Erick Howard

[Buckzip]

To an Akron or Cincinnati and then out after a year? No thanks, superstar. If you decide to attend UA and play at UA, commit yourself. Otherwise don't waste our time.

Going to go to Akron or Cincinnati, or a smaller D1 school then transfering

Let him go somewhere else. He sounds like an arrogant ass.

[GP1]

http://www.cantonrep.com/college/x13558233...or-Div-I-offers

“Right now, I’m working hard to get the grades,” Howard said. “If I don’t get the grades, I’m thinking about prep schools or going to an Akron or Cincinnati or a smaller Division I school and transferring out after a year.”

Amazing. This kid is too stupid to go to college. Good luck in I-AA.

[ZachTheZip]

No self-respecting Division I school would offer him knowing that he intends to transfer out at the first opportunity.JUCOland will be his destination.

[Captain Kangaroo]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.He likely meant he would go to a prep school for a year, then attend a BCS-type school. This would cost him some cash, + there'd be a little risk that if he got hurt he'd have no college scholarship.Or...take the guaranteed scholarship and enter a school like UA and sit out a year while taking college courses. His scholarship would be guaranteed, assuming his 2nd year grades were in order.He wouldn't attend UA, then transfer out, because his eligibility clock begins ticking as soon as he steps foot on campus for classes. The penalty would compound if he were a non-qualifier.

[GP1]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

[Captain Kangaroo]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

It makes absolutely no sense for a non-qualifier attend Akron, then transfer. No one does that in Division 1 college football. Anywhere.That's why the prep schools exist. Or JUCO's.In the history of Zips athletics, no "Mr. Football/Mr. Basketball/"Super-Duper All-Star" has ever made a meaningful contribution. In fact, all have been HUGE busts, often barely seeing the playing field or court.Marcus Sanders, Christian Morgan, Nate Robinson, Ryan Bain, John Carson, Emmanuel Smith, Derrick Tarver, etc etc etc.

[GP1]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

It makes absolutely no sense for a non-qualifier attend Akron, then transfer. No one does that in Division 1 college football. Anywhere.

I agree. It makes no sense, but who says a high school kid with a sub-par intellect has to make sense? I have a feeling the Zips should take a pass on this kid. Something doesn't seem right.

[ctmjbowes@sbcglobal.net]

I want kids who are winners and who will commit to UA. The last thing we need is some dopey kid in the locker room, or on campus, biding his time until he can "go big time." I hope the next staff doesn't waste time and energy on kids like this.

[cms133@uakron.edu]

Since he said Akron or Cincinnati I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Don't players see it as a privilege to play for the 5th best team in the country. I cant imagine he would transfer from Cinci if he landed there would he?

[Sergeant Zip]

Erick Howard: Stark County's Player of the Decade

[Zipmeister]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

It makes absolutely no sense for a non-qualifier attend Akron, then transfer. No one does that in Division 1 college football. Anywhere.

I agree. It makes no sense, but who says a high school kid with a sub-par intellect has to make sense? I have a feeling the Zips should take a pass on this kid. Something doesn't seem right.

Duh, do ya think?After his NFL football career, he wants to be either a brain surgeon or a fry cook.

[g-mann17]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

It makes absolutely no sense for a non-qualifier attend Akron, then transfer. No one does that in Division 1 college football. Anywhere.

I agree. It makes no sense, but who says a high school kid with a sub-par intellect has to make sense? I have a feeling the Zips should take a pass on this kid. Something doesn't seem right.

Duh, do ya think?After his NFL football career, he wants to be either a brain surgeon or a fry cook.

I hope the kid doesn't give up on his dreams. Canton could use another quality fry cook.

[Z.I.P.]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

It makes absolutely no sense for a non-qualifier attend Akron, then transfer. No one does that in Division 1 college football. Anywhere.That's why the prep schools exist. Or JUCO's.In the history of Zips athletics, no "Mr. Football/Mr. Basketball/"Super-Duper All-Star" has ever made a meaningful contribution. In fact, all have been HUGE busts, often barely seeing the playing field or court.Marcus Sanders, Christian Morgan, Nate Robinson, Ryan Bain, John Carson, Emmanuel Smith, Derrick Tarver, etc etc etc.

