MDZip Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'm gonna go with the recruiting pitch...Dayton,It's in Colorado.That's a long walk grandma!!!But there is an Akron, CO (and no actual Dayton), plus Colorado is kind of nice, although I'll agree the seat description is confusing. Lets go with Dayton, Idaho, no Akron there. That ought to scare her off. Or if she's in attendance at the JAR by chance, how abut a nice "Welcome to North Dayton" sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/vie...813&Sport=2We seemed to have disappeared from Payne's list on Rivals just as he is supposedly set to visit here. Anyone have some insight to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinZip Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/vie...813&Sport=2We seemed to have disappeared from Payne's list on Rivals just as he is supposedly set to visit here. Anyone have some insight to this?Hmm..I think he has his list narrowed down much beyond those. I thought Akron was on a list of five or so, but I'd say our chances remain the same. We'll know in a few weeks. It'll be a big weeked here either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/vie...813&Sport=2We seemed to have disappeared from Payne's list on Rivals just as he is supposedly set to visit here. Anyone have some insight to this?my guess is that there is only room for 15 teams and they assume little old Akron doesn't have a chance against those big boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinZip Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm not sure much has changed.Adreian Payne and Jared Sullinger- These two are a formidable interior duo for All Ohio Red. Sullinger continues to be a reliable double-double guy who both physically overpowers opponents and enhances the play of his teammates with his passing. Payne, whose length and athleticism gives him a very high ceiling, continues to improve. He looks more comfortable with the basketball and is knocking down face up jumpers. Defensively, he can both dominate the paint and move his feet out on the perimeter.Adreian Payne is wide open in his recruitment and not too concerned about it at this point. He did say that West Virginia, Dayton and Xavier are recruiting him the hardest, and he plans to visit Akron in the near future.via rivals April 12, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'd sure like to know just how much effect LeBron's association with the City of Akron and UA has on the minds of the country's top high school basketball players who aspire to be the next LeBron.Dave, I can tell you from Zeke's standpoint that the LBJ factor did not have much of an impact. His decision was based more on the quality of the education, the university (campus) and the coaching staff of Akron. The LBJ factor is an added bonus.As far as Zeke is concerned LeBron's connection to Akron had no affect on his decision to come to Akron. As a matter of fact, LeBron is not Zeke's "favorite" player....Ssshhhh..don't tell LBJ! What influenced Zeke was the relationship he established with Coach Boals and Coach Dambrot, the campus environment and the academics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'd sure like to know just how much effect LeBron's association with the City of Akron and UA has on the minds of the country's top high school basketball players who aspire to be the next LeBron.Dave, I can tell you from Zeke's standpoint that the LBJ factor did not have much of an impact. His decision was based more on the quality of the education, the university (campus) and the coaching staff of Akron. The LBJ factor is an added bonus.As far as Zeke is concerned LeBron's connection to Akron had no affect on his decision to come to Akron. As a matter of fact, LeBron is not Zeke's "favorite" player....Ssshhhh..don't tell LBJ! What influenced Zeke was the relationship he established with Coach Boals and Coach Dambrot, the campus environment and the academics.I would take a kid who wanted to come here for those reasons over somebody who was starstruck by the local celebrity every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I would take a kid who wanted to come here for those reasons over somebody who was starstruck by the local celebrity every time.I'll take both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 So how much does Coach Boals leaving affect him? Leaving a few days before his scheduled visit can't be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinZip Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Well considering Boals was the driving force for getting Payne to schedule an Akron visit...I'd realistically say it makes our chances less than slim. Payne has interest in playing at the next level (college and NBA). OSU gives him the best opportunity of that. If I remember right, he didn't like the campus and OSU had very limited scholarships available. I'm still thinking Dayton is a lock, but perhaps OSU just pushed us off the board?Time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 If someone can confirm that Payne is still coming in for his visit (reportedly this weekend?) it would certainly take some of the edge off of losing Coach Boals. I don't necessarily need him to commit or something, but showing that we are still on the radar would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinZip Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 If someone can confirm that Payne is still coming in for his visit (reportedly this weekend?) it would certainly take some of the edge off of losing Coach Boals. I don't necessarily need him to commit or something, but showing that we are still on the radar would be nice.I know he'll be here next week...can't say for sure this weekend tho. Anyone know? Sadly I fear the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 If someone can confirm that Payne is still coming in for his visit (reportedly this weekend?) it would certainly take some of the edge off of losing Coach Boals. I don't necessarily need him to commit or something, but showing that we are still on the radar would be nice.I know he'll be here next week...can't say for sure this weekend tho. Anyone know? Sadly I fear the worst.He was scheduled for the 18th and he was coming to meet the staff and players. I know Boals made a lot of it possible, but I'm also sure that the NCAA appearance and the MAC Championship also made a bit of an impression. I would suspect he will be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 There seems like a gigantic conflict of interest brewing. Boals will still be here when Payne visits this weekend (if he does visit. Maybe this is why we disappeared off his rivals list?). I wouldn't resent Boals nearly as much for leaving if he does his job and trys to recruit Payne to come to Akron while Jeff's still an employee here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 There seems like a gigantic conflict of interest brewing. Boals will still be here when Payne visits this weekend (if he does visit. Maybe this is why we disappeared off his rivals list?). I wouldn't resent Boals nearly as much for leaving if he does his job and trys to recruit Payne to come to Akron while Jeff's still an employee here.My guess would be that Jeff will have to recuse himself and Keith will handle the visit. Anybody know any good asst coaches out there that happen to be named Jeff Smart (or perhaps the less likely Shaka Boals? