akronzips71 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 It's coming!!!! The 2013-14 season is almost here. If nothing else, it will help me forget the football disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 It's coming!!!! The 2013-14 season is almost here. If nothing else, it will help me forget the football disaster. Two weeks one day. Start counting! Is this the year we can play with the big boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 @akronzips71, I love your enthusiasm for Zips basketball. You're not alone. I like Zips basketball so much that I'm actually looking forward to sitting in the JAR. With the loss of Zeke and three other key players, the Zips are once again underdogs in the MAC. I love it. I can't wait to see the return of Q, the power of Tree and all the other magical tricks that Coach Dambrot is going to pull out of his hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxZIP Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 This is the time of year the mac west chimes up. Cant wait to see who is going to step up and tak a mac that is wide open. Go zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 @akronzips71, I love your enthusiasm for Zips basketball. You're not alone. I like Zips basketball so much that I'm actually looking forward to sitting in the JAR. With the loss of Zeke and three other key players, the Zips are once again underdogs in the MAC. I love it. I can't wait to see the return of Q, the power of Tree and all the other magical tricks that Coach Dambrot is going to pull out of his hat. Did I miss something? Underdogs? Didn't you mean Uberdogs? p.s. You failed to mention Big Dog ... !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 @GoZips, yes, you missed something. You missed that most of the sports prognosticators who've posted 2013-14 season previews do not rank the Zips #1 in the MAC. That means the Zips are back where they belong as underdogs, regardless of whether or not Big Dog is leading the pack. So all the players should keep those big old familiar chips on their shoulders. It's understood that the Zips are perpetually ranked #1 in the annual GoZips MAC season preview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4110 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 LET'S GO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendofzippy Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 @akronzips71, I love your enthusiasm for Zips basketball. You're not alone. I like Zips basketball so much that I'm actually looking forward to sitting in the JAR. With the loss of Zeke and three other key players, the Zips are once again underdogs in the MAC. I love it. I can't wait to see the return of Q, the power of Tree and all the other magical tricks that Coach Dambrot is going to pull out of his hat. We're not underdogs, and haven't been for about a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxZIP Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 We're not underdogs, and haven't been for about a decade. Most of the huffing and puffing comes from the West this time of year. Soon the weather and winds will change and Toledo, Testicle Tech, and Central will be at the bottom of a rubble pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 We're not underdogs, and haven't been for about a decade. You have to be underdogs before you can be the Big Dog! And this team needs to be hungry, or the others will be humping their legs all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Anyone know when the season tickets get mailed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Anyone know when the season tickets get mailed out? This week; I was told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 This week; I was told. Thanks. Been out of town and didn't know if they might have been diverted elsewhere. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Great coverage of Zips media day by @FollowTheRoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 No big surprises at media day. The one thing I learned today was the rule changes for this season. The referees are being instructed to call more contact fouls this season. If you are defending your man away from the basket and put your hand on him more than one time to establish a defensive stance you will be called for a foul. KD predicts a lot of long games with lots of fouls called until everyone adjusts. The NCAA is emphasizing offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 The referees are being instructed to call more contact fouls this season. Is that even possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 The NCAA is emphasizing offense.Good. More entertaining. The Zips staff should follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Zeke is not playing for us, so fouls will not be the issue they were in some past years. They always did pick on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Zeke is not playing for us, so fouls will not be the issue they were in some past years.The rule is specifically AWAY from the basket. For a coach that emphasizes defense, I would think it will definitely be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think it will be an issue for Q, and I absolutely hate it. Last I checked, the NCAA is legally a non-profit. Non-profit my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZZips Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 On the other hand, it should give Q an advantage at the offensive end. I think it gives an advantage to any player on the perimeter that has a quick first move towards the basket. It should help the better teams and really scare the weak defensive teams who rely on touch, push, grab and hold maneuvers to keep up in contact with the quicker players. I think it will be an issue for Q, and I absolutely hate it. Last I checked, the NCAA is legally a non-profit. Non-profit my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 No big surprises at media day. The one thing I learned today was the rule changes for this season. The referees are being instructed to call more contact fouls this season. If you are defending your man away from the basket and put your hand on him more than one time to establish a defensive stance you will be called for a foul. KD predicts a lot of long games with lots of fouls called until everyone adjusts. The NCAA is emphasizing offense. Since KD is on the Rules Committee this was no surprise to him. In practice the kids seem just as defense oriented as ever. The rule is arm's length for defense. I heard six feet which is IMPOSSIBLE considering the size of a half court. The reality is that the coaches want to eliminate the constant hand checking which impeded the ball handler. There is a controlled scrimmage Friday with officials. It will be interesting to see how they make calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 There is a controlled scrimmage Friday with officials. It will be interesting to see how they make calls. At the JAR or Central-Hower? What time? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 The most interesting thing about today's Media Day, to me: None of the media types have any real clue as to the depth and quality of this year's team. Interestingly, they failed to grasp just how good Akron is. Even when told by Coach Dambrot they discounted the information. Harvey Glover and Leonard Paul understood and both called the Zips a near top twenty-five team at this point in the season. They have to be forgiven their views since both of them have watched the Zips practice more than once. Today was Elton Alexander's first look at the Zips. He was chirping how good Ohio looked against Xavier in a controlled scrimmage. Uberhunds with their own Big Dog. For clarification the media wonks learned that Big Dog wants to be known as Big Dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 A little trivia on the MACC game to get the season off and running. 1. The MACC started in 1980. Who has won it the most times? 2. Who has the best winning percentage overall in the tournament? 3. Four teams have appeared 32 times in the tournament. Which of this group is not among them? Ball State; Ohio; Can't State; Miami; Eastern Michigan 4. Who has the most losses in the Championship game? 5. Who has the most appearances ever without winning the championship? Answers below: 1. Ball State with 7 2. The Zips! with a .606 percentage (20-13).Think where that percentage was 7 years ago. 3. The Flushes have only appeared 31 times. 4. Miami with 7, Can't State right behind them with 6 5. BGSU, 31 appearances, no titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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