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I know positive discussion around this forum is frowned upon by the masses, but I thought I'd share this.

Woah. http://www.gozips.com/news/2017/7/21/football-gilbert-named-preseason-mac-defensive-player-of-the-year.aspx

I was one of the ones high on Jest. Definitely room to improve as you said, but I thought he looked fine considering he was a true freshman and not in great shape. Forget where I read it, but I would look out for Sampson along with Hanson to be involved as a true freshman at DE. I recall somebody saying (coach or media) say he had higher talent, but a lot of schools stayed away because they didn't think he would qualify.

Still no Davis/Bell. Montel Jordan is gone. I don't notice anyone new.

Damn it is tough being a fan sometimes. As for Jest planning to come back, I think thats what they all say.......

Jason Taylor is going to be a MAC media day special guest. Heard it here first.

Probable WMU starting QB has left the program. One for the good guys! https://www.hustlebelt.com/2017/7/19/15998786/tom-flacco-no-longer-with-western-michigan-football-program-quarterback

I read that as we are playing CSU and YSU is playing Kent.

Bowl eligibility is my minimum expectations as well. I would like to get there on a consistent basis before expecting something like 8 wins minimum. George Thomas having a professional journalism job is one of the biggest mysteries to me. He didn't even use consistency in the other over/unders. Spells out BG's and uses numbers for the others.

Ugh...your sources have proved to be correct in the past, but I hope you are wrong regarding King and Jest. Would be big losses.

Not really related to this thread, but don't know where else to put it. Seems Dana Holgerson takes a similar approach at WVU in regards to recruiting.

Wanted to bump this. Are our beloved moderators going to be in appearance? If so, maybe Zipsnation could post some questions they would like answered and you could ask if able?!

Based on the spring game, I am pretty excited about Dailey and King. Throw in the good things I've heard about Jamal Davis and hope that Bell has improved, as he had talent according to his offers.* Throw in another offseason of development for Gilbert as well. So we should definitely be better. 99.5% sure it isn't enough to beat Penn State, but should help enough for the rest of the schedule. *Assuming they are on the team.

8 wins or bust seems like a high standard for a program who has never won that many games in their FBS history.

What would you all consider a successful season? Record and/or achievement wise.

Going to have to hold off until we really find out who is and isn't on the team. Kreed's looks pretty accurate though (I haven't read the others closely). You would hope we can find a way to come through against either Miami or OU. No way WMU beats us by 3 TDs IMO. I didn't forget my bet!

The kangoaroes...gotta love it. We'll all be rooting for him.

The Canton Bulldogs came up just short against the K State alumni. Tree led all teams in points I believe. Harvey was in double figures but fouled out with about a minute left. The Bulldogs sort of let it slip away at the end though.

Whether it was a joke or not, saying the University doesn't know somebody attends/attended UA =/= some random student not knowing.

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4863474/582a1715bd75201f948c73c8 http://247sports.com/Player/Gavin-Blunt-46041690

.............They are honoring Jason Taylor at the Iowa State game and he will be there.

I recall reading earlier in the process that both Noah and Antino would be graduate transfers. Whether that is accurate or not, who knows.

Seems relevant. http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/universities-turn-focus-to-young-fans-as-football-attendance-declines/ar-BBE2Mtg?li=BBnba9I

Looks like Big Dog's NBA experience is going to be limited to a Summer League tryout. He has not made the cut.

I saw that as well. Couldn't find anything about him online. I am guessing a walk on? The name is actually B.J. Workman, I believe.