ABJ/GT: Zips QB situation uncertain going into game against rival Kent State
Good article. GT also discusses some of the players in the Transfer Portal and includes an interesting quote from Tom Arth concerning the KSUcks rivalry: "We're going to do something nice for [the team on Wednesday]... it will be a good opportunity [for them] to learn what this rivalry means and what this game means to our university."
I voted Xeyrius Williams. 5th(?) year senior with experience playing at this level.
For me, Greg Tribble and Camron Reece are tied for #2. X will make an immediate impact. But I think these two will be up to speed before conference play begins. I remember following Tribble's recruiting in high school. He's a serious talent. And Reece looks like a monster; our next Ultimate Warrior, a'la Jeremiah Wood or Demetrius Treadwell.
Then again, I don't think any of the above mentioned players will matter if our returning core doesn't improve their shooting percentage from behind the arc.
Just ran into Jeremiah Wood at the gym. The dude is absolutely huge. Still looks strong as an ox but cut as hell. He's a legit 6-6, as I came up to about his armpit. Lol. Nice guy. We talked for about 2 minutes. (I could have visited for an hour but didn't want to interrupt his workout.) I told him that when he, Rome & Dru were on the team was my favorite era of Zips basketball. Without any prompting from me, he brought up the Doug Penno buzzer-beater & the slow-starting game clock. We commiserated. Lol.
He's living in Ellet in the off-season and playing overseas.
Go Zips!
I’m guessing...
PG: LCJ
W: Tyler Cheese
W: Channel Banks
P: Xeyrius Williams
P: Deng Riak
Greg Tribble & Camron Reece will be the first off the bench.
Jaden Sayles & Jeremy Roscoe will flesh out the rotation.
Dark Horse: Freshman Tre Edwards
Redshirts: Ali Ali and Maishe Dailey & Bryan Trimble (obviously).
ABJ: Winless Zips fall 37-29 at UMass
UMass (1-4) was without nine starters on offense and defense combined, including its top two quarterbacks, one in concussion protocol and the other apparently suspended before the game.
And here are the heights and weights of our current OL & DL verbal commits:
OL
Nathaniel Williams, 6-5, 301
Deacon Allen, 6-3, 305
Ronan Chambers, 6-5, 270
Tony Georges, 6-3, 295
DL
Jalen Jordan, 6-3, 240
Janirr Wade, 6-4, 280