sgm405 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 LETS GO ZIPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My Can't Post-Game and through Akron-Miami preview is HEREMarch 10th, 2007It all comes down to this…the Zips vs. the Redhawks for a guaranteed ticket to The Dance. They met twice this season already, with Akron winning 54-52 at the JAR and Miami protecting their home court with a 64-62 overtime win just weeks ago. Let’s look at the teams’ combined numbers in the two games:Shooting Percentage: AKR 39% (42 of 113), MIA 48% (43 of 89)Free Throw Percentage: AKR 71% (24 of 34), MIA 62% (21 of 34)Three Point Percentage: AKR 22% (8 of 36), MIA 43% (9 of 21)Rebounds: AKR 59, 54 Turnovers: AKR 17, MIA 25As you can tell, the Zips have struggled shooting the basketball against Miami. Cedrick Middleton, Dru Joyce, and Nick Dials have especially struggled in the past two matchups with Miami, shooting a combined 17 of 60 (28%). On the flip side, both Romeo Travis and Jeremiah Wood have played well in both contests.For Miami, the player to watch is 6′6″ junior Tim Pollitz. He averaged 16 PPG and 6 RPG this season and has been on fire in the MAC Tournament, averaging about 24 points and 9 rebounds a game. Even more impressive has been his shooting percentage in these two contests, nailing 22 of his 26 shots taken (85%). You now obviously know who the Zips defense needs to key on the most. Nathan Peavy and Michael Bramos are Miami’s two other main contributors.The “Big Three Keys” to tonight’s game:1) Guard Play: In my mind, it’s a given that Jeremiah Wood and Romeo Travis will have at least solid games tonight. That means the guards need to step for for a complete Zips performance. You saw the previous stat with how poorly Joyce, Dials, and Middleton have played against Miami this season. If they can find better shots and connect more often, Miami may not have an answer.2) Free Throws: Ah free throws. The part of the game no Zips fan wants to talk about. Bottom line is this: both teams won by just a basket in each of their two meetings this season. That means there’s a good chance we could have a close game tonight. And that means that free throw shooting could - as always - make or break either team.3) “The 6th Man”: The Akron fans - being only a short drive away - need to show up in full force tonight. Do yourself a favor - if you haven’t already, get a ticket to tonight’s game and come watch your school have a chance to make history. Tickets aren’t that expensive, especially considering you can buy two five packs of Kraft MAC and Cheese, bring it to the game to donate to charity, and get a free ticket (probably cost $6-7). This team has fought hard all season long and really showed their true colors last night against Can't, coming back from 14 down at Halftime to get the win. I know a lot of you missed the MAC Title game in football two years ago, which was easily one of my favorite in-person sports moments of my life. Gametime is at 7 PM…it doesn’t matter if you haven’t been to a game this year or if you have no idea what a three seconds call is…get out to Quicken Loans Arena, support your team, and get a real good chance to see history.Time for my game prediction. It’s worth noting that in my bracket posting above my desk I made predictions for the entire MAC Tournament and haven’t missed on a pick yet. Maybe I’m like Miss Cleo…maybe it’s dumb luck…but I haven’t been wrong so far. Let’s hope I’m not again. Akron has come too far and has fought too hard to lose now.Prediction: Akron 61, Miami 54 Quote
timsum1283 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 let's hope your prediction is right again Quote
sgm405 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Posted March 10, 2007 Thought you guys might enjoy THISIt's an audio file...an old intro to when we used to cover Barberton and Central Hower boys basketball on 88.1 FM, including a call at the end by me of a Jeremiah Wood dunk Quote
zip81 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Posted March 10, 2007 Thought you guys might enjoy THISIt's an audio file...an old intro to when we used to cover Barberton and Central Hower boys basketball on 88.1 FM, including a call at the end by me of a Jeremiah Wood dunk Very nice!Glad to see another 88.1 alum on the board!"The Great 88." Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 Apparently I'm the only sorry @$$ at home listening to the game right now. Thought video would be broadcast like the last few games, apparently not. Zips are raining 3's right now. Good game. Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 Sounds like everyone is pretty tired. Nate appears to finally be shaking off the shiner from 2 days ago, and getting back in the mix. Keep opening up the lead. Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 Found the game video broadcast on ESPN 360http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/ivp/in...mode=champsweek Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 I don't have Cable TV bu, ironically, I have cable internet. Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 Man, slow game. If the Zips can just start hitting a few of their shots, this thing would be blown wide open. Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 NICE DUNK!! Miami has me worried with these 3's though. Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 Miami just keeps hanging around. We need to keep pounding it inside Quote
you am i Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 i'm a little nervous too. the zips should be putting this one away but they are not. at least not yet. if they can stretch the lead to 10 i will feel much better. if miami keeps it within 6 going into the last few minutes the game is still within their reach. Quote
Zipsrifle Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 We need every point right now. Got to hit our FT. Quote
LosAngelesZipFan Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 zips seem really tired. Beat up. Quote
LosAngelesZipFan Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 DRU..horrible 3...inside inside Quote
you am i Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 that 3 attempt by dru looked like a panic shot. settle down guys. travis looked very cool at the line. Quote
LosAngelesZipFan Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 that suuuuuccccckkkkkksssss Quote
zippyrifle32 Posted March 11, 2007 Report Posted March 11, 2007 i'm sick about it. what the hell... Quote
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