Blue & Gold Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Akron Beacon Journal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 "The face plastered on billboards throughout the area and the wrap-around ads in the Beacon Journal reveals an heir apparent has risen to prominence for the University of Akron basketball team. Senior forward Demetrius Treadwell will see his profile upped significantly this coming season, but that’s not nearly as important as what effect he will have on the team." Finally, someone is getting it. PS With the B&W graphics, "Back The Zips" is starting to grow on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 “We have our hands full and we have to be better earlier than we’ve ever been,” Dambrot said. “Because we’ve been pretty bad early and we really have to do a good job of getting ourselves ready to play earlier.” True true true. The "Backing the Zips" campaign won't be nearly as effective with a 3-6 start as it will be with a 7-2 start. Sidenote: At what point is the charade that Harney and Tree are seniors end? Everyone knows they will be in a Zips BB uniform next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 At what point is the charade that Harney and Tree are seniors end? Everyone knows they will be in a Zips BB uniform next season.Maybe writers are hedging their bets knowing that paperwork needs to be filed properly in order for that to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Maybe writers are hedging their bets knowing that paperwork needs to be filed properly in order for that to happen. Our compliance crew merits your comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm pretty sure UA is constrained by NCAA rules from making any kind of announcement until after this season is over. They are both right on target to get their lost year back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mivid12 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm pretty sure UA is constrained by NCAA rules from making any kind of announcement until after this season is over. They are both right on target to get their lost year back. great news....two more yrs with nick and tree..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 The NCAA distinguishes between seniors and 5th year seniors in its Summary of NCAA Regulations – Division I: (g) If you are entering your fourth year of collegiate enrollment, you must have completed successfully at least 60 percent of the course requirements in your specific degree program and you must present a cumulative grade-point average (based on a 4.000 scale) that equals at least 100 percent of the institution's overall cumulative grade-point average required for graduation. For this purpose, a student-athlete's grade-point average will be certified on a term-by-term basis. [bylaws 14.4.3.2 and 14.4.3.3] (h) If you are entering your fifth year of collegiate enrollment, you must have completed successfully at least 80 percent of the course requirements in your specific degree program and you must present a cumulative grade-point average (based on a 4.000 scale) that equals at least 100 percent of the institution's overall cumulative grade-point average required for graduation. For this purpose, a student-athlete's grade-point average will be certified on a term-by-term basis. [bylaws 14.4.3.2 and 14.4.3.3] As a Nonqualifier. (2) You will have three seasons of eligibility after your first academic year in residence. You may earn a fourth season of competition provided you complete 80 percent of your baccalaureate degree before beginning your fifth academic year of enrollment and you are within five years of your initial, full-time collegiate enrollment. [bylaw 14.3.3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Sidenote: At what point is the charade that Harney and Tree are seniors end? Everyone knows they will be in a Zips BB uniform next season. Never. They will just be 5th year seniors next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Can we agree that listing Tree as a senior, without any reference to the likelihood that he'll be gaining a 4th year of athletic eligibility, is a tad misleading? Not going "jupitertoo" here, George. Just making a comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mivid12 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Can we agree that listing Tree as a senior, without any reference to the likelihood that he'll be gaining a 4th year of athletic eligibility, is a tad misleading? Not going "jupitertoo" here, George. Just making a comment. good, maybe other teams will be dumb enough to believe this is their last season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I heard the compliance guy responsible for the screw up last year and partially responsible for the CJ James screw up has resigned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 True true true. The "Backing the Zips" campaign won't be nearly as effective with a 3-6 start as it will be with a 7-2 start. Sidenote: At what point is the charade that Harney and Tree are seniors end? Everyone knows they will be in a Zips BB uniform next season. Unless of course the NBA comes knocking on Tree's door. The guy LOOKS like an NBA player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 The NCAA distinguishes between seniors and 5th year seniors in its Summary of NCAA Regulations – Division I: Back in my day there was no such thing as a "5th year Senior". The correct title would have been: "PRIVATE, US ARMY." Fall below 2.0 and you are instantly wearing a different uniform! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Unless of course the NBA comes knocking on Tree's door. The guy LOOKS like an NBA player! He has the physical tools to be an NBA player. Quincy Diggs, however, is the player that reminds me the most of how an NBA player should look. Q just has that drive to be the best that you feel when you speak to a professional athlete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 He has the physical tools to be an NBA player. Quincy Diggs, however, is the player that reminds me the most of how an NBA player should look. Q just has that drive to be the best that you feel when you speak to a professional athlete. I don't know. There were a few games last year we were way down, and Tree just took over and refused to lose. If he can keep that desire all year, both he and we are going to be very very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 If he can keep that desire all year, both he and we are going to be very very good. That's really the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 That's really the question. It's the question for Harney. It isn't the question for Tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4110 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Unless of course the NBA comes knocking on Tree's door. The guy LOOKS like an NBA player! I kinda believe u may be right. The articles say with a good season he may have a chance to play at the next level after this season. Lets hope he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I kinda believe u may be right. The articles say with a good season he may have a chance to play at the next level after this season. Lets hope he does. As much as I love Tree, he isnt ready for the NBA. He still needs a lot of polishing on the offensive end before he thinks about making that jump. He needs 2 more years at UA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4110 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 As much as I love Tree, he isnt ready for the NBA. He still needs a lot of polishing on the offensive end before he thinks about making that jump. He needs 2 more years at UA.Maybe u will feel different after this season. I was simply repeating what the media said...let's just wait and see. I think you may need to really pay attention to the players coming out of college. They're drafting more on upside these days anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Just because McCrea plays dirty doesn't diminish his ability. This isn't the Lady Byng award. I think by the end of the year more will agree that Tree is better, but as of now it's a tough argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 The Most Important Tree in Akron Keeps Growing by RYAN ISLEY on NOVEMBER 1, 2013 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No – it’s Tree! If you are driving around Akron, don’t be surprised to see the face of Demetrius “Tree” Treadwell when you pass by billboards throughout the city. It’s just part of the University of Akron’s “Back the Zips” campaign for the 2013-14 basketball season. But don’t worry – while the 6-foot-7 senior forward likes the idea of the campaign, he doesn’t see that as added pressure heading into the season. “It’s a really good feeling, a really good honor. When I saw it, I was like ‘that’s me’,” Treadwell said at Zips media day. “I really don’t feel like there is any pressure besides handling myself day in and day out and being the best person I can be.” Continue reading by clicking here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Tree is a beast. The good news is that he is OUR beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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