UAZip0510 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 We'll start with some fun facts: - Western Michigan has now won 5 in a row and 8 of their last 9 since losing to our Zips on February 9th. - Akron has defeated Western Michigan in their last 5 matchups (including the MAC Tournament). Western Michigan's last win over Akron was on 2/6/08. - Akron has played Western Michigan in the MAC Tournament Semi-Finals three times in the last five years (2006, 2008, and 2010), winning each game. Quote
Tracker400 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Ohio just blew it big time. Let's give the Zips a break on blowing that lead. They still held it together and WON. You can't say the same for Ohio. Their collapse was in some ways much worse. Quote
plowerman78 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Akron vs. WMU at 7 and now Can't State vs.Ball State at 9:30 in the semifinals Quote
bigzipguy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 HUGE BREAK for Can't, being able to avoid OU in the semi's. Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 HUGE BREAK for Can't, being able to avoid OU in the semi's. even bigger break for us if BSU beats Can't. Quote
ksu sucks Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 even bigger break for us if BSU beats Can't. My thoughts exactly. Quote
Quickzips Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 HUGE BREAK for Can't, being able to avoid OU in the semi's. even bigger break for us if BSU beats Can't. Even bigger break no matter who wins that BSU/Can't matchup. I like our odds over either of those teams better than I do OU. OU is by far the worst matchup in the conference for us. Quote
Dave in Green Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 I don't want to start looking past WMU right now. I think they're good enough that if they're on and the Zips are even a little off, they could do to the Zips what BSU did to the Bobkitties. I will say that Can't looked extremely focused and totally in control last night against Buffalo, a team that had previously destroyed the Flushes in Buffalo and played them close at Can't. The Flushes were both energetic and disciplined, took control of the game from the start, and never let Buffalo get back into the game. So while the Zips may match up a little better against Can't than OU, the Can't I saw at the Q last night would be tough for any MAC team to beat. Quote
MDZip Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Well, at least the fans have gotten the matchups we wanted so far. Wouldn't mind seeing Ball State take out Can't as well (but then would they be this year's "team of destiny"?). WMU is not the patsy of typical West champion teams of past years but they are definitely beatable by the Zips. Still happy to see OU out of the tournament though. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Zips need to take care of business. BSU and Can't are both way better match-ups for us than O-Who, so it really doesn't matter what happens on the other side. I just want to get to the finals. That's the no. 1 priority. Zeke, Nik, and Bardo need to stay out of foul trouble. We need to make our lay-ups. Diggs needs to either sit on the bench and watch or actually contribute positively this game. This is serious crunch time. Get to the finals, and you have a shot at the NCAA tourney after an awful start to the season. LET'S GO ZIPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOO PUMPED! BEEN PUMPED ALL DAY AT SCHOOL, NOW I'M LISTENING TO SOME GREAT MUSIC AND IT'S JUST ADDING TO THE ADRENALINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and go Ball State. Quote
UAZipster0305 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Zips need to take care of business. BSU and Can't are both way better match-ups for us than O-Who, so it really doesn't matter what happens on the other side. I just want to get to the finals. That's the no. 1 priority. Zeke, Nik, and Bardo need to stay out of foul trouble. We need to make our lay-ups. Diggs needs to either sit on the bench and watch or actually contribute positively this game. This is serious crunch time. Get to the finals, and you have a shot at the NCAA tourney after an awful start to the season. LET'S GO ZIPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOO PUMPED! BEEN PUMPED ALL DAY AT SCHOOL, NOW I'M LISTENING TO SOME GREAT MUSIC AND IT'S JUST ADDING TO THE ADRENALINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and go Ball State. Diggs had some very positive contributions on the offensive end last game. He just needs to be more disciplined on defense. I've been repeatedly listening to Monster by Skillet on youtube. I'm ready to go! Quote
skip-zip Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 I have my KEYS TO THE GAME for this one. So, pay attention. This was developed with some real thought. PLAY AS GOOD AS WE PLAYED AGAINST THEM LAST MONTH. Quote
Sergeant Zip Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 I've been repeatedly listening to Monster by Skillet on youtube. I'm ready to go! Good bad with a good message. Quote
UAZipster0305 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Skillet rocks! I hope Zeke is feeling like a Monster. Go get 'em, big guy! Quote
UA Fan Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Diggs is a threat to drive to the basket and score when we need 2 points late in the game...I think that's why KD has him out there. QD 4-4 FG for 12 points to lead all scorers in 1st half v. WMU Quote
ziptrumpet87 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 Bardo with a 10-footer... this one's in the bag! Quote
Zipmeister Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 we are going to win this game by 11. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 Think I'm going to start referring to Zeke as Ziggy. Shy guy that bad things (refs) happen to, but lovvable all the same. Quote
originalrowdy Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 I think I mcclanCAN... I think I mcclanaCAN... I think I mcclanaCAN... I DID I DID!!! FOR THREEEEEEEEEE I NEVER quote myself but - here's your dark horse MVP of the MAC tourney. Quote
bUAkronG Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 we are going to win this game by 11. I hope you posted this with 3 seconds left. Quote
Quickzips Posted March 12, 2011 Report Posted March 12, 2011 Quite frankly lost a good bit of respect for the Broncos program last night. To have Douglas go nuts like that was one thing, then to have Stainbrook intentionally lay out Roberts was another thing, but now to go to ncaabbs and the Broncos board and read them whinning about how the MAC has a great conspiracy to get Akron and Can't to the finals and how the refs were so biased and unfair against the Broncos, it is just embarrasing. To be quite honest, WMU should be thanking the refs for keeping the Broncos in the game. The foul issues down the stretch allowed Western to close in from the line, particularly after the under 4:00 timeout. And Broncos fans, please give up the "Bo Borowski hates Western" brigade. I can search every MAC fan site on the net and find a similar thread about Borowski. There isn't a fanbase in the conference that enjoys watching him call a game. Quote
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