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Haven’t had time to read much, but sounds like he was very highly touted out of HS, signing with OSU. Played 5 games as a sophomore, then transferred and spent last year or two with SMU. No idea what he did there, but from a talent standpoint, could be our top DE.

The secondary should be the strength of the defense in 2026. Despite losing DeWalt to the NFL and Reed to a power program, there is still plenty of potential and experience returning. Safety: Former Oregon transfer D. David is back for another go-round and will attempt to finally make it through a full season healthy. If he does, he should lock down one of the starting safety spots. Flanking him will likely be former Penn State transfer M. Flowers, who showed flashes last season and should benefit from another year in the system. Backing them up are J. Somerville and R. Hunter, both of whom have enough experience and will likely rotate in regularly. T. Davis may also be ready to push for significant snaps. Overall, this is a group that should be able to build on last year’s performance. Nickleback: Both Branches return at nickel, which is a positive for this defense. AL. Branch started most of the games last season, but by the end of 2025 I actually thought AI. Branch was the better overall player. Both bring experience and versatility to the position, and that continuity should help stabilize the secondary. I also expect Miami (OH) transfer K. Moss to eventually settle into this role, although that may still be a year or two away depending on how quickly he develops and adjusts to the system. Cornerback: White started the first game of 2025 and promptly went down with a season-ending injury just several plays in. Assuming White is healthy, he should lock down one starting CB spot. T. Thomas (former Purdue signee) has been around the program for quite a while now and emerged as the top backup by the end of 2025. He’ll likely slide into the starting role opposite White. Behind them, there are several intriguing options among the defensive back transfers listed below, and that group should create solid competition. Incoming Defensive Backs: Old Dominion transfer Z. Hobson has great height, length, and speed for the position. However, in the game I watched of him at West Virginia State (DII), he struggled in run support, and I have to wonder if that played a role in keeping him off the field at Old Dominion this past season. Hobson only has one year of eligibility remaining, so he’ll need to quickly shore up the weaker parts of his game if he wants to become a regular contributor as a Zip. Mizzou transfer S. McNeil is the definition of a player who hasn’t played up to his potential. He’ll be a redshirt junior with two seasons left to prove why he was once considered a top-100 cornerback recruit coming out of high school. The physical tools are clearly there, it’s just a matter of putting everything together consistently at the college level. Holy Cross transfer C. Newsome has good speed and tracks the ball well in the air. His tackling could still use some improvement, though that will probably come with added mass and time in the program. Newsome is also a willing special teams player, which should help his chances of working his way onto the two-deep during his first season at Akron. Redshirt freshman D. Galloway may end up being one of the bigger pickups in this class. He was an explosive player on both sides of the ball in high school and has really impressive upside. Galloway originally committed to West Virginia and now enters this season as a redshirt freshman. Honestly, this is the type of player I’m still not totally sure how the staff managed to land given the financial restraints of today’s NIL era. Redshirt freshman K. Moss was lightly recruited out of high school before ending up at Miami (OH). He’s another guy that shouldn’t be overlooked because he may quietly develop into a really solid player. Moss actually reminds me quite a bit of former Zips DB Darrian Lewis. The Freshmen: H. Perrymond is an explosive athlete who played both ways in high school. My guess is his size — similar to Patrick and Mason — is what ultimately landed him with the Zips. He’s a cornerback that I expect to see the field sooner rather than later, and honestly, he’ll probably be a tough one for Akron to hang onto for all four years if he develops the way I think he can. Perrymond was listed on the spring roster, which should give him a head start. S. Lewis is another freshman who played both ways in high school. To me, he doesn’t look quite as explosive as Perrymond, though that’s not really a knock on Lewis. He actually reminds me a lot of C. White coming out of high school and appears to have excellent hands. Lewis will need to add some mass before he’s ready to contribute consistently at this level. He did not participate in spring ball. Anyone else? Former JUCO and Cincinnati signee I. Jarmon returns for his final season, and K. Johnson is back as well. Both possess the physical traits to contribute, but neither have done so in an impactful way to this point. What to make of this? There’s probably more overall talent in this year’s secondary than in any previous season under this staff. I’m not saying this is an elite secondary, but on paper, this group has a chance to be one of the better units Akron has fielded in quite some time. Of course, secondary play is still heavily tied to what happens up front. If the pass rush can’t consistently affect the quarterback or gaps are being filled incorrectly by other positions, that can easily skew how this unit’s play is perceived. Still, there’s a good blend of experience, athleticism, and upside here. The staff also finally appears to have accumulated enough legitimate depth to withstand a few injuries without a major drop-off in production. At this point, I doubt any more players will be added to the secondary. Returning: CB - Jarmon (Gr.) CB - T. Thomas (Sr.) CB - White (R. Jr.) CB - K. Johnson (R. So.) S - David (Gr.) S - Flowers (R. Sr.) S - Somerville (R. Jr.) S - Hunter (R. So.) S - T. Davis (So.) NB - AL. Branch (Gr.) NB - AI. Branch (Jr.) In: CB - Hobson (R.Sr.) = Old Dominion CB - McNeil (R. Jr.) = Missouri CB - Newsome (Jr.) = Holy Cross CB - Galloway (R. Fr.) = West Virginia CB - Lewis (Fr.) CB - Perrymond (Fr.) S - Moss (R. Fr.) = Miami (OH) Out: CB - Kamara = North Dakota CB - Reed = Utah CB - DeWalt = Graduation S - Anderson = Graduation S - D. Johnson = Graduation S - Stepney = Graduation

