MDZip Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Can't wait for next Wednesday, has to be the biggest game in the MAC regular season, ever? Can't have ever been a 12-0 team vs 11-1, can there? The MAC season was over at 12 games not that many years ago. So (combined with the Buffalo game, which makes me nervous), a game for effectively the regular season championship and NIT, a possible national ranking and a possibility of finally making noise as a true at large team. Go Zips! Beat the Kittens! And oh, out of necessity, Go Bobcats - beat Belmont! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Can't wait for next Wednesday, has to be the biggest game in the MAC regular season, ever? Can't have ever been a 12-0 team vs 11-1, can there? The MAC season was over at 12 games not that many years ago. So (combined with the Buffalo game, which makes me nervous), a game for effectively the regular season championship and NIT, a possible national ranking and a possbility of finally making noise at a true at large team. Go Zips! Beat the Kittens! And oh, out of necessity, Go Bobcats - beat Belmont! The pressure is all on them. We held serve so now we'll see how they play in Athens. Not the end of our world should we lose but their psyche would be really damaged by a regular season sweep by the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OU Dude Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 The pressure is all on them. We held serve so now we'll see how they play in Athens. Not the end of our world should we lose but their psyche would be really damaged by a regular season sweep by the Zips. Quite the contrary, the pressure is all on the Zips. The Zips are the ones trying to maintain a winning streak, the Zips are the ones trying to build an at-large resume (Ohio has no shot at one), the Zips are the ones that came into Athens last year at 12-1 with a chance to lock up first place and lost by 24 (and lost by 25 the year before that), the Zips are the ones that all the experts are looking to keep winning. A loss for the Zips would be bad, but another blow out would be devastating. For the Bobcats though, win or lose it doesn't really matter, the second seed is all but locked up and it all comes down to 2 games in Cleveland. Ohio is 7-1 lifetime in MACC games and recently 2-0 v the Zips, so they'll be confident regardless. Because of Akron's success Ohio has been able to settle in right behind the lead car and draft for the first 499 laps, saving fuel and preparing for the final lap. For a Sweet 16 team that returned 9 players expectations and pressure are surprisingly low. We owe it all to the Zips. I don't think the Bobcats will do you any favors in their Bracket Buster game either, the road has not been kind this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadszip Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Quite the contrary, the pressure is all on the Zips. The Zips are the ones trying to maintain a winning streak, the Zips are the ones trying to build an at-large resume (Ohio has no shot at one), the Zips are the ones that came into Athens last year at 12-1 with a chance to lock up first place and lost by 24 (and lost by 25 the year before that), the Zips are the ones that all the experts are looking to keep winning. A loss for the Zips would be bad, but another blow out would be devastating. For the Bobcats though, win or lose it doesn't really matter, the second seed is all but locked up and it all comes down to 2 games in Cleveland. Ohio is 7-1 lifetime in MACC games and recently 2-0 v the Zips, so they'll be confident regardless. Because of Akron's success Ohio has been able to settle in right behind the lead car and draft for the first 499 laps, saving fuel and preparing for the final lap. For a Sweet 16 team that returned 9 players expectations and pressure are surprisingly low. We owe it all to the Zips. I don't think the Bobcats will do you any favors in their Bracket Buster game either, the road has not been kind this year. I agree with everything, except a blowout being devastating for the Zips. OU blew them out last year in Athens and when it came to Cleveland, it was a last-second game. True, Akron has a ton of pressure, but so do the Bobcats. What happens if OU (which lost a close one to Akron in the JAR last year, blew out Akron in the Convo, and still snuck by Akron in the Q) wins a close one Wednesday? What does that due for the Bobcats' psyche? Playing Devil's advocate. BTW, I've stopped thinking Akron is an at-large team a while ago. None of the win streak, 16-0 in MAC play, means much in the grand scheme of things (hopefully the Zips team feels the same way). Regardless of what happens, it's all about what happens at the Q, and nothing Wednesday should have an affect on how the game will play out on March 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Quite the contrary, the pressure is all on the Zips. The Zips are the ones trying to maintain a winning streak, the Zips are the ones trying to build an at-large resume (Ohio has no shot at one), the Zips are the ones that came into Athens last year at 12-1 with a chance to lock up first place and lost by 24 (and lost by 25 the year before that), the Zips are the ones