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He really stuck out to me during the spring game. I bet he turns into a nice player.

I learned a few things from a GT article for once. 1) Thus far, this is the winningest senior class in school history at the FBS level. 2) Darryl Long is out for the season. We already knew about Travonte.

To be honest, I think we'll just complain about the schedule no matter what. There are 2 sweet 16 teams on there from last year. and some other good teams in the Cayman classic. Marshall won a game in the NCAA IIRC. I don't like the creampuffs, but they seem to be strategically scheduled before bigger games..which I guess makes sense. Expecting to see some "perfect" OOC schedule just might be too picky.

You beat me to it B&G https://247sports.com/player/chris-mcdonald-jr-46036879 I've said it before, but Otis Mounds has been a great hire. The pass defense hasn't really been a concern since he's been here and he brings in some real talent every year. Seems TB has recognized it too with the promotion to passing game coordinator and recruiting coordinator. We need to do all we can do to keep ahold of him, because I bet some bigger programs will come calling before too long.

I'm sure this will start a debate, but pretty meh if you ask me with Cedarville, Chicago St, Alabama St, and Carnegie Mellon. Looking forward to Nevada, the Caymans (which will likely make it better), and Marshall @ home. Seems to be some high quality teams then some low quality teams without really anything in the middle. https://spark.adobe.com/page/BDRKox0VBTUSe/

The #MACtion brand is gimmicky as is. I say embrace it. This isn't the B1G with strong tradition. I'm all for anything that people will talk about and for the players to have some more fun.

The offense is a complete unknown, but I feel like its really hard to be as ineffective as last year. There is at least some potential with the skill players this year, assuming we can put together 5 decent starters on the OL.

I am pretty sure I was standing in line next to Bubba's parents while waiting to get into the spring game. He clearly gets it from his father...dude is jacked.

Can you watch everything with the $5 purchase (incl. live ESPN, ESPN2, etc)? If thats the case, I agree its not a bad deal at all for all the sports you could care to watch. Still redundant for me however as I have somebody's login that I use.

Hustlebelt has unfortunately really taken a nose dive the past few years. They used to be a solid alternative to the crappy local coverage we get.

I have not tried ESPN+ yet, but my understanding before it came out was that it was a standalone service that needs purchased and paid for monthly. I don't understand the need for a separate name from ESPN3 if not.

Speaking on run game, anyone know anything about Suggs' status with the team?

I'm right there with you, but I think I have a little more respect for Miami and Buffalo than you. IMO, its a 4 team race for the East (with BGSU and Kent being clearly below everyone). So we could easily finish 4th, though it would be disappointing. I don't even think OU is on a different level anymore. Beware of the Buffalo QB being hyped as the next Josh Allen this year...its already happening. He may not even be the best QB on his team. IIRC the back up came in last year and broke records. I too feel like the program is finally at a point where while we do have question marks, I don't think we have many holes (at least I hope not as the question marks do have talent) and are finally accumulating depth behind the starters.

pretty meh predictions, IMO, but something to discuss in this long-ass offseason. https://macprospectus.com/2018/07/17/mac-football-preseason-team-predictions-2018/

Breaking news: Playing sports increases chance of injury. http://footballscoop.com/news/new-study-reports-higher-concussion-rate-girls-sport-football/

Did Williams not make a big time hire (on a very smart contract) in Groce last year after the unexpected departure of KD?

Have some time today, so I went through and added offers for all of our commits so far. Definitely picking up some momentum, as everyone committing now has multiple offers. I think Hilton is still committed, but he seems to be picking up a lot of interest. 2019 commits: Kobe Hilton, OT/DT, 6-4, 260, Farrell HS, Farrell, PA - Akron, Ball St, Buffalo, Miami (OH), Toledo, WMU Tyler Connolly, OL, 6-5, 285, Marysville HS, Marysville, OH - Akron Janil Brown, DT, 6-3, 300, Palm Beach Central HS, Wellington, FL -Akron Jalen Bell, DT, 6-0, 285, Martin Luther King HS, Detroit, MI - Akron Sonny Ray Jones, Jr., RB, 5-11, 185, Ravenna HS, Ravenna, OH - Akron Quan Easterling, TE, 6-2, 235, Archbishop Hoban HS, Akron, OH - Akron, Toledo Jaison Williams, OL, 6-2, 330, Trotwood Madison HS, Trotwood, OH - Akron Jarred Uran, LB, 6-2, 195, LaSalle HS, Cincinnati, OH - Akron, Ball St, BG, EMU, Kent St, Mass, NMSU, NDSU, Ohio. Max Wynn, LB, 6-2, 210, Centerville HS, Centerville OH - Akron, Ball St, Buffalo, CMU, Cinci, EMU, Kent St, Miami (OH), Ohio, Syracuse, Toledo, WMU Kyre Williams, DB, Akron East, Akron, OH - Akron, Buffalo, EMU, Toledo Deearius Reese, DL, Akron East, Akron, OH - Akron, EMU, Kent St, Toledo

Love both of these gets!

there have been multiple videos posted on twitter. I can't remember which football account they've been posted under though.

Was Kest pushed out?

its not hard to google. Families of lower middle-class to poor backgrounds can go to a library if they have no other means of connecting to the internet to curb their curiosity. Surely its not too radical of an idea for parents to make their children aware of the risks or even prevent them from playing if deemed too risky. I find the fact that you think lower-middle class to poor families can't educate themselves to be quite disturbing. Talk about demeaning.

Joe Tresey is doing work. Nice to have some new (old) blood in the program.

I mean its the MAC, so I don't expect quality reporting when it comes to it. Without looking at the new articles, I think its a pretty even 4 team race in the East this year between OU, Buffalo, Miami, and Akron. Should be a competitive season.

I hope you're right B&G. This class is picking up some nice momentum, especially in spots where I don't think we have a lot of young depth (LB and DL).