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The kids that go to the I Promise School are at least a year or 2 behind their grade level coming in. They can be coming from very rough situations. The whole point of the school isn't to magically get these kids to pass a standardized test, it is to give them a chance in their lives. Test scores don't typically measure that

First surprise of the Day. Transfer RB from Michigan State.

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Going to be a demoralized private liberal arts school on Thursday...

Ignore the quote (stupid phone). https://bvmsports.com/2023/12/19/robby-ashford-enters-transfer-portal-5-landing-spots-for-qb/?fbclid=IwAR1XI7EEbO_aXGrlJhQNBeks8St5uiO5JlEHpw_EAsrqd6vV6Tox3Xh9lps I'll take one Robby Ashford, please.

FIFY. If Labas can make accurate throws with decent arm strength, I'm in. We have nobody right now as far as I'm concerned, unless Wasel develops well.

https://youtu.be/VFJlsOx016I?si=OIdtNHbxV0apVx_B KD talks about Dru at the beginning of this post game from November. It’s cut off but he mentions him as the coach in waiting. At 5:40 a reporter asks about that. Certainly sounds like Dru is next in line at Duquesne.

Zips did our part with 3 of 14 from a 12-team Conference.

The I Promise school is for kids who are at-risk. Judging them against "regular schools" is never going to work. Progress looks different with an at-risk population - it's more about growth than it is hitting ODE's subjective measures. And each of those kids will have an opportunity once they graduate to attend college. They wouldn't otherwise. His foundation is literally changing lives for yhe better.

Hopefully we won't need a half court heave to beat these guys

Agree. Wasel was clearly touted as a true P5 guy, but still young. Played at a very high level in HS. Odd we’ve seen nothing from him him to this point. It’ll be interesting to see how he’s developed. Be nice to get an upper class-men proven QB/leader over for a year to get us going in the right direction and mentor Wasel as he develops to lessen the risk of losing both.

You can bet that LeBron James will throw his influence behind Dru in a big way. He's tight with KD, but Dru is like a brother to him. Recruiting is different when you have the GOAT to support you in bringing in talent.

Gathings committed to Ball St. odd move

Gardner–Webb University (Gardner–Webb, GWU, or GW) is a private Christian liberal arts university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It was founded as Boiling Springs High School in 1905. Gardner-Webb is a classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities.

It’s official. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/caleb-porter-named-new-england-revolution-head-coach

Iowa's worst QB is likely better than anyone in our QB room the last two years. I'd love for them to bring home Ethan Wright. Good kid from a good local family. He got the runaround at Cinci from different staffs, including a position switch, then a move back. He had a good bowl game last year then got moved down the depth chart again.

I've done the doubleheader thing a few times. Fun, but it does make for a long day/ evening. It would be even more appealing if they had better food at the JAR since they usually run through the dinner hour.

So, ummmmm, how 'bout Ole KD?

"His crying on the court" - tell me one NBA star that doesn't complain to referees "Chinese affiliation" - this is a slippery slope to go down, many of us are "affiliated" to Chinese products "Plethora of off days he takes" - he's played 25 of 27 games this year at age 39, averaging 34 MPG He left Cleveland in a shitty way. He made amends by coming back and winning us a championship. Again, for most it's politics or race and those other things are just excuses. As for the school, they offer counseling, health checkups, food pantries, clothing, tutoring, and even housing. They also help parents who didn't graduate earn a GED. It's true they've had turnover, which is true of most schools who serve inner-city, at-risk kids. It's an absolutely grueling job with a salary scale that doesn't meet its requirements. Teacher burnout is very real, especially post-Covid. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/05/ohios-teacher-shortage-as-schools-look-at-vacancies-teachers-fill-in-the-gaps.html I'm not sure if the school will be a long-term success or not, but the motivation behind it - to lift up the most at-risk kids in the city - is a noble one.

If he were doing this for publicity, he would've picked the highest performing kids and boasted about the results. He didn't. Students who graduate high school aren't failing. For some kids, just crossing that stage with a diploma is a monumental success. Having access to a college education takes that even further. Also, the school features wrap-around services to not just support the students but also their families, so they're very much aware support goes beyond 8 hours a day. It seems some just don't like the guy (likely because he left or because he doesn't like a certain politician) and that's fine. But I hate seeing people knocking that school. It's going to change the lives of many. I love this video.

