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What a load of crap. So we lost a few recievers. Does that mean the team is going down the gutters? Or is it because the team is stressing discipline more than before, and that bothered him? Hakes left because he was 4th on the depth chart and saw the writing on the wall. Just admit it. I didn't like that quote either. But, I don't know the circumstances under which he was recruited or under which he left. I guess he could have said worse.

Looks like Sean will be playing for a Community College in California. http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2007/08...t-sphakes24.txtOCC football bolstered by transfer quarterbackReader Feedback - Currently No comments posted. CommentsAs with most football programs in the preseason, the defense is ahead of the offense at Orange Coast College.But that may change sooner than later with the addition of transfer Sean Hakes, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound freshman who earned all-state honors while leading Nolan Catholic High of Fort Worth to a Texas state championship in 2005.Hakes, who received scholarship offers from Mississippi, Colorado State, Bowling Green and Akron before electing to attend Akron last season, redshirted for the Zips in 2006.“Akron wasn’t working out for me,” Hakes said Thursday, his fourth day of practice with the Pirates. “We had a couple top receivers leave and the program wasn’t going where I wanted it to go. The first day of fall camp, I asked for my release and got it.”Rather than transfer to a Division I school, where he would be forced to sit out, Hakes said he wanted to play for a community college this year.He visited OCC, Palomar and Saddleback, over the weekend, before selecting OCC.“With the facilities here, the coaches here and with this team, I think we can do some big things here,” he said.Returning sophomore Chris Debowski was penciled in to be the starting quarterback, but he broke the ring finger on his throwing hand before fall practice opened.OCC Coach Mike Taylor said freshmen Kyle Manning, out of El Toro High, and Taylor Hughes, the Newport-Mesa Offensive Player of the Year last season at Corona del Mar High, were next in line, but were still learning the offense.Taylor said Hakes could play in the Sept. 1 season opener at Citrus and Hakes is optimistic.“I feel like I have the offense down pretty well and I’ve only been here four days,” Hakes said. “Me and [Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Mitchell] are working hard to get me up to speed. I’m not saying I’m just going to walk in and take over, but I definitely want to be competing.”Orange Coast will get a chance to gauge Hakes’ progress when the Pirates scrimmage West Los Angeles today at 1 p.m. at OCC.

Brady Quinn came into the game with a look of confidence and made good decisions in a 2-minute drill. I'm not convinced yet either (and I really like Charlie), but in my opinion, Brady earned the right to be put into the next pre-season game with the first team. Crennel has to give him a look.

I really like Sean. I met him the first time at last year's "meet the Team"; talked with him after the Spring game and final spring practice; and was really looking forward to talking to him again on Sunday. He is a very enthusiastic guy; I was really hoping to see him lead the Zips one day. I wish him the best and hope he can catch on somewhere.

Army - Section 130 (10-yd line sucks!)OSU - Section 35A

Thanks CK!

From NewOrleansSaints.com (Aug 5, 2007):"Saints rookie G Andy Alleman, a native of Massillon, Ohio (located between Canton and Akron), played his final two seasons of football for the University of Akron. Interestingly, the Saints were housed last night at a hotel just down the road from Alleman's college."

I believe Time Warner is adding ESPNU as part of a sports package...more $$$'s, of course. I dislike TWC as well. I had Adelphia which carried ESPNU at no extra charge. Guess that's why Adelphia went out of business...they didn't charge their customers for each and every extra.

Time Warner Cable also sent me a notice a few weeks ago that they are adding ESPNU to their digital line-up. They did not give a date when it would be available, though.

Actually, I'd say Romeo's shot is better than yours. At least an NBA team knows who he is. Ooooohhh got me there! But I do ask this...do you think the Cavaliers would really know he was if he wasn't buds with Lebron? I was just having fun with you. Glad you took my comment in the spirit it was meant. Yes, LeBron is probably the reason that Romeo is on the Cavs summer league roster. But, LeBron helping Romeo is no different than me or you helping any of our friends. Romeo gets his chance, and the Cavs will decide. Good for Romeo, good for LeBron, and good for the Cavs. If Romeo doesn't pan out for them, the worst they have done is indulge their superstar.

