clarkwgriswold Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 The Zips travel to Huntington, WV Saturday night to face the 4-3 Thundering Herd. Last year's game at the JAR was one of the more entertaining games of the year. Junior 6-3 guard Jon Elmore leads Marshall at 25.3 ppg, with CH Burks (Jr., 6-4, G) at 18.6 ppg and Ajdin Panava (Jr., 6-9, F)at 17.6 ppg. This game should be a good barometer for the progress of the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Big Soccer, football, and basketball games within 24 hour time period. May be too much for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) I think this will be a great barometer, as previously stated, for where Akron is as a program early on in this transition. Here are Marshall's schedule & results thus far... vs. UT Martin: 102-91 (W) <------------ We beat UT Martin by 17 vs. Southern: 83-74 (W) @ Morehead St.: 83-86 (L) @ Illinois: 74-91 (L) vs. NC Central: 92-84 (W) @ William & Mary: 104-114 (L) Very average program it seems. I think we are equal if not ahead of them currently, and I hope the result on Saturday proves that. Additionally, they play UT Chattanooga, Toledo, and OU in the 3 games following their match-up with Akron. Their coach is the older brother of former NBA head coach Mike D'Antoni. Looking at their roster, we match-up well size wise. As @clarkwgriswold mentioned, their top 3 scorers are 6'3", 6'4", and 6'9", all of which we can match at those respective positions defensively. They look to be about 9 or 10 deep, which is about where we're at as well. I think it's going to be a great game, hopefully capping off a 4-0, 24 hr period for Zips athletics (Men's Soccer vs. Louisville, Football MAC Championship, Women's Basketball vs. #15 Maryland, Men's Basketball vs. Marshall). I hope we learned how to play on the road with our game at Dayton. Edit: I wonder what sort of recruiting benefits this game will have. The game is in Huntington, the city in which Huntington Prep is located, which Rob Fulford started. Interesting side story/connection. Edited November 30, 2017 by lilroodude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 I really like having Marshall on the schedule every year. There is history between the two programs and D'Antoni has turned them into an average to above C-USA progrum. It's also a manageable roadie for those who like to travel to away games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 The D'Antoni maximum shots per game principle sure makes for some exciting basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: The D'Antoni maximum shots per game principle sure makes for some exciting basketball. I'm hoping our depth issues aren't a problem with the pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 They seem to score a lot, but don't play much defense. Sounds par for the course for a D'Antoni-led squad. Beat the Thundering Turd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 24 minutes ago, zippy5 said: I'm hoping our depth issues aren't a problem with the pace Good call. All hands on deck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, zippy5 said: I'm hoping our depth issues aren't a problem with the pace It will be interesting to see if we have enough guys right now who can make shots to play a game that might go into the triple digits. This might have to be a night where Utomi takes 40 FG attempts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsVoice Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 17 hours ago, NWAkron said: Big Soccer, football, and basketball games within 24 hour time period. May be too much for me. Then come over to Ocacek and smell some chlorine with me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 If you want to watch the Marshall game it will be streaming on Conference USA's website. A 24-hour pass costs $6.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 9 hours ago, lilroodude said: I think it's going to be a great game, hopefully capping off a 4-0, 24 hr period for Zips athletics (Men's Soccer vs. Louisville, Football MAC Championship, Women's Basketball vs. #15 Maryland, Men's Basketball vs. Marshall). I hope we learned how to play on the road with our game at Dayton. Edit: I wonder what sort of recruiting benefits this game will have. The game is in Huntington, the city in which Huntington Prep is located, which Rob Fulford started. Interesting side story/connection. I have to give a shout out to Coach Kest for managing to get the Terrapins to come to our lovely corner of the women's college basketball world! Anyone who's NOT on the road or watching the soccer team at the same time (is it the VERY same time?) PLEASE make it out to the JAR Arena to root on our Zips women's team as they take on the most talented team to ever appear in Akron's "gym". What is the connection between Brenda Frese and Jodi Kest or Akron? Brenda coached Ball State from 1999-2001, and was an assistant at Kent in her first job in coaching, and where she got her Master in Education. http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=207324685 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealExposloveZippy Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Keep the momentum going tomorrow night, would be excellent for the progrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Is this game only available via the CUSA website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, lilroodude said: Is this game only available via the CUSA website? yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 If you don't mind skirting copyright laws, the game should be available for free at this link once it starts. May not be great quality but it will save you the $6.95. http://www.stream2watch.cc/streaming-sport/basketball/akron-vs-marshall-live-stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I bought the feed and it is high quality. I did not know that we have a winning streak against their team. Looking forward to tonights game as it should be an even matchup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Well, we're playing like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Second road game for a young team. Our 3 point shooting has been awful. Getting open looks and just not hitting. When Utomi is cold this team is going to suffer. Maybe the second half will show some improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoopItUpZips Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Getting killed in the paint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Poke just made a basketball move. Nice up-&-under for a basket. First time I've seen that in-game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Guess I'll trade a College Cup berth for losses in football and basketball. Although I really was hoping for 2-1 Zips record this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Too many stupid turnovers and too many offensive rebounds for Marshall. It also seems that they have twice as many foul shots as us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Team didn't show up for this one. Seems like Marshall reviewed the tapes and exposed everything. Poke and his free throws...I don't think I can live through a season of that. Just infuriates me as a fan...can only imagine how the coaching staff feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Actually, Poke made his early free throws. He also had some nice baskets. I think he outplayed Sayles. Sayles looked flat footed all night. He did not have a very good game. The Zips looked flat as a team. They need to box out. Way too many easy put backs by Marshall. A young team may have difficulties on the road and it showed tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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