ZippyRulz Posted March 16, 2018 Report Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) Edited March 16, 2018 by ZippyRulz Quote
UAZip0510 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Posted March 16, 2018 1 hour ago, LZIp said: WHEW. That is wild. A quick glance at their roster reveals that there isn't a ton there. They do have a talented freshman. Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Posted March 16, 2018 They went 8-24, of course there isn't much there. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Posted March 16, 2018 Wow. That makes BG's exodus look minuscule. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 18, 2018 Report Posted March 18, 2018 GT season wrap up article- https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/university-of-akron/university-of-akron-mens-basketball-zips-growing-pains-this-season-could-set-up-program-for-success Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Posted March 19, 2018 Penny Hardaway has been hired as the new coach of Memphis. I think we have one or two recruits we are fighting for with them, right? Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 18 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Penny Hardaway has been hired as the new coach of Memphis. I think we have one or two recruits we are fighting for with them, right? It feels great getting consideration from recruits that a program of Memphis caliber is targeting. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 2 hours ago, kreed5120 said: It feels great getting consideration from recruits that a program of Memphis caliber is targeting. I would feel better if we start getting commitments from recruits that a program of Memphis' caliber is targeting. 3 Quote
GJGood Posted March 21, 2018 Report Posted March 21, 2018 I apologize if this has already been discussed but do we know if the Zips are going to be in a non-conference tournament in November or December yet? When are the fields for those type of events announced? Quote
Hilltopper Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 They are playing in the Grand Cayman Islands Classic. http://www.caymanislandsclassic.com/ 3 Quote
zippy5 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 Awesome lineup last year, let's hope it's similar this year. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 Well, the only entertaining game break activity just went into the old crapper- https://www.ohio.com/akron/news/breaking-news-news/university-of-akrons-president-matthew-wilson-stepping-down-to-rejoin-law-school-faculty 2 Quote
ZZZips Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 Cayman Classic 2018. Five teams announced. The last three spots are reserved for SEC and ACC teams. League sponsor is Mountain west. TV network is CBS. https://cayman27.ky/2018/01/cayman-islands-classic-confirms-5-teams-for-2018-edition/ Quote
zippy5 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 Video says Georgia and Clemson are possible too. Strong field, no real cupcakes at all Quote
GoZips88 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 19 hours ago, Hilltopper said: They are playing in the Grand Cayman Islands Classic. http://www.caymanislandsclassic.com/ When I'm filthy rich with dirty money, I'm retiring to Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. Any of you who can make the tournament, GO! Quote
zippy5 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, GoZips88 said: When I'm filthy rich with dirty money, I'm retiring to Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. Any of you who can make the tournament, GO! As I am working through this right now with a client, I should advise you to report your foreign activity if you decide to buy your house in the Caymans early and rent it out until you move. Not reporting anything for 10 years appears to be unwise Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 46 minutes ago, ZZZips said: Cayman Classic 2018. Five teams announced. The last three spots are reserved for SEC and ACC teams. League sponsor is Mountain west. TV network is CBS. https://cayman27.ky/2018/01/cayman-islands-classic-confirms-5-teams-for-2018-edition/ Terrific field thus far. @Illini Zip's fandom - especially his newly developed support for the Zips - will be tested if Akron has to play Illinois State. Quote
LZIp Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 that is one hell of a field. we are probably the worst program there, 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, LZIp said: that is one hell of a field. we are probably the worst program there, Next year should prove that's saying something. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 24, 2018 Report Posted March 24, 2018 On 3/22/2018 at 5:08 PM, Let'sGoZips94 said: Terrific field thus far. @Illini Zip's fandom - especially his newly developed support for the Zips - will be tested if Akron has to play Illinois State. It's true. I didn't want to complicate matters when I first introduced myself. I am an Illini loyalist, but an Illinois State grad. For years I have spent all of my spare time following Illinois basketball and now as you all know I spend plenty of time on here as well. Add to that the Redbirds of ISU and my friend's son who plays Division 3 ball for St. Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa) and I have a full plate of college basketball fandom. Who would I route for in a game between Akron and ISU? I would likely just want to see a good game, enjoy the moment and pray nobody got injured. Kind of like when the Mannings would watch Eli and Peyton play each other. Quote
LZIp Posted March 24, 2018 Report Posted March 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Illini Zip said: It's true. I didn't want to complicate matters when I first introduced myself. I am an Illini loyalist, but an Illinois State grad. For years I have spent all of my spare time following Illinois basketball and now as you all know I spend plenty of time on here as well. Add to that the Redbirds of ISU and my friend's son who plays Division 3 ball for St. Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa) and I have a full plate of college basketball fandom. Who would I route for in a game between Akron and ISU? I would likely just want to see a good game, enjoy the moment and pray nobody got injured. Kind of like when the Mannings would watch Eli and Peyton play each other. Man...even as a Zips fan, shame on you, kind of. We deal with something similar with OSU. Many students grow up OSU fans (including myself) and continue to root for them even after attending/graduating from UA, and even against UA. . Though I guess it isn't completely apples to apples as ISU does not have a FBS football program. I say you should root for ISU vs us. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 24, 2018 Report Posted March 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, LZIp said: Man...even as a Zips fan, shame on you, kind of. We deal with something similar with OSU. Many students grow up OSU fans (including myself) and continue to root for them even after attending/graduating from UA, and even against UA. . Though I guess it isn't completely apples to apples as ISU does not have a FBS football program. I say you should root for ISU vs us. Consider me fan shamed. LZip, I route for ISU to be relevant more than anything. They just can't get over that damn hump and the university invests so little to encourage student involvement. As much as I think Coach Dan Muller as a former ISU player is a great fit, his style of basketball hasn't excited me. And just when we do get an awesome player or two, they get poached. Minnesota's Reggie Lynch is the latest example. There are some similarities between the ISU and Akron programs, but I truly believe that Akron with Groce is ready to take a big step forward. But you do have me second guessing myself, good job LZip. Check out the list of schools that were once members of the Missouri Valley Conference. It's amazing to me. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_Valley_Conference ISU was a damn good party school though. At least we had that going for us. Quote
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