

[Zipmeister]

If one of the tourneys collapses, some of the teams from that one should be able to fill the spots for the other ones. Let's just hope that we aren't on the outside looking in when that happens.

Not as informative as GoZips post, but another really good idea. Do you suggest that the tourney that remains switch their scheduled dates to those scheduled for the collapsed tourney so that teams from the collapsed tourney are sure to be able to fill in, or should the remaining tourney keep its original dates and maybe one or more of the teams from the collapsed tourney can play a split squad in the surviving tourney and an already scheduled regular game that conflicts with the remaining tourney?

[LosAngelesZipFan]

Any insight as to why these tourneys' "collapsed"? It is hard to imagine that the school with the biggest athletic budget in the country (everyone has priorities) can't pull off a tourney.

[Zipmeister]

Any insight as to why these tourneys' "collapsed"? It is hard to imagine that the school with the biggest athletic budget in the country (everyone has priorities) can't pull off a tourney.

Tell me the tourneys that collapsed and Ill give you some insight.

[CraftyMFer]

So is it possible that Akron could play South Florida in the San Jaun Shootout? That would certainly be interesting being that Dan Hipsher is now at South Florida with Stan Heath.

[GoZips]

So is it possible that Akron could play South Florida in the San Jaun Shootout? That would certainly be interesting being that Dan Hipsher is now at South Florida with Stan Heath.

Crafty, aw, yes, an event sure to warm the cockles of the Zips coaching staff's hearts.Info: the primary reason that tourneys are collapsing is that there are way too many of them. The NCAA changed the rules to allow teams to participate every year rather than once every four years. Most of these exempts are set. A few are finding that teams are opting to move to better opportunities. Thus creating a bit of chaos. The scramble is on for those teams left with an incomplete schedule (i.e. Akron).

[LosAngelesZipFan]

Any insight as to why these tourneys' "collapsed"? It is hard to imagine that the school with the biggest athletic budget in the country (everyone has priorities) can't pull off a tourney.

Tell me the tourneys that collapsed and Ill give you some insight.

Was referring to the original post from GoZips that said Ohio State was attempting to put together an exempt tourney but it collapsed.

[Zipmeister]

So is it possible that Akron could play South Florida in the San Jaun Shootout? That would certainly be interesting being that Dan Hipsher is now at South Florida with Stan Heath.

Yes this is possible if Akron changes its name to Murray State, Wright State or Oral Roberts.

[Zipmeister]

Any insight as to why these tourneys' "collapsed"? It is hard to imagine that the school with the biggest athletic budget in the country (everyone has priorities) can't pull off a tourney.

Tell me the tourneys that collapsed and Ill give you some insight.

Was referring to the original post from GoZips that said Ohio State was attempting to put together an exempt tourney but it collapsed.

I believe it is impossible for something that has never existed to collapse.

[ZachTheZip]

Any insight as to why these tourneys' "collapsed"? It is hard to imagine that the school with the biggest athletic budget in the country (everyone has priorities) can't pull off a tourney.

Tell me the tourneys that collapsed and Ill give you some insight.

Was referring to the original post from GoZips that said Ohio State was attempting to put together an exempt tourney but it collapsed.

I believe it is impossible for something that has never existed to collapse.

One of these tourneys will collapse: the EKU tournament, the San Juan Shootout, or the Cancun Classic. None of them have enough teams to be held right now. It's like a game of chicken to see who folds first. I think that once one of them goes under, most of the teams from that one will be scooped up by the other two.

[Captain Kangaroo]

One of these tourneys will collapse: the EKU tournament, the San Juan Shootout, or the Cancun Classic. None of them have enough teams to be held right now. It's like a game of chicken to see who folds first. I think that once one of them goes under, most of the teams from that one will be scooped up by the other two.

I've never seen someone directly copy what I wrote on our own board before. That's a first.

[GoZips]

Darn, Cap'n, that was a nice write up you wrote under the golf outing thread.I missed the outing due to having to work. I had promised Lamont Paris that I would attend. Guess Istill owe my thirty-five bucks. (Luncheon only).I sense from your post that KD is finally allowing some information about the scheduling to be posted.My post to begin this thread came at his bequest. You filled in some additional information rather nicely.

