Zip_ME87 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Morris, you need to #ThinkBigger Morris is already #Think(ing)Bigger. He's just wanting the Zips to #PerformBigger as all of us would like. Regardless, I still enjoy Zips Men's Basketball and am looking forward to supporting them in Vegas as well as at home.GO ZIPS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Looking at the tournament schedule, it looks like we got the advantage of not having to play back-to-back days. We play UCSB on Monday, on Tuesday its UCSB vs Iona, and then on Wednesday we play Iona. Strange that its only one game a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Looking at the tournament schedule, it looks like we got the advantage of not having to play back-to-back days. We play UCSB on Monday, on Tuesday its UCSB vs Iona, and then on Wednesday we play Iona. Strange that its only one game a day.Well its only those three teams so theyre not gonna make anyone play doubleheaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well its only those three teams so theyre not gonna make anyone play doubleheadersI guess that's a good point. Haha. I suppose I meant I found it strange there aren't more teams. Three is a strange number, normally there is at least four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I guess that's a good point. Haha. I suppose I meant I found it strange there aren't more teams. Three is a strange number, normally there is at least four.It is strange. There's no "host/home" team either. Just 3 random mid-majors playing in basketball in Nevada. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Just 3 random mid-majors playing in Nevada.Maybe the marketing team was looking for a challenge? Getting Tuesday off is nice for them so they can watch the bowl game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hmm... it is a weird event. Looks like they also have a bunch of D3-D2 teams playing as well. And last year they had 4 D1 teams so I have no clue why they would only go with 3 this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 And here is what the arena looks like for hoopshttp://southpointarena.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/nggallery/event-gallery/Picture-019.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 It's a pretty low budget tournament which explains there are no big name teams. Are the games even televised? It appears that team out east got into the more prestigious of the 2 basketball tournaments taking place in Vegas that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) And here is what the arena looks like for hoopshttp://southpointarena.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/nggallery/event-gallery/Picture-019.jpgReminds me of Miami's Millet Hall, except smaller...and brighter. Edited December 18, 2015 by RowdyZip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) It's a pretty low budget tournament which explains there are no big name teams. Are the games even televised? It appears that team out east got into the more prestigious of the 2 basketball tournaments taking place in Vegas that weekend.Complete speculation - Maybe part of getting Noah to come to Akron was a guarantee that the Zips would travel to Vegas and give him a home game? UNC does stuff like this.And if your out west, why not play 2 games instead of one? Edited December 18, 2015 by Captain Kangaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsjunkie330 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 After seeing the picture of the "arena" it's hard for me to take this "tournament" seriously.Anything less than two wins is unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I get to watch Zips Men's Basketball and enjoy Las Vegas. With some advanced planning, relatively inexpensive trip with non-stop flights. It's a GOOD thing, not to be questioned. Some very nice scheduling in my opinion. Go Zips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Maybe the marketing team was looking for a challenge? Getting Tuesday off is nice for them so they can watch the bowl game. What marketing team are you talking about? The tournament's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 So is there any TV or video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 So is there any TV or video?I emailed a member of the South Point Classic staff and they said there will be a live stream and they were going to send me the link. I'll post it when he sends it over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Looking at the tournament schedule, it looks like we got the advantage of not having to play back-to-back days. We play UCSB on Monday, on Tuesday its UCSB vs Iona, and then on Wednesday we play Iona. Strange that its only one game a day.Not sure how this qualifies as being called a "tournament". There needs to be more real non-conference tournaments that include mid-majors, especially since Bracketbusters met its demise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I am looking for a couple of really solid performances . The extra time off may have been a blessing to heal some of our aches and pains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 And here is what the arena looks like for hoopshttp://southpointarena.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/nggallery/event-gallery/Picture-019.jpgIf this is the same place as Wikipedia has listed, why could they not seen if the Thomas and Mack Center was available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Complete speculation - Maybe part of getting Noah to come to Akron was a guarantee that the Zips would travel to Vegas and give him a home game? UNC does stuff like this.And if your out west, why not play 2 games instead of one?If Noah's homecoming was a factor in this year's schedule then I wonder if the Zips will be traveling to the Houston area in a future season or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Here's the link to the stream, according to GoZips.com. https://streamup.com/holidayhoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Is the stream choppy for everyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Is the stream choppy for everyone else? it is for me. I get about 20 seconds then it freezes and I have to hit the play button again. Truly annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I got zip, i.e., nada, ninguna pintura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Score?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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