johnnyzip84 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 It seems like this deserves its own topic as we start to learn more and more of what to expect on the field when games finally begin on 8/29. GT story in the Beacon While I think GT is missed mention of a few key players of note, this statement is a bit of a concern: The offensive staff still awaits the arrival of Colorado transfer quarterback Nick Hirschman, whose status remains unclear. Quote
GeorgeThomasABJ Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 It seems like this deserves its own topic as we start to learn more and more of what to expect on the field when games finally begin on 8/29. GT story in the Beacon While I think GT is missed mention of a few key players of note, this statement is a bit of a concern: It's no longer a concern, he practiced today. Quote
g-mann17 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 It's no longer a concern, he practiced today. Sweet, I saw Deon'tae Moore in your article, what about Jerome Lane? Quote
Blue & Gold Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 I believe Jerome Lane is an academic non-qualifier & won't be able to play till next year. Ala, Harney & Tree. GT may correct me if I'm wrong. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks for the update, George I'll be curious as to your assessment of the LBs in the coming weeks. Rachal was a stud in the spring. Quote
jupitertoo Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 It's no longer a concern, he practiced today. Oh my, a working journalist posting on a fan site for the team he is ostensibly covering. Never a good idea. Quote
akronad Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 I doen't surprise me about Lane & Moore. I knew their grades were not in line when the graduated hs. Infact, I was surprised that theyw ere signed by the Zips. Happy, yet surprised. If they bothdo the right things academically, they will be big additiions to the team for the next few years. Quote
johnnyzip84 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Posted August 2, 2013 GT roll call update There but in limbo: Linebacker C.J. Mizell. Wonder if there is still some last minute waiting on grades? This is key. Quote
GeorgeThomasABJ Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Oh my, a working journalist posting on a fan site for the team he is ostensibly covering. Never a good idea. I am hear with my editor's full knowledge and encouragement. Anyone here can tell you that I am not a rah-rah guy. My degree, in fact, is from one of their backyard rivals. Thanks for your concern. Quote
Zipmeister Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 I am hear with my editor's full knowledge and encouragement. Anyone here can tell you that I am not a rah-rah guy. My degree, in fact, is from one of their backyard rivals. Thanks for your concern. Just don't let him/her see this post. Quote
jupitertoo Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Just don't let him/her see this post. So I assume he edits your copy? Quote
GeorgeThomasABJ Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 So I assume he edits your copy? Why yes, he does, and considering I've been working since 8:30 this a.m., I may get a little tired and fingers may move faster than I'm thinking right now. Again, thanks for your concern. Quote
GoZips Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Why yes, he does, and considering I've been working since 8:30 this a.m., I may get a little tired and fingers may move faster than I'm thinking right now. Again, thanks for your concern. Class! George you have a lot of class. The good kind. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks for filling us in, George. Much appreciated. Oh, and can you find out more about C.J. Mizell's status? Quote
Blue & Gold Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Did we know about Nmesoma Okafor, or is he a new addition? Quote
LZIp Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 I think Mizell is going to end up being a no-go. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Why yes, he does, and considering I've been working since 8:30 this a.m., I may get a little tired and fingers may move faster than I'm thinking right now. Again, thanks for your concern. In the interest of full disclosure, let it be know that jupitertoo is a OU supporter. Not a Zips fan. For many years we could only dream of an ABJ reporter feeding relevant, real-time info to the fan base. Zips fans appreciate your work unconditionally. Quote
The Legend Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Akron has landed a big time player a JuCo transfer who went to BYU out of high school. Here are his highlights from his past juCo. And a picture I found of Drew Phillips He will be coming to campus around the 8th of this month http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1667148/highlights/20353384 Quote
jupitertoo Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 In the interest of full disclosure, let it be know that jupitertoo is a OU supporter. Not a Zips fan. For many years we could only dream of an ABJ reporter feeding relevant, real-time info to the fan base. Zips fans appreciate your work unconditionally. But a UofA faculty member who wonders why George is so sloppy. Quote
Hilltopper Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 But a UofA faculty member who wonders why George is so sloppy. It's an internet message board, who cares! Quote
jupitertoo Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 It's an internet message board, who cares! I'm talking about the work that appears on ohio.com and in the print paper. Read his blog post from yesterday; multiple grammatical errors. Read his news stories - quite often rife with non sequiturs. Consider his reporting - Fox Sports broke the story of Abreu's probation violation and subsequent dismissal from school. GT has never covered this story. As a reporter, you're supposed to report news, good or bad. As an objective reporter, you should not trade jokes and rumors via Twitter with the players you are supposed to be covering. I find him lazy, and it's an insult to me as a MAC fan. He doesn't "work" his beat as he would if he were covering the Buckeyes. Just a fact; he has little respect for mid-major sports and it's obvious in the lack of effort behind his work. He doesn't care because he doesn't think anyone else cares. Quote
Hilltopper Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 I'm talking about the work that appears on ohio.com and in the print paper. Read his blog post from yesterday; multiple grammatical errors. Read his news stories - quite often rife with non sequiturs. Consider his reporting - Fox Sports broke the story of Abreu's probation violation and subsequent dismissal from school. GT has never covered this story. As a reporter, you're supposed to report news, good or bad. As an objective reporter, you should not trade jokes and rumors via Twitter with the players you are supposed to be covering. I find him lazy, and it's an insult to me as a MAC fan. He doesn't "work" his beat as he would if he were covering the Buckeyes. Just a fact; he has little respect for mid-major sports and it's obvious in the lack of effort behind his work. He doesn't care because he doesn't think anyone else cares. Wow, you really seem to know whats going on inside Georges head. Did you used to work for Johnny Carson? Maybe you should ask his boss what he thinks of Georges performance, here is his email address, rledgard@thebeaconjournal.com . Quote
Jalapeño Zippy Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 I think Geaorge does a great job and appreciate his efforts covering the Zips! Jup is clearly a miserable and yet perfect person that has never ever made a grammatical error in his life. Quote
Zipmeister Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 It's an internet message board, who cares! Knot me! Quote
Dave in Green Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 ... Geaorge ... Tsk-tsk, more sloppiness. The resident UA prof is going to give a failing grade to ZN.o. Quote
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