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Trimble really playing some minus minutes.

Reece looking gassed already.

I am most definitely working hard and not watching this game.?

I’m surprised he hasn’t committed anywhere yet

One senior contributor in the portal. Best of luck to Nate. Always came across as a class act.

My understanding is schools are allowed to add the new scholarships they otherwise would have. So a program like us can add 25 easy because we would be under the limit considering where we are and what seniors would be leaving in a normal year. A program like Ohio may have been at 85 but only had 14 scholarship seniors, so they would have 14 to sign. Nobody knows how it will work after next year (will the total scholarship # increase, will schools have x number of years to get back down to 85, or something else).

For whatever reason, I though McKeesport was a pretty respectable program in the WPIAL. They beat state champ powerhouse West Jefferson this season. May be wrong though.

Williams is Andre Williams. Was our leading WR in 2018. Left the team last year, apparently came back, then was ineligible due to grades this year. Other walk-ons I am referring to are Ryan Beckman and Charles Amankwaa. No record of them receiving scholarship, though they may be on their way to receiving one. In addition to them I've seen others sprinkled in on special teams. Donatelli, Durant, Burton, and Howze were players I noticed this year there that come to mind right away. I imagine i'm missing some.

Most who follow close were realistically hoping for 1 win this season, and thankfully we got that. Realistic goal for next season will be 4-5 wins and winning seasons the majority of the time thereafter if this is going to be deemed a success. We have games vs Auburn and OSU, so will need to win approximately 50% of games outside of that. Luckily, we also have a FCS opponent for the first time in Arth's tenure. I feel good about Bryant and BG. Hopefully we draw NIU and/or EMU in the west. Will need to upset somebody somewhere as well. Temple has dropped off big and their long-time starting QB is transferring out. The good news is this year didn't count against eligibility for any players. It also didn't count against the eligibility of other teams, but I think we have a leg up in this regard being that we were very young, were able to get all 6 games in, and won't have to worry about players foregoing eligibility to go to the NFL, unlike other teams (Jaret Patterson, Dustin Crum, etc). I count 9 scholarship seniors on the roster, 5 of which contributed on offense or defense regularly. Some will undoubtedly move on, but the fact is we don't have much to lose as long as we can limit attrition from freshman-juniors. In all likelihood, we'll end up with something like +20-25 scholarship players next year than we had this year. 25 signing class + potential of some of Hooks/Sampson/Williams/Uran/Corne being back (it has been mentioned some opted out of season and others were ineligible) - seniors moving on - transfers. Huge for potentially adding not only depth, but talent that can play now. Regarding depth - too many walk-ons getting time in all 3 phases this year. A walk-on CB started the last couple games, we started a walk-on on the OL the whole season, and played the majority of the game with 2 walk-ons at WR yesterday. Not a slight to anyone (and some may be deserving of scholarships), but walk-ons just do not get this time at other programs. We should not have to rely on them that much, though I understand why it happened this year. Regarding immediate help - need to bring in immediate competition on all 3 levels of D. I'd also bring in a OL with at least a few years of experience. Of course, I'm definitely for more competition at QB and I think there will be plenty of that for next season. Hopefully someone will rise to at least an average MAC QB. I'm all for giving time as long as I can see a vision and progress is being made. I understand what the staff is trying to do and there was progress, albeit minimal this season. Keep it going. Early signing day starts Wednesday. Go Zips!

Sounds like it will be a good test heading into conference play. No tickets available for this game I take it? Wondered if there was any chance with it being a neutral site game.

Didn’t see you last week @zipsoutsider

I don't like coach doing this. He's clearly trying to get players experience. Is the experience worth the embarrassment?

Not good tackling today in open field.

I was thinking about this earlier...silver lining.

Lot of different players getting reps today (to our detriment, IMO)...we may have also lost Matthison and Qualls thus far based on whose been out there the past couple of possessions (mostly Stewart and Naim).

Wonder if Boogie is available this game based on Grimes being back there on kickoff.

Looked like true freshman TE blocked wrong guy...growing pains!

If its not one thing, its another. Nice drive by the offense then we give up a FG block for a TD...

Just couldn't quite get off the field. Buffalo had to earn that drive.

I don't know if college players are allowed to face guard, but I otherwise thought that was pretty dang good coverage by Watts.

Dawson hitting some 3s?! Nice.

99.7

Dailey, Ali, Reece, LCJ, and Tribble get the starting nod.

Potential big news in this video regarding Mike Wynn....