I sure hope the sales people get commission on this link. I have used her link at least 5 times in the past 2 years😂

and here's Witherspoon. Think you eluded to this, but looks like we're bringing him on as a TE. Think he might need a few years to put on some weight...

looks like a surprise here. Has been at Cinci, Buffalo, and most recently JUCO it appears.

Who knows how this class shakes out but they definitely got bigger in a lot of positions.

There are benefits the basketball program receives from LeBum. He's not funding the whole program, but as an AD, the idea of being attached to his wealth and influence is attractive. The I Promise School is a corrupt disaster. That has nothing to do with LeBum's money; that has to do with his principles and values, which he has proven to be morally bankrupt for a long time. I guess I'm confused as to why Duquesne wouldn't be an option for Dru. They are a lesser program that you referenced. He has A10 assistant experience, which is a top mid major conference as you mentioned. And again, he has LeBum in his back pocket. Dru is going to go somewhere, and Duquesne is a viable option.

Maybe I don't pay close enough attention to basketball, but is the MBB floating around in a swimming pool of money on a Zippy floaty? Let's be honest about the impact of LBJ's money. His school is currently being out performed by APS. When I live in Akron, they passed school levy after levy promising the kids would do better. Every time they passed one, the kids got dumber. It's a horrible school district. I agree Dru will get his shot. It won't be at Duquesne. The A10 is a very good mid major conference with highly competitive games every night. It isn't a conference for rookie head coaches, unless you are one of the less desirable programs. Sports are results oriented. Dru doesn't have any actual results as a head coach. Any AD who hired him would be placing their career in great jeopardy. He'll need to produce results at a lesser school or become a assistant for a few years at a powerful basketball program.

I wish some of these guys would come home and be a Zip. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/12/20/ncaa-college-football-transfer-portal-tracker-greater-akron-players/71961141007/

Well, I've got to run & probably won't be back online until this evening. I'm bolding the guys who've signed in the initial post in this thread. I'll continue to update it later tonight. Go Zips!

Huge game for the MAC tonight. Vermont (8-4) comes to Toledo (6-4) for a battle of two good mid majors. I think Toledo should win this game but it will be a fun one!

Simmons played a fair amount in his first 2 seasons. Not so much the last 2. Hit the portal after 4 games this season, and has 2 years eligibility remaining.

Brayden Roggow is a Division 3 1st Team All-Ohio QB.

Is this the greatest FCS OL of all time? Wtf...

Congratulations to Dyson Clapier drafted #51 overall (#22 in 2nd round) by Sporting KC https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2024/draft-tracker

Congratulations to Malik Henry drafted #39 overall (#10 in 2nd round) by CF Montreal https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2024/draft-tracker

Congratulations to Jason Shokalook drafted #35 overall (#6 in the 2nd round) by the Chicago Fire. https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2024/draft-tracker

Maybe? The 2nd signing day treated us well last year.

That's fine. We need someone better.

It's been the plan for several years now. This is the last year on KD's contract.

There are a certain number of guys who just can't grow up.

I went. A free D1 basketball game in the gym of my alma mater fifteen minutes from home. I'd have gone whether or not KD was involved. It was a great game. Duquesne came up with a steal and went down the floor to score a fast break basket with .2 left on the clock to win. KD has some players but they still seem to be lacking some cohesion. They play hard on defense. You get the sense from watching the bench interactions that KD's prepping to turn it over to Dru soon. Bradley may never return to NEO.

I don’t know Iowa’s situation or why Labas didn’t play, but watching his practice film he certainly has the physical makeup. Then again, so does Bullock, so I’m not sure how to feel. Ideally we land at least one QB with significant game experience.

Was just going to post this. I’ve wanted to see Reagan Bass so this is a great opportunity since I’ll already be there for the men

This may in fact be the worst recruiting class in our Division 1-A era. And that my friends is saying something.

No mercy. Zips by 50. https://www.hustlebelt.com/platform/amp/2010/9/11/1682756/gardner-webb-38-akron-37-ot-sad