[Zipmeister]

Darn, Cap'n, that was a nice write up you wrote under the golf outing thread.I missed the outing due to having to work. I had promised Lamont Paris that I would attend. Guess Istill owe my thirty-five bucks. (Luncheon only).I sense from your post that KD is finally allowing some information about the scheduling to be posted.My post to begin this thread came at his bequest. You filled in some additional information rather nicely.

Oh my God .... at his bequest!! When did he die?

[GoZips]

The schedule for the inaugural 10-team Cancun Challenge, which includes Vanderbilt, New Mexico, VCU, Drake, Central Arkansas, Citadel, Grambling, Morehead State, South Dakota State, and a team to be named later – was released. The teams will play two games from Nov. 16-26 and then go to Cancun for two games from Nov. 29-30. The four teams that will host two games are Vanderbilt, New Mexico, VCU and Drake. The teams will split into two pools in Cancun. Vandy, New Mexico, VCU and Drake will be in one pool with the other six teams in another pool. CANCUN CHALLENGE Schedule of U.S.-based gamesNov. 16Morehead State at VanderbiltCitadel at VCUNov. 19 South Dakota State at VCUMorehead State at DrakeNov. 20Grambling at New MexicoNov. 22Team TBA at New MexicoNov. 23South Dakota State at DrakeNov. 26Central Arkansas at VanderbiltI am not suggesting that the infamous "team to be named later" is Akron, but it could be <wink>

[GoZips]

Latest word on the 2008-09 men's basketball schedule. It's complete.Yes, complete. Details will be released as soon as Friday, August 29th.The Zips will participate in the Legends Classic. The game at Mississippi State is off the schedule. It isbeing replaced with a game at PITT. A lot closer to home and an opportunity to shine for the AK-Rowdies.There will be a home game against a Div-2 team to be named later. The Zips will likely play FairleighDickinson and Eastern Kentucky at FDU in late November. FDU is located in Teaneck, NJ.Details when available.

[ZachTheZip]

Latest word on the 2008-09 men's basketball schedule. It's complete.Yes, complete. Details will be released as soon as Friday, August 29th.The Zips will participate in the Legends Classic. The game at Mississippi State is off the schedule. It isbeing replaced with a game at PITT. A lot closer to home and an opportunity to shine for the AK-Rowdies.There will be a home game against a Div-2 team to be named later. The Zips will likely play FairleighDickinson and Eastern Kentucky at FDU in late November. FDU is located in Teaneck, NJ.Details when available.

A game at PITT?!? Far more desirable than a game with Mississippi State.I can't wait until the schedule is released in full. Don't forget, Dayton and Winthrop will be coming to the JAR this winter.

[Quickzips]

Any chance that Pitt game could be part of a home/home or a 2 for 1? I'm guessing not seeing as it apparently came together late, but it would be pretty sweet to get Pitt in here for a game sometime down the road.

[Dr Z]

Any chance that Pitt game could be part of a home/home or a 2 for 1? I'm guessing not seeing as it apparently came together late, but it would be pretty sweet to get Pitt in here for a game sometime down the road.

I could think of one guy and his mom that would be really excited.

[FromdaBurgh]

I got the "official" word that Akron WILL be playing Pitt here in Pittsburgh on November 21. ALSO....and ZipNation this one IS CRUCIAL...on December 13th Akron has a home game against North Carolina A&T...AND...that day is

ZEKE'S 18TH BIRTHDAY

PARTY!!! PARTY!! PARTY!!! We will be at the game that day...AND ITS ON A SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!! Holla back ZipNation, AK Rowdies, Akron Family...... We got to do it up right.

[zippyfan34]

I got the "official" word that Akron WILL be playing Pitt here in Pittsburgh on November 21. ALSO....and ZipNation this one IS CRUCIAL...on December 13th Akron has a home game against North Carolina A&T...AND...that day is

ZEKE'S 18TH BIRTHDAY

PARTY!!! PARTY!! PARTY!!! We will be at the game that day...AND ITS ON A SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!! Holla back ZipNation, AK Rowdies, Akron Family...... We got to do it up right.

Dang it. I'm going to be on a cruise and will miss the Pitt game. I only hope it will get some national television (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) that way I can at least watch it.