NWAkron Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 We were more short-handed than it seemed. For as frustrating as Pat is on the offensive end, his presence is really needed on defense. SUNY Canada started getting a little cold and tired, but before that it seemed the Zips were still shaking off the loss at DeKalb. Central took care of Toledo for us. Cant blew a lead and WMU took them to OT. Let's get that outright regular season title and the #1 seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 12:55 AM, zipsrule said: Nice 10-0 run to close out the half. Expand Wow! They were down THIRTEEN??!! (I was working this p.m., so too busy to follow closely). But -- was anyone REALLY afraid we were going to get blown out at that point (down 36-23)? That's because we know how resilient this team is -- and what 3-pointability it has! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have noticed that when a game is not broadcast on ESPN3, the Sports Network of Record also does not have an on-line gametracker going (like tonight). So, while we (those who tried to follow) got that maddeningly poor video stream, we were treated to NO statistics to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 3:10 AM, Z.I.P. said: Wow! They were down THIRTEEN??!! (I was working this p.m., so too busy to follow closely). But -- was anyone REALLY afraid we were going to get blown out at that point (down 36-23)? That's because we know how resilient this team is -- and what 3-pointability it has! Expand Good teams win when they don't always have their best stuff, This was an important one tonight, the kind of game that furthers the development of mental toughness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Now clobber Can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Listed attendance was 3,069. Being at the game I would have guessed there were more. I suppose the bleachers behind both hoops were pretty bare Edited February 17, 2016 by kreed5120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I thought Buffalo played great defense in the first half. The first team to shut down Big Dog in the post. They had 3 guys in the lane so that he could not score. When he passed to the open man we were not hitting our 3 point shots. They are quick and athletic and drove to the hoop past our guards and forward. I still cannot figure out why Noah defends so close to a player when they are 50 feet from the basket. He just does not have the lateral movement to keep his man in front of him. The second half Antino did a great job defending. We also had several stupid turnovers where Buffalo was just beating us to the ball. Our 3 point shooting once again did the trick in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) About This Game: 1) When we were down 13, I really thought we were in trouble. Didn't think we would lose, but really thought it was going to take a long, lone time to catch up. 2) Very frustrating to see Buffalo, WITHOUT BEARDEN, driving nearly effortlessly to the hoop. Then, when Kwan gets in foul trouble, they take our best defender off the floor, and made everyone else afraid to foul inside. 3) Buffalo knocking people around like pin balls to get to rebounds is just ridiculous. If a rebounder has an established position on the floor awaiting a rebound, you cannot jump on his back (the most obvious call), but you ALSO cannot crash into that person from the side, or the front. That's a foul at every level of basketball. 4) I'm really beginning to think that the officials we are getting for our home games are afraid to call a travel. 5) If we play these guys again, there are a number of guys (especially Cheatham) who have to be much more wary of the quickness of Buffalo's guards to cut in front of passing lanes. Edited February 17, 2016 by skip-zip spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 3:14 AM, Z.I.P. said: I have noticed that when a game is not broadcast on ESPN3, the Sports Network of Record also does not have an on-line gametracker going (like tonight). So, while we (those who tried to follow) got that maddeningly poor video stream, we were treated to NO statistics to boot! Expand While that is true, tonight I discovered that gozips.com has a very good game cast/tracker. Next game, go the website, mens basketball schedule, and there's a link to live stats. It was ahead of the radio feed I had on and pretty detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris buttermaker Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 3:28 AM, kreed5120 said: Listed attendance was 3,069. Being at the game I would have guessed there were more. I suppose the bleachers behind both hoops were pretty bare Expand I've seen bigger crowds at Infocision... Not much bigger, but bigger Sloppy game, but one that they could of let slip away but they didn't 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Fun game to watch tonight. i though Buffalo played their asses off. Good size, and for long stretches they out-worked the Zips. Great perimeter defense. I like their coach...he'll be dangerous with some depth and talent. Hell...they're dangerous enough right now. The Zips woke up with 5 minutes to go in the first half, and after that I never really thought the game was in doubt. Multiple great performances. Welcome back Ace. The team's offensive chemistry has really solidified over the past month. Double team Big Dog and we find the open man on the perimeter...don't double team him, and he takes it to the rack. And he drains his free throws. When do the Big Dog "MVP" chants begin? Defense has some work to do, but is definitely improving. Fun Tuesday night. Thanks, Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipnetter51 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Some observations from the game: 1. Kwan has finally accepted his role-rebounding and D,however he has a tendency to push off going for rebounds-can't commit 2 fouls in the first 2 minutes when your team is shorthanded inside. 2. This is the 3rd straight game that Reggie has scored 0 pts in the first half and then in double figures in the 2nd half-we need to figure out how to get him shots earlier in the game-more passing and less dribbling. 3. Big Dog is definitely our top player-he keeps getting better and comes up with new moves inside including driving from the key to the hoop. 4. Jake appeared to reinjure his back late in the game-he hobbled off-any word on his status? 