zipsrule Posted January 15, 2016 Report Posted January 15, 2016 Toledo is a 2.5 point favorite. The game will be on the CBS Sports Network and ESPN3. Quote
The Hip Zip Posted January 15, 2016 Report Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Toledo is down, no doubt about it, If there was a time to go into Savage and steal a win then this is the time. Both teams need this one, probably them more than us, but this one is important. Like others here, I'd love to see some zone and here is why. Boothe has big time range from the floor. When he steps out, if we are in man defense, we have to honor his jump shot, This opens up the middle even more for penetrating guards.. Edited January 15, 2016 by The Hip Zip Quote
phil Posted January 15, 2016 Report Posted January 15, 2016 I am sure that every team we face will try to duplicate the Central Michigan game and attempt to dribble drive into the paint. It will be interesting to see what KD does to combat this problem and whether we will see an Akron zone.I think the reason we are struggling this year has more to do with a change in players than anything else. Last year Nyles Evans was probably our best defender even though he struggled offensively. Deji was a very good defensive player and Robotham lead our team in steals. Unfortunately, Robotham is coming off surgery and is still struggling to get back to his defensive form. I wonder if we will see more Aron Jackson and Jimond who are a little more athletic and hopefully may be able to prevent the dribble drive. With a good defensive effort we can bring home a win. Go Zips! Quote
RowdyZip Posted January 15, 2016 Report Posted January 15, 2016 ESPN3 won't be carrying the game, unfortunately. Only the 16 people who receive CBSSN will be able to watch. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 15, 2016 Report Posted January 15, 2016 Finish at the rim - both guards and bigs. We are missing WAY too many bunnies.Hit your free throws.I'm having a Great Lakes Christmas Ale to get ready for the the first half. Anyone else doing any virtual tailgating? Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 15, 2016 Report Posted January 15, 2016 ESPN3 won't be carrying the game, unfortunately. Only the 16 people who receive CBSSN will be able to watch.Direct TV CH221. Quote
gozips19 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 anyone have a link for the game? Quote
novachap Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 Hi guys, Long time since I posted here. Was channel surfing and happy to come across the game. Been a while since I saw your guys play, at first glance don't appear to be shooting the 3'same as well as the nova game and going inside a lot more. Seems like toledo is up for this game and needs it more. Everybody healthy? Quote
kreed5120 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 Akron's shot selection has been horrendous. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 That was a pathetic first half of basketball.Kwan is shooting below 30% from 3-point land, yet he continues to hoist at a rate that would make Joe Jakubik blush. On defense, he's a statue. And he has plenty of company in that category.Terrible offensive movement. No one crashing the boards. That's a big-time trend.If this is what leading the league in 3-point defense gets you, time to bag it. It's as worthless a stat as free throw defense.Dambrot's voice better be peeling the paint off the walls at halftime. Quote
zipsrule Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Posted January 16, 2016 This has been tough to watch Quote
kreed5120 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 Akron just can't get stops defensively to enable them to trim the lead. 1 Quote
zippy5 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 It's almost like playing a bunch of bottom feeders didn't get us ready for tough conference games Quote
zippy5 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 We don't hedge any ball screens and it's costing us games now Quote
tomzip Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 See ya at the Q, regular season will be a few games over .500 in the league. Home wins and a few road wins. 1 team league is all the Mac is. Quote
phil Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 Watching Antino play defense is difficult to watch. He presses and get in the guys face 40 feet from the basket and then the guy blows past him. Why is he guarding a guy that far from the basket when he continues to get beat. Quote
kreed5120 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 It's almost like playing a bunch of bottom feeders didn't get us ready for tough conference gamesI don't even think that's the problem. We've been talking about Akron having these same problems for weeks now. They are just magnified because of the stiffer competition and the fact the Zips are having an uncharactically horrible night from 3. Quote
zippy5 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 I don't even think that's the problem. We've been talking about Akron having these same problems for weeks now. They are just magnified because of the stiffer competition and the fact the Zips are having an uncharactically horrible night from 3.I think if KD lost a couple games out of conference he'd have it straightened out by now. Just as I'm sure he will in a few games... Wish it didn't take until now to realize it's a problem Quote
K92 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 Just a couple of weeks ago folks were talking about running the table. Quote
Zipgrad01 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 Maybe dambrot should add tri-c and Lakeland community college to the schedule so we can keep up the win total because when we even play a below average D-1 team it is evident that we are not very good. And people on here thought we would run the MAC schedule!! ????? Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 Shots will come and go, but defensive effort and rebounding can't. And shouldn't. That's just desire and effort.We've played two successive decent teams, and been thoroughly out-classed. That's beneath the talent level of this team. Where's Malone when you need 'em? 1 Quote
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