clarkwgriswold Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 PCCC welcomes the Zips into the Portage County Animal Husbandry Center Friday night to renew the rivalry. The 9-8 Flushes got back on the beam last night with a win at DeKalb. They’ve dealt with many illnesses and injuries so far. Mr. Pinky has used a number of lineups and last week held their top scorer, Sullinger, out of the starting lineup. The game is to be broadcast on ESPNU. Sullinger leads scoring at 14.7 ppg while Payton leads rebounding at 8.1 rpg while contributing 14.6 ppg. The Zips main goal between now and Friday, per Groce, is to get healthy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 This is a Quad 3 game, first of the MAC season, unreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Since Groce has been here, we have won at Kent only one time, the covid season with no fans. The last time we have won at Kent with fans in the building was March 3, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I hope we thrash them in their Oscar the Grouch garbage can arena (ironically, Sesame Street is a required class at PCCC). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 18 Author Report Share Posted January 18 Article on how Payton believes Enrique has made him a better player- https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/kent-state/2024/01/18/akron-zips-kent-state-golden-flashes-mens-basketball-rivalry-game-mac-chris-payton-enrique-freeman/72113973007/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 Weather looking dreadful for tomorrow. Zips have won 4/5 MAC games by double figures but have truly left a lot to be desired for long stretches in each game, even the early goings at NIU. I'm not sure the Zips can survive a bad first half in this environment, regardless of Kent's injury situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: Article on how Payton believes Enrique has made him a better player- https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/kent-state/2024/01/18/akron-zips-kent-state-golden-flashes-mens-basketball-rivalry-game-mac-chris-payton-enrique-freeman/72113973007/ “Obviously, you've got to give respect where it's due,” Payton said. “But, at the same time, I feel like if I'm at my best and he's at his, I'm the better player. I don't say that with no disrespect. I say that with confidence.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 7 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: “Obviously, you've got to give respect where it's due,” Payton said. “But, at the same time, I feel like if I'm at my best and he's at his, I'm the better player. I don't say that with no disrespect. I say that with confidence.” Lol. Bulletin board material. Freeman is going to feast. Pinky tries to use bulletin board material with PCCC, but it's useless when they Can't read. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 53 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: “Obviously, you've got to give respect where it's due,” Payton said. “But, at the same time, I feel like if I'm at my best and he's at his, I'm the better player. I don't say that with no disrespect. I say that with confidence.” Based on his resume as stated in the article, he is a perfect fit at Can't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 Going into the game @ Kent Ive always had the mindset of "This game is a wash its always an uphill battle facing Kent at home". This year feels different though, every game on the MAC schedule feels winnable including this one. Kent is weakened and this might be the only chance Akron gets to beat Kent at Kent while im in college (I graduate spring of 2025). We will see. If it wasnt for the snow storm id probably be going. Go Zips! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 I just hope they're all past the bug that's been going through the team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 21 hours ago, Zippy87 said: “Obviously, you've got to give respect where it's due,” Payton said. “But, at the same time, I feel like if I'm at my best and he's at his, I'm the better player. I don't say that with no disrespect. I say that with confidence.” The first time Mr. Pinky sends a double team at Enrique to help out Payton he will have clearly cast his vote as to who he thinks is the better player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Captain Kangaroo Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 No Script Akron...no lame "A"! Luv it!🦾🦾🤘 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 I think tonight will come down to which team's "support players" step up. Enrique, Ali. Payton and Sullinger will likely get theirs', so I think a guy like Sammy or VonCameron Davis could be the real difference makers in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 KSUcks is tough. Payton, Sullinger, VonCameron, Bass. Zips gotta bring their A game. We're already without Nate, so I sure hope Tribble is back to near 100% & the bug hasn't hit anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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egregiousbob Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 I guess our culture does not prioritize spelling/grammar?😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, csims0917 said: I'm usually not a fan of teams wearing black unless it's part of their color scheme, but these are fine for a game or two. They still feel like they "fit" with the rest of the uniforms the Zips wear. Unlike Kent who has like 4 different uniforms that are all atrocious and have no consistent branding direction. Edited January 19 by akzipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 5 minutes ago, akzipper said: I'm usually not a fan of teams wearing black unless it's part of their color scheme, but these are fine for a game or two. They still feel like they "fit" with the rest of the uniforms the Zips wear. Unlike Kent who has like 4 different uniforms that are all atrocious and have no consistent branding direction. I like them. I have to look closely to see they're not the regular navy blues. Like you said, "fine for a game or two." I also like when we mix in a grey version, à la, typical baseball away jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdt1420 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 I think somehow tying them to “rubber black” is a nice touch, even if it’s forced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, csims0917 said: Imagine if you could buy these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 16 minutes ago, pdt1420 said: I think somehow tying them to “rubber black” is a nice touch, even if it’s forced. Rubber black. That escaped me. I like it! 🔥🔥 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 2 years ago, a reeling Kent team off the heels of a home loss to NIU saw its coming out party at home vs. the Zips behind 30 from Carry. This team likely doesn’t have the same potential as those Flashes, but as we know, if they get it rolling in that building, throw out the records. Zips need to bring it for 40 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Fanduel has player props for this game. Enrique O/U 17.5 points and O/U 12.5 rebounds, Ali O/U 14.5 points 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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