Ham Posted January 15, 2018 Report Posted January 15, 2018 Kotelac of rest? Rec Center Smith to the rescue! If I were Groce, I would take some staff and players to the rec center before our next home game and mix it up a little bit. What a golden opportunity to create the same kind of support that Porter had with soccer. It was one rebound, but it could be the start of a turn around for us. 1 Quote
NWAkron Posted January 15, 2018 Report Posted January 15, 2018 That really was a classic ending. KLac, Rec Center, and Cotton for the win! One of those games where the fans wanted it so much for the players more than themselves (if that makes any sense). 1 Quote
zippyfan34 Posted January 15, 2018 Report Posted January 15, 2018 Anyone have the back story on how he came to Akron? Looks like his hometown is in Nebraska and played Juco there. Why did he transfer up here? Did he have some extended family? Did his intended major change and that is why he transfered? Also, can we get his picture and bio updated on Go Zips? I know he wasn't around for the formal team pictures but if they don't have a camera laying around they can reach out to Dr. Z and I am sure he would hook them up with a free picture. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted January 15, 2018 Report Posted January 15, 2018 Yep, funny that he's not on GoZips.com yet. Show you just how much of a surprise he's been. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 16, 2018 Report Posted January 16, 2018 Love RC. Always brings energy to the floor! Quote
zippyfan34 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Posted January 16, 2018 We use his likeness on game advertisements but still isn't listed on the online roster! Quote
ZZZips Posted January 17, 2018 Report Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 8:52 PM, zippyfan34 said: We use his likeness on game advertisements but still isn't listed on the online roster! The roster has been updated. Quote
ZippyRulz Posted January 18, 2018 Report Posted January 18, 2018 Have we checked for any quality backup bigs in the RC?? 1 3 Quote
zippyfan34 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Posted February 3, 2018 GT article on Smith Nice article GT! 2 Points I learned 1. Smith was actually on campus last year. I am assuming he enrolled Spring 2017? 2. The baton the team is passing when subbing is in memory of Eman. 1 1 Quote
LZIp Posted February 3, 2018 Report Posted February 3, 2018 10 hours ago, zippyfan34 said: GT article on Smith Nice article GT! 2 Points I learned 1. Smith was actually on campus last year. I am assuming he enrolled Spring 2017? 2. The baton the team is passing when subbing is in memory of Eman. credit where it's due...good stuff. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 3, 2018 Report Posted February 3, 2018 GT comes through with some worthwhile info. Quote
zippyfan34 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 I received in email that Smith and Duvivier will be recognized at Senior night on Friday. A little confusing because Gozips roster has him listed as a junior but that doesn't surprise me. Quote
skip-zip Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 Could it be possible that he is only a Junior in school, but has indicated that this is the last (only) year he wants to play basketball? Therefore, they want to recognize him as finishing his tenure with the team? Quote
zippyfan34 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 16 minutes ago, skip-zip said: Could it be possible that he is only a Junior in school, but has indicated that this is the last (only) year he wants to play basketball? Therefore, they want to recognize him as finishing his tenure with the team? That's probably it. I am sure it's tough as he doesn't have Tuition, room & board, etc. paid for like the other players but has the same practice/game schedule that limit opportunities to work and make $$$. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 Bummer. Well thank you very much Hustle 1 for your year of incredible effort. Quote
skip-zip Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 Could it also be possible that they discussed next year's situation with him? Several new guys on the roster next year on scholarship, and they told him that opportunities to see the floor may not be there anymore? If that's the case, and we anticipate upgrades that would be good enough to phase him out, that would actually be a good sign. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 Every Zips fan in the JAR should get on their feet for this kid Friday night! He's worked his arse off for the Zips and has made a difficult injury situation a little more tolerable. Seems like just yesterday that he came into the Marshall game and I looked at my wife and said "who in the hell is that?" 4 Quote
zippy5 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 22 minutes ago, skip-zip said: Could it also be possible that they discussed next year's situation with him? Several new guys on the roster next year on scholarship, and they told him that opportunities to see the floor may not be there anymore? If that's the case, and we anticipate upgrades that would be good enough to phase him out, that would actually be a good sign. Eh there's always room for a walk-on or two at the end of the bench. Doubt it Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Eh there's always room for a walk-on or two at the end of the bench. Doubt it They found out that he's actually 37 and in his 7th year of college eligibility! 2 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: They found out that he's actually 37 and in his 7th year of college eligibility! 2 Quote
skip-zip Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 40 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Eh there's always room for a walk-on or two at the end of the bench. Doubt it That's actually what I meant. He may not have had any desire to make all of the sacrifices of a walk-on anymore, if he wasn't going to play. 1 Quote
ZippyRulz Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks for your service, Mr. Smith! Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 Maybe they told him they won't give him a scolly for next year and he decided to walk. There is probably a DII team that will pay him to play. Quote
LZIp Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, akronzips71 said: Maybe they told him they won't give him a scolly for next year and he decided to walk. There is probably a DII team that will pay him to play. He already chose us over a D2 team, IIRC. Quote
akronzips71 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 3 hours ago, LZIp said: He already chose us over a D2 team, IIRC. He did not get a scholarship from us. Someone would give him one after his play this year Quote
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