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Can't really hit the jackpot with Hargrave Military Academy this year. They landed four 3-star recruits and one 4-star recruit from that school. Their other 3-star recruit is Jeff Walker, the 6-4 WR from Coventry (that the Zips didn't appear interested in.)I'm still crossing my fingers that we land Christopher Henderson. That would put our class on top - according to the Rivals rankings.

Now, I don't want to get too carried away, but man, it looks as if we are FINALLY going to have a DEEP and stout D-Line! Defensive Tackles:Ryan Bain 6'2" 300Phil Tonga 6'4" 285Chris Henderson 6'3" 313Joe Rash 6'2" 265Dan Marcoux 6'3" 275Wallace Pendelton 6'1" 285Chad Maynard 6'1" 305James Harvey 6'4" 280Cowles Stewart 6'1" 290Defensive Ends:Hasan Hazime 6'5" 260Shawn Lemmon 6'2" 220Almondo Sewell 6'1" 260Shane Shead 6'4" 240Deni Odofin 6'3" 230I'm probably missing a player or two.Man, if we're not running a 4-3 next season then I'm going to be absolutely perplexed!

Aha! This just in. Check out Christopher Henderson's bio on Rivals. It seems as if Akron is his only scholly at this point - either Pitt decided to go in another direction or finally saw the writing on the wall that Henderson was coming to Akron?However, what perplexes me is, how is Akron Henderson's only offer when he is a 4-star former USC recruit? Is there more to the story here?http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewp...sp?pr_key=87712

Well, it's a good thing that Mr. X is a box player and not a DB. We need more muscle up front. And we need to utilize that muscle with a 4-3 scheme.

So, did they announce who our opponent is going to be?

I can't make it but this is a good idea. Have fun!Oh, and maybe someone could post the videos of our recruits online somewhere? YouTube?

It's almost 8:00 p.m. Are you still out there CK?!

This is now a little off-topic, but something is definitely wrong with midwest football. Our teams are slow and boring to watch. The Big 11 is even more painful to watch than the MAC, IMHO.

Wow, that is a HUGE high school team! Rivals doesn't have any bio on Cameron. However, his videos look like he's got some offense. He's probably still growing into his 6-9 body.

Ha! I feel ya! Unfortunately, that is definitely a quote from a truly experienced Zips fan!

I enjoy following the Rivals * ratings and this class does have 5 - 3* players, which is pretty good for a UA class. However, I'm with Buckzip in being a bit underwhelmed by this year's class. With that beautiful new stadium going up I was anticipating our verbals list to flesh out much more quickly than it did this year and for us to possibly land a 4* player.Speaking of 4* players, Rivals still has DT Christopher Henderson as unverballed (is that a word?). Has anyone heard anything about this guy's status? He's a 6-2, 300 lb. DT who has only been offered by Pitt and us.Also, I notice that Phil Tonga now is a 3* recruit. Umm, help me out here, but Rivals just recently bumped him up a * or ** in the last few days, right?

According to his statements on Rivals he never commited here to begin with. He said it was a mistake.a mistake? What's that supposed to mean?That's what I was wondering; a mistake on his part for verballing too soon, or simply a mistake or computer glitch on Rivals part?He's still listed on Akron's verbal commitment list. I hope this doesn't become another Rivals glitch like the infamous Jarvis Givens saga.

In basketball? Who would that have been?

I was thinking the same thing about the Beacon Journal.Ooooooooooh!

The ABJ has reported that CVCA's John Pettigrew verballed to BGSU.http://www.ohio.com/sports/38570464.htmlI wish JP well. However, I never got the vibe that Akron was pursuing him all that hard.

I'm not getting in on this argument here, but if you guys want to see something that's rather depressing, go to Rivals and check out the Conference USA recruiting classes. As far as star-ratings go, their classes are absolutely blowing ours out of the water.

I hope we can keep the rivalry with YSU going. I really enjoy the NEOhio rivalries - YSU, CSU and Can't - they're always so intense! The games are fun, meaningful and always worth the price of a ticket. Hopefully we can get CSU back on the schedule very soon.

What did Geno say about Al Fisher? Fisher is a fantastic player. Coming into the season I thought he was going to be one of the best PG's in the country. But he does really seem to be struggling. Did Q make that big of a difference in Fisher's game as well?

GameChanger, did you and you family have a fun time this past Saturday?!

There is a good shot (#9) of Mclanahan (sp?) where you can tell how muscular he is. How tall is he? 6'4"? He's got a great build for a frosh and is going to be a good one. Also, there is a great sequence of Humpty (also a very muscular guard) celebrating after a big 3 toward the end of the game.

I can't help it. If 8-10 K.e.n.t. is coming into our house, and someone wants to post (on the UA board) that we don't have the talent to beat them...well...you gotta be prepared to prepared to defend the point, or take a little heat.That said...to prove I'm not totally unreasonable...I'll remove the .gif. Acceptable compromise?man the .gif was what made it...too badI missed the .gif I want to see the .gif!

Good question. I'd hope that the coaches all put their heads together and mulled that one over for a couple of days before pulling the trigger.

I DVR'd the game & watched it late last night. Chris McKnight had a good game and was very active down low. B-Mac is aggressive offensively and, on this team, I like that. Bardo played well and Roberts is an athletic defender, amazing @ the line, and not afraid of clutch shots. I do like the athletic back court of Roberts and Hitchens. Nik is BIG, confident and skilled - I still wish he got even more PT. McClanahan played what, 4-5 minutes? Kind of a waste of a red-shirt, but, as someone mentioned, this probably sheds light on the severity of Ronnie Stewards' condition. Get better, Ronnie! You're in our prayers! Humpty was the best player on the floor. By the time it is time for the all-important annual trip to The Q this team is going to be just fine. Perhaps even feared!

Thanks for posting that link, Gamechanger! Good read!

I want a long-sleeved Akron soccer jersey. I've checked GoZips.com and couldn't find any in the teamshop. Does anyone know if such a jersey is available to purchase?