Initial Outlook: This is a unit that lost essentially all of its production to graduation and the portal. Cooper, Summers, Spriggs, and Boswell played just about every meaningful snap in 2025, so now it’s an entirely new cast being asked to fill the shoes of what had been steady linebacker play heading into 2026. Previously, I felt comfortable that linebacker would be in good shape no matter who was playing (due to coach Tibesar). However, that’s no longer where I’m at with the current situation. There are legitimate concerns going into the season due to a lack of FBS experience of every linebacker on the roster. None of the transfers really jump out as all-conference types, and losing Spriggs to the portal feels like a bigger deal at this point. There’s also just the reality that this group may need some time. Multiple players are being asked to adjust to FBS speed at once, and that usually doesn’t come together right away. It wouldn’t be surprising if it takes a few games before things start to settle in and linebacker play improves. Who are the newcomers? I don’t want to make it sound like there is no talent on the roster - because there is. Nunoo is a transfer from FIU who doesn’t seem to stand out in any one area, but should be able to adequately fill in at both linebacker spots. Jones is built more like a true MIKE and can come downhill in a hurry. He covers ground quickly sideline to sideline and shows a nice burst. In the game I watched, though, he had some issues in coverage as balls kept getting dropped in over him. So that’s clearly an area that needs to improve. Smith looks a bit undersized on film, but he moves well and, like Summers, just seems to find his way to the ball. He wasn’t on campus this spring, but with his JUCO degree already in hand, I’d expect him to arrive this summer. These three should take up the bulk of snaps early in the season. What about the returners? I’m still very high on the potential of Hocker, James, and Reeves. The question is when they’ll be ready to consistently contribute. The talent is clearly there, but it’s a matter of when it starts translating on a week-to-week basis at this level. Their time can’t come soon enough. One freshman: Curtis has been added to the mix, and like the three young linebackers just mentioned, also has plenty of upside and should be a good one down the road. Any other linebackers? As mentioned in the DL column, Duncan may now be playing linebacker. I haven’t seen any film of him at the position, nor did I see him in the spring, so I can’t really comment on what he’ll bring to the table just yet. My assumption is either the staff likes him enough and believes he can help us there, or the overall play at linebacker hasn’t quite been where it needs to be and Duncan is getting a look as a result. I’m hoping it’s the former. What’s next? Coach Moorhead said there are still three scholarships available so I wouldn't rule out another linebacker being added if the staff doesn’t feel great about things going into fall camp. Projected Depth Chart: MLB: Jones Hocker WLB: Nunoo Smith Returners: Hocker (R. So.) James (R. Fr.) Reeves (R. Fr.) In: Nunoo (R. Sr.) (Florida International) Jones (Jr.) (JUCO) Smith (Jr.) (JUCO) Curtis (Fr.) Out: Benenge = Albany Boswell = Texas Spriggs = Southern Miss Cooper = Graduation Summers = Graduation

