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I concur with Jackie Windon, that second half Miami played to win and the Zips played not to lose. The Zips, as Jackie put it, "were playing east-to-west."

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Akron Beacon: UA President Wilson is finalist for top job at University of Central Florida One of four finalists.

Looks like they've got Michael Traylor-Bennet working out at WR

tim Weaver, OT/DT, 6-5, 285, Saucon Valley HS, Hellertown, PA

I was a bit concerned about playing NIU a mere 5 days after traveling to Mount Pleasant to face CMU. But that turn-around is not nearly as tough as the turn-around NIU has. They play at BYU a mere 5 days before coming to Akron. Hopefully the Huskies will be a little worn out & flat.

Excellent news! Adding a 3-star LB & 2 DL (Jest being a 300-pounder). Jean-Baptiste's highlight show him playing DE (he can really move for a man his size!), but at 270-pounds, he could also play some much-needed DT.

Tonight on ZipsLive Coach Groce reiterated that he's been happy with our effort over the last 4 games.

Only 5 home games.

Both our games against BUGS were nail-biters. BUGS seems to have a mental block against us. There's no way that team should lose to our depleted, young roster. They've got A LOT of firepower on that team: Frye Turner Lillard Koch Wiggins There's no way they should be losing to our young squad with one player over 6-6

For next year's ('19) recruiting class we already have three commitments - and all players from Florida. So I don't think we have to worry about Bowden & Co. pulling out of the Sunshine State. (See post #1 in the "2019 Recruiting" thread.) However, for '19 we have also offered a LB from Cincinnati, Jarred Uran (La Salle). IIRC we haven't done much (any?) recruiting of southern Ohio since Bowden's been here. So maybe this is in response to this new initiative?

I got home with about 10 minutes left in the game & he didn't see the floor. Did he play at all tonight?

+1

Sadly, I agree with Clark. This Akron Beacon game day story reminded me that when we beat BUGS, at home, on Cotton's last-second shot, Sayles contributed 14 points and 4 rebounds. I believe Demajeo Wiggins and Derek Koch will have their way with us tonight.

I believe those are offers, Skip. I believe the chart indicates he was showing "medium" interest in them.

I like him already.

Wish we could have opened with Morgan State at home before travelling to Nebraska.

Jarred Uran, LB, 6-2, 195, LaSalle, Cincinnati, OH

Wood: 6-6 Tree: 6-7 Rome: 6-7 Since I stand a whopping 5-8, I consider the above heights pretty close to 6-8. Lol

Well said.

Keep updates coming, please!

AkronDotCom Game Day Story - PCCC Angle

Akron dot com Game Day Story Saturday will be the first since the 1996-97 season that both teams come into the game with a losing record. UA produced an 8-18 overall record and went 6-12 in the conference, and Kent State was 9-18 and 7-11 in the MAC that season.

I made a cup of tea, sat in my easy chair and read through their whopping three posts. One of the three posters stated: "thoughts: more Zabo/ less Walker...hopefully success tomorrow." That really surprised me. I haven't been following K.e.nt at all this year, but is Jaylin Walker struggling? Coming into the year I thought he might be preseason MAC POTY. Apparently not happening for him. They obviously haven't been able to adjust to life without Jimmy Hall.

Ja'Quay Hubbard, OL, 6-6, 333, Sharpsville HS, Sharpsville, PA