The Hip Zip Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm a little concerned with this one. The Huskies have a habit of playing Akron really tough. They have won two of the last three in this series including a major upset when we were about an 18 pt favorite at home in '08. Another thing that bothers me is that the oddsmakers are giving the Zips no respect opening the line at Akron -2. It will be interesting to see if we have an answer for Silas. He leads the MAC in scoring and can go off for 30 + anytime he hits the floor. The supporting cast is certainly not great but Toler can also score and Rucker and Landers are not bad players. I have watched them play a couple times but they were over matched and on the road. At home and in conference the Huskies can be a dangerous foe, no doubt about it. Both teams come in to this one healthy and ready to go. I believe that the key for an Akron victory is to continue what we saw in crunch time against BG, RUN THE OFFENSE THROUGH ZEKE !!! I am also very interested to see how KD hands out minutes. Roberts is returning to form and playing very well. Will Roberts steal minutes from Nitro ?? It could happen. His minutes have been increasing and he responded with a great game vs.BG. Like it or not, I think we will see more of Steve and less of Alex at the point as well. Steve is KD's quarterback and that's all there is to it. With every game now being a big game, I think that KD is going to keep his battle tested guys on the floor longer, though I think that Diggs needs to be played as well. I'd actually enjoy seeing Diggs mtched up against Silas for a few minutes. He's pretty darn quick and could become a nice shut down defender for us going forward. I'll be watching the battle of the boards too. We have been getting beat to the ball a lot on our rival's offensive glass. NIU is a decent rebounding team so we have to keep that in check for sure. Pace will also be a big factor. NIU loves to get out and run while KD wants to keep them in a halfcourt set. He stated after the BG game that we have to keep the opposition under 70 to have our best chance to win. The team that dictates the pace of play will have a big edge. This will be a very interesting and important game for us. I'd love to say that we will go up there and pound NIU but I can't. I expect a very close game that could go either way. I'm really happy that we all get to watch this one on STO so you all can come back and say I'm full of crap. GO ZIPS !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 This is one of those seasons when Zips fans have to be concerned about every game. When the team plays up to its full capabilities, the Zips are capable of blowing out teams like NIU. Bit when the Zips are off, they're capable of losing to just about anyone. Unfortunately, they've been at least a little bit off in too many of this season's games. Unless the Zips turn a corner and start consistently playing at a level closer to their full capabilities, I'll be holding my breath that they can somehow squeak through games like this one. I'll be yelling at the TV tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Roberts is returning to form and playing very well. Will Roberts steal minutes from Nitro ?? It could happen. His minutes have been increasing and he responded with a great game vs.BG. Roberts turned it on when Humpty was injured last season. He seems to be a guy that plays measurably better as his minutes increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 When the team plays up to its full capabilities, the Zips are capable of blowing out teams like NIU. I dunno...this year's Zips squad doesn't seem to be capable of blowing out any team...at least one that doesn't rhyme with "schmilliken." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'll be yelling at the TV tonight. Same here, my wife just doesn't understand how yelling at the TV or radio helps anything. I always tell her that the Zips feel the vibe no matter where they are playing. She hid the camcorder on me one night when the Zips were being televised. Afterward, even I had to admit that If my performance had been reviewed by mental health professionals I would have probably been safely locked away in a rubber room. It is a passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 When the team plays up to its full capabilities, the Zips are capable of blowing out teams like NIU. I dunno...this year's Zips squad doesn't seem to be capable of blowing out any team...at least one that doesn't rhyme with "schmilliken." Are you suggesting that we put St. Louis on the schedule ? Visit My Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'll be yelling at the TV tonight. Same here, my wife just doesn't understand how yelling at the TV or radio helps anything. I always tell her that the Zips feel the vibe no matter where they are playing. She hid the camcorder on me one night when the Zips were being televised. Afterward, even I had to admit that If my performance had been reviewed by mental health professionals I would have probably been safely locked away in a rubber room. It is a passion. Amen, Amen. And, I am still looking for a wife that shares this passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 ...She hid the camcorder on me one night when the Zips were being televised...Please upload to youtube and post immediately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 ...She hid the camcorder on me one night when the Zips were being televised...Please upload to youtube and post immediately! Now THAT'S what I