fknbuflobo Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page12693.htm Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page12693.htm Did you notice they have Andrew Souders listed as Andrew Sounders? Quote
yazan07 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page12693.htm Hmm that is weird. Our other incoming players are listed as coming to Akron, including Fernando Pena whose verbal was announced after Koroma. Hope he didn't change his mind, but the only reason I could see him doing that was for a profession contract, and this list excluded guys who have signed a contract already. In my mind, it wouldn't make sense to rescind your verbal unless you have already signed a contract. This is all just speculation though. Hopefully it was a mistake and he is still coming. If not, I'm sure Porter or one of his staff members will venture into the depths of South America or the Caribbean or somewhere to find another #9 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Hmm that is weird. Our other incoming players are listed as coming to Akron, including Fernando Pena whose verbal was announced after Koroma. Hope he didn't change his mind, but the only reason I could see him doing that was for a profession contract, and this list excluded guys who have signed a contract already. In my mind, it wouldn't make sense to rescind your verbal unless you have already signed a contract. This is all just speculation though. Hopefully it was a mistake and he is still coming. If not, I'm sure Porter or one of his staff members will venture into the depths of South America or the Caribbean or somewhere to find another #9 Probably an error, like misspelling Souders. Quote
Crew8 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 ESPN still has him listed and committed to Akron - 2012 Division 1 Verbal Commitments Quote
fknbuflobo Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Posted January 26, 2012 Not only does College Soccer News show Koroma as non-commital, but they go on to write this little tidbit [url="http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page4754.htm"]: College Soccer News: Who is next in line at Akron? For four consecutive seasons the Zips have lost a big time goal scorer but it hasn’t presented a significant problem since someone has always been on board who was capable of filling the gap. It went like this: Steve Zakuani to Teal Bunbury, Bunbury to Darlington Nagbe, Nagbe to Darren Mattocks. Zakuani left in 2008 after his sophomore season to enter the professional ranks. Bunbury did the same in 2009 at the conclusion of his sophomore season. Nagbe followed suit in 2010 after his junior season. Mattocks completed the cycle when he elected to take his game to the professional level in 2011 at the end of his sophomore season. The success that Zakuani, Bunbury, Nagbe, and Mattocks achieved at Akron speaks well for the program but the exit left enter right scenario of big time goal scorers looks to have at least temporarily come to an end heading into the 2012 season. Quote
bisbee Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Maybe one of you internet saavy guys should check his FB page for info Quote
jem101 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Not only does College Soccer News show Koroma as non-commital, but they go on to write this little tidbit [url="http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page4754.htm"]: College Soccer News: Who is next in line at Akron? For four consecutive seasons the Zips have lost a big time goal scorer but it hasn’t presented a significant problem since someone has always been on board who was capable of filling the gap. It went like this: Steve Zakuani to Teal Bunbury, Bunbury to Darlington Nagbe, Nagbe to Darren Mattocks. Zakuani left in 2008 after his sophomore season to enter the professional ranks. Bunbury did the same in 2009 at the conclusion of his sophomore season. Nagbe followed suit in 2010 after his junior season. Mattocks completed the cycle when he elected to take his game to the professional level in 2011 at the end of his sophomore season. The success that Zakuani, Bunbury, Nagbe, and Mattocks achieved at Akron speaks well for the program but the exit left enter right scenario of big time goal scorers looks to have at least temporarily come to an end heading into the 2012 season. I think the key point here, is there isn't anyone on board from last year. We had Bunbury and Zakuani playing together, and then Bunbury and Nagbe, and then Nagbe and Zakuani. Last year it was Zakuani and... That's the point, the reigning heir isn't in place as in years past. I don't take this as a sign that Koroma isn't coming. Quote
Z.I.P. Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page12693.htm Wanna know what shocks me on this list: Look at #21 Tarik Salkicic (to Tulsa!). How did he fall that far? Didn't this guy get a cap with Bradley's Senior National Team, right after the World Cup? Was it the same game that Bunbury got his first start, vs South Africa? I seem to remember Agudelo having a big game. Am I mis-remembering? Quote
