Jrship35

Agreed ........... Bad idea

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https://twitter.com/JayPeeezyy/status/689160513780084736 Not sure if they even visited ............. Decommitted on the 1/18 and were supposed to visit this weekend I believe ..........

Certainly gives us an obvious last look !!! That and the fact that when Akron offered Pearson a scholly, he decommited shortly after. If you look at the NIU roster, I can't understand how Nelson would have alot of interest with 5 sophomore QB on the roster .............. Same with FAU !!

Next weekend is a big visit weekend (and the last before signing day) Kato Nelson and his teammate WR Jahcour Pearson (who recently decommited from NIU) Armond Weh Weh - JUCO running back ‏ And I sure hope a whole lot more ...........

But here we go .......... Matt Ryan - OL - 6'3" 315 lbs and son of former Saints D-Coordinator Rob Ryan LOL http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2781110/matthew-ryan https://twitter.com/Matty_Ice_78/status/689559135478616064

Anyone got any 411 on this guy ? Jon Lewis ? https://twitter.com/Alastair_1903/status/688458638692855810 http://www.gotiffindragons.com/roster/14/3/5583.php ................... maybe ? Nevermind ............ Soccer guy. My bad

Must be the new coffee I am drinking LZIP !!!! Don't know about knowledge .................. One meatheads opinion may be a better description !!!

Commit - Jovann Letuli - 6'5" and 305 http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2668639/highlights/289382391/v2 https://twitter.com/JUCOFFrenzy/status/689444965395496961

Couple of points .......... I know that my son DIDN'T want to stay around the area . So maybe some of these kids want to get away from the area (no offense at all to the area) unless of course they get an OSU scholly I did some rough math to look at the number of OHIO kids (not NEO, but the state, which has a lot of talent and recruiting competition): From 2015 roster only: Fresh and RS Fr - 14 of 35 from Ohio or 40% Soph or RS Soph- 12 of 19 from Ohio or 61% Jr or RS Junior - 10 of 23 from Ohio or 43% Total Ohio players on 2015 roster (not seniors) - 36 of 77 or 47% Again that is just Ohio, not PA or surrounding States. Total Ohio Players on the 2010 Roster was 39 of 84 or 46% So I would ask a couple of questions ......... 1. Is this a good percentage from Ohio ? That's up to opinion I guess 2. Is the current in state talent on the current roster better than back in 2010 ?

Wadzip ........... I agree with you all the way and will certainly concede the 65/35% mix. I just feel that if you look at the whole picture (recruiting budget, school finances, etc.) along with the (what I consider) successful recruiting plan so far from Bowden and company, I believe this is part of a conscious plan........ Just my opinion If you scan even most P5 schools, they are also bring in 4-6 JUCO transfers on average (many have been sent to JUCO for lack of grades) and they have a pipeline to some of the major JUCO powers. So your numbers above are pretty close to where we currently are now ( I said close) ........... Continuing to strengthen our relationship with the local area programs is vital IMHO (talent is right there, no strain to the budget, etc) and continued penetration with relationships in South Florida (I think the relationship between Coach Stroud and Mark Richt will certainly help now that Richt is at The U) As you brought up my son, which to your point is a decent example. As I have always said (and hopefully not arrogantly), my son is a text book definition of a "developmental player". Very low pad level to leverage under the 6-5/6-6 O-linemen and excellent technique. He was Blessed to have 4 years in the Buford system as it is run EXACTLY like UA's (practices, strength and conditioning etc.)..... He has been in this grind for 5 years (15 games every year in high school) now and "get's it". He told me over the break that his biggest frustration is that still so many don't "get it" .......... He loves Coach Sleeve and says that everything that he is doing makes complete sense but the older guys still aren't completely bought in yet (although he said it is getting better)........ Thinks that Coaches Stroud and Amotto are "geniuses" when it comes to defense and scheme..... I feel confident in saying that he should have a very productive 4 more years and will without doubt do his job when on the field, just still needs another 20 pounds of muscle and keep his quickness and agility off the ball. His strength gains have been remarkable under Coach Sleeve in just 6 months and as I hammered on last year .......... This off season is going to be huge for him (I hope)... and all of the younger guys I think we were all hoping that last season would change the make up of our recruiting strategy, but I think the mindset of the high school recruiting has not changed (good character, developmental kids ...... No "star" power). It may have opened more eyes of potential transfers and 5th year guys............. Which I again, think is perfectly acceptable if the Coaches have continued success in that area. The keys to building on the 2015 season are ...... 1. A kick ass off season regiment (more player buy in) 2. Keeping Coach Funk and building coaching continuity on the O-Line 3. Filling the holes where needed and getting the key younger guys to step up. Signing day is 2 weeks from today !! I still think we are going to be happy with this years class !

Sounds like a stretch, but was confirmed................... for now anyway Josh McNeil has returned

https://twitter.com/lynden_o/status/689146414383910912

Kish (confirmed) ............... As of yesterday's meetings, McNeil was a no show Running low on H-back/TE's ............... Siebel is no longer on the team, Kish move to OLine leaves like 5 of 8 from 2015 roster (Williams, Cagle, Junk, Martin, Gauthney)........... With no confirmation yet regarding McNeil

A loyal Zip nation poster informs me that it was standing room only in the O-Lineman meeting room !!! With a handful of new faces and a position move for a H-back/TE I was also told by a first hand source ............. "Them are some big ass O-lineman that came in Dad" ......... Let's hope they aren't slugs" LOL If Coach Funk stays put, I'm starting to feel pretty content with the effort to address a big concern

FYI .... Chuckle Turfe is from Canton, Michigan Siebel no longer on team ......... Makes it even worse Just sayin

OUCH

Get the tweets going to him (LOL)........... Nice film !

2015: 8-5 with a bowl win !!! Remember ? Seems to be paying off Not endorsing fully but think about it ............. UA, as we all know, is having some financial struggles. SO if Coach Bowden can indeed keep the recruiting budget down and plan/recruit in this type of scheme, is it really that bad ? I cannot imagine that the recruiting budget is very robust ..... Makes the relationship with the local programs more important, It is possible that this indeed is the mid term future of the program (or longer) ..... Remember, most of the time, the "star" rating is so over hyped (with the exception of about 10-12 kids a year. The high school athletes we recruit in are not going to be huge contributors (except for a few) until their third (Soph) year. Their freshman ans RS freshman years are developmental and we should get two solid performance years (3 productive seasons for a few) out of each recruiting class .............. IMHO To me, the important thing to note is that these transfers are wanting to come to Akron and their talent levels have been pretty damn good so far .... I would be comfortable with a 60/40 split of recruits to transfers ................. Mix in a couple of solid 5th year seniors each year with the multi season eligible transfers and to me that makes us MACable (term coined by another Zip Nation loyalist) !!! Just sayin ...

I would lean towards agreeing with you ................ His twitter tag says "Loyalty" !!! Let's see !!! Been sending him tweets LOL

Wait ... What ? Walk on I guess .......... TE https://twitter.com/devonjones__/status/687795420714692608 http://www.hudl.com/athlete/561584/devon-jones

Everybody send him a tweet !!!! Show some love https://twitter.com/john_ship67/status/687717841144004608

Fishing expedition ................ Best of luck to the young man !!! If he continues to develop and that position is a need in 2019, hopefully it will develop

Folks ............. If we are all in, we gotta be ALL in !!!!!

Damn ..... This is the dude !!! Watch his film .. Big, athletic, great feet and hips for a big man, great first punch !!! PLEASE ink this Kid Coaches !!! Please