Ball State @ Zips- Tue Feb 7th

[clarkwgriswold]

The Cardinals come into the JAR for a 6:00 tip-off Tuesday night to face off against the Zips.  The Cards are 15-8, but suffered a 27 point home loss to Buffalo over the weekend, after beating them by 15 at Buffalo.  The Cards are led by guard Tayler Persons 16.1 ppg.   

[kreed5120]

Does anyone know the reason behind the 6PM start?

[Captain Kangaroo]

37 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

Does anyone know the reason behind the 6PM start?

If you ever have a question regarding a stupid start time or date, look to see if the game is televised.

[Dr Z]

 

An appropriate way to celebrate this Zips victory

[NWAkron]

Isn't there some connection to the Peters family at Ball State?

[kreed5120]

3 minutes ago, NWAkron said:

Isn't there some connection to the Peters family at Ball State?

His son is an assistant coach there I believe.

[Dr Z]

Ball State @ Akron -- Watch it in your area on: WQDI D-4 (ASN), Cox Sports TV (Cleveland, OH)

 

20.4 in 480i ?

 

American Sports Network Gamefinder

 

This also shows up on my DirecTV guide on channel 665 CSNCaHD

[kreed5120]

So we moved the game to an inconvenient time to accommodate a regional sports station that I wasn't aware was in existence until now? Sounds about right for Akron. 

 

If it was a station like STO or Fox Sports Ohio, a station people actually watch, I'd be more accepting.

[Hilltopper]

3 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

So we moved the game to an inconvenient time to accommodate a regional sports station that I wasn't aware was in existence until now? Sounds about right for Akron. 

 

If it was a station like STO or Fox Sports Ohio, a station people actually watch, I'd be more accepting.

It's not Akrons call on when or what day game time is, complain to the MAC.

[K92]

4 hours ago, Dr Z said:

An appropriate way to celebrate this Zips victory

Doctor, you appear to have aged, gained weight and gotten some ink and piercings done since I saw you last.

[VAZip]

On ESPN 3/Watch ESPN app

[Blue & Gold]

36 minutes ago, VAZip said:

On ESPN 3/Watch ESPN app

Is it on ESPN3?

[zippy5]

I thought ASN was via ESPN3

[clarkwgriswold]

I get the MAC wanting as much exposure as possible, but the game time changes have to make it a little difficult on the member schools and cost them some of their home crowd.

[skip-zip]

23 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

I get the MAC wanting as much exposure as possible, but the game time changes have to make it a little difficult on the member schools and cost them some of their home crowd.

 

It makes it harder on everyone.  Both my wife and I have had to alter work schedules and appointments for some of this.  It's not easy. 

 

Speaking of easy..... we've LONG overdue for an easy game.  Let it be this one.  

[K92]

47 minutes ago, skip-zip said:

 

It makes it harder on everyone.  Both my wife and I have had to alter work schedules and appointments for some of this.  It's not easy. 

 

Speaking of easy..... we've LONG overdue for an easy game.  Let it be this one.  

I hope the Zips paddle that ass so hard Balls think CG23's back in town.

[VAZip]

2 hours ago, Blue & Gold said:

Is it on ESPN3?

It is listed in the watch espn app schedule. I believe that espn 3 is just the online version of what's on the app. But I could be wrong.

[clarkwgriswold]

2 hours ago, skip-zip said:

 

It makes it harder on everyone.  Both my wife and I have had to alter work schedules and appointments for some of this.  It's not easy. 

 

Speaking of easy..... we've LONG overdue for an easy game.  Let it be this one.  

Exactly my point.  Between the folks who can't later the schedule and those who show up at 7 having not received the word, it has to hurt the gate.   I know I haven't received anything from UA concerning the time change

 

I heard Joe Dunn on the radio on my way home today.  Apparently, KD wasn't aware of the time change until Joe mentioned it when they were taping their weekly show Sunday!

[kreed5120]

Yeah, I have a meeting scheduled at work until 5. Hopefully it doesn't go over as I'll have to haul a** as is to make it to Akron, park, and get into my seat before the 6PM tipoff. Unless you work in downtown Akron, I imagine most people that work standard business hours will have similar problems.

Edited February 6, 2017 by kreed5120

[bigzipguy]

Kreed,

Just don't get in a car wreck tryin to get to the game, not worth it obviously

[LZIp]

2 hours ago, VAZip said:

It is listed in the watch espn app schedule. I believe that espn 3 is just the online version of what's on the app. But I could be wrong.

I checked the website as well and it shows up on there. Would warn to be aware of potential blackouts though, as it is being broadcasted locally.

[AyYo]

1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said:

Exactly my point.  Between the folks who can't later the schedule and those who show up at 7 having not received the word, it has to hurt the gate.   I know I haven't received anything from UA concerning the time change

 

I heard Joe Dunn on the radio on my way home today.  Apparently, KD wasn't aware of the time change until Joe mentioned it when they were taping their weekly show Sunday!

There was no time change. It's been a 6 pm game since a time was announced.

[clarkwgriswold]

Well, technically, every game is TBA, but "normal" game time is 7.

[Blue & Gold]

Beacon: Zips look to extend home winning streak to 29 Tuesday against Ball State

 

“I’ve challenged our guys in the last eight regular-season games, the MAC Tournament, the NCAA Tournament that we need to become the best defensive team in the league,” Dambrot said. “It’s how we built the program.”

 

Dambrot’s plan is to go deeper into his bench. For the most part this season, the veteran coach has played seven in his rotation — well below the nine or 10 players he’s used in past years.

“We’re going to play harder in shorter intervals,” he said.

Edited February 7, 2017 by Blue & Gold

[skip-zip]

2 hours ago, Blue & Gold said:

Beacon: Zips look to extend home winning streak to 29 Tuesday against Ball State

 

“I’ve challenged our guys in the last eight regular-season games, the MAC Tournament, the NCAA Tournament that we need to become the best defensive team in the league,” Dambrot said. “It’s how we built the program.”

 

Dambrot’s plan is to go deeper into his bench. For the most part this season, the veteran coach has played seven in his rotation — well below the nine or 10 players he’s used in past years.

“We’re going to play harder in shorter intervals,” he said.

 

I like the emphasis on improving the defense.  

 

But I also wonder, if we are going to use more of our bench to get fresher people (and hopefully more defensive energy), are we going to sacrifice too many points?  

 

Trust our coach and see what happens.  

 

I think our depth improves dramatically when Hughes is ready to go more than a few minutes.  Then we just have to hope that Aaron, Poke, Daniel, and Tavian have learned enough and played enough to contribute more.  

Edited February 7, 2017 by skip-zip