Actually, I'd say Romeo's shot is better than yours. At least an NBA team knows who he is.

Thanks uakronkid. I couldn't find the video when I first looked on WKYC's website.

Channel 3 just aired an interview they did with Romeo and Dru about LeBron on their 7 pm broadcast. Dru was wearing a "Fear the Roo" T-shirt. Channel 3 also mentioned that as much as Dru and Romeo support LeBron that LeBron supported them by attending as many University of Akron games as possible.

I thought that the coverage yesterday on the local news was good. I liked hearing "The University of Akron" or "Akron" mentioned numerous times. Channel 3 also interviewed JD about Charlie (vs Brady) while he was at Browns Stadium. Also, the Browns sent Patriot Bowl ticket information to the Browns Backers Worldwide and to their season ticket holders.

I'm with you Skip-Zip. Building the Browns over and over again will never work. But, many Browns fans want a winning team so badly that they will buy anything that Lerner and company sell them in the Spring, only to be disappointed and b*tching in the Fall.

Just goes to show how stupid the Browns are. They signed their franchise QB. They should trade Charlie while they can get something for him. I am a Charlie Frye fan and feel that he was not given a chance here in Cleveland. But, now the media and many fans will be so down on him that he has little chance of having any success here. I think it would be best for both Charlie and the Browns to trade him.

Thanks for the information TxZipsFan. I have been wondering about the divisions in Texas. I've talked with Sean on 3 occasions now and really like the kid...his personality/respectful attitude, his drive, his true happiness to be at Akron. I really want to see this guy succeed, but I agree that the Zips are in good shape no matter who plays.

I'm just glad that we have 3 talented qb's to compete. I'm showing my partiality to Hakes the same as you keep showing yours for Jackson.Your right Hakes did play for a catholic high school, but it's still a tough division in Texas (from what I have read).

Sean Hakes was the MVP in a 2005 Texas State Championship game. He also helped his team win a Texas State Championship in 2004.

Some of you guys are just way too literal. Regardless of whether Andy would have been the right pick for the Browns in the 3rd round or not, I used Andy as an example because this is a Zips forum, NOT a Browns forum.No matter what you state about Wright being "acquitted", not charged, whatever, he still has a huge CHARACTER QUESTION. Read the negatives (football performance negative) at nfl.com, and you will see that he has all the signs of being very immature. Add that to the off-the-field issues, and you do not get a guy who was worth the picks that the Br(Cl)owns traded for him.Done.

Hurray for Andy! I'm glad he doesn't have to suffer with the Browns who proved again today that they are the worst franchise in the NFL.

Is it really bothering people that they took Wright or is it more that they didn't take Alleman? I mentioned Andy because:1) This is a Zips forum.2) I'd have rather seen the Browns take Andy in the 3rd and still have a 4th than to have traded a 3 & 4 for someone of questionable charatcer.

What he said... My point was that the Clowns should have waited their turn and taken Andy in the 3rd. I'd take Andy's character/talent over Wright anyday.Why do you have so much blind confidence in an organization that has f'd up the draft many times in the past?

In the Browns defense... 2) Wright is a stud player, first round talent. I'm going to give Savage the benefit of the doubt and assume that he wouldn't have traded picks away to draft the guy if they didn't believe his "character issues" wouldn't get in the way. Character does matter. You say Wright is a "stud"...he could just as easily be the next Maurice Clarrett. Phil Savage gave up way too much on this one when he could have waited for a quality guy such as Andy.http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/wright_eric

I agree Timmy. The Browns organization stinks, and has hosed another draft. Character matters, and Andy would have been a great choice.