csims0917 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Tonight begins the Battle for the Belt. The new challenge put in place by the Sun belt and MAC. We need to root for all the MAC teams (even the thunder bolts) to help boost the MAC in the March Madness and CBI rankings. Troy vs Ohio tonight and KSU tomorrow. We have a thread for us and the rest are Saturday. Fly the flag🏴☠️ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted November 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Here’s the women’s schedule as well for all those invested 😁: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 59 minutes ago, csims0917 said: We need to root for all the MAC teams (even the thunder bolts) to help boost the MAC in the March Madness and CBI rankings. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrowdy88 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Totally agree, must win come from teams like UB who have legit candy cane sweet matchups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Do we know how the second half of this challenge will be scheduled? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: Do we know how the second half of this challenge will be scheduled? I don't think we know, but I believe for sure the second half would be the opposite of the first half in terms of home/away game, and being that the opponent isn't known, you'd hope the powers that be would match up teams against each other based on where they stand conference wise at the time in order to boost resumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 37 minutes ago, LZIp said: I don't think we know, but I believe for sure the second half would be the opposite of the first half in terms of home/away game, and being that the opponent isn't known, you'd hope the powers that be would match up teams against each other based on where they stand conference wise at the time in order to boost resumes. That was the way it was described when announced last year. What I don’t know is if they would schedule a rematch. If the Zips and Southern Miss are atop their standings come February would they have them meet a second time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 I hope we go to JMU for the return. In fact, I’ll make that my official fearless forecast. Second pick would be Louisiana. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Will be crossing my fingers hoping for that PCCC win every time because, you know, it's good for the MAC. And big game in Athens tonight. I would hate to see the Kittens lose and a subsequent meltdown on Kitten Attack. Would hate it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, LoyalZIP said: I hope we go to JMU for the return. In fact, I’ll make that my official fearless forecast. Second pick would be Louisiana. After everY team playing just one game, if they made the matchups now I would think the Zips would be headed to Harrisonburg. As big as the Zips road win was, I’d love to get one with the national attention that JMU did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 I moved out of state earlier this year, so I'm selfishly hoping Coastal Carolina outperforms and the Zips get sent to Myrtle Beach for round 2. And hour drive to see my Zips? Yes, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) As a point of reference, here are the results of the Sun Belt Preseason Poll- 1. James Madison (7) - 176 2. App State (2) – 159 3. Old Dominion (1) - 154 4. Southern Miss - 148 5. Louisiana (2) - 136 6. South Alabama (2) - 129 7. Marshall - 119 8. Troy - 91 9. Arkansas State - 84 10. Texas State - 72 11. Georgia State - 69 12. Coastal Carolina - 59 13. Georgia Southern - 42 14. ULM – 32 Edited November 8, 2023 by clarkwgriswold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: As a point of reference, here are the results of the Sun Belt Preseason Poll- 1. James Madison (7) - 176 2. App State (2) – 159 3. Old Dominion (1) - 154 4. Southern Miss - 148 5. Louisiana (2) - 136 6. South Alabama (2) - 129 7. Marshall - 119 8. Troy - 91 9. Arkansas State - 84 10. Texas State - 72 11. Georgia State - 69 12. Coastal Carolina - 59 13. Georgia Southern - 4214. ULM – 32 The ULM football team is 0-6 in the Sun Belt. The basketball team is projected to be dead-last. Not a party being their Marketing or Athletic Director at this time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Ohio is dominating Troy. 43–28. Ohio isn’t even shooting that great but they are smothering Troy and scoring off of turnovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlu Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, csims0917 said: Ohio is dominating Troy. 43–28. Ohio isn’t even shooting that great but they are smothering Troy and scoring off of turnovers Get used to this ... Bobcats are really small w/no real size or presence inside. Loads of guards/wings however which points to a lot of press and trap, at least early in the season. Let's see how long into the season it holds up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Ohio did make it out with the win but just like the post above they have some flaws. The heavy full court defense lead to nearly all of the starters having 4-5 fouls. With at least one getting fouled out. Curious to see how they develop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Ohio just wanted it more tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) F the MAC. F Kent. This conference does nothing for us and I refuse to root for it and our rivals. I want misery for their programs and fan bases. Sue me (don't actually; shaht aht Brett Favre). Edited November 9, 2023 by Let'sGoZips94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: F the MAC. F Kent. This conference does nothing for us and I refuse to root for it and our rivals. I want misery for their programs and fan bases. Sue me (don't actually; shaht aht Brett Favre). I can't imagine a situation in which I would support, root for the Kittens and their rude, obnoxious, low-rent fans. I could vomit just looking at that color green they wear. Same for PCCC @ Streetsboro. But you gotta love the guys at Over the Pylon. They are funniest forum especially compared to the mind-numbing Kitten Attack. https://overthepylon.boards.net/thread/5306/wrath-mike-cont Edited November 9, 2023 by NWAkron 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 19 hours ago, RowdyZip said: I moved out of state earlier this year, so I'm selfishly hoping Coastal Carolina outperforms and the Zips get sent to Myrtle Beach for round 2. And hour drive to see my Zips? Yes, please! I live in Wilmington, NC. I fully endorse this wish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 13 hours ago, LoyalZIP said: Ohio just wanted it more tonight. They left it all on the floor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 13 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: F the MAC. F Kent. This conference does nothing for us and I refuse to root for it and our rivals. I want misery for their programs and fan bases. Sue me (don't actually; shaht aht Brett Favre). Would you please stop being so damn subtle and just say what you want to say? 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 As I understood it, the second leg would match-up teams based off of NET rankings. I don't know if they would permit a rematch or not if the cards played out that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 I see it differently. The more Kent wins the more satisfying it is when we beat them. “The bigger they are the harder they fall” type. It’ll be a great look for the MAC if the top teams dominate in this challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, csims0917 said: I see it differently. The more Kent wins the more satisfying it is when we beat them. “The bigger they are the harder they fall” type. It’ll be a great look for the MAC if the top teams dominate in this challenge That "great look" gets everyone Zilch, Nothing, Nada. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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