K92 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Getting him to sign was apparently not a slam-dunkThat's a shame too, because he probably could have caught 5 or 6 passes a season here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Getting him to sign was apparently not a slam-dunkNever thought for a second we would see him on the field .................... Too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 That's a shame too, because he probably could have caught 5 or 6 passes a season here.You are correct, but if we continue to run this "offense", I think we need multiple guys with his ability. He was recruited for the 'Y' position, a tight end/wide receiver hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Here is the best list I can muster as of today. Please remember that everything is subject to change up until signing day.RB Donnell AlexanderQB Tra'Von ChapmanDL Rodney CoeDB Larry HopeDL Jamal MarcusDB AJ ConeyMitchell HlayBryce JonesVernon WalkerTravonte JuniusBrock BoxenDarryl MonroeKvon WilsonMike MeansChris BivinsTyler ShipmanJayson WilliamsJan JohnsonJaquavis DixonJoe Tupta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 No Donterio Fowler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I thought I read somewhere that he de committed but cannot find where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Here is the best list I can muster as of today. Please remember that everything is subject to change up until signing day.RB Donnell AlexanderQB Tra'Von ChapmanDL Rodney CoeDB Larry HopeDL Jamal MarcusDB AJ ConeyMitchell HlayBryce JonesVernon WalkerTravonte JuniusBrock BoxenDarryl MonroeKvon WilsonMike MeansChris BivinsTyler ShipmanJayson WilliamsJan JohnsonJaquavis DixonJoe TuptaNice work, CK!I sure hope TE Josh McNeil signs. I think the Zips could use some help working the middle of the field in 2015.I'm also wondering if Bryce Jones from BC has graduated or not (would affect his eligibility in 2015, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goteam09 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Is Anthony Clark still a Zip and is he ready for the 2015 season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I think the Zips could use some help working the middle of the field in 2015.The question is, will they? Zach has been running through the middle for two years now. He mentioned to me once that most of the time he is running a route to clear out. IMO 2015 should feature Zach catching the ball, not clearing out. He needs to spend less time at the H F and Y, and more time at the Z. I think this would take more advantage of his skill set. Think of it this way, we use Zach too much like Wes Welker (less versatile/inside guy), we need to use him more like a Julian Edelman or an Antonio Brown (outside guys able to work both). In my offense last season, Zach would have averaged 11 targets a week. A third of the time, he would be my quarterbacks first read. I'm considering a dedicated thread to this topic (wr positions) after the spring game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 The question is, will they? Zach has been running through the middle for two years now. He mentioned to me once that most of the time he is running a route to clear out. IMO 2015 should feature Zach catching the ball, not clearing out. He needs to spend less time at the H F and Y, and more time at the Z. I think this would take more advantage of his skill set. Think of it this way, we use Zach too much like Wes Welker (less versatile/inside guy), we need to use him more like a Julian Edelman or an Antonio Brown (outside guys able to work both). In my offense last season, Zach would have averaged 11 targets a week. A third of the time, he would be my quarterbacks first read. I'm considering a dedicated thread to this topic (wr positions) after the spring game. I would have been throwing to him more as well, but he did comfortably lead the team with 62 receptions last year for a team high 658 yards. He was certainly the "go to" guy, but the better defenses were more successful at taking him away.After hearing a few days ago of his intentions, I was pretty concerned who might fill his role. Nobody currently on the roster seems like a good fit. That's why I'm hopeful McNeil will commit.Getting back to your original point, it's hard for me to project any tendencies with the Zip 2015 offense until I know who is pulling the trigger, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 .... I haven't heard or seen anything since (October)Welcome to the world of following Zips recruiting.I do my best to stay on top of things. If I post something, I researched it personally. If a commit was listed on a web site with an Akron reference, I will always include it. But sometimes I can obtain information faster than the local or Internet media. They can use me as their source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Arrested for possession 4 days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Arrested for possession 4 days ago.Without D'Orazio, we're in need of a possession receiver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Here is the best list I can muster as of today. Please remember that everything is subject to change up until signing day.RB Donnell AlexanderQB Tra'Von ChapmanDL Rodney CoeDB Larry HopeDL Jamal MarcusDB AJ ConeyMitchell HlayJosh McNeilBryce JonesVernon WalkerTravonte JuniusBrock BoxenDarryl MonroeKvon WilsonMike MeansChris BivinsTyler ShipmanJayson WilliamsJan JohnsonJaquavis DixonJoe TuptaRivals has Vernon Walker as a solid commit to MTSU as of 1/18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Rivals has Vernon Walker as a solid commit to MTSU as of 1/18.I was told he was a Zips commit after that date.Keep in mind the following:1.) I'm only as good as my source. And I wouldn't put my name next to something if my source wasn't solid. I promise I follow Akron recruiting better than Ralf Schmidlap at Rivals.2.) Many kids flip over the next couple weeks. If Walker ended up at MTSU no one should be shocked.I recall seeing one of Brookhart's Signing Day film presentations where he blew past a slide of Eugene Jarvis. Jarvis backed out of his UA commitment on Signing Day and signed with K.e.n.t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Captain ............ I appreciate your diligent work to keep us all as up to date as possible.And your right ............ The couple of weeks, there will be many moves (commits, de-commits etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Arrested for possession 4 days ago.Uh OH !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Tried to seperate out where they're all coming from (HS, transfer, greyshirt/greenshirt/blueshirt), just to help wrap my head around it. I could be way off with the status of some of them. Feel free to correct me.Transfers - Eligible in 2015: RB Donnell Alexander - Colorado StateQB Tra'Von Chapman - Pitt/AshlandDL Rodney Coe - Iowa StateDB Larry Hope - Miami (Fla)DL Jamal Marcus - Ohio StateDB AJ Coney - Weber StateLB Darryl Monroe - Washington State Transfers - sitting out 2015:CB Bryce Jones - Boston College HS Recruits:Mitchell HlayVernon Walker - Flipped from MTSU?Mike Means - JUCOChris Bivins - JUCOTyler ShipmanJan JohnsonJaquavis DixonJoe TuptaGrey/Blue Shirt from 2014:Travonte JuniusBrock BoxenKvon WilsonJayson Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I was told Bryce Jones is a straight-up transfer, and not a grad transfer. So he'll need to sit out 2015. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Makes sense. He was removed from the team at BC as a junior.That makes for 19 incoming players for the 2015 class on the list. I think there are 24 players graduating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Is Anthony Clark still a Zip and is he ready for the 2015 season?Bump.Anyone know Clark's status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Just found Anthony Clark's twitter. Looks like he might be at Iowa Western CC?https://twitter.com/AnthonyClark55/with_replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Scout shows Richie Kallay as a verbal also.OL from Clearwater Central Catholic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 /Vernon-Walker must have flipped in the last couple of days ........ Hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Could be saving a few scholly's to see the fall out from Power 5 over signing !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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