Westie Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 I thought the final last year was one of the most remarkable games I’ve seen live in my life. Any team, any sport. This thing tonight was off the chain. Props to the Zips fans. Huge numbers and they were totally into it. amazing night 3 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 I just got home. I am: 1) hoarse from screaming; 2) exhaausted; and 3) damn proud to be a Zips fan. We had an obnoxious Kent State fan in front of us rooting for Miami who about 8 minutes on said it was over. As the clock expired I leaned in, grabbed him by the shoulder, and said "I thought you said it was over about an hour and a half ago." It very mush enjoyed that. 7 1 Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 1 hour ago, 1981 grad said: Ironic, how many times last year did Groce pull Tevari for bad defense. In the last possession Tevari played his best defense of the game. A quick outlet and Nate was off to the races. That is 2 games in a row that we won the championship in the last seconds of the game. Was anybody else having nightmares when the Miami player hoisted a prayer from beyond half court? Now lets win our first NCAA game. Indeed, great, great defense by Tavari. Amani with the monster rebound and outlet pass. And finally Nate keeping his composure to not only hit the runner, but also making sure he didn’t foul on that final heave. I’m still amazed. I keep replaying it. 1 Quote
pdt1420 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 19 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: I just got home. I am: 1) hoarse from screaming; 2) exhaausted; and 3) damn proud to be a Zips fan. We had an obnoxious Kent State fan in front of us rooting for Miami who about 8 minutes on said it was over. As the clock expired I leaned in, grabbed him by the shoulder, and said "I thought you said it was over about an hour and a half ago." It very mush enjoyed that. This was me, except surrounded by Miami fans. I told them they were soft, that the floor mopper was going to tear a tricep with all the work he had to do from their flopping, and that they wouldn't shoot 75% for the game. Miami fan told me to get used to it, and I told him I’m used to being at the championship game, but they only show up once a decade. And that their wives all have plastic surgery. And that it’s going to be a long lonely private jet flight back to Miami. Thank you Zips for the greatest game I’ve been to in a looooong time. 1 Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 34 minutes ago, zipsrule said: They also kept saying it has been 15 year since Miami made the NCAA tournament. Miami last won the MAC Tournament in 2007... Maybe they got 2 index cards. Ha!! Quote
pdt1420 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Also ran into Romeo Travis on the concourse and told him I loved him and Doug Penno is a bitch. 4 Quote
ewbrooman1 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Just got home and turned on the TV to rewatch on dvr. What the heck happened with the American Semi running over so much? I guess I have to stream it. 🤨 Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 (edited) Next year should be fun with the Zips and Miami both likely returning most of their current rosters. Edited March 16 by Illini Zip 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Miami Board for those who want to immerse themselves in wine & cheese tears. Their sweaters are drenched. Quote
zvillezip Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Amani Lyles was a man in this game. I think his three pointer in the second half started the confidence and his rebounding was superb. Great outlet pass for the game winner. Incredible poise and determination by the team in the second half. They took the best punch Miami had and recovered. So much resilience. 5 Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 10 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Great angle. Watch how quickly Groce and Steele embrace as events unfold. Pretty cool. 1 Quote
MDZip Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 BTW Miami band - "What's a Zip"? 1. MAC champions 2. The number of MAC titles you have since a very lucky one in 2007. 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 8 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: Watch how quickly Groce and Steele embrace as events unfold. Pretty cool. Steele is a HELLUVA coach. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Really great view of the Akron crowd's reaction. 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 By the way, if you were on the opposite side of the bench/Akron fans, your butthole definitely puckered on the half court heave by Miami. It looked like it was going in. Quote
akzipper Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 2 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: By the way, if you were on the opposite side of the bench/Akron fans, your butthole definitely puckered on the half court heave by Miami. It looked like it was going in. Looked like it was going in on TV. Terrifying few seconds. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 I will never get tired of hearing the crowd's surprised reaction to how wide open NJ was. Quote
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