zippyfan34 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Anyone heard where we might be playing a regular season basketball tournament next year? I would like to make it if everything works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Anyone heard where we might be playing a regular season basketball tournament next year? I would like to make it if everything works out. Hopefully whichever they choose has the same format as this years. Not the fixed tournaments that never let the smaller schools make the championship. or...we can pull an OhioU and skip the tourneys altogether, play 7 cupcakes to start the season, and then brag about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc125409 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hopefully whichever they choose has the same format as this years. Not the fixed tournaments that never let the smaller schools make the championship. or...we can pull an OhioU and skip the tourneys altogether, play 7 cupcakes to start the season, and then brag about it. Or Ohio played a Top 50 RPI team in Richmond today and smoked them, still plays Memphis, RMU and UMass among a few others. Ohio plays about an equally tough if not tougher non-con schedule than Akron. Still mad about last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUBobcat9092 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hopefully whichever they choose has the same format as this years. Not the fixed tournaments that never let the smaller schools make the championship. or...we can pull an OhioU and skip the tourneys altogether, play 7 cupcakes to start the season, and then brag about it. Ohio just clinched a win in their pre-season tournament, the "Nation of Coaches Classic" (http://www.nationsofcoaches.com/#/home/noc-classic), with a win today over the University of Richmond 73-48. The tournament involved Ohio, Richmond, Wofford, Hampton and UNC-Wilmington playing a round-robin format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZoner Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hopefully whichever they choose has the same format as this years. Not the fixed tournaments that never let the smaller schools make the championship. or...we can pull an OhioU and skip the tourneys altogether, play 7 cupcakes to start the season, and then brag about it. Ohio participated in the Nation of Coaches Classic this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallia Cat Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Ohio participated in the Nation of Coaches Classic this year. Ohio plays a 2012 NCAA tournament team this week when the Bonnies come to the Convo. I actually really like Ohio's schedule this year. Oklahoma, Memphis, Robert Morris, St. Bonaventure, Marshall, Richmond are all historically solid programs. Don't hate Zip fans. It's all good! PS. Man I wish you guys would have beaten OKie State! I was rooting hard for you guys in that game and every non-conference for that matter! I hope you the Zips win out until conference play that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdiehard Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hey trolls. Zips schedule in the 70's, OU in the 300's. Nice try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Currently the Zips OOC SOS is ranked #143 with the Bobkitties back at #261. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyman23 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Or Ohio played a Top 50 RPI team in Richmond today and smoked them, still plays Memphis, RMU and UMass among a few others. Ohio plays about an equally tough if not tougher non-con schedule than Akron. Still mad about last year? Richmond is not a Top 50 RPI team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Are the moderators going to let this place be over run with OU trolls this season? Posts attacking OU like the ones I've seen from these guys wouldn't last 5 minutes on the Bobcat Attack forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Richmond may have been a top 50 RPI team at some point in their glorious past. But their current RPI is #153. Looks as if the more Bobkitty fans post here, the more fact checking will be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdiehard Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 D.I.G; it depends on which rankings you look at. Sagarin: UA 77, OU 333. Pomeroy: UA 79, OU 313. There are so many, who really knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Back on the original topic... We can rule out the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, 2K Sports Classic Hall of Fame Tip-Off all 8 teams announced: UNC, Louisville, Fairfield, Hartford, Richmond, Holy Cross, Hofstra, and Belmont Maui Invitationa- all teams announced: Arkansas, Baylor, Gonzaga, California, Dayton, Minnesota, Syracuse, Chaminade Old Spice Classic- 8 of 8 teams announced: Butler, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Saint Joseph’s, Siena and Washington State These are the best options. Charleston Classic has 6 of 8 teams announced: UAB, Clemson, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico and Temple Battle 4 Atlantis- 7 of 8 announced: Xavier, Kansas, Villanova, USC, Tenn, Wake Forest, UTEP Anaheim Classic- 7 of 8 teams announced: Arizona State, College of Charleston, Creighton, George Washington, Marquette, Miami and San Diego State Legends Classic- Not announced yet, Akron participated in 2008 so they are eligible again. Coaches vs. Cancer? Paradise Jam CBE Classic Cancun Challenge Preseason NIT Great Alaska Shootout Global Sports Classic Las Vegas Invitational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc125409 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Find Ohio and Akron for me please: http://realtimerpi.com/football/ncaaf_Men.