Yeah, Buffalo. That was the, "Is this team for real?" game.

I disagree.  This is THEIR Superbowl.  Akron has had this one circled on their calendar since December.  I have to wonder what happens to them mentally if OUr guys can steal one from them in the JAR.  Our guys are pumped and ready too, but because it's a road game, I think it's a little different.  For some reason, I have a little quiet confidence that JC's guys, partly because of him, partly because it's a veteran team, are going to go in there and play a nice, solid game.  Plus, it sounds like there is going to be a strong Bobcat contingent in the building, which always helps.

Probably circled on their calendar since March.  I agree....the pressure's got to be greater on them.  They've lost 5 of last 6 games to us and somehow feel they were one MAC championship bucket away from being the MAC Sweet Sixteen team last year.  They've had some rough starts vs. Buffalo and Kent, maybe they'll play tight early on and we can get a nice run on them early.  It'd be especially nice beating them again since some of their DB fans were chanting "One and Done" in Quicken East Parking Garage after last year's Championship game.  But if we can't bring home a win there, they still have to come through Athens.

This is an actual post from their board. And they have the nerve to have a thread about our arrogance.

Jeff McKinney has hit the nail on the head with his concerns about Treadwell.  Like Jeff, I believe that Treadwell could be the key to this game.  I have some basketball friends very close to the Zip program and they have been telling me all along that Treadwell is the key to their team.  Sure, we cannot allow Zeke to have a career game, or Abreu to play out of his mind.....but down in the trenches where the game will be decided is where you will find Treadwell.  If he is able to get the ball down low, and can attack our defenders on the blocks where we tend to foul, the Bobcats could be in deep trouble.  Something to watch for:  As 'kron is running their sets, trying to look inside, how much ball pressure will Ohio be able to generate ???   If we are not able to pressure the basketball to take away inside passing lanes and sight lines, then our defensive issues inside will be exposed.  If we bring great energy to our perimeter defense we may be able to make it difficult for the Zips to get the ball where they want, when they want it.   Ball pressure can hide other "sins".   For this to happen, we must play with great energy, which translates into Walter not getting in foul trouble early, Ric bringing his aggressive hustle to the fray, along with Nick and DJ not "resting" on defense !   As you watch this game develop, take a look to see if Akron is able to get the ball down low to Treadwll and Zeke.   Take a closer look and try to determine how and why that "might", or might not happen.     To effectively pressure the basketball and make looking inside difficult requires bringing great energy to the floor.  This piece of the puzzle is not always easy to find on the road, and is my contributing link to "life on the road".    We find that energy easier at home in the Convo. (Thanks O-Zone, and 110!)   Hopefully, that energy can also be generated on the road by a loud Zip crowd.  It doesnt really matter that they might not be on "our" side.  The atmosphere can help our energy level!   Our kids have to take that excitement in the building and use it !!   It was always easy to come to the Convo to play because you could count on an excited crowd to "Stand Up and Cheer"   Presto  !!  High Energy !  Ball Pressure ! Strong Inside post "D" , loose balls, hustle plays !     Go Cats !

Totally agree with ya, doubledribble...

I have no idea what game you watched, but it was not the same game I watched.  BG is HORRID.  I'm not sure they have one "weapon", let alone "A LOT" of them.  Bad.

It's off the topic of the Akron game, but BG should be better. They have two guys that seem to be good (not really good or great) MAC players in Crawford and Calhoun, but they don't put it together.  Louis Orr has to be on thin ice up there. 

Sorry.  I was giving my thoughts about Akron.  Not BG.  I guess I could have worded that a little better.

By the way, is there an official/unofficial game watch happening in the Columbus area?  Apparently, with WOW! you have to have "signature cable" to get ESPNU.  

Not if you guys bought beforehand. What ...you thought you were just gonna walk up to the ticket window and say "70, please."