5. This team lives and dies by the 3 ball-when we are hitting we can beat most anybody,but when our shots are not falling, we don't seem to have much other offense to fall back on. 6. We have a much better and deeper team than Cant,BUT we have to rebound and box out as they are strong on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 So here is my question: WHERE IS DIG WHEN WE NEED HIM. Wondering what the magic numbers are now. We do NOT have to win all our games to win the MAC. However, there must be several permutations where we can lose 2 or three games and still win the MAC, Anyone done the numbers yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 We only have one game cushion at this point for the true out right MAC Championship. If for some unthinkable reason we are tied with say Ball State, we would win a tiebreaker with them. However, we are not going to get to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Congratulations to ZN members that predicted that the Zips would make 12 or more three pointers, as they bombed 13 more last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 6:39 AM, akronzips71 said: Wondering what the magic numbers are now. We do NOT have to win all our games to win the MAC. However, there must be several permutations where we can lose 2 or three games and still win the MAC, Anyone done the numbers yet? Expand This one's pretty easy right now. Win 4 out of the last 5 and we're overall MAC Champs. Win 3 out of the last 5 and either OU, Ken+ or Ball State have to win ALL of their remaining games to force a tie. We WIN the tiebreaker against Ball State by being 1-0 against them this year, and no games remaining between us. The only way OU can catch us is to beat us at home (to go 1-1 against us this year), win all of their other games, and hope we lose one other remaining game to force a secondary tiebreaker. The tiebreaker against Ken+ is still up in the air since we still play them twice. But, Ken+ would still have to beat us twice, and win all of their other remaining games. Moral of the Story.....It's going to be very difficult for us to lose the Overall MAC Regular Season Title right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 5:04 AM, zipnetter51 said: Some observations from the game: 1. Kwan has finally accepted his role-rebounding and D, Expand I hope you aren't basing this solely on what you saw last night, since he was basically playing Pat's position for most of his time on the floor. But, I would agree with you if you are basing it on what we've been seeing in several recent games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 5:04 AM, zipnetter51 said: 5. This team lives and dies by the 3 ball-when we are hitting we can beat most anybody,but when our shots are not falling, we don't seem to have much other offense to fall back on. Expand We've been saying that for 26 games now - I think everyone is more than okay with it by now. They're usually falling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 3:28 AM, kreed5120 said: Listed attendance was 3,069. Being at the game I would have guessed there were more. I suppose the bleachers behind both hoops were pretty bare Expand Great game last night. MAC basketball has been extremely entertaining & competitive this year! Can't wait for Friday night! (Hope Pat's ready to go.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glib Shanley Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 From ubfan.com: Akron always loves to call us "Canada" as though it's an insult. How about we call them "Afghanistan" since they are the only MAC school that broadcasts its games from a freaking camcorder. Try spending $50 to create something ESPN3 will pick up. Evidently, "Polytechnic" does not include a minor in A/V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsjunkie330 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 6:39 AM, akronzips71 said: So here is my question: WHERE IS DIG WHEN WE NEED HIM. Expand DIG is the most missed person on ZNO. Of all the people that have come and gone, DIG is one that I wish wouldn't have "left." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 1:26 PM, Glib Shanley said: From ubfan.com: Akron always loves to call us "Canada" as though it's an insult. How about we call them "Afghanistan" since they are the only MAC school that broadcasts its games from a freaking camcorder. Try spending $50 to create something ESPN3 will pick up. Evidently, "Polytechnic" does not include a minor in A/V Expand It is both frustrating and embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Game story from GT. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-basketball-zips-overcome-adversity-to-register-80-70-victory-over-buffalo-1.662616# This is a little concerning: "The Bulls never recovered despite a dominant 50-29 rebounding edge, including 15-11 on the offensive glass, and a lopsided 42-18 scoring advantage in the paint." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 1:26 PM, Glib Shanley said: From ubfan.com: Akron always loves to call us "Canada" as though it's an insult. How about we call them "Afghanistan" since they are the only MAC school that broadcasts its games from a freaking camcorder. Try spending $50 to create something ESPN3 will pick up. Evidently, "Polytechnic" does not include a minor in A/V Expand Maybe that Canadian is onto something. Jughead on bobcatattack has used "Rooting for Akron is like cheering on the Taliban" for his signature for some time now. Call us what you like. We won't cry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) On 2/17/2016 at 1:40 PM, Blue & Gold said: Game story from GT. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-basketball-zips-overcome-adversity-to-register-80-70-victory-over-buffalo-1.662616# This is a little concerning: "The Bulls never recovered despite a dominant 50-29 rebounding edge, including 15-11 on the offensive glass, and a lopsided 42-18 scoring advantage in the paint." Expand I've hammered on Pat a little bit this year, and think he has really underperformed. But, he would have made a big difference in this game. His presence in the paint defensively, the handful of rebounds he would have pulled down, and the 5-10 points he would have scored. Edited February 17, 2016 by skip-zip edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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