ZippyDoo

https://gozips.com/news/2026/6/10/eight-akron-football-players-named-to-2026-phil-steeles-preseason-all-mac-teams

"Voluntary" workouts started today.... I was told over half the team was there this morning which is very exciting to me, considering last year I was told were this week of "Voluntary" workouts they had something like 12 players there... Next Monday is the first day of mandatory conditioning for the returning and transfer players... I hope they build a lot of momentum. Right now the Zips are tied for first in the MAC so things are looking GREAT !!!!!!

just saw this

I didn't see Stopiak on here I don't know if he is a walk on or not, but apparently he is converting to DLine. I don't know what to expect but he is one large young man.

so i did a little research on this guy... (mind you i am not nearly an expert like CAT just played around google) and i am not quite as eager to hand him and keys to the car just yet... he was highly recruited out of high school.. 2022 his freshman year was cut short due to a serious near injury 2023 he played in five games 1 solo tackle which was for a 2 yard loss against western kentucky and he had an assisted tackle against purdue. no other stats. according to what i read Ryan Day stated that Abor had an "undisclosed injury" that he could not into details about but he would not return for several months. Abor then entered the portal which he admittedly said he regretted, he chased the money. and he went to SMU. 2024 Abor went to SMU played in 2 games and had 2 assisted tackles. apparently he showed up heavy and slow and it made it difficult to play. that is why he played 2 games abor left after the 24 season entered the portal DID NOT PLAY IN 2025 and remained in the portal until now...

isn't it concerning that his path is going backwards? talent should be great but to me i have to ask why his path is going the wrong direction at this rate next year he will be at juco or community college

I'm really curious to see what Big Joe has to say but not worth $149.00... I'll what for the summary...

On the defensive line regarding the high school players that they brought in last year that sat and were not allowed to get any reps "to develop" going into next season ... Brown - Demery is 6'4 about 330 lbs had a sack/force fumble Saturday and is going to be hard for anyone to stop at the zero gap; Watkins is about 6'4 240 and looks raw but has been getting a lot of reps, he returned the fumble that Brown-Demery forced for six; Bivens is listed on the roster at 6'0 255 although I think he is much heavier; and Kavals is listed at 6'5 265; he is 6'6 and is between 275-280. Not sure if they are going to move him to tackle or leave him at end, (last year on scout team he played both and did well; he has long arms and is quick and athletic) he played end in high school and qb so he is athletic. Should be interesting to see if these guys can contribute right away this year.

Cj Nunnally signing with Falcons....

Falcons got Two Zips...

Malcom signed with the Falcons...

Dewalt signed undraftee with Atlanta....

I saw a mock draft that had the packers taking him in the seventh. He just visited Seattle and also interviewed with Atlanta.

I don't see how any players could get poached, there is no transfer portal until after the season. So unless I am mistaken the rational of closing it to the public for fear of some other school poaching players is nonexistent.

I actually went to the final Spring game last year and it was disappointing. They were so pleased with the previous scrimmage it became a "thud" practice and they just wrapped up. Kept the players safe which was good for the program but wasn't what I expected and there really was not excitement about it anyways. I'm not hating on this team yet, I don't want to be mr negative in april.