Dammit Cap'n. You've got to lay off your constant digs at All-World Derrick Tarver, the greatest Zip recruit of ALLTIME! You're just showing the world what a hater U R!!!

[InTheZone]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

In the history of Zips athletics, no "Mr. Football/Mr. Basketball/"Super-Duper All-Star" has ever made a meaningful contribution. In fact, all have been HUGE busts, often barely seeing the playing field or court.Marcus Sanders, Christian Morgan, Nate Robinson, Ryan Bain, John Carson, Emmanuel Smith, Derrick Tarver, etc etc etc.

You left our current Super-Duper All Star off the list... Mr. Massillon himself.

[Zip Watcher]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

In the history of Zips athletics, no "Mr. Football/Mr. Basketball/"Super-Duper All-Star" has ever made a meaningful contribution. In fact, all have been HUGE busts, often barely seeing the playing field or court.Marcus Sanders, Christian Morgan, Nate Robinson, Ryan Bain, John Carson, Emmanuel Smith, Derrick Tarver, etc etc etc.

You left our current Super-Duper All Star off the list... Mr. Massillon himself.

Back so soon? Which BCS program have you adopted as your favorite team?

[InTheZone]

I have to believe the kid was either mis-quoted, or mis-spoke.

Or maybe he made the mistake of saying exactly what he is planning to do.....

In the history of Zips athletics, no "Mr. Football/Mr. Basketball/"Super-Duper All-Star" has ever made a meaningful contribution. In fact, all have been HUGE busts, often barely seeing the playing field or court.Marcus Sanders, Christian Morgan, Nate Robinson, Ryan Bain, John Carson, Emmanuel Smith, Derrick Tarver, etc etc etc.

You left our current Super-Duper All Star off the list... Mr. Massillon himself.

Back so soon? Which BCS program have you adopted as your favorite team?

I said that in the heat of anger like a lot of us do, and while I still think the University went completely in the wrong direction with our coaching hire, I would never abandon the school I played for. I devoted too many hours and too much sweat to the program to just say the hell with it, but I still think TW is an absolute moron. That being said, I think Ianello has done some good things with his staffing hires, and I'll give him a year to show us all something.

[Sergeant Zip]

Named to Parade All-America Football Team

[Sergeant Zip]

Parade Website listing the All American 2010 team.

[rocketfootball]

Howard's not likely to come to Toledo despite visiting last week. I gotta think that improves the chances of him heading to Akron.

[ZachTheZip]

Remember that quote of his from earlier in this very thread? The one saying that he'll go to Akron or Cinci only so they can be a stepping stone to get to Ohio State. This kid will either go to Columbus or a prep school. His mind is made up, even if OSU won't take him.

[g-mann17]

Remember that quote of his from earlier in this very thread? The one saying that he'll go to Akron or Cinci only so they can be a stepping stone to get to Ohio State. This kid will either go to Columbus or a prep school. His mind is made up, even if OSU won't take him.

Well if there is a kid that knows about making up his mind on something it's the kid.

[Captain Kangaroo]

Remember that quote of his from earlier in this very thread? The one saying that he'll go to Akron or Cinci only so they can be a stepping stone to get to Ohio State. This kid will either go to Columbus or a prep school. His mind is made up, even if OSU won't take him.

Just curious - In the last 5 years, how many prep school kids has Ohio State accepted? I'll guess zero, but I don't follow OSU closely.

[Zipgrad01]

Remember that quote of his from earlier in this very thread? The one saying that he'll go to Akron or Cinci only so they can be a stepping stone to get to Ohio State. This kid will either go to Columbus or a prep school. His mind is made up, even if OSU won't take him.

Just curious - In the last 5 years, how many prep school kids has Ohio State accepted? I'll guess zero, but I don't follow OSU closely.

I may be incorrect, but I think they have 2 this year.

[Hilltopper]

It's down to UA or UT.http://www.cantonrep.com/carousel/x9858267...Akron-or-Toledo

The two-time Mr. Football winner and Stark County’s all-time leading rusher said Wednesday he has verbally committed to sign with the University of Akron next week, though he could change his mind.

[zff]

I guess we will see how good of a recruiter Ianello is.