GeorgeThomasABJ Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Michael Beavan of the ABJ is reporting that Deontae Moore, a standout LB/DE has verbaled to the Zips. This is a big one. He had an early offer from Michigan, althought I don't know what his offer list is like now. Quote
Dr Z Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 ...I don't know what his offer list is like now.Scout includes MAC schools Eastern Michigan, Toledo, Ken+. ESPN profile More importantly, he was #2 on wadzip's local recruit list back in June. "He's the epitome of a diamond in the rough. He's about 6-3, 200 pounds and plays for a horrible program. But he is athletic and flies to the ball, and has a frame that could get up to 240 pounds if put into a legit strength program." --wadzip George, you reported back in April that Deontae was at a Zips practice. Quote
skip-zip Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Ouch. I was just about to get really excited when I saw the Michigan reference, then I looked at this ESPN link and others. Quote
GeorgeThomasABJ Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Posted January 25, 2013 Scout includes MAC schools Eastern Michigan, Toledo, Ken+. ESPN profile More importantly, he was #2 on wadzip's local recruit list back in June. "He's the epitome of a diamond in the rough. He's about 6-3, 200 pounds and plays for a horrible program. But he is athletic and flies to the ball, and has a frame that could get up to 240 pounds if put into a legit strength program." --wadzip George, you reported back in April that Deontae was at a Zips practice. I also saw him on campus while I was working on that huge Zeke Marshall story last year. It seems he's always had an interest. Look for a story on Ohio.com later today: http://www.ohio.com/blogs/varsity-letters/...otball-1.367894 Quote
akronad Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Great news. 2 players form Akron City Schools going on to play for the Zips. Quote
LZIp Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Awesome get! I like that we are going after the local talent. Hopefully it will bring better attendance at games, and most importantly, wins. Quote
Zipgrad01 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Ouch. I was just about to get really excited when I saw the Michigan reference, then I looked at this ESPN link and others. Nothing to ouch. He is a very good athlete. He had AT LEAST 4 d1 offers. That is better than most of our recruits in recent memory. Quote
skip-zip Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Nothing to ouch. He is a very good athlete. He had AT LEAST 4 d1 offers. That is better than most of our recruits in recent memory. You missed what I saw saying. I was about to jump out of my chair when I saw the reference to Michigan. Further examination seems to indicate that any level of interest from those level of schools disappeared awhile ago. I can see his offer list with my own eyes. Eastern Michigan isn't quite Michigan. But, I hope you are right about him being better than most recent recruits. Quote
GP1 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 My question as it relates to WRs is simple. Can he catch? Quote
LZIp Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 My question as it relates to WRs is simple. Can he catch? I dont think we are recruiting him as a WR. Quote
GP1 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 I dont think we are recruiting him as a WR. My bad. Scanning a little too fast and was just going off the header on the video. Actually, in the 21st century, a big, tall WR comes in handy. Quote
LZIp Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Actually, in the 21st century, a big, tall WR comes in handy. We have a few of them. Dillard and Pratt. Even though I wouldnt call Dillard "big", he has shown his ability to win the jump ball. Quote
GP1 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 We have a few of them. Dillard and Pratt. Even though I wouldnt call Dillard "big", he has shown his ability to win the jump ball. A lot of fans underestimate how important the ability to win a jump ball is. Joe Flacco is benefiting greatly from having Anquan Boldin. He is the difference between throwing the ball into the stands and trusting a WR to out perform a smaller WR. The more, the better. Quote
MDZip Posted January 27, 2013 Report Posted January 27, 2013 We have a few of them. Dillard and Pratt. Even though I wouldnt call Dillard "big", he has shown his ability to win the jump ball. Dillard is 6'5". Why would you not consider him to be a big receiver? Quote
Blue & Gold Posted January 27, 2013 Report Posted January 27, 2013 Dillard is 6'5". Why would you not consider him to be a big receiver? LZip probably meant Dillard is pretty thin. He is, I believe, 200 lbs., so yeah, he's not "small." Quote
LZIp Posted January 27, 2013 Report Posted January 27, 2013 LZip probably meant Dillard is pretty thin. Correct. 200 pounds isnt much on a 6'5 frame 3-4 years in the program. Quote
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