that all the experts are looking to keep winning. A loss for the Zips would be bad, but another blow out would be devastating. For the Bobcats though, win or lose it doesn't really matter, the second seed is all but locked up and it all comes down to 2 games in Cleveland. Ohio is 7-1 lifetime in MACC games and recently 2-0 v the Zips, so they'll be confident regardless. Because of Akron's success Ohio has been able to settle in right behind the lead car and draft for the first 499 laps, saving fuel and preparing for the final lap. For a Sweet 16 team that returned 9 players expectations and pressure are surprisingly low. We owe it all to the Zips. I don't think the Bobcats will do you any favors in their Bracket Buster game either, the road has not been kind this year. I mean, whatever makes you feel better. Can we get a bowl of milk emoticon for the kitties when they come over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba4three Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Since Cleveland in 2010, Akron is 0-4 against Ohio outside the dinky gym you call an arena. I do not foresee the Zips playing well in front of so many people. History proves these Zips shrink on the largest stage. Odds the O Zone brings Zeke to tears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Quite the contrary, the pressure is all on the Zips. The Zips are the ones trying to maintain a winning streak, the Zips are the ones trying to build an at-large resume (Ohio has no shot at one), the Zips are the ones that came into Athens last year at 12-1 with a chance to lock up first place and lost by 24 (and lost by 25 the year before that), the Zips are the ones that all the experts are looking to keep winning. A loss for the Zips would be bad, but another blow out would be devastating. For the Bobcats though, win or lose it doesn't really matter, the second seed is all but locked up and it all comes down to 2 games in Cleveland. Ohio is 7-1 lifetime in MACC games and recently 2-0 v the Zips, so they'll be confident regardless. Because of Akron's success Ohio has been able to settle in right behind the lead car and draft for the first 499 laps, saving fuel and preparing for the final lap. For a Sweet 16 team that returned 9 players expectations and pressure are surprisingly low. We owe it all to the Zips. I don't think the Bobcats will do you any favors in their Bracket Buster game either, the road has not been kind this year. I wouldn't argue with your points, until you started to show your dellusions and put on the spin. Obviously the zips have a lot riding on this game. A lot of hopes. The streak, the clincher, the big road victory versus the next best challenger , owning the regular season series against a rival, and the environment they will have to play in. However, you give yourself away as a propagandist when you say there is no pressure on OU. They have lots. They can't lose at home. They have to prove they should have won the first game. They have to prove that they shouldn't be in second place. They have to prove that they deserve an at large bid if they lose in cleveland (because they haven't proven it with their record in the shadow of Akron's record), and they don't want have to show well they haven't lost their ability to win big games from last year. I mean, are you trying to convince us of this stuff? Or yourselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zip Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Zen I think you leave out one key point. OU is not coached by Groce any longer they are coached by Christian. If Akron wins in Athens does it make OU question Christian? After the first game this season KD is 5-6 lifetime vs Christian coached teams. I'm looking forward to this game more than I've looked to any regular season game in a long time. All in all I believe these two teams are unfortunately playing in the MAC because both teams are better than this conference and deserve better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Any OU fan want to guess the point spread on the game before it comes out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looking at the game I would have to say we do go in as underdogs, but for OU fans to continually live in the past two seasons blowouts is quite amusing. To compare this years team to last seasons team is absurd. Correct me if I am mistaken but we return 6 of our players from last years roster? If that is the case, it must be the basis of OU's 2013 blowout prediction because anything else would be ludicrous( Yes even the precious home win streak against MAC teams would be pointless in defending an argument for a blowout.). In My opinion our team this year is dramatically different then last years because of the guys we have gained, and the loss of Q an Nik. To predict a blowout based on the returners is absurd without taking into consideration the dramatic change four freshman have had on this team. And please for the love of the MAC beat Belmont tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 And oh, out of necessity, Go Bobcats - beat Belmont! We should be rooting for every MAC team in their Bracketbuster matchups. This is the last opportunity to slightly improve the conference's RPI, which in turn