With the Hustle Belt going under and not much news coming out about the football program, I figured I’d fire up the position previews again. I stopped updating them before because it got to be too much balancing a full-time job, writing for Rivals, and trying to keep up with the insane amount of portal movement. I’m going with a slightly different format this time around. Now that I’ve got a bit more free time, I’ve gone back and watched full games of our portal and JUCO additions to get a better feel beyond just their highlight reels. If anyone was at the spring game or has anything else to add, feel free to jump in. New Additions: The new additions will provide depth, and a few of them might end up entering the starting rotation at different points during the season. That said, I’m not seeing any clear all-conference type additions right now. If injuries don’t become a factor, the starting DL feels fairly predictable: Hull at one DT spot and Durham holding down one end. They are the two most likely all-conference candidates along the DL. @Captain Kangaroo mentioned D. Frazier as a starter at DE during his spring visit, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that sticks heading into the season. Based on one of the photos, Frazier looks like he’s added some bulk. He was an explosive player coming out of high school as a linebacker, so this might be the year where the move to DE starts to pay off and he takes that next step. The real question mark is the other defensive tackle spot. At this point, I’d lean toward Mixon holding onto it. I just haven’t seen anything on film from the incoming group that suggests someone is clearly better right now. Potential Starter: I originally expected V. Highland to start alongside Hull, and that still could end up being the case. But the staff may lean towards rotating Hull and Highland to keep both fresh, which could give us very little drop-off at that DT spot. Highland graded out as the highest-rated defender on Arkansas Pine-Bluff last season per PFF, but it’s worth noting his snap count was under 400. For comparison, Laventure logged over 650 snaps and Hull was north of 550, so there’s a difference in workload. Either way, Highland is going to play a lot this year. Whether he’s technically listed as a starter or comes in as part of a rotation, he should see significant snaps. The X-Factors: K. Waye and JD Williams bring the kind of size, length, and athleticism you just can’t teach — Waye at 6’4”, 240 and Williams at 6’6”, 340 really stand out. That said, both look a bit raw and are making the jump from DII, so there’s naturally going to be some projection involved. If I’m not mistaken, they each only have one year of eligibility left, which makes it tougher to bank on major development in a short window. I’d be a lot more intrigued if they had two years in the program with the staff having more time to refine things. It sounds like Waye was backing up D. Frazier during the spring, which at least provides a pretty athletic rotation at that end spot. Williams, on the other hand, wasn’t on campus for spring ball, so he may need a little more time to get up to speed. If one (or both) hit, it could really elevate the ceiling of this defensive front. Depth: JUCO DT Ross-Graves looks a bit smaller on film than what he’s listed at, but he plays with a relentless motor. That alone should give him a chance to push Mixon on the interior. At minimum, he feels like a solid backup option. DE J. Ridley is another JUCO addition with a similar high-effort profile. In the game I watched, he was in more of a 3-4 alignment and spent a lot of time lined up inside the tackles - almost like a DT - and held his gap pretty well against that level of competition. B. Tobias is more of a longer-term addition. He has excellent size at 6’5”, 240 and comes over from Western Kentucky, but I’m not expecting much from him this season. Overall, I’d still be surprised if any of these guys provide more than depth right away, but that was clearly a need after the portal losses and graduation. What about the rest of the returners? Not to be forgotten, D. Frazier’s brother, J. Frazier, should continue backing up Durham at DE, just like we saw at the end of 2025. There’s definitely some potential with the younger group. At defensive tackle, E. Davis (R. So.) and Brown-Demery (R. Fr.) could start working their way into the rotation. At defensive end, redshirt freshmen T. Watkins and V. Kavals may not quite be ready to make an impact yet, although it sounds like Kavals could be growing into more of a tackle role. Duncan is also listed at DE, but it sounds like he may have been moved over to linebacker. Overall, there’s some intriguing upside in this group, even if it doesn’t show up in a major way this season What’s next? The staff may not be finished adding to the defensive line if they feel there’s someone out there who can come in and contribute right away. As it stands, there’s a solid mix of older players and younger developmental guys. This unit certainly wouldn’t be mistaken for the best DL in the MAC, and I don’t think it matches the overall talent level of last year’s group. But there does seem to be enough depth here for the unit to be productive and, at the very least, not a liability for the defense. Projected Depth Chart: DE: D. Frazier Waye DE: Durham J. Frazier DT: Hull Highland DT: Mixon Ross-Graves Returners: DE - Duncan (R. Sr.) (Might be a LB now)* DE - Durham (R. Jr.) DE - D Frazier (R. So.) DE - J. Frazier (R. So.) DE - Kavals (R. Fr.) DE - Watkins (R. Fr.) DT - Mixon (R. Jr.) DT - Hull (Jr.) DT - E. Davis (R. So.) DT - Brown-Demery (R. Fr.) In: DE - Waye (Sr.) (DII) DE - Ridley (Jr.) (JUCO) DE - Tobias (R. So.) (Western Kentucky) DT - Highland (R. Sr.) (Arkansas Pine Bluff) DT - Williams (R. Sr.) (DII) DT - Ross-Graves (Jr.) (JUCO) Out: DE - Dall (All-MAC) = UCF DE - Cheatom = Robert Morris DE - Brown = Graduation DT - Laventure (All-MAC) = Texas Tech DT - Murphy = Western Kentucky DT - Vega = Portland State DT - Madden = Graduation DT - Musika = Portal

