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You bet it's encouraging. I hope Woody comes back motivated with a chip on his shoulder to prove something. The team needs him. Hell we need him to restore our sanity after last season. I was talking with Bre Ford recently and he was super high on Austin Wolfe. be said Austin was a bitch to cover in practice, far more of a challenge than Lane. Be predicted Austin would have a breakout season. be said Gladney had trouble picking up the offense and that would hinder him again this year. be had more hope in Coney altho' he said Gladney had a world of physical talent. Bre is from Western PA (Bethel Park), same as Woodson, and he had a tough time understanding why TW didn't take conditioning seriously. He said TW needed a major attitude shift because so much rode on his shoulders this year. He wasn't sure TW was there yet. TW is rehabbing but not like a maniac like Bre would be if he was returning from injury. I guess we shall see but if he isn't ready to reach his potential I am glad Johns and Nelson are waiting in the wings. I thought Bre was being straight up and honest whereas when you talk with coaches you get the general statement "all will be well". Not exactly inspiring, but I respect coaches must say that because jobs are on the line.

Congratulations to Adam Najem for making the USL team of the week http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/805818?referrer_id=2333971

I was headed south on I-77 the other week, I always stop at the Goodwill between exits 35 and 36 in NC. It is just west of the race shops and tends to have a selection of NASCAR items that get donated when crew members switch teams. So when I was in there I found a 4XL Kansas City Chiefs shirt with MARCH and 59 on the back. Not being a 4XL guy I left it. So a week later coming back through I stopped again figuring I'd get it and find someone that could wear it. This second time through I couldn't find it. So the moral of the story is the time to buy an item is when you see it.

As mentioned before, the staff expects Woodson to start the season. He has 5,000+ yards and 39 TDs in his Akron career, I would not use the word "inexperienced" to describe Woody. One of his best skills, is his downfield playmaking accuracy, I wouldn't expect that to change this year, especially if they can make the running game a successful threat, and make defenders move closer to the line of scrimmage.

Akron Football: 2017 Zips Preview and Prediction

Saad's 1st MLS goal. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/06/03/goal-saad-abdul-salaam-taps-home-loose-ball-box