Zips Quiz Akron at WMU

[zippy5]

1 minute ago, wadszip said:

I can understand that philosophy, somewhat, when you are the less talented team. But this team needs to put their foots on people's necks at some point. It's something they haven't done all season long. What looked like was finally going to be the game they put everything together, turns into another meh win. Oh well, 7-0 is 7-0. 

They put everything together. And then relaxed, because they could and were up by 25. Game was never in any doubt

[NWAkron]

These games always seem to get closer and sloppy at the end.  Lots of fouls and this and that.  Start up the bus!   Winning these road games just has to be building their confidence.  Onward!

[Z.I.P.]

Toledo wins at Ohio 79-76.  Anybody think we can't win out?  We should be favored every game thru the MACC.

[zippy5]

1 minute ago, Z.I.P. said:

Toledo wins at Ohio 79-76.  Anybody think we can't win out?  We should be favored every game thru the MACC.

Wouldn't that be fun? 31-3 and maybe a nice 6 or 7 seed in the tourney? We can dream

[MDZip]

7 winners this week. Congrats to clarkgriswold, zippyfan34, 72Roo, Hilltopper, roopride, ZipZap and Zip JD. Congrats most to the Zips on a nice win, way over on the over and Josh and Kwan tied with three threes apiece.

Edited January 25, 2017 by MDZip

[kreed5120]

34 minutes ago, wadszip said:

I can understand that philosophy, somewhat, when you are the less talented team. But this team needs to put their foots on people's necks at some point. It's something they haven't done all season long. What looked like was finally going to be the game they put everything together, turns into another meh win. Oh well, 7-0 is 7-0. 

 

Yeah, I'm not going to complain getting the "W" on the road. People asked what it will take for Akron to gain steam in AP voting? Akron not only needs to win, but they need to win in convincing fashion. Voters weren't watching this game to see Akron was up 23 before taking their foot off the gas pedal and coasting to victory. They see a box score that says Akron won by 10 points on the road against a not very good WMU team.

Edited January 25, 2017 by kreed5120

[skip-zip]

58 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said:

Soooo... is Big Mike still eligible for a medical redshirt?

 

Hughes looked like he was in the lineup for layup drills when they came out of halftime.  If that's the case, it would seem that he's close to playing again.  

 

I don't like the way we rebounded tonight, and I think we let them score 46 points in the 2nd half? But, Western is big on the perimeter and very tough to defend with our personnel.  Luckily, their lack of quickness defensively to cover the floor with those kinds of players is their downfall.    

 

All MAC road wins are nice.  Keep the train rolling !!

Edited January 25, 2017 by skip-zip

[Blue & Gold]

 

[clarkwgriswold]

Hughes was in the warmups Friday night but was moving very gingerly.  We're going to need another big this season, so let's hope he's mending quickly.

[Blue & Gold]

This is what I wish we'd do to MAC opponents

 

 

[skip-zip]

4 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said:

 

 

Does anyone else see the resemblance?

[clarkwgriswold]

I'm not giving back the win, but I'd like to see a killer instinct out of this team.  When push comes to shove, polsters want to see good old fashioned @$$ kickings on the schedule.

[skip-zip]

4 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

Hughes was in the warmups Friday night but was moving very gingerly.  We're going to need another big this season, so let's hope he's mending quickly.

 

I'm grateful for Poke's contributions and development time while we've been waiting.  

[kreed5120]

3 minutes ago, skip-zip said:

 

Does anyone else see the resemblance?

[NWAkron]

Huh?

 

"In the end, WMU never gave up, and never surrendered, but Akron pulled out the win. The final score was probably not as close as the actual game, but it wasn’t close enough in regards to heart, either."

[Hilltopper]

1 hour ago, Blue & Gold said:

Soooo... is Big Mike still eligible for a medical redshirt?

No. He should be back soon.

[kreed5120]

With Portage County Community College knocking off NIU if Ball State 8 point half-time lead holds over EMU, we'll be 3 full games up in the MAC 7 games into the conference season.

Edited January 25, 2017 by kreed5120

[1981 grad]

We got hot from the 3 line in the first half and there was little chance that would continue so I expected them to come back in the second half once.  Kwan had a great game with a double double.  I do like to see him fading away when he shoots but he was making the shot.  I loved watching Antino take his man to the hoop and scoring or getting fouled.  We need guys to drive to the basket.  Noah also had a couple of nice drives to the basket.  Josh hit three threes but that is the extent of his game as all of his shots were from beyond the arc.  Good to see him hitting some shots.   Any win on the road is great so this was a great win.  Go Zips!

[1981 grad]

Speaking about how hard it is to win on the road, No 1 ranked Nova just lost to unranked Marquette.

[NWAkron]

I don't care how we win on the road.  Although, I would like some 30 point wins at home on occasion .

[wadszip]

25 minutes ago, 1981 grad said:

Speaking about how hard it is to win on the road, No 1 ranked Nova just lost to unranked Marquette.

In fairness, the gap between Villanova and Marquette is a lot smaller than Akron and Western Michigan. But yeah, you can never complain about any road win, but I think you can pick a part some flaws.

 

Edit: That Marquette-Nova game was at Marquette, btw. However, Marquette did just beat Creighton on the road Saturday.

Edited January 25, 2017 by wadszip

[72 Roo]

2 hours ago, MDZip said:

7 winners this week. Congrats to clarkgriswold, zippyfan34, 72Roo, Hilltopper, roopride, ZipZap and Zip JD. Congrats most to the Zips on a nice win, way over on the over and Josh and Kwan tied with three threes apiece.

I want to thank all the little people who helped me win this prestigious award. I also want to thank my parents and friends who supported me thru the lean years until my genius was recognized. Most of all I want to thank the Zip BBallers who are making us all ready to follow them anywhere. Win baby win. It's great to be a Zip!

[72 Roo]

2 hours ago, skip-zip said:

 

Does anyone else see the resemblance?

The resemblance is scary. Thank God Fred and Wilma are Zip fans ...... as is all of Bedrock.

[Blue & Gold]

8 hours ago, NWAkron said:

Huh?

 

"In the end, WMU never gave up, and never surrendered, but Akron pulled out the win. The final score was probably not as close as the actual game, but it wasn’t close enough in regards to heart, either."

I'm not sure I could disagree with that any more than I do.  We were walking through the park last night.  Did any of our players even actually break a sweat?

[Blue & Gold]

Beacon: Hot-shooting Zips win 10th in a row; remain unbeaten in MAC