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On 7/22/2019 at 12:39 PM, 94zipgrad said:

Be interesting to see depth chart, i agree we have a lot of depth, we run a 3 wide pro style offense, have 4 wide & 5 wide packages but this is what I’ve seen

x                          Slot.                           Z

jonah morris.      Dre Williams.       Nate Stewart’s

dustin Burkhart. Boogie night.       Julian Hicks 

 

scippio & McGriff finish 8 man rotation 

 

different formations have different personel

Who are going to be listed on the two deep for our three defensive down lineman? It's supposed to look like DE NT DE in a three four,  but I'm not seeing Sampson at 210 lbs. playing one of those ends (weak side) much except to rattle the opposing QB on passing downs. Do we put the big men at these positions: Cross, Mitchell, Jest, Hawkins, Brimage and Jean-Baptiste to take on the offensive lineman and let the LB's make plays, and then work in our light fast D/E's (Ward, Sampson, and Meeks) when the situation calls for it?

 

On another note, will the coaches move Eric Bentley to the DL as a 2020 move because Jest and Jean-Baptiste are Seniors in 2019 (maybe Bentley is our back up center - not sure - I've seen him on a depth chart as a starting guard?)? Lastly, was it Neeley that the coaches were thinking of moving to the defensive line? At 6'5" I'd think he'd make a better O-lineman candidate, but can't tell where team needs and his strengths and interests lie.                

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17 hours ago, UA1987 said:

Who are going to be listed on the two deep for our three defensive down lineman? It's supposed to look like DE NT DE in a three four,  but I'm not seeing Sampson at 210 lbs. playing one of those ends (weak side) much except to rattle the opposing QB on passing downs. Do we put the big men at these positions: Cross, Mitchell, Jest, Hawkins, Brimage and Jean-Baptiste to take on the offensive lineman and let the LB's make plays, and then work in our light fast D/E's (Ward, Sampson, and Meeks) when the situation calls for it?

 

On another note, will the coaches move Eric Bentley to the DL as a 2020 move because Jest and Jean-Baptiste are Seniors in 2019 (maybe Bentley is our back up center - not sure - I've seen him on a depth chart as a starting guard?)? Lastly, was it Neeley that the coaches were thinking of moving to the defensive line? At 6'5" I'd think he'd make a better O-lineman candidate, but can't tell where team needs and his strengths and interests lie.                

The way I understand the defense it is not a strict typical 3-4, depends on down and situation, Can be a 4-3 in some situations, Sampson & Ward can stand up or finger down.  They moved Meeks back to defensive line,  all state HS linebacker but big enough to play that down DE,  not sure exactly, can’t wait to see

 

I understand RB is a serious concern & QB & WR’s may be busy on Saturdays 

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I can't carry a lengthy conversation concerning the 3-4, but I'd think Ward & Meeks are big enough to be every-down DE's.  

 

Josh Ward: 6-2, 225

Dylan Meeks: 6-2, 240

 

Michael Scott, listed at LB, is also big enough to play DE (6-3, 235). 

 

Sampson may be relegated to a 3rd down pass rush specialist at 6-2, 210 (Justin was an extremely good high school WR & that's where I thought he'd play at UA.)

 

I like the beef we now have at DT

Davon'te Jest: 6-1, 300

Logan Hawkins, 6-2, 295

Andy Jean-Baptiste: 6-5, 275

& JUCO newcomer John Mitchell: 6-3, 300

 

 

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Looks like a lot of position changes this year. I was looking at the roster and noticed we have a bunch of RBs and a fullback Will we be using a fullback ? I thought most of the offense was spread oriented. I would love to see the power I .Since RB is such a concern this year is there a possibility of the younger RBs getting playing time.?

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16 hours ago, Blue & Gold said:

I can't carry a lengthy conversation concerning the 3-4, but I'd think Ward & Meeks are big enough to be every-down DE's.  

 

Josh Ward: 6-2, 225

Dylan Meeks: 6-2, 240

 

Michael Scott, listed at LB, is also big enough to play DE (6-3, 235). 

 

Sampson may be relegated to a 3rd down pass rush specialist at 6-2, 210 (Justin was an extremely good high school WR & that's where I thought he'd play at UA.)

 

I like the beef we now have at DT

Davon'te Jest: 6-1, 300

Logan Hawkins, 6-2, 295

Andy Jean-Baptiste: 6-5, 275

& JUCO newcomer John Mitchell: 6-3, 300

 

 

There's also Cross( 6'3" 310 FBS offers) and Brimage on the D-line I believe. I'm sure the coaches are planning to utilize Meeks, Ward, and Sampson heavily as they all have too much to offer to sit the bench. They will be used in speed rush situations and in some 4-3 packages per 94Zipgrad (maybe some 3-4 too we'll have to watch - part of the fun). All of these lineman better keep their heads in the game as it looks like there will be people running on and off the field in different defenses, which is good as it will force opposing offenses to adjust.          

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14 minutes ago, UA1987 said:

Yeah sure - go to the 2019 recruiting page 21. Maybe he never made it? 

Thanks!  I had forgotten about him.  Too much to keep straight.  

 

Yeah, hopefully he's on the field this year! 

 

[edit]: FWIW, his twitter bio says "Akron Football Commit," and he retweeted something just a couple days ago, so the account is current.

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21 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said:

Thanks!  I had forgotten about him.  Too much to keep straight.  

 

Yeah, hopefully he's on the field this year! 

He’s not on new roster they just released for fall, released pdf for media day

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/akron.sidearmsports.com/documents/2019/7/23/MAC_Media_Day.pdf

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16 minutes ago, 94zipgrad said:

He’s not on new roster they just released for fall

I don't see Mitchell on the roster either. Hopefully just some requirement associated with the timing of applying for admission to fall classes and when the list is released. I think I've seen this in prior years.   

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58 minutes ago, LZIp said:

Training Camp media guide: https://gozips.com/documents/2019/7/31/2019_Akron_FB_Media_Guide_ALL.pdf?id=13871 

 

Don't see any of the Indy CC commits included or anyone else that would be a surprise. Looks like we lost Rich Hall and Malik Wooldridge (which 94zipgrad alluded to before).

I think Rich Hall went to Indy CC 

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Our roster is updated with the JUCO newcomers. Cross and Mitchell from Indy CC. Harris who we've seen some of on twitter. A new one is DeCavilon Reese, a RB from Benedictine. Originally had offers to Marshall, Toledo, and Miami (OH) out of HS.

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14 hours ago, LZIp said:

Sh!t. At least we have depth at WR and he should be able to get a 6th year. Did we ever find out if Hicks is immediately eligible?

I was thinking the same thing. I hate to see anyone hurt, but at least it is at a position of potential strength.

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59 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said:

 

Umm, this DeCavilon Reese looks good.

 

cbssports.com video

 

hudl.com senior season highlights

 

Cleveland.com video

He looks like a pretty powerful runner with moves. Seems to be able to make something out of nothing which is something we definitely need.

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