ZachTheZip Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 http://miamiherald.typepad.com/hssports/20...d-at-akron.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 http://miamiherald.typepad.com/hssports/20...d-at-akron.html How do you always beat me to these things?! lol Do you have a program scanning the internet for "Zips" and "Akron"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 How do you always beat me to these things?! lol Do you have a program scanning the internet for "Zips" and "Akron"? I got some help on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Coach Bowden delivers on his promise to recruit Florida for speed. Watching the video, this kid is fast, elusive and deceptive. Even more impressive, for a little guy (5-7, 170) he's fearless running up the middle and leaping up and over the line for a TD. Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Coach Bowden delivers on his promise to recruit Florida for speed. Watching the video, this kid is fast, elusive and deceptive. Even more impressive, for a little guy (5-7, 170) he's fearless running up the middle and leaping up and over the line for a TD. Video Another video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liljc Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I really like the looks of this guy. Nice moves in traffic and a nose for the end zone. If they add some bulk to his frame, could he be as good as Brett Biggs was? My fingers are crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 The first question is: Did we sign him? I don't know if he can be a successful D1 running back at his size (which may have more to do with his lack of offers than his grades) but I think at the very least we are looking at an awesome return man and third down back who can be a threat to go all the way any time. Actually, I would like to get that quarterback. He looks like he can really run an offense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I don't know if he can be a successful D1 running back at his sizeWhy? This guy was and they are the same size....and this guy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Why? This guy was and they are the same size....and this guy too. And of course Sproles is absolutely exceptional. The other guy in the NFL- time will tell. Most guys that size are not feature running backs in D1, to say nothing of the NFL. They have to be really special to make up for the small stature - and yes I know Joe Morris was the little man and was exceptional. Meanwhile the bigger question is did we sign him. Because if not, who cares what he does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yes we did according to this site that aided in his recruitment... http://www.ifortalent.org/past-signees/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yes we did according to this site that aided in his recruitment... http://www.ifortalent.org/past-signees/ This guy claims to be a college grad? Spell check is your friend. He could not sell me a burger at Mickey D's: About Us: Xavier Leonard bring over 25 years of experience on and off the field. However, 14 years as a Miami Dade County High School coach along with 4 years of college coaching Xavier has gained a wealth of respect and college coaches contacts. Throughtout his coaching career Xavier has placed kids in schools from D1 to junior college. Xavier started his career at North Miami Beach H.S.in 1991, from their he landed a scholarship to play football at North Dakota State College of Science. After his second year of participating at the junior college level Xavier found himself reaching another milestone in life which was earning a scholarship from Central Okalohoma University in 1994. Then, he received degree in Phsycial Education in 1997 and later a masters degree that helped him utilize his skills right away. Xavier started his coaching career at Archbishop Curley High School in Miami, FL where he was the Assistant Head Football Coach and CO- Defensive Coordinator from 1997-2007 and during that same time Xavier coached Girls Basketball, Softball,Track and Soccer . From there Xavier worked at Spirit of Christ High School where he coached all sports. In 2008, Xavier landed a job at Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas. Where he coached football from 2008-2012 in that time period Xavier was the Top recruiter in the junior college system. Gaining the contacts needed to place kids in College. I hope the kid is good but this web site is just plain embarrassing. He claims to have a Masters Degree! How about a proof reader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 The first question is: Did we sign him?Bowden said the Zips are still waiting for his documentation to go through the NCAA’s clearinghouse, but he should be in camp in August. Source: George Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Akrondad7 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I hate when people think cuz a kid is small hes not capable to play D1 ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I hate when people think cuz a kid is small hes not capable to play D1 ball.As I stated above Chris Rainey had a pretty successful career at Florida and Sproles at Kansas State. They are pretty much the same size. With the type of offense that the Zips will be running, it might just be beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Akrondad7 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 My boy is 5'8'' buck 75. He has been told all his life hes to small. But every year came out top of his game. His favorite college player is Noel Devine. Devine was a cold dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zip Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Brett Biggs was 5'9 and 195 lbs and one of my favorite Running Backs to play at Akron. Looking forward to seeing another RB prove the "experts" wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 George Thomas article on Hakeem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 If Mr. Lawrence pans out, what are we going to call him? Copycat and call him the dream? The way this board loves to nickname everybody and everything, I am sure we will come up with something. If Nicely woulda panned out, I was going to have an Akron jersey made with green instead of blue with St. Patrick 7 on the back. Never got the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 If Nicely woulda panned out, I was going to have an Akron jersey made with green instead of blue with St. Patrick 7 on the back. Never got the opportunity. My "Moore is Less" jersey also never made it to the silk-screener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 My "Moore is Less" jersey also never made it to the silk-screener. Or “Thrown – Danger” Speaking of ex-QBs, I was thinking the other day how if Winters had accepted the offer (don’t anyone throw a conniption…..I was a vocal supporter of Paul, but I don’t think we could have possibly ended up with a better coach than Terry Bowden), PN7 could very well have played for him at Akron. As it turns out, he’ll be playing AGAINST him when Lake Erie visits Wayne St in the opener for both teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I said Lawrence looked fast, elusive, deceptive and fearless in his HS video highlights earlier in this thread. You always wonder if it will translate to the D-I college level, and in this case it sounds as if it just might be. This is great news, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Or “Thrown – Danger” Speaking of ex-QBs, I was thinking the other day how if Winters had accepted the offer (don’t anyone throw a conniption…..I was a vocal supporter of Paul, but I don’t think we could have possibly ended up with a better coach than Terry Bowden), PN7 could very well have played for him at Akron. As it turns out, he’ll be playing AGAINST him when Lake Erie visits Wayne St in the opener for both teams. Same here. I was REALLY bummed when Winters didn't take the job but very optimistic with our future right now. Here's to hoping both coaches continue their winning ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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