AK-Rowdy4Life Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 My rep told me last year that they would probably do passes for Lot 1 this year. They still aren't going to charge, but it's supposed to be added perceived value to season ticket holders. Maybe it guarantees a spot in Lot 1 for bigger games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Lot 1 never fills up, even for sellouts. I don't see the need for passes. Instead, They could reserve Lot 15 (behind Olin) in addition to the current reserved lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yesterday I reported that we had the pleasure of a visit from former Akron player Brian Walsh.Today we had the good fortune of Romeo Travis. Rome is a good friend and a pleasure toget one of his bear hugs. Man oh man has he grown. I would put Rome at six-nine plus.Rome was accompanied by another former St.V-St. M standout ... LeBron James.Romeo has recently returned from a stint playing in the Philippines. He really enjoyedManila. He hopes to return to play in the islands again.The Zips put on a spirited scrimmage for their visitors. You are going to enjoy this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hagen Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Man oh man has he grown.Who's up for a Zips Nation bet (think Cheers - style poster board) for how tall Mario Collins will be the next time he stops by?I've got 6-2. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Good preseason practice report from GT of the ABJ.http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-basketball-zips-hopeful-of-another-successful-season-as-practice-begins-1.631786# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Good preseason practice report from GT of the ABJ. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-basketball-zips-hopeful-of-another-successful-season-as-practice-begins-1.631786#I can't wait to see a lean 295 pounder.Then there’s Johnson, who may be the linchpin to the Zips’ potential success. “He’s practiced harder than he has previously,” Dambrot said of the 6-10, 295-pound Johnson, who is lean and looks more muscular than a season ago. “Now, if things don’t go well for him that will be the key, but he’s done a pretty good job so far.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 The Zips were visited today by another favorite coach, Mike Meneer.Looks like the word is out about these slow, under achieving hundred-thirty-third Zips.Darn good thing I wasn't drinking milk when I saw that post or it would have come out my nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Here's what is astounding to me. It's a testament, I'm sure, to our incredible depth. A Zips basketball report, talking about key players, leadership, etc. And not one mention of Reggie or Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Coolest picture I've seen in a while. No wonder the team is so tightly-knit.https://instagram.com/p/8000Idht6F/Go Zips! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Z360 previews some basketballhttps://youtu.be/4bmQGYadvKQ?t=290KD: We have been trying to simplify the offense (I have been suggestion this for years, happy to finally hear it)KD: We have been fooling around with getting two big guys in the gameJake Kretzer: I have been working on getting to the rim more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Z360 previews some basketballhttps://youtu.be/4bmQGYadvKQ?t=290KD: We have been trying to simplify the offense (I have been suggestion this for years, happy to finally hear it)KD: We have been fooling around with getting two big guys in the gameJake Kretzer: I have been working on getting to the rim more Sounds like Dambrot has a goal of winning 25 games from his comment at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-basketball-strengthened-by-last-season-s-challenges-zips-have-high-hopes-for-2015-2016-1.634622Ohio.com Media Day coverage.Also a very informative article on the women's team.http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/marla-ridenour-ua-women-replicating-winning-culture-of-men-s-basketball-and-they-have-ex-nba-coach-paul-westhead-to-thank-1.634615 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-basketball-strengthened-by-last-season-s-challenges-zips-have-high-hopes-for-2015-2016-1.634622Ohio.com Media Day coverage.Also a very informative article on the women's team.http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/marla-ridenour-ua-women-replicating-winning-culture-of-men-s-basketball-and-they-have-ex-nba-coach-paul-westhead-to-thank-1.634615“It’s hard to see yet because we’re mauling each other every day,” he said. “We haven’t made any adjustments. We talked a little bit more about keeping hands off. Other than that, we’ve spent very little time. Thirty seconds to me — we fling it up so fast it’s not going to matter. So we’ll see as it goes how it all plays out.”One thing to expect, Dambrot said, is more fouls to be called.“They’re going to call them from Game 1 to the end of the season,” he said. “I know that to be the truth, so we’re going to have to do a good job making sure we don’t foul because that is the great equalizer in the game.” Oh Joy. Just what the fans have been clamoring for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 “It’s hard to see yet because we’re mauling each other every day,” he said. “We haven’t made any adjustments. We talked a little bit more about keeping hands off. Other than that, we’ve spent very little time. Thirty seconds to me — we fling it up so fast it’s not going to matter. So we’ll see as it goes how it all plays out.”One thing to expect, Dambrot said, is more fouls to be called.“They’re going to call them from Game 1 to the end of the season,” he said. “I know that to be the truth, so we’re going to have to do a good job making sure we don’t foul because that is the great equalizer in the game.” Oh Joy. Just what the fans have been clamoring for.I'd expect it to revert back to what is was 2 seasons ago. Thats when the foul changes first went into affect and everybody had a problem with it. It seemed like last year, the refs let a lot more go.If DiG were still around, maybe he could provide a comparison between the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 “They’re going to call them from Game 1 to the end of the season,” he said. “I know that to be the truth, so we’re going to have to do a good job making sure we don’t foul because that is the great equalizer in the game.”Put an emphasis on making free throws. Beat em at the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yay more free throws. Can't wait. That is why we all come! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadszip Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Put an emphasis on making free throws. Beat em at the line.Historically, not exactly the recipe for success for Akron (hence KD's equalizer comment). Though this team could be above average, if they get there enough to make a difference.Overall,like Zippy5 said, yay, more FTs. Isn't that what this rules committee was trying to eliminate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) I may start a Free Throw Thread once the season begins. It will be NBFT, 24/7 (Nuthin' But Free Throws). We can discuss individual FT techniques, tendencies, righties vs. lefties, calculating the ideal number of bounces before a shot... even the controversial topic of Lane Violations is fair game. If free throws are going to increase, we need to embrace it. Edited October 27, 2015 by Captain Kangaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 FWIW, Akron is 75th in the Pomeroy preseason ratingshttp://kenpom.com/index.php?y=2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Not sure where to put this, but I'll throw it here. Is anyone looking to get rid of their Hiram exhibition tickets? I'm looking at taking my 2yr old to his first game and I'd like it to be a "quiet" one. First time in about 10 years I won't have my season tickets. Please send me a PM if you have extras and/or don't plan on going. Edited October 27, 2015 by RowdyZip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 FWIW, Akron is 75th in the Pomeroy preseason ratingshttp://kenpom.com/index.php?y=2016Villanova at 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 If more fouls are going to be called, I can't say that I like that for more than just the reason that the games might be longer.1) He have not been a great free throw shooting team in recent years. Unless, maybe Jake is ready to play 30+ minutes per game this year. That might be the only thing that would make the numbers come out better with the guys we expect to have on the floor this year. 2) We emphasize defensive intensity. That's not usually a good combination with an officiating crew that might be more inclined to call fouls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Not sure where to put this, but I'll throw it here. Is anyone looking to get rid of their Hiram exhibition tickets? I'm looking at taking my 2yr old to his first game and I'd like it to be a "quiet" one. First time in about 10 years I won't have my season tickets. Please send me a PM if you have extras and/or don't plan on going.Hiram isn't an exhibition game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hiram isn't an exhibition game.Good point, I read the schedule wrong. I meant the Malone game next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZippers Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 MAC Preseason Poll picks Akron to win the MAC East and come in second in the MAC tournament. Pat is also on the preseason all-MAC East team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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