GeorgeThomasABJ Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 http://www.ohio.com/blogs/ua-zips/universi...season-1.338792 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 http://www.ohio.com/blogs/ua-zips/universi...season-1.338792 The Akron curse rises again. Unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupitertoo Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 The Akron curse rises again. Unreal. Akron can overcome this. The most important thing is that Dambrot sets a standard for behavior. Good for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 The entertainment value of Zips basketball just decreased this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Unreal. Just like that the Zips go from a MAC favorite with depth at every position and no significant holes to speak of to a team with depth issues on the wings and a significant hole to fill. Any question as to whether OU or Akron should be considered the front runner headed into the season is now definitively answered in favor of the Bobcats. Our depth on the wings is gone at this point, and we are left without a proven, versatile defender who can guard multiple positions. Huge loss for the Zips. Just unreal. I hope whatever Q did he learned his lesson. Time to grow up young man. Welcome to the real world. In the short term I think we are going to see a lot more of Chauncey Gilliam this year as he will not only be looked at to start, but also to play a major role as one of only two experienced wings on the roster. I think we will also see a good deal of Deji Ibitayo this year as his physical tools make him the most likely candidate to take over some of Q's defensive responsibilities. Could we see the redshirt burned for McAdams and/or Kretzer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupitertoo Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Unreal. Just like that the Zips go from a MAC favorite with depth at every position and no significant holes to speak of to a team with depth issues on the wings and a significant hole to fill. Any question as to whether OU or Akron should be considered the front runner headed into the season is now definitively answered in favor of the Bobcats. Our depth on the wings is gone at this point, and we are left without a proven, versatile defender who can guard multiple positions. Huge loss for the Zips. Just unreal. I hope whatever Q did he learned his lesson. Time to grow up young man. Welcome to the real world. In the short term I think we are going to see a lot more of Chauncey Gilliam this year as he will not only be looked at to start, but also to play a major role as one of only two experienced wings on the roster. I think we will also see a good deal of Deji Ibitayo this year as his physical tools make him the most likely candidate to take over some of Q's defensive responsibilities. Could we see the redshirt burned for McAdams and/or Kretzer? I think you are overstating the Zips' challenge in filling a hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think you are overstating the Zips' challenge in filling a hole. I think you are understating the importance of Quincy to this years roster. There isn't another player on this team with his combination of size, length, skill set and ability to play multiple positions. It is what made him so valuable to us a year ago, and it is why he was named 6th man of the year. Without him the Zips will have to have Betancourt ready to play the backup PG role that Q played last year (most assumed that he would anyway, but it is now a must), they will also need to find someone who they can insert into the lineup and take on the challenge of defending the other teams best perimeter player (Walsh is a good defender but lacks Q's length, Chauncey has had moments of good defense but lacks consistency, Deji is completely unproven as are Justice, McAdams and Kretzer). Not to mention losing the diversity he brings as a scorer (one of our better 3 point shooters, a guy who can create his own shot off the dribble and arguably our best mid-range shooter). This is a big loss for the Zips no matter which way you slice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba4three Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 The Akron curse rises again. Unreal. Curse? Maybe its the guys KD is recruiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think you are overstating the Zips' challenge in filling a hole. No kidding. That's wishful thinking. I'd like to go back and see if these are some of the same people who thought the threat of losing Brett McKnight during his Senior campaign wasn't a big deal. This was shaping up to be a great team, and they just lost a major piece. How much it will hurt us from possibly reaching new heights will probably never be known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 The one person who I am interested in hearing from has not posted yet. I am disappointed, but not in a panic. Quincy is not a player I would have guessed would end up suspended like this. This is an opportunity for our younger players to step up, and I am confident that they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Zac Jackson Reaction The school release says his status with the basketball program will be evaluated at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Elton Alexander chimes in The suspension will conclude at the end of the Spring 2013 semester on May 12, 2013. Diggs' status with the university and the team will be reevaluated at the end of the suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Let's remember, as with past situations, to not believe every rumor you hear...I'm sure