Crew8 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 Wanna know what shocks me on this list: Look at #21 Tarik Salkicic (to Tulsa!). How did he fall that far? Didn't this guy get a cap with Bradley's Senior National Team, right after the World Cup? Was it the same game that Bunbury got his first start, vs South Africa? I seem to remember Agudelo having a big game. Am I mis-remembering? I believe you're thinking of someone else, but he has played for the US U-17's. Bunbury did receive his first cap in that game replacing Robbie "can't score a goal from 5 ft" Findlay. Bunbury was involved on the play Agudelo scored the lone goal in that game. Quote
clevezip Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 I got my friend request accepted from him, and it looks like someone asked the same question on January 11 but yet no response. I am still hopeful. Quote
Z.I.P. Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 I believe you're thinking of someone else, but he has played for the US U-17's. Bunbury did receive his first cap in that game replacing Robbie "can't score a goal from 5 ft" Findlay. Bunbury was involved on the play Agudelo scored the lone goal in that game. Well, I guess I was off-target. I see "the Boss" Gale Agbossoumonde got his US debut late in this one, maybe I was thinking of him. Quote
fknbuflobo Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Posted January 29, 2012 From what I hear and read, Koroma is really something special. It would be crushing should he change his mind from attending UA. Quote
bobbyake Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Top drawer thinks he's still coming to Akron Here are some top signings we expect today: Girls Lindsey Horan – North Carolina Laura Liedle – Stanford Cari Roccaro – Notre Dame Ashley Spivey – Maryland Cassie Pecht – Duke Boys Alfred Koroma – Akron Jalen Robinson – Wake Forest Zachary Carroll – Virginia Michael Ambrose – Maryland Cole Nagy – UCLA http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminu...al-signing-day/ Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Top drawer thinks he's still coming to Akron Here are some top signings we expect today: Girls Lindsey Horan – North Carolina Laura Liedle – Stanford Cari Roccaro – Notre Dame Ashley Spivey – Maryland Cassie Pecht – Duke Boys Alfred Koroma – Akron Jalen Robinson – Wake Forest Zachary Carroll – Virginia Michael Ambrose – Maryland Cole Nagy – UCLA http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminu...al-signing-day/ Like last year, Caleb Porter is going to hold off for a few days to announce our men's soccer signees. With Koroma being questionable, these could be a few anxious days for us. Quote
yazan07 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Like last year, Caleb Porter is going to hold off for a few days to announce our men's soccer signees. With Koroma being questionable, these could be a few anxious days for us. Caleb Porter has bigger things to worry about right now, and I'm not talking about the U-23s either! Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Caleb Porter has bigger things to worry about right now, and I'm not talking about the U-23s either! To what are you referring? Just the simple fact that Koroma may not sign? Quote
bisbee Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 While Koroma would be a great addition let's not forget that there are other commits who also need to sign. Quote
TheTank123 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Caleb Porter has bigger things to worry about right now, and I'm not talking about the U-23s either! I'll never understand why people do this. If there is some kind of issue going on, say it, don't hint at it and make everyone guess. Quote
yazan07 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 I'll never understand why people do this. If there is some kind of issue going on, say it, don't hint at it and make everyone guess. I'm sorry. Porter and his wife gave birth to another little Porter yesterday afternoon! Quote
Crew8 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Caleb Porter has bigger things to worry about right now, and I'm not talking about the U-23s either! I think Yaz is talking about the new family member Caleb and his wife are welcoming into the world within the last 24 hours. Congrats to the Porter family! EDIT: As mentioned above by Yaz! Quote
TheTank123 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 I think Yaz is talking about the new family member Caleb and his wife are welcoming into the world within the last 24 hours. Congrats to the Porter family! EDIT: As mentioned above by Yaz! Ahhh ok. I wouldn't call that something to worry about...more like something to rejoice! Quote
MDZip Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 I'm sorry. Porter and his wife gave birth to another little Porter yesterday afternoon! Today is signing day. Have we signed him/her yet? Quote
zippyfan34 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Koroma still a ? Per this ESPN article, we at least wouldn't be losing him to another school. It would be the pros that would take him away from us Even with those committed, there remain questions -- perhaps none as significant as Texas native Alfred Koroma. The Youth National Team standout has committed to Akron, however, he will have professional opportunities in the near future. As one source close to Akron said, “We’ll be holding our breath and hoping he shows up in August.” Quote
bisbee Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Any word on NLI signings for other incoming Zips? Quote
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