(01-06-2013 04:32 PM)MACFAN Wrote:  Your comment about youth is off target when comparing the Broncos to the Zips. From Gozips.com....."Akron entered the season as the ninth-youngest teams in the nation, with 16 players having a total of 15 seasons of collegiate experience (0.94 years/letters won per player). In fact, 12 of 16 players have one year or less in the experience column prior to 2012-13." Akron expects to win with a young team and not use it as an excuse. In this game the Broncos are the "Senior" team.

Quote: Elton Alexander, The Plain Dealer - January 08, 2013 -
Experience is key in the Mid-American Conference and no team in the league can match that of Akron and Ohio. While each has been less than stellar in nonconference play, the fact remains when it comes to the bright lights of the MAC Tournament final -- or the glare of the postseason -- Akron and OU arguably have more experience than the rest of the MAC combined.

That makes the Zips and Bobcats not only favorites to win the regular-season title, but also favorites to play for the MAC Tournament crown in March.

Seven Zips have played in a MAC Tournament title game, and three have played in the NCAA Tournament.