LoyalZIP Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 21 minutes ago, NWAkron said: YSU wanted that scrimmage more. Bad omen. Fortunately, Groce's teams peak in March...or at least they did in 2022. "Zips Basketball--Looking back to 2023-2024, looking ahead to 2024-2025" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 14 hours ago, RoyalBlu said: I know nothing ... (wish I did) ... I am questioning if he is eligible. I haven't seen or heard any official or unofficial word either from this board or from the athletic department. That's why I hedged a bit on Zips being consensus MAC favorites. Like I said ... Zips are certainly MAC favorites w/Ali, but just one of several contenders w/o him. Hoping for the best ... but just my opinion. The MAC coaches voted him to the pre-season all-MAC team, so I would assume they'd all believe he's eligible. I don't see why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlu Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, NWAkron said: YSU wanted that scrimmage more. Bad omen. Fortunately, Groce's teams peak in March...or at least they did in 2022. Would really like to know what the 'secret scrimmage' format was: Was it a 'game scrimmage' w/20-minute halfs and a break in between. Was it officiated? Was the scrimmage 2 20-minute halfs, 1-on-1s, 2-on-2s. Officiated? Was it more structured? 20-min man-to-man, 20-min zone and so forth? Was it fully officiated. As you can see, these 'secret scrimmages' can have a variety of formats. So the final 'score' may not be really indicative of a true 'game' score. And again, officiating (or none) could make a difference as well. In the end, not too bummed about the score. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlu Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, RoyalBlu said: Would really like to know what the 'secret scrimmage' format was: Was it a 'game scrimmage' w/20-minute halfs and a break in between. Was it officiated? Was the scrimmage 2 20-minute halfs, 1-on-1s, 2-on-2s. Officiated? Was it more structured? 20-min man-to-man, 20-min zone and so forth? Was it fully officiated. As you can see, these 'secret scrimmages' can have a variety of formats. So the final 'score' may not be really indicative of a true 'game' score. And again, officiating (or none) could make a difference as well. In the end, not too bummed about the score. BTW .... who remembers the year Akron blew the doors off Michigan in a 'secret scrimmage.' How did that turn out for Akron and for Michigan??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 26 minutes ago, zippy5 said: The MAC coaches voted him to the pre-season all-MAC team, so I would assume they'd all believe he's eligible. I don't see why not. I agree with your line of thinking, but I believe Bubba was named to some preseason all-MAC teams and we know how that turned out 2 minutes ago, RoyalBlu said: Would really like to know what the 'secret scrimmage' format was: Was it a 'game scrimmage' w/20-minute halfs and a break in between. Was it officiated? Was the scrimmage 2 20-minute halfs, 1-on-1s, 2-on-2s. Officiated? Was it more structured? 20-min man-to-man, 20-min zone and so forth? Was it fully officiated. As you can see, these 'secret scrimmages' can have a variety of formats. So the final 'score' may not be really indicative of a true 'game' score. And again, officiating (or none) could make a difference as well. In the end, not too bummed about the score. I personally don't care about scrimmage scores one bit. Who knows plays and who doesn't, and who knows if the staff is trying to win or trying out new things/different rotations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 18 minutes ago, RoyalBlu said: Would really like to know what the 'secret scrimmage' format was: Was it a 'game scrimmage' w/20-minute halfs and a break in between. Was it officiated? Was the scrimmage 2 20-minute halfs, 1-on-1s, 2-on-2s. Officiated? Was it more structured? 20-min man-to-man, 20-min zone and so forth? Was it fully officiated. As you can see, these 'secret scrimmages' can have a variety of formats. So the final 'score' may not be really indicative of a true 'game' score. And again, officiating (or none) could make a difference as well. In the end, not too bummed about the score. my comment was parody. it was an effing scrimmage. YSU was "wanted it more" "was hungrier." Please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 hours ago, NWAkron said: my comment was parody. it was an effing scrimmage. YSU was "wanted it more" "was hungrier." Please. They were taking it one game at a time. Next man up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelegazna Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Are you like me? In the seasons where Akron won the regular season but didn't win the tournament, did you look forward to them playing in the NIT? Did you relish their wins over Temple, Florida State, and Houston in that regard? Do you like it when teams like Cal-State Bakersfield make it to the NIT Final Four as an #8 (the lowest in the NIT field), as they did in 2017? Did you notice that last year, the NIT champions, both finalists, and 3 of the 4 semifinalists came from outside the six high-major conferences? (Atlantic Coast, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC)? Well, too bad! Because that's all over now! No more NIT auto-bids for regular season champs! Instead, LITERAL DOUBLE AUTO-BIDS for EACH (!!!) of the six high majors mentioned above! I am absolutely livid. They can't say teams below these conferences haven't succeeded in the tournament, so this is about money and money only. F*** it. NCAA, follow their lead! Restrict the Big Dance to those conferences only! Yes, mid-majors have excelled there too, and the whole nation loves Cinderella stories so much that it's the literal foundation of the tournament's everlasting popularity, but the MAC tournament champs will not generate as much money for the tournament as Virginia Tech boosters or whoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 22 minutes ago, mrelegazna said: Are you like me? In the seasons where Akron won the regular season but didn't