clarkwgriswold Posted December 30, 2024 Report Share Posted December 30, 2024 The Zips head to Bowling Green Friday night to kick off the MAC season with the 5-7 Falcons. 6'7" senior forward and St. Vincent- St. Mary alum Marcus Johnson is leading the Falcons at 17.3 ppg. He transferred in from D2 Wheeling where he was 14th in the nation in D2 scoring' 6'2" junior guard Javontae Campbell is second in scoring at 15.8 ppg. He's a JUCO transfer from Northern Oklahoma. 6'9" senior forward Sam Towns leads rebounding at 7 rpg while contributing 6.3 ppg. Towns, who went to Ohio U as a freshman, hasn't played since 11/23. The Falcons were predicted to finish 5th in the MAC by the MAC Preseason Poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted December 31, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2024 BG's wins- Taylor, Niagara, New Mexico State, Morgan State and Aquinas College BG's losses- Southern Miss., Davidson, Michigan St., Bellarmine. Weber St., Kansas City and St. Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Happy New Year to Zips fans!!! First post of the new year. The game at Bowling Green starts at 6 and is on CBS. I assumed the Princeton game was at 7 and missed it but could not have watched it at 1 anyway. I have no idea what to expect from this Zips team. I think that most Zips fans feel the same way I do. The non-conference schedule was not a killer and we certainly did not kill it losing 5 games. My only impression thus far is that I have been underwhelmed by the transfers from the bigger programs. Hopefully, this team will get better as the season progresses and the MAC is as bad as everyone is predicting and we get to Cleveland with the shot at the NCAA. If this team plays better defense and gets better on the boards it can be a good season. Considering the non-conference home schedule and our record there is very little excitement about this team and my only prediction is that the Zips will be playing to a half empty arena when starting their conference schedule at the JAR. Hope I am wrong. Go Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 This is very basic and maybe an oversimplification, but the Zips lost to 5 better teams. Arguably, Milwaukee was not better and the Zips were off that night. I was encouraged by something Groce said in his angry Princeton post-game rant. He said this is a great group of kids that's getting better. No better time for it to all kick in with MAC play starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 It's been a long time since I've seen this little excitement heading into a MAC season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 43 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: It's been a long time since I've seen this little excitement heading into a MAC season. Truly hope Groce and Co. re-think scheduling next season and realize that the dates and locations of the games (not necessarily the opponents) crushed fan interest. I liked the 3 game tournament when it occurred but now realize that spreading those out over a few weeks would have been a much better option. Also, the academic calendar (no students until 1/12-13 for this year and next) is another pitfall. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 4 hours ago, NWAkron said: Truly hope Groce and Co. re-think scheduling next season and realize that the dates and locations of the games (not necessarily the opponents) crushed fan interest. I liked the 3 game tournament when it occurred but now realize that spreading those out over a few weeks would have been a much better option. Also, the academic calendar (no students until 1/12-13 for this year and next) is another pitfall. With any luck, some of these like Milwaukee and Princeton are home and away deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Time to start the season for real, let’s go zips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 On 1/2/2025 at 10:37 AM, clarkwgriswold said: (Sings) Tavari iso turnovers and Missed open layups... These are a few of my favorite things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 What has Seth Wilson done to be playing minutes so early? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Could not even imagine a worst start to the conference season. Missed layups, turnovers, and scattered play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronAlumnus Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Gah-lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 2 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: What has Seth Wilson done to be playing minutes so early? He’s been the biggest disappointment of all the transfers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 There isn't a contested three early in the shot clock that we don't love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 2 fouls on the big body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 2 pt game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Game of runs so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 1 minute ago, Illini Zip said: Game of runs so far. Started off with the Taco Bell runs for us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Seth Wilson read this at the under 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 I turned it on at 17-4 and now tied at 25. I'm taking credit. 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 That was a stupid end of half play. Come out strong in the 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 3 Author Report Share Posted January 3 Just now, Reslife4Life said: That was a stupid half. Come out strong in the 2nd Fixed it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 33 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: Seth Wilson read this at the under 8 Glad he finally made a shot. 1-5 tonight and 1-13 in his last 4.5 games (all 3 point attempts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 We can’t hit the broad side of a barn way too often and we don’t have a go to guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 7 for 29 from 3. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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