Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 A huge key, in addition to the excellent points mentioned above, we have to match or exceed KSUcks' intensity from the get go. They are an emotional team and have set the tone in both games so far this year. Not having Trimble deflate both the ball on the rim and the emotion from the team with his missed shots and lack of defensive effort, should really aid in that endeavor. "F #4" as eloquently stated in that KSUcks trash video may come back and bite them in the arse. Speaking of that video, I saw some replies to it. Someone tagged Ali directly and said he was called out by name. Ali is one of our most emotional players. Really hope the video and inevitable trash talk doesn't go to his head. We need a smart, controlled game from him. X has to make shots. I think 15 pts from him is the minimum sweet spot. He has become quite the PG down the stretch. Fun to watch. Wynn has been our secret weapon. Instead of turning to Aziz, we've gone smaller with Wynn. He has been effective on the boards, and his athleticism has allowed us to match up well against more athletic teams. If he plays smart and hard like he has been, that would be huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, The Hip Zip said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, The Hip Zip said: Good for Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, 1981 grad said: Good for Kent. Because they released an empty statement? That was entire locker room and staff that blared that song. Edited March 12, 2022 by Let'sGoZips94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 At most, they'll sit him til the first media timeout like they did with Carry after our last game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Akron vs Kent is a great regional rivalry. I'm jealous of those of you who get to attend the game. If I still lived in Ohio I'd be looking forward to going to the game. The crowd looked solid last night on TV. Hopefully fans show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 “…not reflective of the core values of Kent…” Riiiiiiight.👌 That’s been the culture of Kent basketball for 15 years. (Probably longer; I can’t really remember.) They only released that statement because this time a video got out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Can't State fan forum is not happy with their players and believe if the University doesn't take a disciplinary stand, the MAC might. The entire program is complicit. All players, coaches, etc. Edited March 12, 2022 by Let'sGoZips94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 I couldn’t give less of a s*** about all that outside nonsense. It’s to be expected. I just care about the Zips, them staying focused and playing their game. That’s all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Wow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, LZIp said: Wow. Weak. Rollins isn't listed on ESPN's KSUcks roster, Hornbeak is less than 10 min per game, and Johnson is less than 15 min per game. Jacobs, the only player of significance, hops in front and center in that video and only gets a half. Their accountability is like their program: trash. Edited March 12, 2022 by Let'sGoZips94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, LZIp said: Wow. I don't get this though. It isn't just four players. It's the entire locker room which obviously the coaches are allowing. I understand that some type of discipline was going to happen, but I don't see the point. If anything, all this could do is rally Kent even more for tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, LZIp said: Wow. So the entire coaching staff and the rest of the players all left the locker room in protest - got it. Bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 23 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Because they released an empty statement? That was entire locker room and staff that blared that song. Yes, I believe that it was the appropriate response by Kent. Another response would have been an apology by the players on social media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre22era Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 The Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 More noise the Zips don’t need to listen to. Just play your damn game against whoever is on the floor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 hour ago, The Hip Zip said: Translation- if the kids in the video are contributors we'll look into it (next week). If they are not, they may miss Saturday's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, mes102 said: I don't get this though. It isn't just four players. It's the entire locker room which obviously the coaches are allowing. I understand that some type of discipline was going to happen, but I don't see the point. If anything, all this could do is rally Kent even more for tonight... Some were in the back and weren't participating. Apart from Jacobs these were nobodies. Has nothing to to with Zips. Stay focused guys. As for the song, different tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, LoyalZIP said: More noise the Zips don’t need to listen to. Just play your damn game against whoever is on the floor. AMEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Translation- if the kids in the video are contributors we'll look into it (next week). If they are not, they may miss Saturday's game. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Apart from Jacobs, these guys are nobodies. As much as I hate Kent, that group shouldn't ruin the season for the other players. Moving on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Losing Jacobs for a half is still a big break for the Zips. He's been their best player in Cleveland thus far and for the season he's #2 in scoring and #1 in rebounding for Kent. It would be nice if the Zips could capitalize early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: Losing Jacobs for a half is still a big break for the Zips. He's been their best player in Cleveland thus far and for the season he's #2 in scoring and #1 in rebounding for Kent. It would be nice if the Zips could capitalize early. Yep. Avoiding a slow start is imperative. He'll have fresher legs in the 2nd and be ready to go I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Per the PCCC forum: 4 Players suspended, Jacobs, Hornebek & Rollins for 1st half, DJ Johnson suspended indefinitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Looking more official- https://www.al.com/sports/2022/03/4-kent-state-basketball-players-suspended-for-profane-social-media-video-directed-at-akron.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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