Blue & Gold Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 One of the best articles I've had the pleasure of reading in a very, very long time. Thank you, George. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roopride Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I agree. I hope ZEKE comes ready to play this weekend!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 That was fine piece of journalism, not just another TP sob story. Good work George! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 OMG...I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this article!!!!! It is sooo cool to see him in class and walking to class. WOW! how cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalapeño Zippy Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I truly enjoy Zeke as a player and as a person. My 4 year old son loves him. When we play basketball at my house, my son is always Alex and Quincy, but I get to play Big Zeke Marshall and block shots and make slam dunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I truly enjoy Zeke as a player and as a person. My 4 year old son loves him. When we play basketball at my house, my son is always Alex and Quincy, but I get to play Big Zeke Marshall and block shots and make slam dunks. :lol: +1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy_ua_00 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Im so glad zeke came here to akron. Not just because of his play, but hes genuinly a great person. Thank u mama zeke for raising ur boy the right way. U have to be sooooo proud, i know we are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Nice angle on the article. Interesting to see photography outside of the basketball court, good job Phil Masturzo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Nice angle on the article. Interesting to see photography outside of the basketball court, good job Phil Masturzo. Thats what I mean Dr....people need to remember that Zeke is a STUDENT ATHLETE.....So glad he remains concerned about his grades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUAkronG Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Great read. It's a shame there are still people who stereotype him as a dumb jock. I had the pleasure of chatting with Zeke a year or so ago on the Roo. He is very well spoken and I agree with what was said earlier about him being raised right. Well done Mama Zeke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Unintended, off topic discussion begins....NOW University of Akron big man Zeke Marshall towers above students waiting to cross High Street near the Polsky Building on campus on Tuesday, March, 5, 2012, in Akron, Ohio. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal) But seriously, if you dig this article, respond on the Ohio.com comment section and drop an email to ABJ. We've been missing out on these types of stories FOR YEARS. Props to George and the Beacon on this insightful work. One of the best articles I've had the pleasure of reading in a very, very long time. Thank you, George. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 @GameChngr44, have you had a chance to meet George Thomas? After talking with him, I'm not at all surprised at the quality of this story. GT is a smart reporter with a fun sense of humor. I think you'd really like him. One thing this story made me consider is whether or not Zeke has ever had a chance to talk with any professional basketball players who had other professional careers open to them beyond basketball, i.e. smart, studious types whose lives didn't revolve 100% around basketball, but were talented enough to play in the NBA. I would think that Zeke could get some good words of advice from someone like a Tim Duncan, who's not only a great NBA player but is also a studious type who earned a college degree in psychology with honors. Duncan also likes to play video games, so maybe Zeke could give him some advice on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Another great job George. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Trying to be be a normal guy, while also being a 7-foot tall basketball player, is something not too many people can relate to. My son has hit him up for a couple pictures over the years, and he has always obliged, and with a big smile too. #44 is a great representative for all aspects of being a student athlete, and a great role model for any kid. Very cerebral, humble and genuinely good person. And he loves beating K.e.n.t., too. He's the total package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeThomasABJ Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks for the compliments. Of course, I expect the verbal bricks to be thrown when approprate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalapeño Zippy Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks for the compliments. Of course, I expect the verbal bricks to be thrown when approprate. Haha! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 OMG...I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this article!!!!! It is sooo cool to see him in class and walking to class. WOW! how cool! That picture is an eye opener for me. As someone who has only ever seen Zeke on the BB court, where everyone is big, to see him next to "standard" sized people is quite amazing: HE IS ONE BIG SON OF A GUN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrdie Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Very nice article. I met Zeke at the ND game in the hallway of the hotel. He was with his mother. I asked if I could shake his hand and he took my hand. He was such a gentleman. Now I am 5 foot so I was really really looking up. He smiled and was so very nice. Mom brought him up right that is for sure. GO ZIPS BEAT Can't!Thanks for the compliments. Of course, I expect the verbal bricks to be thrown when approprate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 awesome article... really shines a brief light into the life of a full time college athlete. I share the same major with Zeke and its really cool running into him between classes in the Polsky building. Very friendly and laid back individual, but as the article showed hes very driven and well-spoken too. We're very fortunate to have someone of his ability and personality on our campus. Sucks those stereotypes are out there, but they inevitably will and you have to just move past them. Hoping for a good Zeke performance tonight. We could certainly use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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