They made it a little interesting in the top of the 7th, Western Michigan scored a run and had the bases loaded with two out but a little pop out ended the game with Akron with their first MAC Championship 3-1!

The basketball staff was at the women's softball game today. Nice to see them do something like that.

Came across this on ebay and bought immediately. Probably fake but I'll always have it to remember his game winner!

Overall successful year for athletics. Love to see a spring team go on a run

zips going dancing for the third time in the 2025-2026 academic year! Four when you count our swimming/diving champs. Great day- once again- to be a zip.

Outstanding game ladies! They never gave up battling to the very end. That grand slam walk-off homer has to be one of the greatest moments in Zip softball history. Hope the stadium is filled tomorrow with rabid Zip fans.

Jerry Tarkanian said it best. “The NCAA was so mad at Kentucky they gave Cleveland State two more years of probation.”

I think you guys give the NCAA more credit than they deserve. They only exist because the P4 allows them to. The courts stripped away much of their power and the little power they do still have the P4 holds them as a hostage at gunpoint. Case in point, who wanted the expanded tournament? It was the P4 schools so they could get more 18-15 into the tournament and take more NCAA credits from mid-majors. Not to mention allows them to avoid more costly coaching fires since select P4 programs are content just making the tournament. The second the NCAA doesn't comply the P4+ will just pull out and start their own league. They're the real ones calling the shots. The NCAA is just the fall guy that conferences can point their fingers at to deflect the blame. Their version of Roger Goodell

