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  1. North squad prepares for Foothills Jim Paul and his coaching staff rushed his team from Spartan Stadium to Hempfield Area High School's gym this week, dodging the raindrops. "If it clears up, we're going back out," Paul said. Typical football coach. The North squad began practice Monday to prepare for the ninth annual Foothills Classic, set for 7 p.m. Saturday at East Allegheny High School. "These are a nice bunch of young men," said Paul, who coaches at Derry Area. "We have three from Greensburg Salem, a guy from Jeannette, and one from P-T. It adds some local flavor. It really is a nice group." The North squad features four players from Greensburg Salem, Gateway and Derry. "They are wonderful in practice," Paul said about the Greensburg Salem players. "This is fun to coach. All of these kids love football." The team has two senior running backs in Brandon Sticca from Greensburg Salem, who rushed for 1,134 yards and 14 touchdowns; and Joe McDaniel from Woodland Hills, who put up 392 yards rushing and 88 receiving. Both will be playing in the East-West game held in Altoona on June 26. "It's an exciting opportunity," Sticca said. "It's going to be the same thing up there. It's better to play in two games rather than one. But it doesn't bother me. It will prepare me for college." Sticca will go on to play at Marshall University, and McDaniel will play at the University of Akron, which has former WPIAL standouts wide-out Jeff Garrison (Greensburg Central Catholic) and defensive-lineman Dorian Beard (Penn Hills). "It's an honor for the kids for such an outstanding season they had," Greensburg Salem coach George Kemerer said. "Being the conference champs, it gave the kids some recognition. They can now go back and tell their kids that they played in an all-star game." Five players were featured from that Woodland Hills' squad that finished second in the Quad East behind Pittsburgh Central Catholic. "It really says something about the players on the team," McDaniels said. "The record we had reflects on the players." Paul said he is looking at three quarterback prospects in Dennis Sellman from Woodland Hills, Dewey Schmitt from Derry and Zak Jenniches from Burrell. On defense, the team includes Jeannette linebacker Anthony Matt, who racked up 204 tackles, including 19 for loss, and 13 sacks this past season. The team wanted to practice at Penn-Trafford's field instead of Hempfield, but it was restricted because of renovations to P-T's stadium. Paul wanted to thank Jason Ross and Hempfield for letting them use their facilities. This is the second time that Paul has coached the North squad, the last time being three years ago. Both squads are practicing on artificial turf throughout the week to prepare for East Allegheny's Churchman Field. "More players are used to it," Paul said. "It's more of a convenience. Players don't have to worry about spikes and stuff like that." The game showcases the seniors from the area teams, split on to North and South squads, dependent on where the school district falls in comparison to Route 30. For example, Greensburg Salem players are on the North squad, but Greensburg Central Catholic and Hempfield players are on the South squad. Some players still have to get in the football mind-set after not putting on pads for nearly eight months. "Athletes are athletes," Paul said. "You would think they would be out of it, but most of them are saying 'Wow! This is great.' " "It feels kinda weird," Greensburg Salem wideout and defensive back Jacob Zeoli said. "I'm used to a wrestling mats. This is definitely an honor." Even this game is only a showcase, Paul guaranteed the game will provide for its share of competition. "You have athletes competing and you have coaches competing," he said. "It's not win at all costs, but I'd like to get a win. The North hasn't won in a while." Paul brings his Derry coaching staff into the game, giving the players only a week to learn a system of plays. "It's weird to work will all different formations," said Zeoli, who is wrestling at Slippery Rock next year. "It's all the same though. This is fun. It should be a good time."
