Let'sGoZips94 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, mes102 said: An OU grad's tweets about Groce to Akron That bottom one looks like an imitation of Groce breaking the clipboard against Akron years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewbrooman1 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Sergeant Zip said: Nice work on the photo Dr. Z. Nice gold jacket. Who knows? Maybe we'll get a uniform in the actual school colors now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA'71 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 A really good hire, in my opinion. Addition by subtraction, as I believed Dambrot took the Zips as far as he was capable of taking the program. My son is an OU grad, the Scripps school, and he is NOT happy. He was hoping Groce would return to Athens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Wonder how surprised Terry Pluto is? Edited April 5, 2017 by Blue & Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 3 hours ago, jupitertoo said: His wife is not a diva. Ummmm, thanks for the info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Future Zip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LZIp Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, mes102 said: Future Zip? Offers to Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Purdue, and UCLA so it seems very unlikely. A man can dream though. Edited April 5, 2017 by LZIp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris buttermaker Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, mes102 said: Future Zip? When hell freezes over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 If Groce was going from one major program to another it would make sense for a player to transfer. But nobody is going from Illinois to Akron because of the coach.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 No, he had offers from all kinds of big time schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 No chance. He's the 29th ranked player in the country and has offers to several blue bloods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Okay, just thought the fact that he waited until Groce landed the Akron job to request a release from his NLI meant that maybe he wanted to follow Groce if he got a head coaching job elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) At least I'm not the only idiot that thought this since he posted it on his Instagram at 12:21pm today, AFTER Groce took the head coaching job here at Akron. Tilmon has had 3 weeks to request a release from his NLI. Why wait until after Groce got a head coaching job again? Edited April 5, 2017 by mes102 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris buttermaker Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 If Matt Loveless jumps off a bridge......DON'T DO IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Guys(and gals), there's a reason why I said "Future Zip?" I doubt it happens too. This is a huge coincidence to most people. I'm one of those people that don't believe in coincidences though. All I'm saying is the timing of this, makes me have to question it. He's had three weeks to request a release from his NLI, and decides to announce it after Groce lands the Akron job officially? It was just a thought. Edited April 5, 2017 by mes102 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, mes102 said: Guys(and gals), there's a reason why I said "Future Zip?" I doubt it happens too. This is a huge coincidence to most people. I'm one of those people that don't believe in coincidences though. All I'm saying is the timing of this, makes me have to question it. He's had three weeks to request a release from his NLI, and decides to announce it after Groce lands the Akron job officially? It was just a thought. He was considering asking for a release to go to Missouri and on Monday he stated he was staying at Illinois. So it does not seem related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, akronzips71 said: He was considering asking for a release to go to Missouri and on Monday he stated he was staying at Illinois. So it does not seem related. So he re-commits Monday and says he's staying then Wednesday Groce is announced to Akron and he de-commits. Hmmm I'm gonna get way more excited for this than I know I should Edited April 5, 2017 by zippy5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, akronzips71 said: He was considering asking for a release to go to Missouri and on Monday he stated he was staying at Illinois. So it does not seem related. Today is April 5th, correct? If you look at his Instagram post, it says 12:21 on 4/5/17. Edited April 5, 2017 by mes102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 How fun/exciting is it writing about the remote possibility of a top player transferring in to Akron? Zip basketball fans are in uncharted territory. 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, mes102 said: Today is April 5th, correct? If you look at his Instagram post, it says 12:21 on 4/5/17. I get that, but Groce was already gone for a while, so I am just not connecting it to the new hire. This guy was sought after by a bunch of big time schools, I can only imagine they have kept the pressure up (probably against the rules, what else is new?). 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, Dr Z said: How fun/exciting is it writing about the remote possibility of a top player transferring in to Akron? Zip basketball fans are in uncharted territory. NOT a transfer. A HS recruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) I will say this. Groce is coming to a program with a connection to arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, and one that has had 12 years of consistent success. If this kid truly committed to Illinois because of Groce, and has an interest in following Groce, Akron would seem to be a pretty attractive option. Especially with the current state of Missouri basketball. I'd say Akron, especially led by Groce, would give Missouri a game if not beat them. Edit: Plus, how often have we said Akron would be a great place for a kids to make a name for themselves? With that being said, I'm not holding my breath. Ok, maybe the NEO sports fan inside of me is. Disappointment coming in 3...2...1... Edited April 5, 2017 by lilroodude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, akronzips71 said: I get that, but Groce was already gone for a while, so I am just not connecting it to the new hire. This guy was sought after by a bunch of big time schools, I can only imagine they have kept the pressure up (probably against the rules, what else is new?). Okay, I got you now. He must have like Groce enough though to have all those offers and want to play for Groce at Illinois. Maybe that would carry over to here. IF(and that's a huge if) Tilmon comes to Akron, can you imagine what Groce can do in recruiting in the next few years? It would definitely send a message and foundation for future recruiting. Edited April 5, 2017 by mes102 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Noah, Jimond, Tilmon... Can someone please prepare a timeline? Well, maybe that news conference tomorrow will have some actual NEWS. Edited April 5, 2017 by NWAkron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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