Game 20- Northern Illinois

[clarkwgriswold]

Nice ball movement so far.  Groce said in the post-game Saturday that the kids are unselfish and see every shot as "their" shot.  It really looks like that.

[1981 grad]

We are on fire from three again.  Simply amazing!!!

[clarkwgriswold]

Zips playing like they've never seen a zone.

[NWAkron]

John's Next Endeavor...

[NWAkron]

Announcers pointing out the lack of a viable back up big.

[1981 grad]

We did not score for six minutes.  Did not see that happening.  The zone really has us struggling and all of a sudden our shots are not falling.  How will respond.

[tolbob]

24 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

Zips playing like they've never seen a zone.

Playing down to the competition.

[clarkwgriswold]

Okonkwo with a tech.

 

Have a seat young man.

 

PS-  you'll get more calls if you go up strong.

[clarkwgriswold]

Not a pretty half.  Great start then a bunch of uninspired slop.

[Z.I.P.]

11 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

Okonkwo with a tech.

 

Have a seat young man.

 

PS-  you'll get more calls if you go up strong.

Two techs per the stats.  Groce get the second?

[clarkwgriswold]

8 minutes ago, Z.I.P. said:

Two techs per the stats.  Groce get the second?

 

Hmmm, I'm only seeing one.

[clarkwgriswold]

We just saw a 15 minute example of how the Zips could lose a MAC game.

[1981 grad]

After indicating we have the 2 tops point guards in the conference both of them have struggled today with turnovers and Tavari just let in a layup.  They need to step it up.  Really struggling against the zone and zone press.

[UAZippers]

Can the Zips please stop having the shortest guy on the court try to throw the ball in on out of bounds plays? I have never seen a team struggle with it as much as this team. Its always Sharron or Tavari and they are just not able to see the floor over the defender.

[Z.I.P.]

I could swear the announcer called Shammah Scott " Shamu"!  😬 😂

[clarkwgriswold]

12 points and 10 boards for Gray tonight.  That kid always comes to play.

[zipsrule]

Just now, clarkwgriswold said:

12 points and 10 boards for Gray tonight.  That kid always comes to play.

Even on a bad shooting night, you can always bring energy and hustle... and that is what he does.

[clarkwgriswold]

Feed is sketchy tonight.

Edited yesterday at 01:58 AM by clarkwgriswold

[1981 grad]

I am so impressed with Shamu Scott getting to the basket and finishing with a layup.  He could not do that last year and always hurried his shot and missed the layup.  Really improved his game this year.  Nate Johnson seems to be the clue that holds this team together.  Great dunk and great shot when we needed it the most.

[1981 grad]

1 minute ago, clarkwgriswold said:

Feed it sketchy tonight.

I have numerous problems with the feed.  I thought it was my tv.  Thanks for adding it is just not me.

[clarkwgriswold]

5 minutes ago, 1981 grad said:

I am so impressed with Shamu Scott getting to the basket and finishing with a layup.  He could not do that last year and always hurried his shot and missed the layup.  Really improved his game this year.  Nate Johnson seems to be the clue that holds this team together.  Great dunk and great shot when we needed it the most.

 

One aspect overlooked in Nate's game is his anticipation on defense resulting in steals and breakaways.

[clarkwgriswold]

Zips getting on the floor with a minute left and up 14.  That's a great sign.

[zipsrule]

It wasn't pretty, but it's a road win.

[NWAkron]

Burn the tape.   Wake up call before Friday.  Zips will lose in the MAC eventually, prefer not at NIU.

[Zips1991]

Nate went off with about 2 minutes left. I couldn't tell if it was an injury or just a cut. Hopefully nothing that will cause him to miss Friday.