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Clock does not stop on first downs anymore for the most part if I recall correctly. Change went into effect last year. i think the changes last year to shorten the games went a little too far. Don’t have much opinion on a 2 minute warning itself, but do like that it should add 1-2 more plays a game to give us some back of the 6-10 plays they took away last year.

Exciting. As @zippy5 said, who is out?

Meh. Even with our “beefed up” OOC last season, it’s not like we beat teams we didn’t typically beat. SDSU’s, Northern Kentucky’s, and middling Sun Belt teams are the teams we should beat every season. Point being - tougher OOC didn’t seem to hurt recruiting at all even though we didn’t follow through.

Thank god our heavy cuts are behind us.

I attempted to predict my "way too early" top 2 at each position, but kept going back and forth so I gave up. Of the newcomers, I'm probably most excited for Okonkwo and Harris. Wilson fills a need in a 3 point shooter that we didn't have consistently last year, but Okonkwo had enough production at WVU to transfer up to UNC. Then he played against Bacot every single practice. Much like Enrique, his back up wasn't going to play much. Seems reasonable to expect a strong senior season out of him. Harris played A LOT this year for WVU, and basically all of his stats trended upwards from the prior season. He still seems to be on an upward trajectory and we could have a heck of a 2 years from him. I also think we're versatile. A number of guys who can play multiple positions. Curious who the one or two guys to step up will be (and any championship team needs that), but I think it'll happen, I'm drinking the kool aid!

Just saw Josiah Harris to Akron!

Good day to be a Zip! Getting a guy who transferred up from WVU to NORTH CAROLINA just last year feels like we’re stepping up a notch.

Were you able to attend Captain?

I only vaguely remember him as i’m more of a passive follower of hs bball, but I was reading his bio last night and saw he had the 2nd best season scoring wise as a freshman in school history. Behind one Lebron James.

That is former SVSM guard Seth Wilson!

It sucks, but good point. With today’s Wild West of college athletics, whose to say another school wouldn’t swoop in and “persuade” Finley to transfer if we released footage of him balling.

Since all we get are still pictures, anyone have any insight on who is looking good or the team in general for spring ball? I plan to be at the game as long as weather is good!

Good. From Arth’s first year until now, the one constant has been below average OL line play as a whole. Must fix at all costs.

3 schollies (as of right now) to reload. Lets get to work!

That’s my bet.

Glad to see the powers that be are putting something together. Whether you like it or not (I’m not personally opposed to players benefitting, but there is a lot that needs fixed), play the game or fall further behind.

Love the breakdowns @catdaddyp!

I thought Hankerson was fine. Not a bust, not a star, but solid player in his role. I believe his stats went up here vs NIU. Thornton definitely more disappointing.

More film* against Kentucky who it looked like they played. Incredibly athletic. Would like to see if he showed some flashes against top level talent.

Looks like a hell of an athlete. Would like to see more against Kentucky.

I can only look at this as Toledo did enough to keep Todd K, because I don’t see a world where Calhoun is more attractive. Good for them. Now can he lure any of this big 3 back out of the portal? Also feel like Utah St could’ve done a lot better.

Average of $307k/scholarship player. Geez.

Indeed. The logic makes sense, but big gamble for both AD and Dru.

FWIW, Groce had similar situation in year 1 going into year 2. Felt like he was hired later than usual, KD took a lot of the team with him - current players and HS recruits - and Groce was left scrambling to fill scholarships in year 1. Because of that, we had significant turnover going into year 2 as well. Hoping Gensler finds his foundational players. Year 2 may be disappointing again, but in year 3 we should start seeing noticeable improvement if this is going to be a success.

Maybe close to 50% new faces once you factor in graduates...