johnnyzip84 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Here is a list of players who were signed last year but who are not on the GoZips.com roster. DL William Houst DE Arlington McClinton OL Curtis Black LB Darryl Waters DE Jason Stargel WR Josh Smith S Ben Cunningham OL Kevin Mills Does anyone have any info on these guys? I'm glad someone else is trying I think I've tried to ask this question at least 3 times before, but the only information offered so far (and it's old) is that McClinton was supposedly enrolled per a student who posts here (I forget the user name). I was thinking about calling Joe Dunn's show on 1350 am to ask if he knows anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Not that this really means anything whatsoever, but having grown up in Western Pa I usually check out the Post Gazette Fabulous 22 every year around this time, especially since the Zips have a recruit or two on the list every now and then. So far, none of the players listed have committed to UA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I usually check out the Post Gazette Fabulous 22 every year around this timeFirst site I went to this morning to check the same. I'll have to ask coach if he thinks WPA talent "is not what it used to be", or are we just missing out. I wonder what coaches TB has spoken to in the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'll have to ask coach if he thinks WPA talent "is not what it used to be", or are we just missing out. I would bet the talent in western Pennsylvania is neither better or worse than it used to be. My guess is the game is different than it used to be and doesn't lend itself to slow footed players, with the exception of a few great players (there are great players everywhere). If western Pennsylvania talent was as good as they tell us it is, Pitt and PSU wouldn't be as unbelievably average, at best, as they have been the past 20 years. Yinzers like to say things like, "Look at all the NFL players we produce." That's great, but what about the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Here's an intriguing prospect to keep an eye on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Two other Pitt redshirt freshmen, linebacker Jason Frimpong of Irving, Texas, and defensive back Roderick Ryles of Orlando, Fla., have left the team and been given permission to transfer. Neither played this season, but Frimpong was competing for a starting job at outside linebacker in training camp. All three players were part of the former coach Todd Graham's 2011 recruiting class. Eight players from that 21-man class have left the team or been dismissed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentZip Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Anyone know why this player isn't getting any serious looks? Zero offers from what I can see. Israel Green, Trotwood-Madison (Trotwood, Ohio) The 5-foot-9, 200-pound junior running back helped the Rams cap a 15-0 season with a Division II state title by producing a record-breaking game. The Rams, who finished state runner-up in 2010, defeated Avon (Avon, Ohio) 42-28 as Green set an all-division title game record of six touchdowns while rushing 35 times for a Division II finals' record of 326 yards -- second best for all divisions. He scored four touchdowns in the first half and added the final two in the third quarter. Green ended the season with 2,085 yards and 27 touchdowns on 222 carries and could be one of the top college prospects among Ohio running backs next season. In addition to this honor for Green, the Rams were deemed as a worthy FAB 50 program with the No. 42 ranking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 After the Toledo loss, Bowden stated (regarding recruiting): "We need a #1. We held back jersey #1 this year because we didn't feel there was anyone who really could fill it. That's our biggest priority this recruiting season...getting us someone to wear #1." The next morning in the PD was a feature on Kirtland's #1 Damon Washington. Coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Eight players from that 21-man class have left the team or been dismissed Rob Ianello says that's 13 too few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips Win! Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I was thinking about calling Joe Dunn's show on 1350 am to ask if he knows anything. I can answer that for you. NO. He doesn't know anything so do not waste your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Three-star Boston College commit LeShun Daniels out of Warren G Harding HS is looking at Akron and a few others since BC's coach was fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I can answer that for you. NO. He doesn't know anything so do not waste your time. Funny you should say this, because as I considered calling in today I simply couldn't get past the hypothetical discussion of an ND-OSU national championship game I was subjected to for most of my ride home. That took away any desire I had to break into the conversation with my silly little Zips question. I guess I'll wait for the spring game to see if any of these guys are still with the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Anyone know why this player isn't getting any serious looks? Zero offers from what I can see. Israel Green, Trotwood-Madison (Trotwood, Ohio) The 5-foot-9, 200-pound junior running back helped the Rams cap a 15-0 season with a Division II state title by producing a record-breaking game. The Rams, who finished state runner-up in 2010, defeated Avon (Avon, Ohio) 42-28 as Green set an all-division title game record of six touchdowns while rushing 35 times for a Division II finals' record of 326 yards -- second best for all divisions. He scored four touchdowns in the first half and added the final two in the third quarter. Green ended