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I think that guys name is "Rick McFadden". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I think that guys name is "Rick McFadden".Well if there is one person that can speak volumes on the benefits of going to the UofA over OSU it's him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I think that guys name is "Rick McFadden".Absolutely. And if we're looking to add a coach, how about either Dru Joyce II or III?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 We all knew coach Boals was not going to be here forever. His departure is just like death, we all know it is coming but we don't want to think about it and when it happens, it hurts... a lot. I am not surprised coach Boals has left, i am actually surprised he is not head coach at Ohio yet. What are the bobcats thinking?Now it is time for us to move on, and the one who trained Shaka and Jeff can train Rick and Cedrick.I'm with you Zeke's mom, i'm with you.Also, do you think coach Joyce maybe interested in starting a college career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 From a recruiting perspective having Dru II prowling the sidelines would be SWEET. He's very well connected both in the local area and on the national scene (running LeBron's AAU tournament). Kind of NEOhio basketballs version of Ted Ginn Sr. Dru III wouldn't be bad either, I have always felt like he was coaching material whenver he wants to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 If someone can confirm that Payne is still coming in for his visit (reportedly this weekend?) it would certainly take some of the edge off of losing Coach Boals. I don't necessarily need him to commit or something, but showing that we are still on the radar would be nice.I know he'll be here next week...can't say for sure this weekend tho. Anyone know? Sadly I fear the worst.It is my understanding that Payne is not coming this weekend because he is going to be playing in the PITT Jamfest here in Pgh. I do believe that he is still interested in Akron...but like I told someone else, you have to allow for the "human" side of him to feel a little disappointed and hurt by Boals leaving. Does it mean that he won't consider Akron...personally, I don't think so. Remember, his coaches LOVE Akron and they know that he will be able to "connect" with LBJ here at Akron. Now, does THAT make a difference I THINK SO!! Just my opinion ZipNation...but I believe everything is going to work out for the good of Zip basketball. BESIDES....Zeke will be on the campus during the LBJ AAU Tourney....where..as most of you know, Payne will be playing. Don't be surprised if you see a 7 Footer come walking into an All-Ohio Red game to give support to Mr. Payne...I'm just sayin ya!!! Ya hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinZip Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 If someone can confirm that Payne is still coming in for his visit (reportedly this weekend?) it would certainly take some of the edge off of losing Coach Boals. I don't necessarily need him to commit or something, but showing that we are still on the radar would be nice.I know he'll be here next week...can't say for sure this weekend tho. Anyone know? Sadly I fear the worst.It is my understanding that Payne is not coming this weekend because he is going to be playing in the PITT Jamfest here in Pgh. I do believe that he is still interested in Akron...but like I told someone else, you have to allow for the "human" side of him to feel a little disappointed and hurt by Boals leaving. Does it mean that he won't consider Akron...personally, I don't think so. Remember, his coaches LOVE Akron and they know that he will be able to "connect" with LBJ here at Akron. Now, does THAT make a difference I THINK SO!! Just my opinion ZipNation...but I believe everything is going to work out for the good of Zip basketball. BESIDES....Zeke will be on the campus during the LBJ AAU Tourney....where..as most of you know, Payne will be playing. Don't be surprised if you see a 7 Footer come walking into an All-Ohio Red game to give support to Mr. Payne...I'm just sayin ya!!! Ya hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nice to hear you both have your heads on straight! I'm so excited to have Zeke in a Zips uniform. Though if Payne did pull his visit I am quite disappointed, I know we are growing to a greater level. Now is a chance to bring in new talent (coaching and playing).Lets Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hmmm ... wasn't All-Ohio Red committed to the JamFest a long time ago? I'm wondering if they're swinging over between games or something. Can't imagine he'd be skipping as important an AAU as that for an unofficial visit.Fingers crossed he's still visiting soon.Go Zeke! Go Trevor! Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACER Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 can somebody tell me how many scholarships do we have open next year.what about roberts? i would hope kdwould give him one.it's the right thing to do regardless.the guy has earned it on the court,and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 can somebody tell me how many scholarships do we have open next year.what about roberts? i would hope kdwould give him one.it's the right thing to do regardless.the guy has earned it on the court,and off.2. Check out this thread, I would hate to start this again...http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=13495 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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