blueandgold Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 YES. If we could sign this kid we will set a new D1 record for most linebackers on a roster listed at less than 200 pounds. One of his traits shows "coverage skills". If he has some speed, maybe we'd have ourselves a big DB prospect?? Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 I'm beginning to wonder if the early enrollees count against last year's recruiting class and not this year. Does anybody know the rules on that? I did some research, and it looks like they can count for either class, depending on their circumstances. I know Ben Cunningham counts toward the 2012 class. I imagine that Tyrell Goodman counts towards the 2011 class. No idea about the other four. Quote
mes102 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Just saw this about Jatavis Brown: "Brown is a very active, productive run stopper; uses his playing speed to beat blockers across the line of scrimmage and create havoc in the opponent's backfield. Has the height and athleticism for the outside linebacker position at the major level of competition;" sounds like a better version of Wagner Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 No updates in a while. They must be out to lunch. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 No updates in a while. They must be out to lunch. Thanks for the update that there are no updates. Quote
CincyZip Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Out of 15 players that have signed so far today, 7 of them are from Ohio, 3 from Florida, 2 from Pennsylvania, 1 from Michigan, 1 from West Virginia, and 1 from New Jersey. More importantly, out of those 7 Ohio players, 5 of them are from Northeast Ohio... One of my MAJOR concerns early in the Bowden era is his urge to recruit Northeast Ohio. I don't understand why he wants to recruit up here when everyone knows the best high school football is played in Cincinnati and SWO. Quote
mes102 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 One of my MAJOR concerns early in the Bowden era is his urge to recruit Northeast Ohio. I don't understand why he wants to recruit up here when everyone knows the best high school football is played in Cincinnati and SWO. really? Last time i checked, out of the six 2011 state champions, 4 of them were from NE Ohio. The year before, it was 3 of them. Quote
CincyZip Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 really? Last time i checked, out of the six 2011 state champions, 4 of them were from NE Ohio. The year before, it was 3 of them. Only because all the good teams beat each other up in Cincinnati and NEO can pick up the scraps. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Jatavis is IN THE HOUSE!! 12:35 p.m. Josh Smith, 6-2, 185, CB, from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati just sent in his letter of intent ... as did Jatavis Brown, 6-1, 190, LB, out of Florida's Glades Central High School. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 12:41 p.m. Another RB is on the list ... Conor Hundley, 5-11, 210, from St. Xavier HS in Hamilton, Ohio. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 12:41 p.m. Another RB is on the list ... Conor Hundley, 5-11, 210, from St. Xavier HS in Hamilton, Ohio. Quote
Zipgrad01 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Surprised they have josh smith as a corner. We need some explosive guys at receiver. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 Surprised they have josh smith as a corner. We need some explosive guys at receiver. We also need good Corners. Actually, we need pretty much everything at every position. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 A 6'2" corner?! Zipmeister is officially hot 'n' bothered! Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 12:56 p.m. Keionne Baines makes the count 19 signees thus far ... he's a 5-11, 220, LB, from Florida's Armwood High School. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Surprised they have josh smith as a corner. We need some explosive guys at receiver. I think CB is our biggest need, by a long shot. We're ok at WR next season with Suel and Sconiers. And hopefully Bowden's staff can teach Price to catch the ball. Quote
Zipgrad01 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Sweet. Wade Edwards is a zip. I love his film. Can't wait to see him play. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 And according to GoZips.com the class is officially a wrap! Man, that was fun! Like Christmas morning! Go Zips! Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 I think that completes our recruiting class today. All that's left is Darryl Waters, who I get the feeling isn't actually coming to Akron. The staff put this recruiting class together in only 20 days. Can't wait to see what they can do with a full year. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 It's apparently over. GoZips.com seemed to indicate the total class for 2012 has 21 players. I'm not sure what that means for those already enrolled. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 Press conference at 5:00 is open to the public, on the 7th floor of the stadium. Sounds like something Zips fans might want to check out while waiting for the basketball game. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 It's apparently over. GoZips.com seemed to indicate the total class for 2012 has 21 players. I'm not sure what that means for those already enrolled. I expect we'll hear some mention of how it works at the press conference. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 I think that completes our recruiting class today. All that's left is Darryl Waters, who I get the feeling isn't actually coming to Akron. The staff put this recruiting class together in only 20 days. Can't wait to see what they can do with a full year. Who was Darryl Waters? Quote
ZachTheZip Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Posted February 1, 2012 The mods can unpin all those recruit threads, if they want, to clear the board for the 2013 class. Recruiting activity for next year is already picking up. Quote
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