It took coach JRod a few seasons of recruiting to get the offensive line to a point where there was enough quality depth to compete on a weekly basis. Now the challenge has shifted from building depth to retaining developed talent. This offseason alone, four linemen transferred to power programs — three were high school recruits and one was a JUCO addition. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: coach JRod does as good a job as anyone in the MAC when it comes to identifying under recruited prospects with high upside and then developing them into legitimate contributors. Returning Starters: C. Lyons is the lone holdover from the previous regime and returns as the starting center. He really came on strong toward the end of last season, so having him back is a big plus heading into 2026. A. Jones opened 2025 as the starting right guard before eventually sliding outside and splitting time at right tackle with M. King. Jones also finished the season playing some of his best football and is the likely favorite to lock down the starting right tackle spot this year. A. Archer closed out 2025 as the starting left guard and also logged snaps at right guard throughout the season. His versatility gives the staff options and he’ll likely step back into one of the starting guard spots this fall. Who else returns? A. Fox is a former JUCO All-American who may finally be ready to step in and contribute in a meaningful way. Injuries have seemingly slowed his development since arriving on campus, but the talent is there. For whatever reason, former Alabama signee D. Shor hasn’t panned out yet. One former Alabama insider claimed Shor stepped away from the team in 2022 due to mental health concerns. I can’t speak to the situation, but hopefully he’s able to put everything together and eventually provide a boost along the offensive line. J. Mann is now a redshirt junior and should begin pushing for meaningful snaps. At 6’7”, 310 pounds, he has the physical tools to develop into a solid tackle. J. Gould is another young tackle with plenty of upside, though he’s probably still a year, or two, away from being ready for major snaps. Portal Additions: I. Falkner started at left tackle for DII Missouri Southern State University. He’s built more like a guard, but should have enough athleticism to stick outside at tackle in the MAC. C. Slayden is now on his fourth and final stop after previous stints at JUCO, Troy, and Southern Mississippi. He’s logged snaps at nearly every position along the offensive line throughout his career. Captain mentioned during the spring that Slayden was working at left tackle. B. Smith started at center for Merrimack (FCS) before transferring to South Dakota (FCS) this past season, where he served as a backup across multiple interior OL spots. He should provide depth behind Lyons at center. J. Hoskins comes from a Lackawanna College program set to transition to DII this coming year. He earned 2nd Team JUCO All-American honors while playing left tackle. Hoskins moves exceptionally well for someone listed at 350 pounds. That said, trimming some weight would help maximize his effectiveness at the FBS level. He originally committed to Old Dominion during this signing cycle before ultimately changing course. D. Christman-Gourley is another JUCO addition. Piecing together DCG’s path hasn’t been easy. It appears he went the JUCO route out of high school, though it’s unclear how long he remained with the football program. There are spring highlights floating around, but I haven’t been able to track down any actual JUCO game film. I believe he has four years to play three. Regardless, based on his high school tape and limited JUCO highlights, DCG flashes solid size, length, and agility. He could end up being a strong developmental addition over the next year or two. M. Puckett transferred in from Bethune-Cookman, where he started at right guard the previous two seasons. An injury early last year limited him to just two games. If healthy, he’ll have a legitimate shot to compete for starting reps this year. Puckett was especially strong in pass protection at Bethune-Cookman. J. Stephens played left tackle in a pass-heavy JUCO offense. At times he had issues dealing with quicker edge rushers and probably projects more as a developmental addition right now. N. Hampton is an interior lineman with solid size and a good frame. He played at powerhouse DeMatha Catholic High School before signing with Saint Francis. Hampton only appeared in a handful of games there and should still have multiple years of eligibility remaining. The Freshmen: L. Barthelemy - Barthelemy played both ways in high school, and it’s easy to see the upside he brings to the table. However, it’ll take some time to reshape his body before he’s ready to consistently contribute as a tackle at this level. Similar to former high school teammate and Zip Jayvin James, Barthelemy was lightly recruited out of Florida. Coach JRod helped develop James (transferred out after two years in the program) into Mississippi State’s starting left tackle. The tools are there with Barthelemy, but patience will probably be needed early on. E. Rollins - Similar to Barthelemy, Rollins was also lightly recruited coming out of high school. There’s solid upside here, and he may see the field sooner depending on roster need. Rollins appears to be further along physically than Barthelemy, and projects more naturally as an interior lineman. If he continues to develop technically, he could carve out a role quicker than expected. Projected Depth Chart: This is my best projection for who will see the most playing time to begin the season. Coach JRod typically opens the year rotating around 10 guys before tightening things up later in the season. LT Slayden Falkner LG A. Archer N. Hampton C C. Lyons B. Smith RG A. Fox M. Puckett RT A. Jones D. Shor Last Thoughts: The offensive line lost some key players and guys who absolutely would’ve helped in 2026. Unfortunately, that’s probably something Zips fans are going to have to get used to, as functional offensive linemen are in high demand in today’s NIL environment. All things considered, I think the staff has done a good job bringing in talent that should be able to step in and contribute right away while also adding developmental pieces for the future. After diving deeper into the position, I’m honestly not all that concerned about this group. Returning: C. Lyons (Gr.) A. Archer (R. Sr.) A. Fox (R. Sr.) A. Jones (R. Sr.) D. Shor (R. Sr.) J. Mann (R. Jr.) J. Gould (R. Fr.) In: I. Falkner (R. Sr.) = (DII) C. Slayden (R. Sr.) = Southern Miss B. Smith (R. Jr.) = South Dakota (FCS) J. Hoskins (Jr.) = (JUCO) M. Puckett (R. So.) = Bethune-Cookman (FCS) D. Christman-Gourley (So.) = (JUCO) J. Stephens (So.) = JUCO N. Hampton (R. Fr.) = St. Francis (FCS) L. Barthelemy (Fr.) E. Rollins (Fr.) Out: K. Davis = Pittsburgh M. King = Iowa State K. McManus = Auburn D. Morris = Kansas State J. Moore = Graduation J. Motley-Simmons = Graduation D. Johnson = Graduation