call Zips passion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 ...She hid the camcorder on me one night when the Zips were being televised...Please upload to youtube and post immediately! No can do.... It is forever gone but I wouldn't put it past her to do again. I have to be on guard because this years team really has me pulling my hair out. In fact, we are only in January and there are no hairs left to pull. If I observe her being especially quiet while watching a game I'd have to suspect that something may be up. She is a pretty passionate fan in her own right and often does quite a bit of yelling herself. Believe it or not, her all time favorite Zip is Mario Collins, followed closely by by Joe Jakubic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 When the team plays up to its full capabilities, the Zips are capable of blowing out teams like NIU. I dunno...this year's Zips squad doesn't seem to be capable of blowing out any team...at least one that doesn't rhyme with "schmilliken." Are you suggesting that we put St. Louis on the schedule ? Visit My Website If BG could beat them by 6, I like our chances for a blow-out! It would be fun to play Majerus in the Bracket Buster, but the Billiken's look to be on an OU-esque roll right now. I don't think the planets are aligning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I don't know about everyone else but the feed is so choppy it's ridiculous. And i have a pretty good rig here with road runner turbo. Also, how sad is it that every team we play has a way better pregame video and introductions graphics compared to us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxZIP Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I don't know about everyone else but the feed is so choppy it's ridiculous. And i have a pretty good rig here with road runner turbo. Also, how sad is it that every team we play has a way better pregame video and introductions graphics compared to us? Looks like they have an empty seat problem as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad1990 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I just tuned in and see we are down 10 already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 My tv has been hearing quite a bit of profanity tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 On this day in 2002 Andy Hipsher had 22 points and Rashon Brown had 25 points to beat CMU. Do we have players that can score like that any more? Can McNeese stop overthinking and just start playing basketball? Can someone teach our players how to defend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 On this day in 2002 Andy Hipsher had 22 points and Rashon Brown had 25 points to beat CMU. Do we have players that can score like that any more? Can McNeese stop overthinking and just start playing basketball? Can someone teach our players how to defend? Steve MCNEES will come around, it's obviously mental. He'll get there. Chuck Galetti, EXPONENTIALLY BETTER on the halftime show than the pretty blonde girl that did the show of the Buffalo game. Good job, STO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsfan13 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 It's really nauseating to watch this team on offense. I know their defense isn't great either, but for some reason, their lack of offense is really bothering me tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have no idea what we are trying to accomplish out there right now. We've got two plays to run on offense apparently right now. Iso for McKnight and everyone watch him take a wild, off-balanced layup attempt that misses badly or hoist up a 3 from wherever you are standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Phew. What a stinker. To think getting within 7 points is the highlight of the game. There's no one on the team that's not getting shaken out of their shoes on defense. NIU has really had our number since that upset to end the JAR winning streak a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Even fatso cinco scores a bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsfan13 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Am I the only one that wishes Brett McKnight would get less minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Am I the only one that wishes Brett McKnight would get less minutes? He's doing a great job spinning around and then missing the rim. Unfortunately, no one else seems to want to take a shot inside that little line on the perimeter of the court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsfan13 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Am I the only one that wishes Brett McKnight would get less minutes? He's doing a great job spinning around and then missing the rim. Unfortunately, no one else seems to want to take a shot inside that little line on the perimeter of the court. I wish someone on the team would drive all the way to the hoop instead of pulling up for a little floater in the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Am I the only one that wishes Brett McKnight would get less minutes? He's doing a great job spinning around and then missing the rim. Unfortunately, no one else seems to want to take a shot inside that little line on the perimeter of the court. I wish someone on the team would drive all the way to the hoop instead of pulling up for a little floater in the paint. I'd settle for them putting that orange thing in the round ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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