roopride Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 What’s the rules to this game? It’s pay to play. How much has to be spent to be “successful”? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 If you need a good laugh... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Cal's one of the greatest recruiters in the game. Unfortunately, he is not one of the great retainers in the game and as a result he ends up every year with a bunch of 18 and 19 year olds that don't have the experience or moxie to rely on under the pressure of the tournament. I trust that's the emphasis in his recruiting- getting kids quickly to "the show", but that also comes back to bite him in the rump. Couldn't happen to a better guy (cheater). Self, Calipari, Pearl and Izzo all go down within 24 hours. That's a good day in my book! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 I’m afraid it won’t be long now that Rick Pitino (St. John’s) completes his return from basketball Siberia. No list of cheaters is complete without that scumbag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 24 Author Report Share Posted March 24 Sparks back to Balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 55 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Sparks back to Balls. That's now referred to as "pulling an Ali." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 24 Author Report Share Posted March 24 13 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: That's now referred to as "pulling an Ali." Which is a sign, or at least I hope a sign, that players might start thinking twice before leaving in the first place. B-tier and lower G5 talent isn't going to see the floor much at most P5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 We have not heard about any Zip players leaving. The only player I thought might leave is Tavari but I hope he stays as I believe he has a great deal of talent but he needs to get stronger and play better defense. When you look at the remaining roster, I just don't see any players drawing any attention in the transfer pool. I think the only transfer we may have is if Groce tells a player he does not have a future with the team. Prather and Lyles saw the fewest minutes on a team where the subs struggled so that may be a possibility although Prather is a red shirt frosh and has 3 years to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 Toledo's Dante Maddox Jr is now in the Portal amid rumors that Kowalchoke is garnering serious interest from Utah State (and probably other schools). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 CMU's coach has to be taking interviews with other schools... Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 22 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: CMU's coach has to be taking interviews with other schools... Right? I'd be surprised. CMU finished 4th in a down year for the MAC. Any AAC, MVC, or A10 AD would have a hard time selling that to their fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Toledo coach Tod Kowalczyk a candidate for the Utah State job- https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/washington-hires-danny-sprinkle-utah-state-coach-leaving-for-huskies-after-leading-aggies-to-ncaa-tournament/#:~:text=As for USU candidates%2C Toledo,the auto bid each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyolcrowe Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Since D’Antoni is out at Marshall. I wonder if Fulford is being considered as a candidate. Or with some of the smaller colleges having HC openings. Should we expect changes to the coaching staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, dirtyolcrowe said: Since D’Antoni is out at Marshall. I wonder if Fulford is being considered as a candidate. Or with some of the smaller colleges having HC openings. Should we expect changes to the coaching staff They promoted one of the assistants to be HC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 (edited) On 3/22/2024 at 12:23 PM, Reslife4Life said: All Mac Teams, 15/25 players either graduating or transferring (not sure if they will stay in the league) All-MAC First Team Ali Ali, Senior, Guard, AkronEnrique Freeman, Senior, Forward, Akron Marcus Hill, Junior, Guard, Bowling Green Anthony Pritchard, Junior, Guard, Central MichiganRa’Heim Moss, Junior, Guard, Toledo All-MAC Second Team Basheer Jihad, Junior, Forward, Ball StateRashaun Agee, Senior, Forward, Bowling GreenJaylin Hunter, Senior, Guard, Ohio Dante Maddox Jr., Junior, Guard, ToledoTyler Cochran, Junior, Guard, Toledo All-MAC Third Team Brian Taylor, Graduate Student, Guard, Central MichiganTyson Acuff, Junior, Guard, Eastern MichiganJalen Sullinger, Junior, Guard, Kent State David Coit, Junior, Guard, Northern Illinois AJ Clayton, Junior, Forward, Ohio All-MAC Honorable MentionGreg Tribble, Senior, Guard, AkronVonCameron Davis, R-Junior, Forward, Kent StateAnderson Mirambeaux, Senior, Center, MiamiDarweshi Hunter, Graduate Student, Guard, MiamiB. Artis White, R-Junior, Guard, Western Michigan MAC All-Freshman Team Arne Osojnik, Guard, Eastern Michigan Eian Elmer, Wing, MiamiWill Lovings-Watts, Guard, Northern Illinois Javan Simmons, Forward, Toledo Sonny Wilson, Guard, Toledo Updating this as we're up to 18/25 All MAC players in the Portal/Graduating. It would be 17/25 but B. Artis White is returning to WMU. All-MAC First Team Ali Ali, Senior, Guard, Akron Enrique Freeman, Senior, Forward, Akron Marcus Hill, Junior, Guard, Bowling GreenAnthony Pritchard, Junior, Guard, Central MichiganRa’Heim Moss, Junior, Guard, Toledo