Blue & Gold Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Akron.com Team just focussed on improving and winning. That's good. Quote
Big Zip Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Am I the only one interested in the only senior class with 90 wins not coached by Dambrodt? Which coach? Also does KD have a vote in the USA Today Coach's Poll? Where does he put Akron? I kind of wish he'd put Akron no. 1 just to see what kind of shit storm he could stir up. Quote
Hilltopper Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Am I the only one interested in the only senior class with 90 wins not coached by Dambrodt? Which coach? Tony Laterza. 1962-63 to 1965-66. 91 wins. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 In fairness to Bob Huggins - His seniors won 85 games. But they only played 117 (no post-season tourneys as an Independent cost them their shot at 90). By comparison, the 2009-10 seniors won 98 games, but played a whopping 140. Different eras. Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Am I the only one interested in the only senior class with 90 wins not coached by Dambrodt? Which coach? Also does KD have a vote in the USA Today Coach's Poll? Where does he put Akron? I kind of wish he'd put Akron no. 1 just to see what kind of shit storm he could stir up. Two weeks ago I asked KD if he had voted for UA in the polls. He said "no". I don't know about last week, but I'd have to think he did this week. Quote
Zipmeister Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Tony Laterza. 1962-63 to 1965-66. 91 wins. For the first 2 of those years Akron had an unfair advantage; get the lead and, with no shot clock, let Terry Marsh dribble out the clock. At times it looked like Curley Neal playing for the Trotters. Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 For the first 2 of those years Akron had an unfair advantage; get the lead and, with no shot clock, let Terry Marsh dribble out the clock. At times it looked like Curley Neal playing for the Trotters. That sounds awesome. Quote
Hilltopper Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 For the first 2 of those years Akron had an unfair advantage; get the lead and, with no shot clock, let Terry Marsh dribble out the clock. At times it looked like Curley Neal playing for the Trotters. Reminds me of a few recent high school games I've attended. Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 That sounds awesome. And in the 1967-68 season, when the stars were gone and not replaced and we were HORRIBLE, that was the strategy. Try to get a 2-0 final score! Quote
Zipmeister Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 And in the 1967-68 season, when the stars were gone and not replaced and we were HORRIBLE, that was the strategy. Try to get a 2-0 final score! 14-12 wasn't good, but it wasn't horrible. the 1967-68 season was Tony's last as head coach. Ah the memories. One of my favorites from that year involved an encounter between Tony, an unnamed person in Tony's car and Akron's finest about 2 in the morning on High Street. No dribbling was involved; at least while the cops were present. Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 14-12 wasn't good, but it wasn't horrible. the 1967-68 season was Tony's last as head coach. Ah the memories. One of my favorites from that year involved an encounter between Tony, an unnamed person in Tony's car and Akron's finest about 2 in the morning on High Street. No dribbling was involved; at least while the cops were present. Compared to the Turner/Williams years, it WAS horrible. Quote
akronad Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Compared to the Turner/Williams years, it WAS horrible. Then the Wyatt Webb era began! Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Then the Wyatt Webb era began! And what an era it was! Len Paul remains one of the best ball players I have ever seen. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 And what an era it was! Len Paul remains one of the best ball players I have ever seen. He looks like Harney's twin (on his JAR banner). Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 He looks like Harney's twin (on his JAR banner). In those days there were no three point field goals, and no dunking (it was a T-Foul to dunk in warmups!). And no shot clock. Imagine how many points he could have scored under today's rules! Quote
zippy5 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 (it was a T-Foul to dunk in warmups!). Still is. Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Still is. I didn't know that. Last time I was at a live college game was 1971. And there was no dunking. NONE. Not in the game or practice. Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 He looks like Harney's twin (on his JAR banner). Similar build. Harney is taller. Paul had a great outside jump shot, and could get inside as well. He had Trees legs. He often jumped center at 6'4". The one time I recall him losing a center jump was against (6'3") Randy Smith of Buffalo State. Of course, Smith went on to a long pro career and could probably out jump Zeke, he was just amazing. Quote
72 Roo Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 And what an era it was! Len Paul remains one of the best ball players I have ever seen.I'm right there with you. That was a magical time. Memorial Hall was packed every night and the Bleacher Bums were fantastic. The introductions, no longer allowed, has our opponents psyched out before play ever started. I hope other young Zips are feeling the same thing about this team. It is exceptional. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 14-12 wasn't good, but it wasn't horrible. the 1967-68 season was Tony's last as head coach. Ah the memories. One of my favorites from that year involved an encounter between Tony, an unnamed person in Tony's car and Akron's finest about 2 in the morning on High Street. No dribbling was involved; at least while the cops were present. Now I didn't arrive in Akron until 1979, so I'm always intrigued by stories converning the Zips squads from the '60s. So what you're telling us is Coach Laterza was a huge proponent of taking it hard to the hole? Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Now I didn't arrive in Akron until 1979, so I'm always intrigued by stories converning the Zips squads from the '60s. So what you're telling us is Coach Laterza was a huge proponent of taking it hard to the hole? I was only there for his last season, and we play s l o w d o w n because we only had one player who could score (Jerry Sloan). The following year was the start of the Wyatt Webb era, and we had some great years. Quote
MDZip Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 I was only there for his last season, and we play s l o w d o w n because we only had one player who could score (Jerry Sloan). The following year was the start of the Wyatt Webb era, and we had some great years. I'm pretty sure that was not the analysis JZ84 was looking for. Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 I'm pretty sure that was not the analysis JZ84 was looking for. But that is the only one I could give him! Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 I'm pretty sure that was not the analysis JZ84 was looking for. I don't know what you're talking about, MDZip I couldn't let the 'Meister's little anecdote go by without comment! Quote
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