mes102 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Time to start looking to Buffalo. I'm worried about this game. Last time we played Ohio on social media night, our next game was CMU and we played flat. After last night's emotional win at Ohio, we can't come out flat against Buffalo. Hopefully KD reminds them how Buffalo jumped on us early, and had to come back from 20 down to win at home. Any more thoughts on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Any more thoughts on this one?Buffalo stinks. Good teams win, bad teams lose. I don't want to just win, I want to destroy them. Double the line. Make a statement. Give your best players court time. Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrowdy Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 If I recall, Zeke had a rough go at things (and by rough, I mean scoring/rebounding) at home v. Buff. We need him to step up esp at their house. That, and control Jarryn Skeete this time and we have this in the bag. Go Zips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I think that for this game, KD should insist that his players make every effort to never look at the scoreboard or discuss the score. The only score should be execution. What am I doing right now? not... how many points do we need? I know he has gone toward this purpose with his segmented categorical grading system, but I just think that for a team like Buffalo that the Zips should beat, if we are never aware of the score, we will take it to them the entire game, and when it's all over, it shouldn't even be close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzipguy Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Even if Zips play a good game, nothing will be "in the bag" Ask the Wolverines and their fans!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstorfer Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 In previous years I'd fear the trap that is this game. This team though, I'm honestly not worried. I think this team is the real deal and Buffalo on their best night couldn't keep up with this season's Zips. I think they are focused, motivated and really well prepared. If they do lose, it would be on the sucky side that they would lose their ranking, but sometimes getting a loss before the playoffs can be helpful. Still though, it's best for a team that gets full of themselves. With the possible exception of Abrea (sorry if I spelled that wrong), these guys all seem very hard working and humble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Maybe Buffalo doesn't look like such a good team. But, it's certainly legitimate to be worried about playing a team that darn near buried us on our home court just a few weeks ago. We're fine, unless they start shooting like they did that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstorfer Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Maybe Buffalo doesn't look like such a good team. But, it's certainly legitimate to be worried about playing a team that darn near buried us on our home court just a few weeks ago. We're fine, unless they start shooting like they did that night. They might be legitimate, but I'm really enjoying the success right now. I'm just gonna stay optimistic. Hell, if Akron doesn't get an 8 or 9 seed, I really believe they'll get deep into the tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffQ78 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hell, if Akron doesn't get an 8 or 9 seed, I really believe they'll get deep into the tourney. so you are saying that if they do get an 8 or 9 seed that they won't go deep in the tourney even with facing lower seeded teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I think KD will bring out the zone early and often. I have never seen a defense change a game like the one with Buffalo and they were completely frustrated with our zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdZip Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 so you are saying that if they do get an 8 or 9 seed that they won't go deep in the tourney even with facing lower seeded teams? 8/9 winner will play the 1, but I don't think we need to worry about the perils of being a 9 seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstorfer Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 so you are saying that if they do get an 8 or 9 seed that they won't go deep in the tourney even with facing lower seeded teams? I'm saying they have a much more realistic shot at getting deep without playing a number one on their second game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstorfer Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 8/9 winner will play the 1, but I don't think we need to worry about the perils of being a 9 seed. 12 sits extremely comfortable with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natemathwhiz2 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Is anyone making the trip to buffalo? Never been there so I'm wondering where's a good place to grab a bite to eat and a drink or two before the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzipguy Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Memo to Zips , coaches and especially players: DO NOT WATCH ESPN OR LOOK AT ANY WEBSITE PRAISING YOU. JUST FOCUS IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE COURT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealExposloveZippy Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Is anyone making the trip to buffalo? Never been there so I'm wondering where's a good place to grab a bite to eat and a drink or two before the game. Search "PolyZip" and ask him. He's a good friend of mine and he worked in Buffalo for 3 months last winter, he'll definitely have some good suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjapsu Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I will warn everyone to not waste your time at Anchor Bar... despite inventing the chicken wing, they certainly did not perfect it. Duff's is pretty damn good, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I wasn't sure where to post this, but less than 200 student tickets remain for the Can't State game. A JAR attendance record would not surprise me. But first things first....beat UB(and Miami)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealExposloveZippy Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I will warn everyone to not waste your time at Anchor Bar... despite inventing the chicken wing, they certainly did not perfect it. Duff's is pretty damn good, though. Yes that's it!! Duff's is delicious!! I had their hottest wings-- I was crying in pain for about 20 minutes... woooooooo doggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Even though Buffalo is far from an elite team in the conference, this is still a game the Zips have to take very seriously. The Bulls are wildly inconsistent, but have an all-MAC player and they have plenty of games where they have played good teams (including us) very close but have been blown out by some of the conferences lesser teams. Plus Buffalo has been a difficult place for the Zips over the last couple of years, but if they play with the kind of effort they did at OU, they come out with a 72-65 victory. I will be glad once the W is in the standings. I also believe that this is the last big hurdle to an undefeated conference season, I fully believe the Zips handle Miami easily and will take down Can't in front of a sold out crowd at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Even though Buffalo is far from an elite team in the conference, this is still a game the Zips have to take very seriously. The Bulls are wildly inconsistent, but have an all-MAC player and they have plenty of games where they have played good teams (including us) very close but have been blown out by some of the conferences lesser teams. Plus Buffalo has been a difficult place for the Zips over the last couple of years, but if they play with the kind of effort they did at OU, they come out with a 72-65 victory. I will be glad once the W is in the standings. I also believe that this is the last big hurdle to an undefeated conference season, I fully believe the Zips handle Miami easily and will take down Can't in front of a sold out crowd at home. McCrea alone can create havoc, but guard Tony Watson has been rediculous from 3-point land for the last 5 games (23 out of 38!). Like others have mentioned, I think we'll see the extended zone earlier if necessary, but you would think UB will be better prepared for it than last time. If Zeke can stay on the court, that should prevent McCrea from going off like he did against K.E.N.T. I don't expect an easy game in the least, and I don't think that takes anything away from what the Zips have done. We'll probably need a few others to step up this time. Go Zips!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 .... If Zeke can stay on the court ..... Will Bo Boroski be officiating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Will Bo Boroski be officiating? Hopefully not, but I think he hurt OU with some calls/nocalls last game as well. The Zips are 6.5 point favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjapsu Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 The dreaded let-down game... My feelings are the same as they were for the OU game. Do I expect us to win? Yes. Would I be shocked and appalled if we suffer a letdown after the emotional win on Wednesday? No. I'm slightly concerned about KD's "flying the kids into Buffalo because that's what big programs do" because sometimes that gives kids the big egos and the "we have the right to beat you" mentality but the way the Zips fought against OU on Wednesday makes me think that they're aware of what they need to do and avoid. They seem to have the attitude that they're expecting everyone's best shot now as opposed to 3 weeks ago when they were squeaking out Ws against Miami on the road. 65-56 Zips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalrowdy Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'd normally be more on board with the "hangover" or "let-down" theory following a big win, but the team is so close to the end of the season and they can see the light at the end. If we were earlier on in the year, I'd say yeah it's a concern. But with three games left, finishing strong is a mentality probably stronger than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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