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Topic: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

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Ted Thompson
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Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/21/2018 10:46:49 PM

Use this thread to talk about anything game-related.

Date: January 23rd, 2018 7:00 PM

Opponent: Akron (9-9, 2-4 MAC)

Site: James A. Rhodes Arena

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Webcast: ESPN3.com

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 8:10:12 AM

MAC East basement dwelling on the line!

I really, really want to beat these guys to a pulp.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 8:42:23 AM

Akron has the worst roster in the east, let's beat them like they stole something. Go cats

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 11:04:59 AM

allen wrote:

Akron has the worst roster in the east, let's beat them like they stole something. Go cats

We can't say anything about their roster. They have a really nice piece in Ivey and a transfer in Duvierer who looks like an animal physically. Utomi and Olajapoke were also solid off the bench against us last year. IF we play like we did the other day with the same effort and ball movement we should be ok. I think Doug and Mickle will be able to make some moves inside but it will come down to Dartis and Block from outside.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 11:14:48 AM

Bobcat1998 wrote:

allen wrote:

Akron has the worst roster in the east, let's beat them like they stole something. Go cats

Utomi is their leading scorer, but he's had some struggles in conference play. Duvivier is clearly the guy that makes them go, along with Ivey. Between them, they average almost 27ppg, and 8 assists per game.

Those three guys are definitely good players. After that, it tails off a little because of inexperience. Also, I think they only have 10 scholarship players right now with 3 transfers sitting for next year.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 12:56:58 PM

Is it Olajapoke who is out for the season due to heart issues, or someone else?

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 2:09:57 PM

Jeff McKinney wrote:

Is it Olajapoke who is out for the season due to heart issues, or someone else?

It is him. It looks like he hasn't played since the second MAC game of the season.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 4:43:03 PM

Yeah he is out for the year. He had open heart surgery or something after collapsing in practice last week.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 7:36:44 PM

FWIW: At the game Saturday against NIU the premium handed out at the door was a bobble head of the President of the University! On the box it has several of his highlights.

Get this: Matthew J. Wilson, UA's 17th President, Former Dean of Akron Law and University of Utah grad can speak both English and Japanese AND once made 60 POINTS in a BASKETBALL GAME! ....Impressive!

He also challenged a student to a contest and the President made his layup, free throw and knocked down his trey before the student.

Wonder what level of game he scored his 60?

Oh and the freshman shooting guard Cotton was zeroed in on the three in the game hitting early and late. Let's see who has a leg up on all MAC freshman team from a one game sample of head to head with Kirk and Cotton..

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 8:51:38 PM

We open as a 2pt. underdog.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/22/2018 10:12:09 PM

MonroeClassmate wrote:

http://www.uakron.edu/president/biography.dot

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 12:11:53 PM

We're due for a blowout win. They just don't usually come up there.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 3:44:12 PM

Frayer is ready:

Year 1 ❌
Year 2❌
Year 3❌
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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 3:52:49 PM

100%Cat wrote:

We're due for a blowout win. They just don't usually come up there.

It'd be nice if our 3's were falling tonight rather than their 3's.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 5:09:07 PM

The Optimist wrote:

100%Cat wrote:

We're due for a blowout win. They just don't usually come up there.

It'd be nice if our 3's were falling tonight rather than their 3's.

+1 Dartis is probably the key here, though Block is due to get out of his slump.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 5:56:25 PM

Love the Frayer video, nice to see the guys having fun.

Please win tonight! 2nd straight road win would be a huge turnaround to the season.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 6:48:30 PM

While watching the Frayer video I contemplated who is the best dunker on our team. Any thoughts? I have one in mind, but I'd like to hear others' first.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 6:51:05 PM

As game time approaches:

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/news/john-gro...

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 7:53:53 PM

1. I�ve tried really hard to stay out of the pile on SP melee of late, though I feel tonight the way I felt last week, 2 weeks ago, 2 months ago and 2 yeas ago. Not an emotional response.
2. I�m somewhat confident we�re going to comeback and win this game. Tonight is not my concern.

But �Come On Man!� This is hideous. Honestly, if this is the starting point and the basement for JG at Akron, how long do you give him until he�s owning us again?

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 7:56:13 PM

5 shot attempts combined from Laster & Dartis...0 of which went in. Gotta fix that in the 2nd half.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 8:40:54 PM

Can�t win with 0 points for laster.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 9:06:15 PM

I haven't been to the Convo in 2 seasons. I didn't bother to travel to Kent (6 miles) or Akron (5 miles) to see this team this season. This trend began with Saul and I'm afraid it will continue with Saul. Program is dying a slow death.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 9:06:57 PM

The team put up a fight and came up short. That blows, but I believe we will unhinge Buffalo at home. Win or lose I will be there.

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 9:09:26 PM

Urban Bobcat wrote:

The team put up a fight and came up short. That blows, but I believe we will unhinge Buffalo at home. Win or lose I will be there.

What is #SaulBall record against Akron now?

#BleedGreen #TrentIsGOAT

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RE: Official Game 19 Thread: Akron

Posted: 1/23/2018 9:21:49 PM

The truth of the night is that we have seen a sign of things to come. The architect of the single greatest run in the history of our program has assumed the reigns of our nemesis. He beat us with a roster that is not his. He beat us at what could be his low point in terms of rostered talent. He beat us at the mid-point of the 4th year of the highest paid coach in the MAC.

What is worse than loosing to Dambrodt? I'd say it is watching your former champion rebuild your hated rival with no viable response on the horizon. You can worry about Buffalo and Ball State all you want. I am worried about Akron. They enjoy beating us and we are going to quickly be thirsty for a Groce style roster. Compare what you know Groce will have to what we do have and what we know is coming. Ready to cheer for the Akron Bobcats yet?

Spare the me apathy and excuse making. Don't type a clever response about how you're above asking Saul to take responsibility because you support the cause irregardless. I love the Bobcats as much as I love honesty, integrity, and vigorous leadership. We have been passed by. We have a system that has made our team irrelevant. We have become the team that other teams want to play in March.

I really wish I would have known I was living in the good old days before they were gone.

Last Edited: 1/23/2018 9:23:21 PM by Townie1977

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