the season with 2,085 yards and 27 touchdowns on 222 carries and could be one of the top college prospects among Ohio running backs next season. In addition to this honor for Green, the Rams were deemed as a worthy FAB 50 program with the No. 42 ranking. If he could lose 25 pounds we might recruit him as a cornerback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Funny you should say this, because as I considered calling in today I simply couldn't get past the hypothetical discussion of an ND-OSU national championship game I was subjected to for most of my ride home. That took away any desire I had to break into the conversation with my silly little Zips question. I guess I'll wait for the spring game to see if any of these guys are still with the team You hit the nail on the head with how I often feel discussing the Zips. It's (one of) my (few) passions and I wish the Akron community would have more of a personal identity with UA instead of always looking to Cleveland and Columbus, but I often feel like a nut job bringing up the Zips, when OSU is always in national title consideration. Frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 You hit the nail on the head with how I often feel discussing the Zips. It's (one of) my (few) passions and I wish the Akron community would have more of a personal identity with UA instead of always looking to Cleveland and Columbus, but I often feel like a nut job bringing up the Zips, when OSU is always in national title consideration. Frustrating. What frustrates me the most is that if you or I were to bring up the Zips, OSU fans would most likely make fun of us. But honestly what gives them the right? I'd rather sit and watch MY SCHOOL win 1 game a year, than act like them and claim to be a fan of a school they don't attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentZip Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'm glad someone else is trying I think I've tried to ask this question at least 3 times before, but the only information offered so far (and it's old) is that McClinton was supposedly enrolled per a student who posts here (I forget the user name). I was thinking about calling Joe Dunn's show on 1350 am to ask if he knows anything. Here is the apparent answer on at least one of them. I will do some checking on the rest of your list soon. Apparently Darryl Waters ended up at Lamar U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Well, that's disappointing^^^ But thanks for digging that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I appreciate the research, KentZip! But I don't believe Waters ever signed an LOI. It's still good info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 PLEASE do not cut-n-paste someone's column. ZipsNation will get in trouble. Please ALWAYS cite a source for your information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo2 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Did some digging around on twitter, so take this for what it's worth...Benny Cunningham, Arlington McClinton, and Curtis Black all still list themselves as students at Akron and Josh Smith says he will be there on Jan 8 (I assume that's the start of the spring semester). Reading some of Cunningham's tweets, it sounds like he is recovering from an injury, so maybe it was similar to the situation that D'Orazio went through. Hard to say how accurate twitter information is, but it would explain why the incoming recruiting class is expected to be so small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Did some digging around on twitter, so take this for what it's worth...Benny Cunningham, Arlington McClinton, and Curtis Black all still list themselves as students at Akron and Josh Smith says he will be there on Jan 8 (I assume that's the start of the spring semester). Reading some of Cunningham's tweets, it sounds like he is recovering from an injury, so maybe it was similar to the situation that D'Orazio went through. Hard to say how accurate twitter information is, but it would explain why the incoming recruiting class is expected to be so small. Thanks, Roo2! Retaining both McClinton and Black could be huge because they address areas of need. Maybe Coach Bowden will expound on this during his season ending press conference (assuming he's having one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 The signing period for midyear JUCO transfers is from Dec 19th through Jan 15th. The regular signing period is from Feb 6th through April 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Akrondad7 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 What frustrates me the most is that if you or I were to bring up the Zips, OSU fans would most likely make fun of us. But honestly what gives them the right? I'd rather sit and watch MY SCHOOL win 1 game a year, than act like them and claim to be a fan of a school they don't attend. Great quote... Ive been looking for that line to tell my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Is it turning lemons into lemonade to say that, with 7 MAC programs focusing on bowl preparations, Bowden should have a recruiting advantage by recruiting "distraction-free" in December? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 What frustrates me the most is that if you or I were to bring up the Zips, OSU fans would most likely make fun of us. But honestly what gives them the right? I'd rather sit and watch MY SCHOOL win 1 game a year, than act like them and claim to be a fan of a school they don't attend. This is something I am paraphrasing from the Marshall board but I thought it would work pretty well here too. If you see someone wearing an Akron shirt they probably went to Akron. If you see someone wearing an OSU shirt, they probably went to Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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