MDZip Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I did some research, and it looks like they can count for either class, depending on their circumstances. Coach Bowden mentioned that in the recruiting video. Said they count against last years class so they could sign up to four more (but didn't want to worry about bumping against the 85 limit (c'mon coach you were in the SEC, oversign ). Someone on the board did mention that it would be good to hold a couple slots open for last second drops from other schools. I'm going to bet that is what's happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Also, I take it the Commack dude isnt coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icchamp1 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 We are getting some positive press from Todd Porter and the Canton Repository... Terry Bowden begins Akron overhaul with new recruiting class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I wouldn't be surprised if we had some transfers after spring ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 We are getting some positive press from Todd Porter and the Canton Repository... Terry Bowden begins Akron overhaul with new recruiting class Quotes from the Porter article (about time we had someone named Porter really supporting the University, oh, wait ...) “Then they come and see the facilities and they say, ‘Oh my goodness, it’s like every other BCS school,’ ” Bowden said. “Local guys, you have to sell them on a vision and an expectation of success. In their minds, they’ve been fed ‘Why would you go to Akron?’ If you’re not winning and you try to turn things around, you do what you shouldn’t and go further away. That could’ve happened in the past.” In addition to length and speed, Bowden recruited success. He wanted players who were successful in high school. The Zips have won one game in each of the last two seasons. “When you’re trying to change a culture ... you like players who are used to winning,” Bowden said. “Three players won state championships. Four had undefeated seasons, and one is from a school on back-to-back national championships. Two others are from Florida teams that won three of the last five state championships.” It's very obvious to me that Coach Bowden really understands what he was asked to undertake when he took the job. Bravo Coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Actually about Commack, a lot of players who have already graduated and have an extra year of eligibility dont necessarily get athletic scholarships do they? On OSU boards when Wagner was of interest, they said they wouldnt have to burn a scholly on him, but just give him some academic scholarships instead. I would be thankful if somebody can confirm whether he is coming or not. Very curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 It should be quite the interesting QB competition in 2012. I wish I could hear/watch what AJ Milwee has to say about it, but video/audio is blocked on this computer Steve Franco Pos: QB Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Hometown: Tyrone, Pa. High School: Tyrone Senior HS at Tyrone Senior HS: Associated Press Class AA Player of the Year as a senior ... compiled a 26-3 record as a starter over the past two seasons … led Golden Eagles (9-1) to a district championship and the state finals as a senior … threw for more than 2,600 yards and 30 touchdowns with a 57-percent pass completion percentage and rushed for 10 TDs as well … recorded more than 4,500 yards and 49 touchdowns and 300 for his career. Coached by: John Franco, his father, who was the Associated Press Class AA Coach of the Year for 2011.. Personal: Parents are John and Sue Franco … was coached by his father in high school … brother, Johnny, is a strong safety and team captain at Indiana University (Pa.). This looks promising. Anybody know what sort of system he played in? Brother at IUP. Can't be all bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyNation2014 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 This looks promising. Anybody know what sort of system he played in? Brother at IUP. Can't be all bad. Brother initially played at West Point for two seasons and transferred. It was a multiple style offense, he did a little bit of everything, but spent most of the time under center in pro style sets with at least one tight end on the field, but the team had enough weapons to spread it out. This Tyrone team was very balanced and could do a lot of things well with Franco leading the offense despite the lack of size up front. I've said it on other threads, but Akron's got themselves a stud at QB if he transitions ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 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. Jatavis up to 210 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipAnalyst Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Interesting article on Jatavis BrownJatavis up to 210 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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