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LOL...In my defense..... 1. I didn't think somebody on the board would be calling for a walk on to get on the field. 2. Junk is a similar number and is mostly the lead blocker whenever the play calls for one. 3. He asked whether the player was hurt, and Junk was/is hurt.

FF: We lose two more recruits during the game tonight.

Hardcore rooting for BG tonight to beat OU and knock them out of bowl contention. Them coming into next week with no motivation/potentially mixing younger players in is our only chance at a W.

I think thats another credit to him (and Ali for that matter). True freshman need to know their roles (Virshon Cotton, anyone?)...especially at the beginning of their career. He's been cool and under control all year. Once all of the back ups were in, he took the initiative to create and show us what we can do. I'm looking forward to see what he does as his leash gets longer as the year goes on.

Tribble is going to be a good one. So well composed for being a true freshman. If he doesn't overtake LCJ at some point this season, its happen next year.

Whew. This staff really better pull something out of their ass to make this class respectable and put an acceptable product on the field next season.

@zzx

The deal doesn't expire until 2026-2027. My guess - we come out better with the deal as opposed to untelevised on the weekends. https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/11372218/mid-american-conference-espn-agree-new-13-year-media-rights-deal

Do you have a source for this? Did some digging this morning and I can't find mention of this anywhere. Relevant article on Kansas and the limit: https://www.si.com/college-football/2019/05/06/jeff-long-big-12-ncaa-recruiting-rules-scholarship-limit And another re: the transfer portal: https://www.si.com/college-football/2019/02/18/transfer-portal-scholarship-limits-initial-counter-rule

I have see that right now.

Let's clear this up - Mr. Ward means Brandon Junk #45. To answer his question, yes, I believe he is hurt.

Ohio's bowl eligibility??

Can't speak for this year, but I am certain OHSAA playoff games have been played there in the past. Here is something quick from 2017. https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/articles/ohsaa-releases-football-state-semifinal-pairings-2

The RPO makes it difficult for lineman to get downfield, because well, you never know if the play is truly going to end up being a run or pass, as the QB has the option to hand it off or pass..hence "Run-Pass Option (RPO)". If he passes and the lineman get to the 2nd level and block the LBs, that is illegal man downfield. Am I missing something with the other responses? Strategy seems pretty clear cut to me. Outside of Akron games, it does get called, though seems refs miss it plenty as well.

These CBs really need to learn to tackle between now and next season. I feel bad for Alvin...playing his ass off and not getting any help.

good hit Alvin!! Would've swore I saw him fall on it too..something else not going our way.

Knight was also late hit on the kickoff return and nothing was called. Nothing goes our way.

It sure is fun to sit back and root for Kaulig. https://www.crainscleveland.com/sports-business/kauligs-new-sports-division-has-major-plans-led-ignatius-grad-who-manages-miocic?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=crainscleveland&utm_content=c26d9a22-3ffe-490d-a71e-ee30c8c200e2

Merrimack knocked off Pete Nance and Northwestern...we better not take them lightly.

Rosser was the lowest rated commit in the class per 247, but I prefer to have him of course. Not a good look for Coach Zagorski, IMO. Rosser's only other offer was to Rutgers (with the old staff) and Benedictine is Zagorski's alma mater. Decommitments do happen though, even with the top programs.

I am not sure I agree with calling it 'dumb'. I saw nothing intentional about it. Looked like a box out that may have been a little aggressive and the guy fell down. It was all body.

Pretty pleased with the showing tonight. Many ticky tacky calls seemed to go WVU's way (as you'd expect). Would like to see the PG take a little better care of the ball, but that was cleaned up a bit in the 2nd half. We could've rolled over and let them steamroll us after the end of the first half, but the 2nd half was pretty respectable, especially considering some key calls that benefited the home team. We ended up beating them in the 2nd half. I don't see anything that makes me worry about conference play. Xeryius has filled that scoring hole left by Utomi's departure. (Utomi had a whopping 3 points in his debut for USC, FWIW). Reece is going to help tremendously on the inside this year. FT shooting was good. The freshman look like the know their role, it will be fun to watch them grow throughout the season. Go Zips!

Can Banks dunk?