RootforRoo44 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks to ZachTheZip for the tip... Zips Land WV RB This kid seems to be a heck of a find, and someone that may have slipped through the cracks. Good speed, not too small, doesn't play for a small school, and seems like a smart/good kid. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 I caught myself laughing a few times at how ridiculous some of his moves were. Barry Sanders-like in his cutback, change-of-direction style. Our kick off and punt return game, or lack there-of, really hurt us last season. I think TB addressed a big need here. What a fun kid to watch! Quote
Blue & Gold Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Looks like a perfect spread offense RB; speedy & extremely shifty. Looks like the potential home run hitter Coach Bowden's been after. Quote
blueandgold Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 This kid is a nice find. He not only has the moves and speed, but has excellent strength and balance. We need all of that! Quote
LZIp Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 I was a little hesitant when first seeing this, being that the kid is from WV. But WOW, looks like TB may have a diamond in the rough. He looks like he has great agility, awareness, acceleration, as well as some nice speed! Lets get him the ball in space. Quote
akzipper Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 2 "diamonds in the rough" found, 20 more to go before we're a respectable team again! Quote
Blue & Gold Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 2 "diamonds in the rough" found, 20 more to go before we're a respectable team again! Are you NewZipsFan's evil twin? Quote
33Akrondad7 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 Kid has very nice field vision. I dont see his 4.4 speed . With the RBs AKRON has now he looks to me like he used as some other kind of weapon. Hakeem Lawrence is the man. Quote
K92 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 Are you NewZipsFan's evil twin? :rofl: Quote
Zipgrad01 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 Kid has very nice field vision. I dont see his 4.4 speed . With the RBs AKRON has now he looks to me like he used as some other kind of weapon. Hakeem Lawrence is the man. I thought the same thing...he looks agile and quick, but he isn't very fast. He doesn't really pull away from any kids in that video and West Virginia football isn't exactly Ohio or Florida. He looks like more of a scat 3rd down back. Quote
Akron1 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 Has anyone heard why or what happened as to he is not listed on the Zips Signing Day page? Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Posted February 7, 2013 Has anyone heard why or what happened as to he is not listed on the Zips Signing Day page? Not a clue. Even more odd is that he deleted all tweets that were after Jan. 26, even though his tweets about Akron are still up. David's twitter Note: His twitter has said "uncommitted" in the bio since before the Akron tweets Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Posted February 8, 2013 Saw this on twitter today: Akron made a huge mistake not offering @David_Gaydosz2. Would have loved seeing him in a Zip uniform since I'm up that way all the time. link Not sure how this all went down, but i'm a little surprised. Quote
WVSteve Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 Don't let the video sway your thinking or fool you, this kid is the real deal and multi-talented. That was only about half of the great things he's done. Yes it's WV football, and the HS had it right to help him with a big fullback that also rushed 1500 yds. They'd flat wear out their opponents and only lost in the championship title game all year. He's cat fast and can change on a dime...yes Barry Sanders qualities. Here's one great thing on him: He sees the field, he knows where to run how to use his teammates to his advantage and can hit the hole so fast and change direction you won't believe it. I saw all of them live and when I saw the video it was still very impressive. The kid does not quit and yes I have seen him get popped he can take a shot. He can play free safety, catch and punt return too. I don't know how he may fit into Zip football, but I can tell you this on WV boy has just become a big Zip fan. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 Don't let the video sway your thinking or fool you, this kid is the real deal and multi-talented. That was only about half of the great things he's done. Yes it's WV football, and the HS had it right to help him with a big fullback that also rushed 1500 yds. They'd flat wear out their opponents and only lost in the championship title game all year. He's cat fast and can change on a dime...yes Barry Sanders qualities. Here's one great thing on him: He sees the field, he knows where to run how to use his teammates to his advantage and can hit the hole so fast and change direction you won't believe it. I saw all of them live and when I saw the video it was still very impressive. The kid does not quit and yes I have seen him get popped he can take a shot. He can play free safety, catch and punt return too. I don't know how he may fit into Zip football, but I can tell you this on WV boy has just become a big Zip fan. Since you seem to have a pulse on this situation...is he going to be a Zip, or not? We have some conflicting info here. Quote
Zipmeister Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 I'm going to guess gray shirt. Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Posted February 9, 2013 According to David, he has not signed with ANYONE yet. No comment on the situation and what happened though. From the videos, i really liked what this kid could have brought. You can't teach field vision. Quote
WVSteve Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 Since you seem to have a pulse on this situation...is he going to be a Zip, or not? We have some conflicting info here. That's what brought me here is he has gotten real quiet I did see a tweet by him that has been since removed that said "official Akron" that's how I got here in the first place. I got a feeler out and I'll let you know if its good Quote
RootforRoo44 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Posted February 11, 2013 That's what brought me here is he has gotten real quiet I did see a tweet by him that has been since removed that said "official Akron" that's how I got here in the first place. I got a feeler out and I'll let you know if its good Tweet is still there. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 It appears we still have a shot at him. https://twitter.com/David_Gaydosz2/status/316702294173442049 I will be having my signing this Thursday @ 1:15 in the auditorium!! #Akron #Coastal #RMU Quote
Big Zip Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Do we want a guy who is picking between us Coastal Carolina and Robert Morris? Quote
ZachTheZip Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Do we want a guy who is picking between us Coastal Carolina and Robert Morris? Yes. Quote
Big Zip Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Zach -- I'm not sure why? He has one Div. 1 offer from Akron and then Div. II offers. Doesn't that indicate we are in the minority in our belief of his talent? What am I missing? Quote
LZIp Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Well for one, CCU and Robert Morris arent D2. Quote
Big Zip Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 You know what I meant. They aren't Div. 1 schools. Quote
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