All-MAC Second Team Basheer Jihad, Junior, Forward, Ball StateRashaun Agee, Senior, Forward, Bowling Green Jaylin Hunter, Senior, Guard, OhioDante Maddox Jr., Junior, Guard, Toledo Tyler Cochran, Junior, Guard, Toledo All-MAC Third Team Brian Taylor, Graduate Student, Guard, Central MichiganTyson Acuff, Junior, Guard, Eastern Michigan Jalen Sullinger, Junior, Guard, Kent State David Coit, Junior, Guard, Northern Illinois AJ Clayton, Junior, Forward, Ohio All-MAC Honorable MentionGreg Tribble, Senior, Guard, Akron VonCameron Davis, R-Junior, Forward, Kent State Anderson Mirambeaux, Senior, Center, Miami Darweshi Hunter, Graduate Student, Guard, MiamiB. Artis White, R-Junior, Guard, Western Michigan MAC All-Freshman Team Arne Osojnik, Guard, Eastern Michigan Eian Elmer, Wing, MiamiWill Lovings-Watts, Guard, Northern Illinois Javan Simmons, Forward, Toledo Sonny Wilson, Guard, Toledo Edited March 29 by Let'sGoZips94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) Anthony Pritchard (CMU) has entered the Portal. That means the entire All-MAC First Team is currently gone, and only one Second Team member is set to return. No Honorable Mention team members, 2 Third Team members, and 4 Freshman Team members are also set to return at this time. Still a month left of the Portal. To be fair, the MAC sucked last year. This might be addition by subtraction in some cases. Edited March 29 by Let'sGoZips94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandZip Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 50 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Anthony Pritchard (CMU) has entered the Portal. That means the entire All-MAC First Team is currently gone, and only one Second Team member is set to return. No Honorable Mention team members, 2 Third Team members, and 4 Freshman Team members are also set to return at this time. Still a month left of the Portal. To be fair, the MAC sucked last year. This might be addition by subtraction in some cases. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Anthony Pritchard (CMU) has entered the Portal. That means the entire All-MAC First Team is currently gone, and only one Second Team member is set to return. No Honorable Mention team members, 2 Third Team members, and 4 Freshman Team members are also set to return at this time. Still a month left of the Portal. To be fair, the MAC sucked last year. This might be addition by subtraction in some cases. I don't see how the league doesn't suffer from this. Sure, the league will get it's share of transfers and some kids will end up staying but I can't imagine it will even out. I wonder if some of this isn't driven by these kids' need to "feel the love" and be recruited again. One positive is that it puts the Zips in a good position relative to the competition. I do think the Zips may be behind the others in announcements, however, due to their tournament appearance. Groce's individual meetings with the players are likely still sinking in with them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 17 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: I don't see how the league doesn't suffer from this. Sure, the league will get it's share of transfers and some kids will end up staying but I can't imagine it will even out. I wonder if some of this isn't driven by these kids' need to "feel the love" and be recruited again. One positive is that it puts the Zips in a good position relative to the competition. I do think the Zips may be behind the others in announcements, however, due to their tournament appearance. Groce's individual meetings with the players are likely still sinking in with them. There are over 1100 players in the portal currently for DI according to Verbal Commits. This is not isolated to the MAC or even G5 for that matter. Only 5 MAC teams had a winning record this year - Akron, Ohio, Toledo, CMU, and Bowling Green. For comparison, the A10's 9 seed had 20+ wins. It was a pee poor year for the MAC. Of the winning teams, Toledo is losing their coach most likely, so their departures are expected. CMU and Bowling are the head scratchers, but then again it's CMU and Bowling. Anybody worth their snuff on the court probably wants to play anywhere else but Mt Pleasant, MI, and Bowling Green, OH. Graduations will hurt the MAC more so than the Portal probably, and I think there's a good chance the influx of talent from recruiting and the Portal (eventually) will be better than what we saw with the MAC this year top to bottom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Old Tod staying at Toledo. Utah State must have seen his post-season record. I suspect his wife googled Logan, Utah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 36 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Old Tod staying at Toledo. Utah State must have seen his post-season record. I suspect his wife googled Logan, Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 Utah State AD: "Tod, you have a very impressive record over the last few seasons. Why haven't I seen Toledo on Selection Sunday?" Tod: "Cleveland." Utah State AD: "Well Tod, we have aspirations of making runs in March and the Mountain West's conference tournament is in Las Vegas. And next year, Cleveland is a First & Second Round site for the Tourney. How exciting is that - right in the backyard of your old stomping grounds?" Tod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Wait is that confirmed Cleveland is a first and second round site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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