MAC 2025-26 SZN

[MDZip]

I'm Happy all these analytic charts use the Z. AD Goodrich, you need to put your stamp on the programs without spending a bunch of money. I think I know a waaaay. 

[kreed5120]

Just now, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

NIU lost by 35. To Lindenwood. The Horizon is going to love them.

 

If only they could take the rest of the formerly MAC West schools with them. If you look at the 6 MAC East schools we're pretty much on par with the Atlantic 10 this season. Granted sample size is still small.

[Let'sGoZips94]

45 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

If only they could take the rest of the formerly MAC West schools with them. If you look at the 6 MAC East schools we're pretty much on par with the Atlantic 10 this season. Granted sample size is still small.

 

The MAC West needs to be challenging for CFB Playoff spots to justice their membership in the MAC with how bad their basketball is (EMU looks halfway decent). Balls is one of the worst teams in the country and NIU isn't much better. I'm surprised more MAC West schools haven't look to separate their basketball and football programs like NIU is doing, actually. Balls, CMU, EMU, WMU would be perfect for the Horizon League. 

Edited yesterday at 04:53 AM by Let'sGoZips94

[Let'sGoZips94]

CMU with a horrendous loss to Loyola Chicago. In any other year, this is respectable; Loyola Chicago was 355 in NET coming into that game. 

 

Edited 22 hours ago by Let'sGoZips94

[Blue & Gold]

I watched the BUGS vs. K-State and the EMU vs. Cincy games yesterday & both MAC teams controlled the action from tip to final buzzer. On the road. Cincy & K-State's fans were getting excited when each respective team would be trying to claw back into the game, but neither game was particularly close - especially BUGS.  BUGS & EMU are tough down low & compliment that with 3-point shooting. Add KSUck's Gillespie to the mix & Amani's gotta bring his A-game on a regular basis in the MAC 👀👀

 

Edited 21 hours ago by Blue & Gold

[clarkwgriswold]

7 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said:

I watched the BUGS vs. K-State and the EMU vs. Cincy games yesterday & both MAC teams controlled the action from tip to final buzzer. On the road. Cincy & K-State's fans were getting excited when each respective team would be trying to claw back into the game, but neither game was particularly close - especially BUGS.  BUGS & EMU are tough down low & compliment that with 3-point shooting. Add KSUck's Gillespie to the mix & Amani's gotta bring his A-game on a regular basis in the MAC 👀👀

 

 

PCCC also now has Gillespie's cousin, 6'7", 290 pound, Rob Whaley, who's contributing down low. 

[csims0917]

Amani needs to lock in cause the bigs in the conference are game changers rn

Edited 17 hours ago by csims0917

[Captain Kangaroo]

3 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said:

 

PCCC also now has Gillespie's cousin, 6'7", 290 pound, Rob Whaley, who's contributing down low. 

Good luck to 290 lb Rob hauling his butt up and down the court chasing the Zips gazelles. 

[MDZip]

Don't like seeing things like this though.

[RoyalBlu]

Listen....

 

For Groce to leave Akron quite a few dominoes have to fall. Will he be on short lists? Absolutely, he's a known coach with a Big Ten resume. He didn't completely bomb at Illinois. He just wasn't great. Schools looking to stabilize their programs will like Groce (but will he like them). Schools looking for the next Nate Oats will probably be a bit more hesitant.

 

That said, he is not a 'sexy' name meaning it would likely take a NCAA Sweet 16 run to boost his profile. THEN ... it will have to be a job where Groce can see some success. Unless he's looking for a retirement contract (and that's possible) the fit will truly have to be to his liking. 

 

As a university, Akron is not the most financially stable, so there is a limit to be factored in here. But all in all, it seems it will take a lot from both sides of the fence to see Groce leaving Akron, even after another successful season.

 

Edited 8 hours ago by RoyalBlu

[csims0917]

Not sure if Connor can walk on a P4 roster the same way he does for Akron also. 

8 hours ago, RoyalBlu said:

Listen....

 

For Groce to leave Akron quite a few dominoes have to fall. Will he be on short lists? Absolutely, he's a known coach with a Big Ten resume. He didn't completely bomb at Illinois. He just wasn't great. Schools looking to stabilize their programs will like Groce (but will he like them). Schools looking for the next Nate Oats will probably be a bit more hesitant.

 

That said, he is not a 'sexy' name meaning it would likely take a NCAA Sweet 16 run to boost his profile. THEN ... it will have to be a job where Groce can see some success. Unless he's looking for a retirement contract (and that's possible) the fit will truly have to be to his liking. 

 

As a university, Akron is not the most financially stable, so there is a limit to be factored in here. But all in all, it seems it will take a lot from both sides of the fence to see Groce leaving Akron, even after another successful season.