Zips get four players on the all tournament team, Cantrell, Lee, Glass and MVP Madie Jamrog. Felt like Lily Sullivan certainly could have been included but I guess five is getting a little greedy. 🤣

All this sounds about right from what I can gather. One SMU insider claimed Abor “lost his explosiveness and was buried on the depth chart,” and also described him as “troubled.” Whether the SMU insider is correct or not, the bigger point still makes sense: we had three scholarships available, so why not take a flyer on a guy who, at one point, was more physically gifted than anyone currently on our defensive line? If it doesn’t work out, the staff can send him on his way. Low risk, high reward.

@catdaddyp we really do appreciate your taking the time and effort to provide these kinds of detailed updates. Makes it feel like we're a bigger program than we are. 😊

He was uncoachable. They gave him plenty of rope at the beginning of the season.

If the NCAA actually believed that, they'd create a system that promotes academics over $$$ and they'd actually investigate the P4s.

But, but, but academics are the most important thing in college sports.

Enrique has to make a splash quickly. The average NBA career lasts around 4.5 years. He is two years into his professional career. G League careers last around 2.5 years on average. Next year could be a make it break period for his NBA career. He's a smart guy. I'm sure he knows this. He could still make a very good living internationally.

The “Akron Racers” will play LSU

Zips win on a walkoff Grand Slam in the bottom of the 7th. Zips were down 2 with 2 outs before the cleanup hitter hit a no doubter. Awesome

Gave up four home runs in the game and yet were still able to to pull out the win. Great job. Tomorrow at noon against the winner of Western Michigan and Northern Illinois. Western currently up 2-0 in the 4th.

Wish UA sold jerseys..... Even if that's fake it looks pretty good.

Starting with the 2026 Spring Roster; I will update as I learn of recruits and transfers in or out. Goal Keepers Gavin Crain Brett Kaminski Lincoln McCarty Kael Taylor (Recruit) Defenders Idahir (Ricky) Deanda Freddy Kossehasse Logan LaMaina Nolan McGuire Johan N'Ganzadi Ndumbi Matthew Paiva Jamai Royer (transfer to Omaha University per IG) Kam Warnke Calan DeWalt (Recruit) Giannis Gazis (Recruit) Austin Thum (Recruit) MidFielders Joshua Bartels Matt Dreas Braxton Hayes Leo Morana Tyler Morck Thomas O’Rourke Jack Roman Londen Sears Jack Sullivan Noa Testa Cole Perez (Recruit) Forwards Remi Agunbiade Ignacio Alem Aiden Benitez Angel Lopez Martin Farrel Ngongang

My primary concern is that the majority of the roster was somewhere else last year. Two of the reasons we have been so successful are player development and a winning culture passed down from class to class. Freeman to Lyles. Castaneda to Tribble to Johnson. We don't really have any of that going into next year. The other thing we just don't know is how these guys will play in big games. I think we'll be OK, because I think every other MAC team took a step back and are dealing with the same issues. But I think it takes some blue and gold colored glasses to believe we'll be better than any of the previous three years. I'd love to be wrong, though.

