K92 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I agree. I'm hearing too much, "Give us recognition!" on this board. It's hard to argue with the facts Elton presented because they are true. The interpretation of the facts is debatable. We play in the MAC. The term "Dollar General" should be used to describe the horrible MAC basketball season this year. Only three teams other than Akron have a record greater than .500 (Source), so why do we deserve national recognition for winning against a bunch of teams from the Dollar General league and losing to the likes of CCU? I hate to seem like I'm throwing cold water on things, but when I see any team with the longest winning streak in the country, I automatically wonder who that team has beaten. There is no doubt we are by far the best team in the league. That alone doesn't qualify for national recognition. I saw UNCC play in person last weekend. They are a fourth to fifth place A-10 school and they could go toe to toe with Akron at every position. Let's keep things in perspective. Instead of demanding respect, let's take it in March. +1 I certainly appreciate that our players and fans have lofty expectations, but I tend to agree with what this guy said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 In all honesty the Zips haven't done anything yet to deserve national recognition. Winning the MAC and making it to the tourney should be the goal. Nothing for the rest of this season is a guarantee. Let the performance on the court do the talking and people will notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mivid12 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I WANT ELTONS Twitter tag!!! I'm getting ready to BLAST him!! Have we EARNED RESPECT now??!!! Get 'em Mama Zeke!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Meanwhile, Terry Pluto is right now composing a column in which he too says the Zips are getting too big for their britches. Terry wonders why Akron can't exhibit the fighting spirit of the Wooster Scots, and wants the world to know that Zippy wouldn't have a marsupial's chance of beating the Hiram Terrier in a mascot challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I WANT ELTONS Twitter tag!!! I'm getting ready to BLAST him!! Have we EARNED RESPECT now??!!! I believe he is @eaPeeDee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Elton Who ?? I prefer to get my Zip news from a talented writer named George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Elton left the Zips off his ballot this week. Makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeThomasABJ Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Elton Who ?? I prefer to get my Zip news from a talented writer named George. I appreciate the compliment, but until I can amass the knowledge that Elton has, I'm nowhere near his equal. But do indulge me as I continue to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Elton left the Zips off his ballot this week. Makes sense. And how is that different than previous weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 And how is that different than previous weeks? He voted Akron at #25 last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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