  2. I couldn't care less. Physically...it is impossible to care less than I do regarding that topic.
  3. Happy Valley Seems More Like Trepidation Valley?
  4. A Y-town Kid
  5. Ringer and Sutton and Others
  6. :blink: Cribbs takes plea bargain Can't State football star guilty possessing pot Allen Moff -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By David Carducci Record-Courier staff writer Can't State University football quarterback Joshua Cribbs and the Portage County Prosecutor’s Office reached a plea agreement to change a fifth-degree felony charge against Cribbs from trafficking in marijuana to possession of marijuana, which is still a fifth-degree felony. The amended charge, which Cribbs pleaded guilty to Tuesday morning in front of Judge Joseph P. Kainrad Portage County Common Pleas, will allow Cribbs to return to the football field for all but one game of his senior season. “I accept full responsibility for my actions, and I’m being punished because of them,” Cribbs said. “I’m eager and excited to get back to the game of football and hopefully put this all behind me and learn from my mistake.” Cribbs was arrested Jan. 17 after police discovered eight bags containing a total of nine grams of marijuana on a closet shelf during a domestic disturbance call to his home. The small amount of marijuana would have been considered a minor misdemeanor, the equivalent of a speeding ticket, had it been packaged in one bag. But because it was found in multiple bags, implying an intent to sell, police charged Cribbs with a fifth-degree felony for trafficking. “I didn’t traffic at all,” Cribbs said. “It was nothing like that. I had marijuana. That’s what I’m guilty of. I was going to smoke it, but I didn’t.” “It was a one-time thing. It was stupid.” Cribbs said he was given the marijuana on New Year’s Day. When he decided not to smoke it, he said he put the bags on the closet shelf and forgot about them until they were found by police. A pre-trial hearing had been scheduled for next week in Portage County Common Pleas Court in Ravenna. “We had some discussions (with Cribbs’ attorney, Lawrence Smith of Akron) over the past several weeks, and we made it clear we were going to pursue the matter as a felony,” said Portage County Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci. “From his statement (to Can't Police), I believe it was clear that (Cribbs’) intention was to sell. However, since he had not actually sold, we took that into consideration,” he said. Amending the charge from trafficking to possession “made no difference from a legal standpoint,” Vigluicci said. “Both statutes were felonies of the fifth degree.” A trafficking conviction, however, would have made it difficult for Cribbs to return to Can't State under university rules. The plea to a possession charge allowed Can't State Athletic Director Laing Kennedy to reinstate Cribbs to the football team Tuesday afternoon. “I honestly believe that Josh’s mistake was a one-time mistake,” Kennedy said. “He is not a user. We randomly test our student-athletes. Josh has been tested, and it’s never been a problem. Josh was drug tested prior to the incident and he has been tested twice since. On every occasion he has tested negative.” “Once Josh was arrested and charged Jan. 17, he was immediately suspended from all football activity,” Kennedy said. “The suspension has included all of spring practice, including the spring game, team meetings, and strength and conditioning workouts, and it’s been going on for six months. Consistent with our athletic disciplinary policy, Josh will miss playing time this fall.” Cribbs will not play in Can't State’s Sept. 4 opener at the University of Iowa. Sophomore Antwan Smith and freshman Tom Sitko are the early candidates to start in his place. “Obviously this has been a very difficult time for Josh, his wife Maria, and his entire family,” said Can't State head football coach Doug Martin. “I have a very close relationship with Josh and Maria, so we are very happy to see this come to a close for them. We look forward to their being able to put this behind them. Our football team looks forward to putting this behind them and to Josh returning to our program.” Assuming Cribbs completes his sentence and has no other offenses, he will be eligible to have the felony expunged from his record in three years. “We have made no agreement as to his sentencing,” Vigluicci said. “We have made no recommendation. That is up to the judge.” The sentence, which is expected to be announced some time next week, can range from community sanctions - including probation or local jail time - to a maximum of one year in state prison.
  7. Strange but true: While work is nearly complete on the University of Akron's new football practice facility, the Zips won't be the first team to use it. That honor goes to the NFL Denver Broncos: they'll use the Akron site as they prepare for their Aug. 9 Hall of Fame pre-season game against Washington. Zips football, part 2: Insiders whisper new Akron head coach J.D. Brookhart has the same disease caught by many coaches who leave assistant jobs at major football programs and take head-coaching positions at smaller schools: They're so intent on quickly imposing "their" system on the program they fail to realize they don't have the necessary talent to carry out their grand vision. Brookhart, a former University of Pittsburgh assistant, is intent on installing a complex, "pro-style" offense at Akron, led by star quarterback Charlie Frye. But Brookhart has already had to switch two defensive backs to wide receiver because the latter position has so little talent.
  8. Received a call from the University yesterday. The media guide will be included with my tix.
  9. Placed my $145.00 order for season tix today. I wanted a media guide tacked on...why isn't that "standard operating procedure" to offer a media guide with the season tix? Wonder if I'll get it... Looks like Ricky McKenzie didn't stick with the Montreal Alouettes...in fact, there are no former Zips playing in the CFL right now? The last football-related entry on GoZips.com is dated April 28th, 2004? Hey...can someone walk down the hall and see what's happening on the football end of things? The last roster update was 3 months ago...what's the deal? Do we still have a football team? The Beacon and GoZips.com seem to be neck-and-neck in Zips football coverage over the past 2 months...that's pretty bad...Has there been anything on the Ohio State Football Web Page regarding their football team in the past 2 months? My guess is, "Yes." Still no free agent signing of Nick Sparks? I'm baffled. Maybe he pops up in NFL Europe next year? Konrad Dean on the losing end of the Euro Bowl. He's with the Jaguars. Why do NFL teams in Florida love the Zips so much? (Cherry/Dean with Jacksonville, Taylor with Miami, Dwight with TB)? Why is Schifino so far north (Tennessee)? Schifino is playing for a contract this summer. As with his Zips career..."Can he stay healthy?" is the only question....ability is there. Victor Greene to return for a 13th NFL season? Unlikely, but we'll see... Still waiting for that onslaught of Zips players to leave for Ashland, as reported by Roger Brown. F The Beacon. I'm out.
  10. Stull gets offers Seton-LaSalle quarterback Bill Stull thought he might have to prove himself more to colleges this season because the Rebels didn't make the WPIAL playoffs last year. But a number of Division I colleges have apparently seen enough. Wisconsin was the latest school to offer a scholarship to Stull (6 feet 3, 190 pounds). He has seven other offers from Can't State, Akron, North Carolina, Duke, Bowling Green, Indiana and Miami (Ohio). Don't be surprised if Stull ends up at an Ohio school or somewhere in the Midwest. "My parents are close to retiring and they'll move to where I go to college," he said. "Plus, most of my family is back in Ohio."
