zippy5 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Love the talk, but it'll never happen. This home game has been paid for by every season ticket holder, as well as I'm sure a few extra single seats. We just have to sit back and hope for the best. We certainly did the best we could up to this point, and a 14 point win over the 2nd best team in the MAC on national TV two days before won't hurt one bit. Yeah people paying for tickets won't affect much. See: every lockout ever. They'll get refunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrowdy Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Love the talk, but it'll never happen. This home game has been paid for by every season ticket holder, as well as I'm sure a few extra single seats. We just have to sit back and hope for the best. We certainly did the best we could up to this point, and a 14 point win over the 2nd best team in the MAC on national TV two days before won't hurt one bit. Excellent point. I'd respond with the question of whether true Akron fans having paid for said tickets would be willing to forgo those tickets, or as PP said, get refunded, in order to give us that better matchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Excellent point. I'd respond with the question of whether true Akron fans having paid for said tickets would be willing to forgo those tickets, or as PP said, get refunded, in order to give us that better matchup. I don't doubt that many of us would. However, the logistics of moving a division I game, from both sides, are quite complicated, especially in a less than 3 week window. I'd love for it to happen, bottom line is it won't. And we'll be lucky to have a top 100 team as a draw at the JAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isu87 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Agreed. IMO, a win at home against a 75+ RPI team does nothing for us and a loss, God forbid, kills us. Go on the road, play a quality opponent, and, win or lose, it's only beneficial. In addition to the above quoted teams, I'd take Indiana St. as an ISU fan I would love to have Akron come play at ISU, hopefully ESPN allows you to switch. Our RPI's are right next to each other and it's an easy return game for ISU. come on ESPN let the Zips be a road team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 #MAACtion. I still hold out faint hope that the Zips could stil be considered for an at-large with the MTSU win and a good one here but I don't think Iona would do it. He metions they are both sub-100 RPI, yeah, but the Zips are at 68 and the Gaels are 99. Either Dakota, both of whom are right with us in RPI. Makes it fair for both. The best hope for an at-large now would be running the table in the MAC. The MAC may not be perceived nationally as being at the same level as the A-10 or MVC but it is also seen as being higher quality than leagues like the Big South, MEAC, A-Sun, and Ohio Valley conferences of the world. If a MAC team goes undefeated prior to the conference tournament there would be many who feel an at-large bid would be deserved. It may lead to a trip to the First Four in Dayton and not an immeadiate pass to the round of 64 but I would think inclusion (especially on the heels of the league having a team in the sweet 16 last year) would be a distinct possibility. That being said going through without a loss until Cleveland will still be incredibly difficult and I am not counting on it happening. I am hoping but not expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 As fun as it is to talk at-large chances and bracketbuster draws, after yesterday, does anyone really see a legitimate chance of another team in the MAC beating us on Saturday in Cleveland? I'm trying not to get too cocky, but let's look at this realistically. OU was widely considered the only legit threat to us this year. We just took them down by double digits yesterday. The only other team that even has a winning record in conference right now is Western who we demolished earlier in the year. We took Can't's best shot at Can't and came away with a W. Again, not trying to get too cocky, or count to many chickens too early, but I really think that the discussion right now should be more about positioning ourselves for a good draw in the dance and a run to the sweet-16 or beyond. Think Bigger. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 There is no doubt we can beat anybody in the league when playing our best. The key part in the equation is us playing our best, or even good enough to win. That isnt a guarantee. Teams have off nights. Really worried about when we go down to Athens, and somewhat when we go to Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 as an ISU fan I would love to have Akron come play at ISU, hopefully ESPN allows you to switch. Our RPI's are right next to each other and it's an easy return game for ISU. come on ESPN let the Zips be a road team! I think that Coach Dambrot has St. Mary's or Wichita State in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isu87 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I think that Coach Dambrot has St. Mary's or Wichita State in mind. your coach specifically mentioned Indiana State Katz actually mentioned on College Basketball Live that Akron's coach would be willing to switch from a home team to a road team if it meant a better matchup like Indiana State.....wondering if they would allow that. Part of me says no, it's the rules, the other part might be ESPN saying screw it, it's the last year of this crap and we want the best matchups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I think that Coach Dambrot has St. Mary's or Wichita State in mind. C'mon Keith, Moraga is beautiful in February! Can you say, "Matthew Bellavedova"? Just so we don't get the same refs we had in Berkeley a few yrs ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 your coach specifically mentioned Indiana State Katz actually mentioned on College Basketball Live that Akron's coach would be willing to switch from a home team to a road team if it meant a better matchup like Indiana State.....wondering if they would allow that. Part of me says no, it's the rules, the other part might be ESPN saying screw it, it's the last year of this crap and we want the best matchups. I wouldn't mind Indiana State. You guys are better than any possible match-up we would get as a home team. That being said, I would prefer to knock off Wichita State. I am 100% against playing at Saint Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Indiana State is a respectable team from a respectable conference. The Sycamores have a long and rich history, and a continuing series with the Zips could make a lot of sense for both, especially given the geographic proximity. Anyone who doubts Indiana State's pedigree should have a look at their Wikipedia entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'd be interested in a MVC road game, but I agree with Rowdyzip that the logistics of this change will not allow it to happen. Just keep winning, baby! Let the rest take care of itself. Go Zips!