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallia Cat Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hey Zips fans! First time poster here. Looking forward to a very competitive season this year in the MAC East. Obviously Ohio and Akron are the 2 favorites but Can't looks pretty solid and more than capable to making a nice run. I really would have loved to see you guys beat Okie State! I personally root for 100% of MAC schools to win 100% of their non-conference games. Good luck the rest of your Pre-MAC schedule and plan a trip to the Convo when your team heads to southeast Ohio. As for Ohio's non-conference schedule, the tougher games are still to come that's for sure. I am sure we will have a clearer picture of this team following games at Memphis, Oklahoma and Robert Morris. Thanks for letting me post here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallia Cat Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 D.I.G; it depends on which rankings you look at. Sagarin: UA 77, OU 333. Pomeroy: UA 79, OU 313. There are so many, who really knows. I agree the Ohio schedule does not grade well in computer rankings but it will take a few weeks before those models are well connected enough get an more accurate assessment schedule quality. I was actually pleased at Ohio's schedule this year. Richmond, St. Bonaventure, Oklahoma, Memphis, Marshall and Robert Morris are usually quality programs. I would have loved for you guys to have beaten OK State. That would have been a solid win! I always root for ALL MAC schools to win non-conference games. Great for the league. Thanks for letting me post here. I look forward to a fun year with the Cats and Zips being the favorites. I hope many of you will head south to the Convo with Zips! Should be fun! Good luck the rest of non-conference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallia Cat Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hey Akron fans! First time poster here. I am really looking forward to an exciting basketball season with the Zips and Bobcats being favored in the MAC East this year. Can't also looks to be a factor. I agree that Ohio's early non-conference schedule does not rate well with the computers and wont for several weeks until all the schools are well connected. Most of the tougher opponents are still to come but by the time conference play rolls around we should have a good idea of where the Bobcats stand going into conference play. Memphis, Oklahoma and Robert Morris on the road will be big test. I was really pulling for you guys again OKIE State! That would have been a huge win! Good luck the rest of the pre-conference and look forward to the Ohio- Akron matchup later this year. I would encourage your fans to make a trip to the Convo this year with your Zips! It's a great venue for college basketball and having the opposing teams fans there always adds to the excitement! Good luck the rest of non-conference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUBobcat9092 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hey trolls. Zips schedule in the 70's, OU in the 300's. Nice try. No one was comparing the RPIs of the respective programs schedules. I was just answering the comment that we didn't play in a pre-season tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 D.I.G; it depends on which rankings you look at. Sagarin: UA 77, OU 333. Pomeroy: UA 79, OU 313. There are so many, who really knows. Right, I was just quoting the pure SOS rankings, not the enhanced statistical analysis used by Sagarin, Pomeroy, etc., that create a variety of different stats to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfan34 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Back on the original topic... We can rule out the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, 2K Sports Classic Hall of Fame Tip-Off all 8 teams announced: UNC, Louisville, Fairfield, Hartford, Richmond, Holy Cross, Hofstra, and Belmont Maui Invitationa- all teams announced: Arkansas, Baylor, Gonzaga, California, Dayton, Minnesota, Syracuse, Chaminade Old Spice Classic- 8 of 8 teams announced: Butler, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Saint Joseph’s, Siena and Washington State These are the best options. Charleston Classic has 6 of 8 teams announced: UAB, Clemson, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico and Temple Battle 4 Atlantis- 7 of 8 announced: Xavier, Kansas, Villanova, USC, Tenn, Wake Forest, UTEP Anaheim Classic- 7 of 8 teams announced: Arizona State, College of Charleston, Creighton, George Washington, Marquette, Miami and San Diego State Legends Classic- Not announced yet, Akron participated in 2008 so they are eligible again. Coaches vs. Cancer? Paradise Jam CBE Classic Cancun Challenge Preseason NIT Great Alaska Shootout Global Sports Classic Las Vegas Invitational Thanks TPS. My vote would be for Atlantis as I wanted to go there at least once in my lifetime and to catch some Zips bball would kill 2 birds with one stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxpayer Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 TPSjugglerdude - excellent report on 2013 kickoff tournaments; based upon your reporting I'd vote for: 1. Preseason NIT - Madison Square Garden, need anything else be said? Great visibility 2. Charleston Classic - we'd win it and the food is great. 3. Battle for Atlantis - "Think Bigger" - why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 TPSjugglerdude - excellent report on 2013 kickoff tournaments; based upon your reporting I'd vote for: 1. Preseason NIT - Madison Square Garden, need anything else be said? Great visibility 2. Charleston Classic - we'd win it and the food is great. 3. Battle for Atlantis - "Think Bigger" - why not? I could be wrong, but I think only the semi finals and finals are at MSG for the NIT. Charleston Classic would be the most doable for me and good teams listed, but I don't think it gives us a chance for a top 25 win. Battle for Atlantis would be pretty but not sure if I would be able to make the trip. I like the team selection in Anaheim as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 No votes for the Nation of Coaches Classic? darn I was hoping to play the national powerhouses that are Hampton and Wofford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'd like to see the Zips in the Paradise Jam... always a field with high majors mixed in with good mid-majors. No teams selected yet for that one in 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Damn! I can't believe not one of you has mentioned the PREMIER college basketball pre-season tournament. This year's Diamond Head Classic features Arizona, San Diego State, Mississippi, Miami (FL), East Tennessee, Indiana State, San Francisco and the host Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. From my research, the only school shown for the 2013 tournament is George Mason University. (I look forward to meeting Steven Goff, who may be the top soccer blogger in the nation) This is a tournament that has gotten a better field in each year of its existence. Come on Keith. Say aloha one more time. I know you wanna wake up on Waikiki Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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