The Hip Zip Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Just for fun : http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-basketball/2015/2/4/7975067/ohio-bobcats-vs-akron-zips-mens-basketball-preview-talkin-smack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I wish I could share your optimism, I really do, but I just don't see us as a team that is built to blow anybody out. I will say that when one of our wings gets really hot we have a chance to defeat somebody soundly, it just hasn't happened enough. I think the spread is where it should be. Maybe not on the road, but UA beat the hell out of WMU and BGSU at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Maybe not on the road, but UA beat the hell out of WMU and BGSU at home.Yes, my remark was geared towards easy wins in road games. I should have clarified.Thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 The “Zips Win!” jinx is not nearly as strong in hoops as it is in football. That’s a plus I’m with The Hip Zip from the standpoint that the 2014-2015 Zips are going to have to prove to me they can win COMFORTABLY on the road before I start to expect it, regardless of the opposition.I think a key to the game will be the foul situation with Ndour and Pat. If Pat gets in early foul trouble, this game may quickly turn into one the Zips can only win by shooting a high percentage. That’s been a struggle lately, so I really hope Pat doesn’t get a 2nd foul early in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Zip Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'm with johnnyzip84 on foul trouble with Pat. OU is a team to never be taken lightly regardless of their current record. They're always a dangerous matchup. Especially in this rivalry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 If the past is December 23 then yes! Green Bean Willis went wild! http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122314aaa.htmlI see in that game that the Kitties established their inside game in the first half and then hit most of their 3s in the second half. For the game OU hit 70% of their 2s and 41.7% of their 3s. This season they're relying more on the inside game than previous editions. Sure, in any given game one of their guards could always go off from outside the arc, and the Zips have to guard against that. But in most games they're relying less on 3-point shooting than we're used to seeing in recent seasons, so stopping their inside game early should be the first priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I think a key to the game will be the foul situation with Ndour and Pat. If Pat gets in early foul trouble, this game may quickly turn into one the Zips can only win by shooting a high percentage. That’s been a struggle lately, so I really hope Pat doesn’t get a 2nd foul early in the game.I'll be interested in this matchup. From the little I've seen, I like Ndour's game. Not sure how the matchup will go, but I do know, of the multiple whistles blown on PF34, most of them will be turri-BULL. #wahref Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Akron 71OU 58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Akron 70Bobkittens 2Go Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I will be interested to see if Big Dog is out of the dog house he was put in during the BG game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 From The Athens Messenger:... Phillips, who coached against Akron two years ago when Treadwell and Zeke Marshall were both Zips, said he’s familiar with how Akron operates. Akron is essentially the same team it was before Treadwell’s dismissal, and that team was a preseason favorite in the East Division.“Losing Tree has affected them, but they haven’t used it as a crutch or an excuse. I certainly have respect for that,” Phillips said. “They’ve gone out and battled every night.”So, while the Zips have hit more 3-pointers this season (9.0 per game), it’s still going to come down to inside play Taylor said.“It’s going to be a physical game. At the end of the day, the game is going to be won on the defensive side and who is going to rebound the ball,” he said. “It’s that simple. It’s like that every game we play them.” ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 The only thing that concerns me about this matchup is that, with Maurice, they are far more athletic than us in the paint. He probably won't have trouble getting around Big Dog, Pat, and Jake. If this means he has a big night, the perimeter guys could capitalize from it, and make it a 70 to 80 point game, which would be difficult for us to win on the road. I see this as OUs only path to victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsjunkie330 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Akron 70Bobkittens 2Go Zips.It's possible. Alabama Boys HS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OU Dude Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I've been wondering why Stevie Taylor as taken such a fall.?? I always liked him from the first time I saw him backing up DJ Cooper. I've watched a couple OU games where he didn't get many minutes at all. It appears from afar that he has maybe sulked under Saul Phillips and they simply have not functioned well together. I just don't know what is going on with him, this should have been his team. Agree that Ndour is a beast. He's fun to watch play and has a motor that just never stops. He's one of the three best "bigs " in the MAC East that I've seen and he'll play professionally somewhere.Agree also with MD Zip that this rivalry seems to have slipped a bit. I loved it when the 'Cats were really tough and these two teams fought like Hell for 40 minutes. They hated us and we hated them. I sure hope we see a good old fashioned battle in front of a large and spirited crowd at the Convo. Many times I've taken the long trip down there and have seen the best of Zip teams come up empty. it was just about impossible to go down there and steal one. Now,not so much though road wins are gold in this conference and are hard earned. I take nothing for granted and expect a very close game that can go either way.Maybe Jake gets peek at those O U jerseys and goes off again.????????Akron 68 OU 65Stevie began the season as the starting PG but terrible shot selection and bad execution got him benched. He and Bean both prefer to dribble down the court and chuck up a hero 3 without attempting to pass it into the post first, and when you're shooting 22% from 3 on the season like Stevie is those decisions are killer.As for the rivalry slipping a bit I think that's just a perception thing for Zips fans because Jim Christian lost 5 out of the last 6, its been a while since you guys have felt the agony of defeat. But if you look at those 6 games individually everyone of them was a thriller. Hoping for another Convo Classic tonight. Good luck.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Kitties don't have to shoot 3s when their guards can drive to the basket and score at will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I see in that game that the Kitties established their inside game in the first half and then hit most of their 3s in the second half. For the game OU hit 70% of their 2s and 41.7% of their 3s. This season they're relying more on the inside game than previous editions. Sure, in any given game one of their guards could always go off from outside the arc, and the Zips have to guard against that. But in most games they're relying less on 3-point shooting than we're used to seeing in recent seasons, so stopping their inside game early should be the first priority.Dave, I'm willing to agree with you that the Bobbies are more dependent on their inside game this year -- however I'd use that fact as evidence for why they have a losing record! Their inside game is IMO less threatening than their jump shooting. They're too small to match up favorably with Akron -- or many other teams I the league, and should be using their guard play more. I would say with the addition of the new Taylor, they have one of the very best guard combinations in the MAC. But, good luck to coach Saul. He has three years to produce...blah. blah. blah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 This is fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 We scored 1 more pt this half than we did the entire game vs Saul Phillip's old team this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Slow start to the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Zips on a nice run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Can we make a free throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Deji on fire. 8-8 with a career high 21. Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 What a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Z.I.P., you win this round. Willis went off tonight. He only does it occasionally and tonight is one of those nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsjunkie330 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Why is N'Dor wearing eye black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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