kreed5120 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 20 minutes ago, tpsjugglerdude said: So we obviously have a good start to our OOC schedule with the solid lineup in the early season tournament. What else do we know about the schedule? Did Dambrot fill it up or will JG get to put his touch on the schedule? We signed another 4 year deal with Marshall so they'll be on the schedule for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIPS96 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Top 100 big man recruit Tilmon just asked out of his LOI from Illinois. Interesting timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, ZIPS96 said: Top 100 big man recruit Tilmon just asked out of his LOI from Illinois. Interesting timing. NOT coming to Akron. As recently as Monday he was said to be considering Missouri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odhgibo Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 If FBS football weren't a consideration ... From ESPN -- Another round of realignment Wichita State could officially jump from the Missouri Valley, where it has been a member since 1945, to the American Athletic Conference as soon as this week. That could potentially be a boost for the depth of the American, but it would set off a chain reaction of mid-major conferences like the Valley and Horizon scrambling to adjust by seeking new members. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Without Wichita State and Creighton the MVC is a shell of its former self. Even if we were to take football out of the equation, I'd personally rather stay in the MAC to preserve our rivalries with Kent and Ohio than move to a conference that is marginally better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 32 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: Without Wichita State and Creighton the MVC is a shell of its former self. Even if we were to take football out of the equation, I'd personally rather stay in the MAC to preserve our rivalries with Kent and Ohio than move to a conference that is marginally better. Indiana State, Illinois State, and Northern Iowa are all upgrades from the MAC, but I'd rather make a jump to Conference USA or AAC. Get me there, Bowden and Groce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, lilroodude said: Indiana State, Illinois State, and Northern Iowa are all upgrades from the MAC, but I'd rather make a jump to Conference USA or AAC. Get me there, Bowden and Groce! C-USA has performed worse than the MAC in both football and basketball since the latest realignment. I'll pass on that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 On 4/5/2017 at 6:15 AM, tpsjugglerdude said: So we obviously have a good start to our OOC schedule with the solid lineup in the early season tournament. What else do we know about the schedule? Did Dambrot fill it up or will JG get to put his touch on the schedule? With the change in administrations, there's no way of being sure if the pre-recorded OOC sched will hold. For instance, that tournament -- the DHC just announced that Utah State is dropping out -- and immediately being replaced by Princeton, a significant upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I heard Groce saying somewhere in all of the press conferences and interviews today that Hawaii is still on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 32 minutes ago, LZIp said: I heard Groce saying somewhere in all of the press conferences and interviews today that Hawaii is still on. Why would he cancel it. Come to Akron, get a trip to Hawaii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 8 minutes ago, Zip_ME87 said: Why would he cancel it. Come to Akron, get a trip to Hawaii. He would cancel it if he is afraid of finishing in 8th place. Shows that there may be some confidence in house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 The DHC field is absolutely stacked. I'm jealous @Z.I.P. will be able to witness it first hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 An update on our players in limbo: Antino - seemed likely to go a few weeks ago, but now I'd bet on him staying Dunn-Martin - Gone Hughes - Likely gone Dalton - Staying Robotham - Toughest one to figure out...depends on who you talk to There's 1 or 2 others that have given thought to leaving, but I think the list above is probably it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 18 minutes ago, UAZip0510 said: An update on our players in limbo: Antino - seemed likely to go a few weeks ago, but now I'd bet on him staying Dunn-Martin - Gone Hughes - Likely gone Dalton - Staying Robotham - Toughest one to figure out...depends on who you talk to There's 1 or 2 others that have given thought to leaving, but I think the list above is probably it. OK, removing Dunn-Martin from the mix, you can only keep two of what's left. Who do you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 I want Robotham to stay. He's an outstanding kid, and outstanding representative of UA. Beyond that, he's a senior 4-year starter with upside. I still don't think we've seen Noah's best basketball. I think a guy like Groce will be a breath of fresh air for Noah and rejuvenate him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 1 hour ago, UAZip0510 said: An update on our players in limbo: Antino - seemed likely to go a few weeks ago, but now I'd bet on him staying Dunn-Martin - Gone Hughes - Likely gone Dalton - Staying Robotham - Toughest one to figure out...depends on who you talk to There's 1 or 2 others that have given thought to leaving, but I think the list above is probably it. Is Hughs following Dambrot? Considering that he hardly played this year, it would be foolish for him to transfer and then wait another year to play. He is a big guy but did not show much last year because of injury. I just wonder if he would get that many offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 1 hour ago, 1981 grad said: Is Hughs following Dambrot? Considering that he hardly played this year, it would be foolish for him to transfer and then wait another year to play. He is a big guy but did not show much last year because of injury. I just wonder if he would get that many offers. He wasn't playing worth a damn. That's why he wasn't playing. I'll bet on him staying here as his best chance to spend the next 3 years with a good opportunity to play at our level of college basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, skip-zip said: He wasn't playing worth a damn. That's why he wasn't playing. I'll bet on him staying here as his best chance to spend the next 3 years with a good opportunity to play at our level of college basketball. In the beginning of the year he looked decent for a first year player. Reminded me of Big Dog his first year. He then hurt his back. After he came back he did not do much. I thought he was not fully recovered but who knows. I did notice that when he was injured he was always the first one off the bench congratulating the team so I did like his team spirit in the beginning of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 You gotta hope Antonio and Noah stay. If Hughes leaves it will be for somewhere like Fairmont State. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 52 minutes ago, skip-zip said: He wasn't playing worth a damn. That's why he wasn't playing. You have no idea what you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) I'd like the senior leadership of Noah or Antino. However, my little voice tells me that Antino's never at his best when he's on the floor with Noah. Antino's most successful at the point with the ball in his hands, attacking. We didn't see that this year. Hopefully, if both stay, Groce can find the answer. Edited April 8, 2017 by clarkwgriswold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Hilltopper said: You have no idea what you are talking about. I'm sharing what I know. If you don't agree, feel free to share what you know instead of posting an empty statement like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hughes averaged 7.3 minutes per game in OOC play (before he was hurt) and 2.2 in conference play (after he returned). Whether that was the result of him falling out of the rotation or the coaching staff not thinking his play was worthy of more minutes or thought he was still hurt, only the coaching staff knows. I thought he showed some real promise early, before his injury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 21 minutes ago, skip-zip said: I'm sharing what I know. If you don't agree, feel free to share what you know instead of posting an empty statement like that. That wasn't very empty. On top of that, there's no way to convince players to stay like ripping them on a message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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