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronad Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'd be interested in a MVC road game, but I agree with Rowdyzip that the logistics of this change will not allow it to happen. Just keep winning, baby! Let the rest take care of itself. Go Zips!!! I will have to disagree with the logistics point. As of this moment, the Zips have no idea who they would play if they were playing at home. The same holds true if they were playing on the road. Thye cannot make any plans until they know what they doing. I know in the past, even if they were the road team, they were paying premium prices for transportation and roons. This will not change tomorrow. I am all in favor of making the change if this works for ESPN and gives us a better game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I don't think we should waste a lot of time seriously considering what I think was probably a throwaway comment by Coach Dambrot. All of the home teams are frustrated that the visiting teams are generally lower ranked. I don't think there's the slightest chance that ESPN is going to allow teams to switch from home to visiting to suit their own purposes. My comment on Indiana State was more along the lines that they would not be a bad team to schedule independently of BracketBusters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 If a MAC team goes undefeated prior to the conference tournament there would be many who feel an at-large bid would be deserved. It may lead to a trip to the First Four in Dayton and not an immeadiate pass to the round of 64 but I would think inclusion (especially on the heels of the league having a team in the sweet 16 last year) would be a distinct possibility. That being said going through without a loss until Cleveland will still be incredibly difficult and I am not counting on it happening. I am hoping but not expecting. Going to Dayton to be apart of the "First Four Breakfast Club" is unacceptable. IMO, this has to happen to get a true at large: -Ohio or Western has to win the Conference title game -Creighton, OK State and Detroit must win out and get the auto bids -The entire MAC West has a miracle turnaround -The Marketing department keep the Zips in the national spotlight somehow That is asking alot, but it can happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem101 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 As fun as it is to talk at-large chances and bracketbuster draws, after yesterday, does anyone really see a legitimate chance of another team in the MAC beating us on Saturday in Cleveland? While I see your point, OU can be an incredibly streaky team. If they suddenly catch fire from three in the MACC who knows what can happen. That's what scares me about the MACC and why I think winning out would be so huge for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrowdy Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 While I see your point, OU can be an incredibly streaky team. If they suddenly catch fire from three in the MACC who knows what can happen. That's what scares me about the MACC and why I think winning out would be so huge for us. I would normally agree with this, but I still have hesitation. While we are getting some talk nationally out there, the MAC is still looked at on balance as a one team dance conference. For instance, Joe Lunardi (and yes, the guy is a goof) looks at Ohio losing to us as a "most damaging loss," i.e., no respect for Akron. We've been talking a lot about at-large when there is PR like that? Eh. Let's just take Cleveland. Reference: http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-ba...lege-basketball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I can see where Lunardi is coming from when he ranks the OU loss more worthy of note than the Zips win. OU earned respect with their Sweet 16 run and returned all their key players this season. That respect was damaged by the loss to the Zips. While some are starting to look at the Zips as a potential power with their 13-game win streak and big win over OU, they will not earn as much respect as OU until they make their own tournament run. The Zips are slowly starting to realize their full potential. But they haven't yet proved themselves beyond a doubt where it really counts on the national stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdZip Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I don't think we should waste a lot of time seriously considering what I think was probably a throwaway comment by Coach Dambrot. All of the home teams are frustrated that the visiting teams are generally lower ranked. I don't think there's the slightest chance that ESPN is going to allow teams to switch from home to visiting to suit their own purposes. My comment on Indiana State was more along the lines that they would not be a bad team to schedule independently of BracketBusters. According to Andy Katz this morning, it was more than a throwaway comment, but the MAC nixed it... "Akron coach Keith Dambrot said Saturday he was willing to switch and play on the road instead of being a home team in BracketBusters Feb. 22 or 23 in order to get a better game. Dambrot was turned down Sunday by the MAC office and the Zips will be a home team when the BracketBusters pairings will be announced Monday at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Man... I remember last year, the bracketbusters were fun. Trying to catch the games, and even just watching the match up selection show. I wish they would have put it on ESPN and hyped it up a bit more. I wish the NCAA milked this more for what it's worth. It seems like between the game selections and all the games so closely scheduled that it's like a mini version of march madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 According to Andy Katz this morning, it was more than a throwaway comment, but the MAC nixed it... "Akron coach Keith Dambrot said Saturday he was willing to switch and play on the road instead of being a home team in BracketBusters Feb. 22 or 23 in order to get a better game. Dambrot was turned down Sunday by the MAC office and the Zips will be a home team when the BracketBusters pairings will be announced Monday at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU." Why would the MAC care one way or the other? What does it have to do with the conference schdule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Why would the MAC care one way or the other? What does it have to do with the conference schdule? Maybe the MAC office got a phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well, it never had a chance of happening. But it's great that Coach Dambrot said it and got quoted. Suddenly the sports media world is paying attention to what UA has to say. When you have your moment in the national spotlight, it's best to make full use of the time. Say quotable things and you will be quoted. Now that the sports media is paying attention to UA, the Zips will stay in the spotlight as long as the team keeps winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Why would the MAC care one way or the other? What does it have to do with the conference schdule? It's payback for us beating Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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