GoZips88 Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 With X we have a chance tonight. No X and Zips hang in but fade to lose by 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 Normally against a team like NIU, I wouldn't be overly encouraged by the result we just had. If the second half had been as bad as the first half, I would expect to get run off the floor tonight. However, anytime you win a half by 20+ in this league, you've got something good going. I'm not going to assume this team has solved all of its issues--its' still got a loooooong way to go--but it was encouraging to see them perform as they were advertised in November for a bit. The key to victory tonight is Tavari Johnson. He must produce. He'll have the ball in his hands the most unless he plays poorly enough for Tribble/Johnson to take over. And the better we shoot it from outside at the start, the less pressure on Freeman to carry the load. I think we'll struggle big time tonight if we have to do that. Enrique's play has been very suspect at times this year, and the first half on Tuesday was pretty alarming. He ended the night 10-18, but missed so many easy ones in the first half. That cannot happen. I know we shouldn't be relying on him to create all the offense, but the thing that separates him from any old center is the ability to put it in the bucket. Last year, Sparks had a hell of a day at the JAR. On the return game in Muncie, a total non-factor. On paper, the KJ Walton Classic should be a pretty solid matchup. But winning on the road in these Friday primetime games is no easy task. Lewis has figured out a lot of what Whitford couldn't. He gets a lot out of everyone on that roster, and in addition to bringing back Sparks, he got Jarron Coleman to return from Muncie after a one year rental at Mizzou (KJ Walton's first stop in college). You should check out the Ball State message board Over The Pylon. It's probably the second best board in the league behind ours. I'm happy for them that they don't have to suffer through Whitford ball anymore. But I'd love to see Groce make them suffer through a late home game tonight. Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 16 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: Good, they seem to do well when we both have a bad feeling! I hope you are correct, but I recall being disappointed way more often than pleased with the results of nationally televised Zip contests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) 56 minutes ago, LoyalZIP said: You should check out the Ball State message board Over The Pylon. It's probably the second best board in the league behind ours. I'm happy for them that they don't have to suffer through Whitford ball anymore. But I'd love to see Groce make them suffer through a late home game tonight. Go Zips! Whitford was the worst. Their fans seem "ok," though, and they have an attractive dance team. Edited January 6, 2023 by NWAkron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, NWAkron said: Whitford was the worst. Their fans seem "ok," though, and they have an attractive dance team. Code Red! A MAC tournament staple! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 While the main concern is getting X back, I'd sure like to see Garvin back in uniform. He can be disappointing at times, but I think he'd could be a valuable sub when Tavari has those periods where he "plays like a freshman." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 It looks like X is an active participant in practice. Good sign 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 49 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: It looks like X is an active participant in practice. Good sign It kills me to see Dawson standing there with a basketball looking healthy... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 Taking Zips moneyline tonight since it seems like X is playing. I trust you guys that Ball State is improved, but until they prove they can beat us, I’m taking the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, LZIp said: Taking Zips moneyline tonight since it seems like X is playing. I trust you guys that Ball State is improved, but until they prove they can beat us, I’m taking the Zips. I found an alternate points total of over 123.5. Parlaying it with some Toledo/WMU bets. Only way I could bet this game while feeling good about it. Glad to hear X is playing. Watched a betting show that questioned why Akron was getting +2.5, then referenced our last 5 games (all W's) against Balls. I don't think he realizes Balls has a new coach that I think is pretty legit. What they did to Toledo was impressive. This is a new Balls team strictly based on the coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) X has been working out a bit with the guys, I’m not sure that pic is any confirmation that he’s actually playing. Either way, I’m glad it’s not a serious injury. Edited January 7, 2023 by LoyalZIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 We might not be able to watch this game until 9pm. WMU/Toledo each in the Bonus at the 14 minute mark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 28 minutes ago, LoyalZIP said: X has been working out a bit with the guys, I’m not sure that pic is any confirmation that he’s actually playing. Either way, I’m glad it’s not a serious injury. And in the above picture it looks like he’s favoring/protecting that right hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Yes, I heard he isn't playing until EMU game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Game time is now 8:40pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Slow start and already down 7-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Good lord. Every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Really hope Tavari finds a way to get out of this slump he's been in. We need him to get back to how he was playing at the beginning of the year, especially while X and Clarke are out. Edited January 7, 2023 by LZIp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Brutal call on Nate IMO. Down another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Tribble looking good again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 If only we could make a 3 pointer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Imagine this: Tavari hits an open transition 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Groce gonna get a T. I don’t blame him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 We take a 9-8 lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Even though the offense is struggling, the defense still shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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