Barbara Turner at East Tech was awesome. Maybe a year before LeBron? She was the best on the floor at nearly every single skill and aspect of the game. Best HS hooper I ever saw, and it's not close.

Indiana not bringing him back hurt him. Instead of having an opportunity on a team that knows him, who was destined to not make the playoffs this season due to Haliburton's injury, he went to another contender that never gave him the time of day. He needs to find his way onto a non-contender that has the room to play him at the NBA level. He nearly averaged a double-double this past season (17 pts/9 reb) after averaging a double-double last year (17 pts/10 reb), which should almost certainly intrigue some NBA franchises. However, playing 2-3 mpg when he gets a shot in NBA games isn't going to get it done; nobody can get in a rhythm or make a true impact with such little playing time.

Altman would need to discover the ability to properly build a team for him to bring in someone of Freeman's caliber.

It seemed like how they do soccer. The unseeded team were mostly placed in geographically close locations

If they did it that way, then yes. But I assume some 4ths were placed geographically and not by seeding.

Sporting Jax v IndyEleven on ESPN+ as I post this. Announcers highlighted Emil and his 23 goals at Akron in one season.

Agreed. Get him out of Minnesota.

He looks strong and confident.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYFP1sTjZtx/?igsh=d25zNnZzN282aGNh

Former Zip Darryl Peterson mentioned here:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48710416/darryn-peterson-says-high-doses-creatine-led-cramping

so i did a little research on this guy... (mind you i am not nearly an expert like CAT just played around google) and i am not quite as eager to hand him and keys to the car just yet... he was highly recruited out of high school.. 2022 his freshman year was cut short due to a serious near injury 2023 he played in five games 1 solo tackle which was for a 2 yard loss against western kentucky and he had an assisted tackle against purdue. no other stats. according to what i read Ryan Day stated that Abor had an "undisclosed injury" that he could not into details about but he would not return for several months. Abor then entered the portal which he admittedly said he regretted, he chased the money. and he went to SMU. 2024 Abor went to SMU played in 2 games and had 2 assisted tackles. apparently he showed up heavy and slow and it made it difficult to play. that is why he played 2 games abor left after the 24 season entered the portal DID NOT PLAY IN 2025 and remained in the portal until now...

Schedule updates for anyone who may be going tomorrow (and now, potentially Sunday). Tonight's elimination game between Ohio and WMU will now be played tomorrow at 11 AM. The winner plays Akron at 2pm. If Akron loses, there's a rematch on Sunday. https://x.com/i/status/2052905749202739241

Malachi Branham, Darryn Peterson?

I just rewatched the bottom of the 7th and I'm still in awe. Zips got two quick outs and then their lead off hitter Meagan Lee dropped down a good bunt single. Hayley Glass went down 0-2 and maybe took strike three but it was called a ball and then she fouled off five pitches before she finally walked. Sophia Wygast then walked before Lily Sullivan hit her slam on an 0-1 pitch. Just amazing.

Generally when I hear someone say someone is uncoachable, whether professionally or athletically, I interpret it as they don't listen or take constructive criticism well. Often times because they either don't care or they think they know more. If those are the type of issues hilltopper is alluding to then no an offseason won't fix it.

I wonder where Oggie will land. Would have loved if Ford had kept him and improve his game. He displayed moments of greatness. Power 5s must be looking at him.

One of the replies on X said, "Detroit Mercy gets punished for Michigan's violations."

Detroit Mercy hit with a postseason ban for APR violations. Screw the NCAA.

Couldn't quite tell but there was a young girl behind the Toronto bench who appeared to be wearing a Zips MAC Championship shirt.