they'll start flying around soon. Hopefully Diggs still ends his career in Blue and Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Absolutely, we as Zips fans should not believe all the rumors we might hear. I've been hearing bits and pieces about this situation for a couple of weeks, and have not said anything publicly out of respect for Q, the coaching staff and the team. There's been a lot of speculation about what actually happened, and I'm not confident that I know the whole story, so I won't be passing on any rumors. I continue to believe that Q is a good person from a good family who deserves the support of Zips fans. My sincere hope is that there will be a happy ending to this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I have no clue what Q did, but I'm pretty sure the answer lies somewhere in here (not to try to fuel speculation): http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/UniversityRules/pdf/41-01.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I have no clue what Q did, but I'm pretty sure the answer lies somewhere in here (not to try to fuel speculation): http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/UniversityRules/pdf/41-01.pdf I'm not reading all that. Here's an FAQ geared towards students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'm not reading all that. Here's an FAQ geared towards students. I read it all. The penalty assigned implies a fairly serious violation of the student code of conduct. I fear UAZip0510's hope may have already occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrt Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 The news has finally been broken. Quincy made a BAD decision and must now suffer the consequences. He has accepted the responsibility of his actions. He looks forward to finishing his career in Akron next year. I definitely KNOW that the punishment was too harsh, and they (powers that be) should have let him continue to take classes and finish up his degree. #Politics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 The university is in c.y.a. mode right now, thanks to a few incidents spread across the past few months. That's not an excuse for Quincy. The code of conduct is pretty clear on the matter in his case. I assume he already went through the university appeals process. I hope that for his sake Q is allowed to finish his classes and get a degree. If not now, once his suspension is up. He won't be able to return to the basketball team, regardless. There are far too many hurdles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Certainly sucks to lose him, but is there were a year to lose a guy like Diggs, this is it. It is a great opportunity for one of the young guys to step up and contribute. I'm disappointed that we lost a guy that could man-up on equal footing against a high-major opponent. But I will be exited to see who rises up to surprise us. And whose development is expedited because he's learning on the court and not on the bench. OU seemed to bounce back after unexpectedly losing Bassett. I'm sure the Zips can do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupitertoo Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Certainly sucks to lose him, but is there were a year to lose a guy like Diggs, this is it. It is a great opportunity for one of the young guys to step up and contribute. I'm disappointed that we lost a guy that could man-up on equal footing against a high-major opponent. But I will be exited to see who rises up to surprise us. And whose development is expedited because he's learning on the court and not on the bench. OU seemed to bounce back after unexpectedly losing Bassett. I'm sure the Zips can do the same. I think you mean Steve Coleman. Bassett completed his eligibility. In any case, I agree that the Zips will persevere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I think you mean Steve Coleman. Bassett completed his eligibility. In any case, I agree that the Zips will persevere. I thought Bassett got into some sort of trouble and applied early for the NBA draft? Coleman left early to pursue a rap career and Alex Kellog just flat-out quit basketball. OU had more problems that we do losing Diggs, and they survived quite well. If Dambrot is any good, our program should be in a mature enough state to overcome Diggs departure. Perhaps even be better, as the off-court drama and on-court "chippyness" (you know what I'm talking about) are removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 OU seemed to bounce back after unexpectedly losing Bassett. I'm sure the Zips can do the same. That statement depends on the length of the time frame you are examining. The year right after losing Bassett, OU lost about half of their games, got knocked out of the MAC tourney in the Quarterfinal round, and played in the College Insider postseason tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 That statement depends on the length of the time frame you are examining. The year right after losing Bassett, OU lost about half of their games, got knocked out of the MAC tourney in the Quarterfinal round, and played in the College Insider postseason tournament. True, it wasn't the year immediately afterwards. But as stated above, they lost quite a bit more than Bassett, and each in an unexpected manner. If we ended up in the CBI next year, it wouldn't be due to Diggs absence. Whether it is a blown ACL, grades, transgressions...unexpected stuff like this happens all the time. Great teams roll on. We'll see what the Zips are made of in roughly 6 weeks, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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