ZachTheZip Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 This is according to ESPN. http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football...746/jerome-lane 6'2" 203lb Athlete from Firestone HS. 3-star LB on both Scout and Rivals. He's the son of the NBA player by the same name, who once shattered a backboard on a dunk while playing for Pitt. Welcome aboard, Jerome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 We should have gone after the Jerome Lane from Firestone listed on Scout.com. He's 6'4' and 215. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 This is according to ESPN. http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football...746/jerome-lane 6'2" 203lb Athlete from Firestone HS. 3-star LB on both Scout and Rivals. He's the son of the NBA player by the same name, who once shattered a backboard on a dunk while playing for Pitt. Welcome aboard, Jerome! EXCELLENT!!! I was really hoping we would land Jerome. When TB played at WVU, the 'eers had a DE from Firestone by the name of Jeff "Bone" Merrow who would later go on to have a successful NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. With Grice already here, Tommy Brown reportedly in the fold and Jerome signed for 2013, I'd say TB has done a great job of using his familiarity with Firestone HS to the benefit of the Zips. Granted, Cody was already here but he wasn't being fully utlilzed. You can tell by Cody's interviews last year that he REALLY likes playing for this staff, and I have to believe Cody's opinion was instrumental in landing these other guys. Nice job, TB and Cody! Go Zips!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks like a good get. Good job by the staff. Keep it rolling, Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks like a good get. Good job by the staff. Keep it rolling, Zips! His Scout Profile lists Toledo and Washington as schools that "offered". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 His Scout Profile lists Toledo and Washington as schools that "offered". Also offered by Pitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 "Send it in, Jerome!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zipgrad01 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 EXCELLENT!!! I was really hoping we would land Jerome. When TB played at WVU, the 'eers had a DE from Firestone by the name of Jeff "Bone" Merrow who would later go on to have a successful NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. With Grice already here, Tommy Brown reportedly in the fold and Jerome signed for 2013, I'd say TB has done a great job of using his familiarity with Firestone HS to the benefit of the Zips. Granted, Cody was already here but he wasn't being fully utlilzed. You can tell by Cody's interviews last year that he REALLY likes playing for this staff, and I have to believe Cody's opinion was instrumental in landing these other guys. Nice job, TB and Cody! Go Zips!!!! I agree....I spoke with Cody's dad a few times at games and he really does enjoy playing for this staff. Obviously, the guys from Firestone will know this, so that is a very valuable recruiting tool. These are the type of local recruits that we need to keep around and not escape to the Pitt's, Northwesterns and Iowa's of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 These are the type of local recruits that we need to keep around and not escape to the Pitt's, Northwesterns and Iowa's of the world. Amen! Along with JZ84, I was really crossing my fingers about landing Jerome. Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 These are the type of local recruits that we need to keep around and not escape to the Pitt's, Northwesterns and Iowa's of the world. Very well said. First, and integral start to taking our program to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Michael Beaven / ABJ article on Jerome's verbal. Btw, Michael lists Jerome @ 6'5", 210. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Kudos to Coach Stroud. Sounds like Flossie is impressed by the change of staff and direction. Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 We need about 21 other players like this and we'll be in great shape to win the MAC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm not a Scout "insider", but the "teaser" first sentence to this article makes it sound like Jerome wants to try to play both football and basketball at UA. I realize that's highly unlikely in the end, but thought it was interesting nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm not a Scout "insider", but the "teaser" first sentence to this article makes it sound like Jerome wants to try to play both football and basketball at UA. I realize that's highly unlikely in the end, but thought it was interesting nonetheless. Right now I will be more than happy to let the basketball team help in recruiting football players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I usually avoid ESPN, but happened to turn on Sportscenter and they were talking about Jerome Sr's dunk. Pretty cool that his dunk is still being talked about. I'm sure we'll be seeing that highlight quite frequently if his son can be successful at UA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 today is the 25th anniversary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I usually avoid ESPN, but happened to turn on Sportscenter and they were talking about Jerome Sr's dunk. Pretty cool that his dunk is still being talked about. I'm sure we'll be seeing that highlight quite frequently if his son can be successful at UA. I have to admit, I find it pretty amazing that one play that I can't even remember gets this attention, rather than the terrific CAREER that Jerome Lane had, including being the Div 1 rebounding leader. I also remember someone on ESPN looking at a plaque at St Vincent's with the names of the basketball players who had their jerseys retired. The guy knew the LeBron fellow, and Romeo, who was then a Zip, but he asked, "Who is Jerome Lane, and that Colin Irish guy?" (I think I got Colin's name right -- anyone? He led St V's to the state title as a freshman back about 1978/79.) Edit/Update: Alright, I was only off on Curtis Wilson's name by, well, two names... Hope he and Colin Irish weren't looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I have to admit, I find it pretty amazing that one play that I can't even remember gets this attention, rather than the terrific CAREER that Jerome Lane had, including being the Div 1 rebounding leader. I also remember someone on ESPN looking at a plaque at St Vincent's with the names of the basketball players who had their jerseys retired. The guy knew the LeBron fellow, and Romeo, who was then a Zip, but he asked, "Who is Jerome Lane, and that Colin Irish guy?" (I think I got Colin's name right -- anyone? He led St V's to the state title as a freshman back about 1978/79.) Edit/Update: Alright, I was only off on Curtis Wilson's name by, well, two names... Hope he and Colin Irish weren't looking. Here is an update on Colin Irish for you Z.I.P. Whatever happened to ... former Cathedral Latin basketball standout Colin Irish? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Jerome was beast last night as Firestone edged Buchtel for the City championship. 37 points 17 rebounds 2 blocks 2 assists 2 steals Akron.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Got a chance to see Lane in person last night at the Firestone vs Green basketball game. He is a man among boys, very chiseled and strong. He played the entire 36 minutes of the game. He had 17 points but Firestone was never really in the game losing 72-45. Kevin Gladney was also on the team. He signed with Nebraska as a wide receiver. I hope he is a better football player than he is a basketball player, because he was awful. If Firestone is the best team in the City Series it isn't saying much. The whole team had no chance against Green last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 EA has this story on Jerome's versatility in the PD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UAZippers Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: Wow, I was not expecting this. He certainly has the talent, but I have heard no buzz about his draft prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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