UAZipster0305 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 With only one day of turn around, I will get it started.We are the last team Can't wants to play. The teams are fairly evenly matched but we have been playing with confidence in spite of adversity. They were lucky to beat us last time. I don't see that happening again. The magic of Cleveland will continue for the ZIps.As I said before, one or more of the top four teams will come out flat and lose as a result of it. Could it be Can't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Here's a few early keys for tomorrow night.1) We have to get some good minutes out of Forsythe, even if it's ONLY for his play on the defensive end. Ken+ has a lot of guys who can get to the basket. We won't get past them with a tired team without some rim protection. 2) If we're not going to get points from passes into the post, we are going to need some of our perimeter guys to dribble to the basket. We did it a few times against WMU. The opportunity may be there if Ken+ comes out to guard the 3-balls.3) Fewer than 10 turnovers, please. 4) How much juice will we have on defense playing against a rested team, and playing our 3rd game in 4 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I wish we could play ub tomorrow and Can't State Friday. Oh well, get r done zips. I'm feeling pretty good about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 The Zips will be ready. They've had their sights dead set on Can't. Their defensive intensity of NIU and WMU is proof of it.Pat will play better. He's feeling somewhat better but is just rusty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 We are the last team Can't wants to play. The teams are fairly evenly matched but we have been playing with confidence in spite of adversity. They were lucky to beat us last time. I don't see that happening again. The magic of Cleveland will continue for the ZIps.Actually we are the last team Can't did play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RowdyZip Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 That is so great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 It is surprisingly quiet around here given the magnitude of the game superimposed with our recent success and tonight's opponent.My keys to the game:1) Play overall good defense without our guys getting into foul trouble. An already short bench can't prematurely get shorter on little rest if we want to win.2) Use most of the shot clock. This shortens the game and I think low scoring favors us because of our explosive long distance shooting.3) Limit easy baskets off turn overs and transition plays. This prevents the crowd from giving Can't a boost, and they need to be forced to work for everything they get in a half court set.I don't see KD changing much of anything from the past couple of nights. Let them play and have fun! Here we go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 The Zips are 2 point favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Keener, that is sooooo awesome, I may have to steal that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Don't foul.Make foul shots.PLAY DEFENSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsBurgh Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Can you post the picture so the rest of us (that are too lazy to make our own) can use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I stole the image from twitter. Someone posted it with #beatkent.https://twitter.com/hashtag/beatkenturl for image itself:https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_5ylqvU8AAqSM1.jpg:large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Might as well throw this image in as well. Saw this today in my Facebook feed courtesy of AK Oldies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsBurgh Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I cleaned that up and posted here for anyone that wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 ZipsBurgh,If you are handy with photo shop, do you think you could make a image that replaces the blue background with this:with the A-Roo superimposed on top that readsIt's 4:20 and Can't State still sucks?Anybody?Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Key to the game:Keep shooting the 3 ball into the basket!Akron is now 2nd in the nation in 3 ball attempts.In the last 3 games we have shot the 3 ball at:48.3% Can't46.7 % Northern Illinois41.4 % Western Michigan (should be higher since we had a 3 point heave at end of 1st half and 2nd half heave running out clock)To put that in perspective, the best 3 ball percentage team in NCAA (Cal Irvine) is shooting 45%. We have gone from being ranked 166th in 3 goal percentage to 106. I find it hard to believe we are favored since Can't is well rested. In my mind we are still the underdog but it makes no difference once the game starts. Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 If you are handy with photo shop, do you think you could make a image that replaces the blue background with this: It's 4:20 and Can't State still sucks?I don't have time today, I'll do it later if nobody else does. Have you considered a part time job as owner operator of Ken+statesucks.com? I think you would be awesome at it. Key to the game: Keep shooting the 3 ball into the basket!You know it, I know it, KD knows it. Hopefully the clock doesn't strike midnight at the Cinderella Three Ball tonight. Keep running those screens and play outside in....shhhhhhh don't tell anybody though because KD is trying to confuse the opponents...and some Zip fans. We might need 13 tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy_ua_00 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hopefully the clock doesn't strike midnight for at least 4 or 5 more games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 So, where's the big party in town tonight for those who can't make it to Cleveland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I don't have time today, I'll do it later if nobody else does. Have you considered a part time job as owner operator of Ken+statesucks.com? I think you would be awesome at it. Ahh, it would be a labor of love no doubt, but I don't think me heart could handle hating Can't for an occupation. The highs are fantastic but the lows are deep. After emerging from my 2-month secluded depression that resulted from the 2014 Wagon Wheel game I couldn't even trim my own beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 By the way. . .This board is seriously slipping. 2014-15 basketball season is drawing to a close and no Can't State haiku?For shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Watching the EMU-Toledo game.EMU can NOT shoot the three ball. All they do is drive drive drive, and get stripped or miss the shot.Makes me appreciate what we have, shooting wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Good news and bad news from warmups: Good news is BJ is suited up and warming up. Doubt he'll play but good to see he's healthy enough to at least go through the motions. Bad news is that the Zips draw Frank Spencer as a ref yet again. Is he on permanent assignment to Zips games or what? Be prepared for odd calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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