Illini Zip Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: Anyone willing to educate a MAC novice? Apparently, not. 31 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: Does every team make the MAC Tourney? Yes. 31 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: How many days/games to win it all? Four. 31 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: How many get to sit out with a bye? Top Four. 31 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: It appears some games are played at the universities and some are played in Cleveland, is that correct? First Round which includes the bottom 8 teams are played at the universities. Rounds 2-4 in Cleveland. Anything else that I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Let's Go Zips!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 That's about it BUT no one understands the arcane tiebreakers. Last year there was website that let u play out all the scenarios. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Nice first half. Some lapses in the last 5 minutes, but good overall. Those white and green Celtics knockoff unis get my blood boiling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'd say that was a great first half. Would have liked to push the lead out a bit more but it was competitive basketball. Kostelac is a little slow for the speed of play right now and needs to find a way to make his presence heard in this game as the tallest player. We're shooting the ball pretty well (46% FG & 50% 3PT), and have made some excellent defensive plays. Need to come out of the gate hard in this second half and start driving the nails into the coffin. Go Zips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Malcolm picked up his second and zapped the momentum a bit. Some lapses when they had Smith and Patton in the game. Parrish is amazing and maddening at same time. Ivey needs to make a few. One totally crazy possession which found all the Zips standing around looking at each other. Nice, quick half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Looking good. I am liking the improved movement. And it will get much faster in time. They just need to learn to allow the pick to get set before they take off. Often the blame for a moving pick is the fault of the guy with the ball. Edited January 24, 2018 by Illini Zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Have to run Dartis and Block off of 3 point line this half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Ugh...and on cue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Okay, I don't like Gavin Block. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Ivey has neutralized his positive moments in this game with some boneheaded plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Up 67-60 and we let OU go on a 6-0 run. Now 67-66 with a minute to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 need some D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 That was a great stand. Now let's be smart in the last 30 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Kostelac...big effort!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Groce put Utomi on Block. Great call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Illini Zip said: Groce put Utomi on Block. Great call. YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Cotton, air slaps at the line. Nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Big steps tonight for Kostelac. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 THERE IS A NEW CENTER IN TOWN 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Kostelac was the MVP for me. Heck of a game. Great crowd and the players fed off of it. That was fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I know it is only one game, but 3-4 looks a heck of a lot better than 2-5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 One year at Illinois we were down so many players Groce had to suit up one of our team managers. The manager was actually honored on Senior night with the other players. So Groce knows how to get the most out of a very short bench. I am hoping he is able to put all of that crap in the rear-view mirror starting next year. Also, it will be nice to get Sayles back here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Liked a lot of what I saw tonight, but the thing I liked most was how the Zips overcame some adversity. Admittedly, some of it was self-inflicted, but overcoming adversity is a sign of a maturing team. Nice job stepping up in the second half by Ivey, on both ends of the floor. Kostelac had a nice game, though he's still a work in progress. I hate to see him on the baseline in the 1-3-1. On to Ball State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 This is a fun team to watch and root for. The MAC stinks this year, moreso than usual. It's UB, then everyone else. We're a buzzer beater at Toledo from a much different tune around here. And hey, maybe it's better to go through some adversity early as opposed to worrying about peaking early like we have before. Either way, there's a long way to go, and as we know too well anything can happen on a Saturday night in Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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