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After missing 38 days with the knee injury, Jatavis Brown returns to limited practice.

Apparently Snoop Dogg has given Kishawn Holmes a nickname

Looks like Miami of Ohio has offered him.

It will be interesting to read any of the upcoming scouting reports on Lane. I think he is probably one of the stronger and more physical wide receivers in the 2017 NFL draft.

Looks like he will be a solid addition to the OL

Here is Clemson WR Mike Williams (6-3 225) who like Jerome Lane declared early for the NFL draft. Some currently say Williams is projected to be the first WR picked in round 1. In 13 games this year he had 84 receptions for 1175 yards (13.9 yards/catch) and 10 TD's with a long reception of 50 yards. Here he is against Louisville and GA Tech. How do you think Williams compares and contrasts with Lane?

According to this article from the NFL College Advisory Committee: "The ratings system was revised as well. In previous years, the Committee would evaluate players in one of five categories: potential first-round pick, potential second-round pick, potential third-round pick, no potential for the first three rounds or no draft potential at all. The new ratings are much simpler: potential first round, potential second round, or neither, which is effectively a recommendation to stay in school."

Of course there will be a wide open competition for all of the WR positions next year. However, with Jerome Lane to the NFL and Kentucky transfer TE Darryl Long (6-4 246) eligible to play for the Zips in 2017, I think Mykel-Traylor Bennett may emerge in Lane's vacated starting X-WR spot. Austin Wolf should hold on to the starting Z-WR spot.

Jerome Lane managed to attain respectable stats this year, 62 receptions for 1018 total yards (30th in nation) and 6 TD's, even though the Zips QB situation was less than consistent during the season and some individual QB game performances were shoddy at times. Last year, his first season at WR, Lane was 12th in the nation with an average of (782 yards)/(39 receptions) = 20.05 yards per catch. Here are some interesting twitter comments on Lane's NFL decision: https://twitter.com/andysimms/status/804403411894542336 https://twitter.com/lifesyourcup/status/804437693740388352

2017 Zips recruits who made the 2016 AP All-Ohio Football teams: Division I First team Defense: Reggie Corner (5-10 195, Canton McKinley, Safety) Division II First team Offense: Marquise Bridges (5-10 180, Akron Ellet, RB) Division II Second team Defense: Kobie Booker (6-2 260, Barberton, LB) Division III First team Offense: Jemarulin Suggs (5-11 190, Akron East, RB) Division III Second team Defense: De'Andre Brimage (6-2 260, Akron East, DL) Division III Second team Defense: Justin Sampson (6-2 220, Akron St. Vincent- St. Mary, DE) Division III Third team Offense: Dusty Burkhart (6-2 185, Akron Coventry, WR) Division III Third team Defense: Marquess Callaway (6-1 170, Akron East, CB) Former Akron Zip Marques Hayes was chosen for Division III Coach of the Year Div I list Div II list Div III list Div IV list Div V & Div VI lists Div VII list

Uriah is Ulysses Gilbert's younger brother according to this article. I hope he chooses Akron. "On defense, perhaps no one in the state has a lineman as imposing as Uriah Gilbert (6-2, 340).Gilbert, the Celtics' noseguard, bench presses 405 pounds and runs the 40-yard dash in 5.2 seconds.He's already been offered by Baylor and will be a matchup nightmare for opposing centers."

Akron should recruit Nate Weinman an athletic 6-7 235 lb senior TE/WR out of nearby Norwayne High School in Creston, OH. According to this article, Ball State, Kent and Miami from the MAC are interested.

2017 Zips recruits receive accolades -FRIDAYNIGHTOHIO.com article Reggie Corner (5-10 195, Canton McKinley, safety) was named 2016 AP All-Northeast Inland District Defensive player of the year in Division I, while Jemarulin Suggs (5-11 190, Akron East, RB) was selected as one of two Offensive players of the year in Division III. Marquise Bridges (5-10 180, Akron Ellet, RB) made the First team offense in Division II, and Kobie Booker (6-2 260, Barberton, LB) was listed on the First team defense in Division II. Marcus Kidd (Akron Garfield, OL) appeared as an Honorable mention in Division II. Dusty Burkhart (6-2 185, Akron Coventry, WR) was tabbed to the First team offense in Division III. Deandre Brimage (6-2 260, Akron East, DL) was picked for the First team defense in Division III, and teammate Marquess Callaway (6-1 170, Akron East, CB) was also nominated to the First team defense in Division III. Additionally, Justin Sampson (6-2 220, Akron St Vincent-St Mary, DL) got the nod to the First team defense in Division III. Tracy Jordan (Akron Springfield, DL) appeared as an Honorable mention in Division III. Former Zip Marques Hayes was chosen as Coach of the year in Division III.

2018 QB Cal Endicott has visited Akron.

Jatavis Brown's knee injury will not necessitate surgery. He may miss 1 or 2 games.

Bobcats 31 Rockets 26 final

Blowout

Sack. Game over

Wow. Scoring at will now

Defense has to come up big

Finally a TD!

Jackson untouched for the TD

Woodson is off. Maybe put in Chapman for a series and see how he does.

Jatavis Brown, a film buff. nice interview

"To come out and beat the defending champs is amazing." Jatavis Brown in Chargers locker room after the win, in which he once again led the team in tackles.