Zippy87 Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: We won 3 out of 9 under Dambrot. We never really sniffed a W in the Big Dance in the 3 appearances we made (Notre Dame wasn't good). The 7 straight Finals appearances were a blast, but coming up short twice as often grew old. Not making it to the championship game at all is worse, no? Programs are built over time and mid-majors in particular take longer to build up. Prior to KD's arrival, Akron was 1-6 in the MAC Tournament. He elevated a program that was mostly mediocre to one that competed at the top of its conference every year for over a decade. No, we didn't get that elusive tournament win, but that doesn't mean everything else was for nothing. The program being elevated to a consistent league power made it an attractive spot for a talented coach like Groce, who is now trying to take us to that next level as a program. I don't know why we have to try to diminish KD's accomplishments here though. He was a big part of where this program is now and, from everything I've seen/heard, still has roots in our city and very much cheers for our success. I'm thrilled he was our coach during such a transformative period for our program and I'm equally thrilled Groce is our coach now to lead us to those next steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 5/4/2023 at 12:46 PM, Zippy87 said: Not making it to the championship game at all is worse, no? Programs are built over time and mid-majors in particular take longer to build up. Prior to KD's arrival, Akron was 1-6 in the MAC Tournament. He elevated a program that was mostly mediocre to one that competed at the top of its conference every year for over a decade. No, we didn't get that elusive tournament win, but that doesn't mean everything else was for nothing. The program being elevated to a consistent league power made it an attractive spot for a talented coach like Groce, who is now trying to take us to that next level as a program. I don't know why we have to try to diminish KD's accomplishments here though. He was a big part of where this program is now and, from everything I've seen/heard, still has roots in our city and very much cheers for our success. I'm thrilled he was our coach during such a transformative period for our program and I'm equally thrilled Groce is our coach now to lead us to those next steps. Dambrot is a victim of his own success. If you could teleport back to 2004 and tell any Akron fan at the time of his hiring that he'd lead Akron to 3 NCAA tournaments and 9 MAC title games in a 13 year span, every single person would say sign them up. That's a level of consistent success that I doubt I'll ever see at Akron again during my lifetime. This whole if you're not first, you're last mentality that people try to argue in sports these days is just absurd. It's better to go to the MAC championship game and lose then lose in the semi or quarter finals. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 2:15 PM, kreed5120 said: This whole if you're not first, you're last mentality that people try to argue in sports these days is just absurd. It's better to go to the MAC championship game and lose then lose in the semi or quarter finals. It's because fans want to apply professional sports to college. They don't understand the mission and consume too much of the idiocy ESPN pumps through TV and radio. Let's review. College athletics should benefit the athletes, students, alumni, fans and greater communities around their school. During KD's time at Akron he checked all five boxes. I'd provide evidence, but I don't think any intellectually honest person needs it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2023/05/25/espns-joe-lunardi-includes-duquesne-in-2024-ncaa-tournament-bracketology/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 KD has lost Charles Thomas who has left to be an assistant at St. Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 If you’re looking for an appetizer before the 9:15 pm Zips - SDSU game tonight, Duquesne is taking on the CSU Vikings at 7 pm on ESPN +. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roopride Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: If you’re looking for an appetizer before the 9:15 pm Zips - SDSU game tonight, Duquesne is taking on the CSU Vikings at 7 pm on ESPN +. Not impressed with either team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NWAkron Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Would be a cold day in ____________ before I went to that game. Now all those erstwhile Zips fans who worshiped KD will have something to do on a Monday night...and FREE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 I mean that is a pretty good matchup for a free game on a monday night. Who cares that its Dambrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Hey that’s my tweet🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, csims0917 said: Hey that’s my tweet🤣 It's a good one! And true! 🎯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 This should make for 3 NE Ohio losses within roughly 2 weeks for the Braves? According to their fans, all to teams vastly inferior to them? 😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Blue & Gold said: When I saw this, the pure stupidity of it almost caused me to choke on a spoonful of soup. Then I looked at the Dukes schedule and did choke a little in laughter. The more things change, the more they stay the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain Kangaroo said: This should make for 3 NE Ohio losses within roughly 2 weeks for the Braves? According to their fans, all to teams vastly inferior to them? 😅 Yep. One poster on their board thought we had one good player and the rest were just a bunch of guys. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 51 minutes ago, zipsrule said: Yep. One poster on their board thought we had one good player and the rest were just a bunch of guys. Just a bunch of guys who put a 15 point ass-whuppin' on the Braves. As an aside, I see Duquesne played Stony Brook, coached by Geno Ford, former PCCC and Bradley coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 It’s getting a bit rough outside. Not a good night for a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: Just a bunch of guys who put a 15 point ass-whuppin' on the Braves. As an aside, I see Duquesne played Stony Brook, coached by Geno Ford, former PCCC and Bradley coach. Stony Brook loves MAC coaches, eh? Boals was there before he went to OU. This annual SVSM game for Duquesne is not a great look for them. "Why are they playing in Akron but not Akron" is a valid question. Edited December 19, 2023 by Let'sGoZips94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 It’s not on tv either. Probably cause St V doesn’t have the infrastructure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlu Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 30 minutes ago, csims0917 said: It’s not on tv either. Probably cause St V doesn’t have the infrastructure If I'm not mistaken, this has some LBJ/Dambrot/Nike connection with SVSM getting the $$$. Pretty sure KD would not be scheduling a 'loss' in that game. As it stands, Bradley from the Missouri VAlley, in terms of league quality and name recognition, is probably a step up in terms of opponent. Duquesne should win ... but not a wild upset if they do lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 How do you even get your team motivated to play in such a rinky dink event? They should be embarrassed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 59 minutes ago, csims0917 said: It’s not on tv either. Probably cause St V doesn’t have the infrastructure It's a trash game in a trash event. The CW probably wouldn't even televize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 I wonder if KD spoke with the St. V-M AD in hopes of getting them on his guaranteed 20 win schedule next season. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Duquesne down 58-53 with 9 minutes to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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