AND IT WASN'T EVEN THAT CLOSE!
"You heard the song, The Big Payback? Let's hope that's what it was. If not, Akron is pretty darn good." That's how Miami coach Charlie Coles summed up the game where his Red(skins)hawks had it handed to them last night by a score of 69-54.
For those who don't follow Akron basketball very close, Coles was referring to last season's Mid-American Conference Championship game, where Miami squeaked one out with a lucky shot at the buzzer to win 53-52 and go on to the NCAA tournament. As Miami made it to the dance, the Zips stayed home despite winning 26 games.
Gee, it seems that Akron's weak out of conference schedule seems to have had absolutely no impact on their ability to compete, and embarrass even the elite of the MAC, which Miami is considered.
For those who are disillusioned into thinking the MAC is going to get more than one bid to the tournament -- it really doesn't matter now, does it? Akron Coach Dambrot is holding firm on his scheduling strategy of negotiating a home and home contract, even with the bigger boys. Some people seem to have a problem with that. I agree, it is difficult to see some of the patsies on the Zips' schedule. What Dambrot is trying to do is not easy. It is going to be difficult in the early going as he builds his program. One thing must happen for his program to work -- the Zips must win. And that's HIS responsibility.
In the meantime, for those who don't happen to agree with Dambrot, I'd like to borrow a phrase from Mike and Mike on ESPN radio, "Just shut up!"
(photo: Lew Stamp/Akron Beacon Journal)
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Steve McNees scored 20 points and was 6-for-6 from 3-point range as Akron coasted to a 69-54 win Saturday night over Miami of Ohio.McNees made three consecutive 3-pointers toward the end of the first half to kick off an 18-0 run for the Zips (11-3, 1-0 Mid-American Conference).He followed that with two free throws and another 3-pointer. Jeremiah Wood closed the run by adding a dunk and a layup just before halftime to put Akron ahead 41-19 at the break.Miami (6-7, 0-1) couldn't mount a threat in the second half.Eric Pollitz led the RedHawks with 12 points, while Tyler Dierkers and Michael Bramos each added nine.Wood scored 19 and Nick Dials added 10 points for Akron.
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ZIPS TAKE SQUAWK OUT OF THE REDHAWKS...Akron Beacon Journal
MC NEES'S 3s HELP ZIPS BEAT REDHAWKS WITH EASE...The Plain Dealer
ZIPS DEFEAT REDHAWKS...Cincinnati Enquirer
MEN'S BASKETBALL CRUISES TO 69-54 WIN OVER MIAMI (OH)...GoZips.com
AKRON DEMOLISHES MIAMI 69-54...UofAZips.com
5 comments:
A regular season win does not justify a program. I understand that you are excited, but come back down to reality. You don't get to play every game at home and come 2/19, when you have to go to Oxford, will they continue to seek revenge??? Will a freshman guard continue to pull three's out of his ass? I doubt it.
Keith Dambrot is still a whiny little bitch.
Oh gmoney...don't worry, I have my expectations in check.
Do you really think that I believe one game does a season make?
All I'm saying is quit your bitching about Akron's OOC sked. It's all going to come down to the MAC tournament anyway.
Let Dambrot do his thing.
What the hell do you care?
I think you should give him a little slack about the comments he made about not getting a bid last year.
He's a passionate coach. He puts a lot into it. You would be disappointed too.
Seem like you're just looking for things to complain about.
Perk up bunky!
Dambrot schedules like a bitch. Period. He's afraid to go play anyone who isn't willing to come to their dump. His passion should not be confused with his stupidity.
Enjoy the win. The 'Hawks aren't going to play this poorly forever.
A little back-and-forth never hurts anything :)
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