QFT.

Biggest win of the year and we've had 20 posts in 16 hours.

First, I agree with DFC to the point of posting after road games vs home. I am much more likely to post quickly after a road game when the thoughts are fresh. Even if I drive straight home I am less likely to post because things just fade. Also, if we do post more after a loss it is likely related to the negative posts prompting a lot of replies and discussion. People are more likely to chime in on that then they are "wow we were great."

Also I agree there was a clear shift to reporting actual attendance a few years ago. It definitely used to be inflated. 7k sounds about right.

But anyway, wow we were great and what a great day in Athens. What being a sports fan is all about when you see your time fire on all cylinders (and maybe turn a corner?). JP was fantastic going downhill all game and avoiding mistakes. That is our game, no doubt about it as Reef/EE/Elmore are similar style. When we got up huge and deliberately tried to chew shot clock we struggled. Attacking the rim with reckless abandon should be our #1 strategy.

As others said, that is the player we need Clayton to be. Shoot/make some threes but get in there and mix it up and have a nose for the rebounds. I was shocked to see we ended up outrebounded. I thought we did a great job positioning and securing boards.

And that defense needs to stick around. It was absolutely NOT just an off night for Akron, the guys deserve a lot of credit for the way they defended. Many times they just kept running into closed doors and had to force bad shots.

Anyone else notice no starter played more than 22 minutes for Akron? The bench actually played more minutes than the starters. Nate Johnson (leadng scorer) had 4 points and Isiah Gray (3rd leading scorer was skunked with 0. Unreal. Groce packed it in when we went up about 25 with 15 to go. They barely pressed at all. I understand the thinking but maybe a little surprising. No ill will towards Groce & Dustin...but it still mkaes me happy when they have bad days in Athens.

I don't know if trap is the right word but quite the throwaway road trip to Kalamazoo in between our 2 biggest home games of the year. Guys needs to stay focused on that mission and get the job done. If they do we've got a great shot at the 2/3 seed, only further embarrassing those that expressed concern about making it to Cleveland.

And that defense needs to stick around. It was absolutely NOT just an off night for Akron, the guys deserve a lot of credit for the way they defended. Many times they just kept running into closed doors and had to force bad shots.

I really hope there is a rubber match between these two in March!

Speak for yourself. Akron is still the best team in the conference, and I'd much rather maximize our chances of punching a ticket to the dance by avoiding them in Cleveland altogether.

Haven't posted much this season, but have been following every game as per usual...

Man, I can't remember the last time we took it to a good Akron team like that. Our offensive strategy was sublime. Fast paced, attacking the paint, getting tons of attempts. Elliott is the real deal, he is such a smooth player for a freshman.

I feel like we can beat anyone in the tournament. This is a repeatable performance. This wasn't an outlier game where we hit tons of threes.

Looking at the seeding right now - I would love to grab the three seed. I would rather save a showdown against Kent or Akron for the championship game.

Sure would be nice for Kent/Toledo to play in the 4-5 game.

I think there are multiple factors here. yes, message boards are a good outlet for frustration during a loss... but we win a lot more at home and a lot of the folks on this board are more likely to be at a home game rather than watching the streams and simultaneously venting.