  11. The woman that provided the free housing to the 'Slavs also said she was told to go the the school and have grades changed. She also claims to have written papers for players. IMO...Huggins would never have had a shot at the OSU job anyhow. The next guy OSU gets will be the most squeaky-clean m-f'er on the planet. If you're facing NCAA sanctions you don't want any part of a guy Huggins. Larry Eustachy...save yourself 34 cents and don't send a resume either.
  12. I doubt buckeye hoops fans are laughing at anything now-a-days. Your coach driving drunk won't get you put on probation...paying Yugoslavian kids cash to play on your college team and faking their test scores will.
  13. Brion Stokes is playing in the East/West Game in NC July 21st. Click for Roster
  14. Jamail Pic Similar Jamail Jackson Info
  15. Zips Recruit Joe Daniels is playing in the Foothill's Classic next saturday and the PSFCA All-Star Football Game the following week: PSFCA Roster Foothills Roster
  16. Bryan Hipsher was seen exiting this car outside the JAR yesterday. Has Dambrot "pulled an O'Brien" and tossed a few extra "G's" Bryan's way to ensure B Hip's return in 2004-5?
  17. First time in quite a while that zero Zips have participated in these games? Click for North / South Rosters What does this mean? I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed, but only time will tell regarding JD's initial class talent-level.
  18. Does this affect Nick Dials' transfer plans? Click to Say Goodbye
  19. Reese/Jacoby points are out....we're #10 in men's sports, and #8 in women's (sadly, our best showing in 4 years). Can't State, of course, was #1 in women's and a close #2 in men's. Thank God someone finally has the balls to try and stop the spiral. MT + Proenza = Success!
  20. Your points are all stupid...just the kind of stuff you expect from a non-Zips fan who rarely attends games and sucks most of their information from the tetes of Roger Brown, Ellen Alexander and Tammy Pluto. Your use of #5 as the poster child for Owens' great recruiting is laughable. Hey...Faust recruited Victor Green and Jason Taylor...so he was a great recruiter, right? Back to Frye....let's look at some of the other members of Charlie's Class of 2000. Kris Williams - JUCO. Minor contributor Eric Culberson: JUCO. Kicked off team before completing elegibility Marcus Whattley: Never played a down. Jermaine Warren: Never played a down. Rick VonBergen: Transferred to YSU (1-AA) Maurice Taylor: Transferred to Northern Arizona (1-AA) Doug Sutton: Appears to be elegible for his senior year after missing a year for bad grades. Jesse Scott: Never played a down Keenan Johnson: Never played a down Matt Carter: Quit. Duane Griffin: Played one year and flunked-out Aaron Feller: Dropped out If someone complains about Owens' recruiting...how can you argue? The only way to argue is to be ignorant of the facts. Then you can argue till the cows come home. I've wasted enough of my time with you, DVD1. Thanks for stopping by. You added alot to the board.
  21. The University's Football Program will surely suffer from your decision not to attend!! Good to see Ashland Obsessed still has internet access!!
  22. Just so you know, there are 3-somes for this event (two threesomes tee off at each hole - shotgun start). I know ZFF was a free agent a few weeks ago...not sure if he got picked up or not?
  23. I'll be there. Sent in my $$ Saturday.
  24. Yeah, this stuff is funnelled through Ellen Alexander to Roger Brown...but Ellen's "contacts" are former Zips coaches. Or, maybe a relative that's still close to the team? When are they going to give it up? ********************************************************************* Roger writes: Those who say University of Akron star quarterback Charlie Frye goofed by sticking around for his senior season - and not turning pro - offer this as further proof: New Zips head coach J.D. Brookhart is making dramatic changes in Akron's offense, which could affect Frye's numbers this fall. ********************************************************************** Now THERE is some condemning "proof." "....changes in Akron's offense that COULD affect Frye's numbers." There you have it...these changes COULD affect his numbers!!! If they do affect his numbers...and we win...I'm sure Charlie won't give a rat's ass. The word is out that MAC QB's can play. The word is out on #5. If he hits his receiver's in the belly this year he's gonna have nice numbers. Charlie is a 3-4th rounder today. If the Zips have a great season, regardless of his personal numbers, his status will only improve. I assume that JD's "dramatic" changes might have something to do with protecting #5, so he doesn't endure the beating he took in 2003? That's a positive for #5. Maybe not putting him in the shotgun every frigging down? That's a positive for #5. Maybe a different backfield set because he lost #42...the best blocking/protection RB we had last season? That's a positive for #5. Maybe generating a more balanced attack, so the opponents simply can't tee off on #5? That's a positive for #5. There are no changes JD could implement that would hurt #5's draft status. JD isn't stupid...he knows #5 is the Zips' meal-ticket in 2004. He'll be utilized to his fullest potential. Roger Brown is a sock puppet for Ellen Alexander, and some former Zips player/coach. The only thing that will shut him up is to win in 2004. F Roger Brown in the skull.
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