win the tournament, did you look forward to them playing in the NIT? Did you relish their wins over Temple, Florida State, and Houston in that regard? Do you like it when teams like Cal-State Bakersfield make it to the NIT Final Four as an #8 (the lowest in the NIT field), as they did in 2017? Did you notice that last year, the NIT champions, both finalists, and 3 of the 4 semifinalists came from outside the six high-major conferences? (Atlantic Coast, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC)? Well, too bad! Because that's all over now! No more NIT auto-bids for regular season champs! Instead, LITERAL DOUBLE AUTO-BIDS for EACH (!!!) of the six high majors mentioned above! I am absolutely livid. They can't say teams below these conferences haven't succeeded in the tournament, so this is about money and money only. F*** it. NCAA, follow their lead! Restrict the Big Dance to those conferences only! Yes, mid-majors have excelled there too, and the whole nation loves Cinderella stories so much that it's the literal foundation of the tournament's everlasting popularity, but the MAC tournament champs will not generate as much money for the tournament as Virginia Tech boosters or whoever. I've often thought a separate mid major tournament would be a lot more fun. As for the NIT, it's a garbage tournament with the soul purpose of making $$. I've always viewed the MAC Tournament as the end of the line. We are fortunate to have it in Cleveland, and we can all enjoy it without spending tons of $$ on travel. Has anyone ever broken down how much it costs a dedicated fan to follow a team from first round to the Final Four? It has to be close to $15,000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 NIT is hurting. Zero incentive for NBA talent to participate and it doesn't have the magic/feel of the Big Dance. This is strictly a desperation move for squeeze money out of the P6s. Not sure how long the contract is with Madison Square Garden, but between needing to fill that arena and the TV deal needing viewers, this doesn't surprise me. The Great Separation continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelegazna Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Not sure how long the contract is with Madison Square Garden, It's already over. Last year's NIT finals were held in Vegas, this year, in Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, mrelegazna said: It's already over. Last year's NIT finals were held in Vegas, this year, in Indy. Shows you how much the NIT matters. Didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Any of you guys headed to the Zips basketball reception Monday night? I registered but never received a ticket or confirmation. I assume they'll have a list at the door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Any of you guys headed to the Zips basketball reception Monday night? I registered but never received a ticket or confirmation. I assume they'll have a list at the door? There will be a list at the door. See you there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: Any of you guys headed to the Zips basketball reception Monday night? I registered but never received a ticket or confirmation. I assume they'll have a list at the door? Never got a round tuit and now it's sold out 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Never got a round tuit and now it's sold out 😕 Ummmm, what's it worth to you? LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I’ll be there. Somebody has to buy the beer…might as well be me.😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkobe03 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just scrolled past this on twitter, a little bit more relieving sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Jkobe03 said: Just scrolled past this on twitter, a little bit more relieving sign. Ugh. That's not very impressive either. I really hope coach has been doing some experimenting during these scrimmages (as to the reason for our poor showings). Edited October 30, 2023 by Blue & Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 After the recent scrimmage results, the voters have changed their picks. Akron is now expected to finish dead last in the MAC. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 9 hours ago, Jkobe03 said: Just scrolled past this on twitter, a little bit more relieving sign. Only won by 6?!?!?! Don’t even bother to play next week this season is already over 😤😡 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Reslife4Life said: Only won by 6?!?!?! Don’t even bother to play next week this season is already over 😤😡 Hey...i'm the "Cassandra" (fated to utter true prophecies but never to be believed) of ZipsNation. Don't move in on my territory. #John'sNextEndeavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) The reception was a nice event. Groce starts speaking and half of the room wants to run through a wall for him. He did allude to something negative that he hoped they could treat as a learning experience and I got the sense it was the YSU scrimmage. Tavari, Baker and Prather were not present so I assume they had class. Ali Ali is still awaiting approval from the NCAA. The new women's coach really made a good impression on the crowd Enrique was a real pro in front of the crowd. Same for Reagan Bass. Edited October 31, 2023 by clarkwgriswold 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Ali’s hearing is apparently this week, and then it’s another couple weeks until the NCAA is expected to give its verdict. Not looking like he’s gonna be available for those initial marquee ooc games. Hope for the best, I guess… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Ali’s hearing is apparently this week, and then it’s another couple weeks until the NCAA is expected to give its verdict. Not looking like he’s gonna be available for those initial marquee ooc games. Hope for the best, I guess… I would hope this is the NCAA dragging their feet and not Akron. Whoever it is, completely unacceptable for this to run into the season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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