will make our RPI stronger. Keep an eye on Creighton and Detroit today as well...they both have very tough road games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrowdy Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Does anyone know if this game is being televised (sorry if this has already been discussed)? So tired of online streaming and feeling like I'm going blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip76 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Does anyone know if this game is being televised (sorry if this has already been discussed)? So tired of online streaming and feeling like I'm going blind. STO will carry the game. As a matter of fact, every game from here on out will be televised OU - STO Buffalo - STO Miami - STO Can't - ESPN2 MAC Semis - STO MAC Championship - ESPN2 NCAA Tourney - CBS networks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 And oh, out of necessity, Go Bobcats - beat Belmont! I think they'll beat Belmont tonight. We already have a 1st round bye in the MAC and not getting an at-large bid. So this game doesn't carry much weight to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 So far the STO games have also been on ESPN3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad1990 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I think it is a big game for both teams and at the same time won't get either team to the NCAA tournament on its own. The real big game will be a rematch at the Q in the MAC tournament, assuming that happens. For Akron they must prove they can play well at Athens after being blown out of there the last two times. For OU they need to win to show they are the team to beat in the MAC as predicted in the preseason. Plus it will give them a big lift stopping Akron's 18 game win streak. I think this game will be close unlike the last couple in Athens, but OU pulls it out 65-62. Both teams will win the rest of their MAC games after this one so the MAC East will be decided via a coin flip! It might be a coin flip the Bobcats don't want to win however as chances are it would set up a rematch with Can't a team they have barely beaten both times they have played. I hope I am wrong in my pick as I'd love to see the winning streak continue all the way to the Can't game so we can beat Can't to take over the MAC longest winning streak record! Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Belmont 22-point lead with 8:33 to go. Very good ball movement and movement off of the ball by the Bruins. Pesky defense too. I hope our Zips and coaching staff are paying attention. Love watching Ball-Hog Cooper drop 3-pt bricks one after another. He's a real piece of work. Come on Zips - head to Athens and bring how the 'W!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZoner Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Really big game Wednesday. And I agree, the pressure is on Ohio. They haven't won a regular season title since Gary Trent was in the green and white and an Akron win changes the dynamic of this rivalry. And as much as OU fans like to puff their chests about attendance, I don't see 10,000 going to a Wednesday game. Love watching Ball-Hog Cooper drop 3-pt bricks one after another. He's a real piece of work. 13th all-time in assists and he's a ball hog? What does that make, say, almost everyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 And as much as OU fans like to puff their chests about attendance, I don't see 10,000 going to a Wednesday game. 13th all-time in assists and he's a ball hog? What does that make, say, almost everyone else? Convenient targets for the ball hog to dump the ball off to when he's bottled up and the shot clock is winding down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I wouldnt call him a ball hog, but his shot selection is questionable at best most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZoner Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I wouldnt call him a ball hog, but his shot selection is questionable at best most of the time. Fair assessment. His team did him no favors tonight. Aside from Offutt, nobody seemed to have any interest in getting a good look after the first few shots didn't fall. They look at DJ and say, "Do something." Then he's forced to put up bad shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 OhioU shot 6-24. Honestly I would have rather seen them shoot lights out, then go cold against us. Don't think they can shoot that poorly two games in a row, since that's their game...shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 OhioU shot 6-24. Honestly I would have rather seen them shoot lights out, then go cold against us. Don't think they can shoot that poorly two games in a row, since that's their game...shoot. Good defense had something to do with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The pregame trash talking has already begun. We need to crush them Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The pregame trash talking has already begun. We need to crush them Wednesday. What an idiot! I wonder if he is related to Bubba? He acts like a 2 year old too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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