K92 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Does anyone think Brock Boxen will play (two deep or reserve) as a true freshman in 2014? I think he has a good shot assuming no paperwork or qualifying probs. Could spell a starter at either DT or DE depending on how he arrives (weight) and plays this August. I have no idea, but I have the same questions about Anthony Clark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Dr. Z: Is there a way to "pin" this to the top of the recruiting forum so it doesn't disappear off the page? Thanks!Done. Just a reminder, the search function is a nice feature to find older threads if they disappear on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I have no idea, but I have the same questions about Anthony Clark.I know there may be a surprise or two this Fall camp, but after the loss of all of those 5th year and Senior lineman last year, it seems to me that we need a starter out of Boyette at left or right tackle and contributions from Boxen and Clark on the DL right away. Some of you may remember Almondo Sewell. He played on the DL as a True Freshman (3* recruit) I believe and did very well. If all three of these players solidify our lines, I think 2014 will be better (win loss) than 2013, given our schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Would Zipsnation be happy with this two deep on the defensive line?: 1's DE Pittman 6'3" 269 DT Hollis 6' 1" 295 DT Grice 5'11" 283 DE Capi 6'3" 249 2's DE Horner 6'3" 217 DT Clark 6' 4" 275 DT Boxen 6'2" 250 DE Okafor 6'6" 230 Reserves - Bullard, Allen, Copeland, Davis, Garrett, Martin, Spruill (I see no one else on the current roster) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 How about this starting offensive line:LT Boyett 6'7" 315 LG Brumbaugh 6'5" 315 C Swtizer 6'2" 296 RG McNamara 6'1" 312 RT Brittnum 6'4" 316Some very good players in the 2 deep and some very good reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 How about this starting offensive line:LT Boyett 6'7" 315 LG Brumbaugh 6'5" 315 C Swtizer 6'2" 296 RG McNamara 6'1" 312 RT Brittnum 6'4" 316Some very good players in the 2 deep and some very good reserves. This team has some talent. I am a bit worried about the OL still. If they can get a 5th year senior that is capable of starting that would be huge. I'd like to see a WR step up also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 The coaching staff would also like to see a WR step up as a clear #1, but even if that doesn't occur there is enough overall talent there to succeed. Regarding the O-line, I don't see Brittnum cracking the starting lineup at this point. I think Isaiah Williams will have a shot to start if he can get completely healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Regarding the O-line, I don't see Brittnum cracking the starting lineup at this point. I think Isaiah Williams will have a shot to start if he can get completely healthy.Word on the street is that one...and perhaps two transfer BCS offensive linemen, with immediate 2014 eligibility, are expected to show up in Akron when August camp kicks-off. Stay tuned...No links available. Just trust me on this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Word on the street is that one...and perhaps two transfer BCS offensive linemen, with immediate 2014 eligibility, are expected to show up in Akron when August camp kicks-off. Stay tuned...No links available. Just trust me on this one. Very interesting and big news (unless you're goofing on last year). Last I heard in June, we could expect no blue shirts in 2014. Now if Gauthney shows up at Fall camp to shore up the DT position we are looking failry good in the trenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 We need Guathney to come back. We have little depth in underclassmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 What worries me most now is our special teams play, our defensive backfield and the band (kidding!). I believe Robinson may be gone at safety due to the hamburger night name calling session. Not sure how to rate each player (not kickers or returners as that is easy) on coverage and receiving teams, but I always liked the play of Rossi there. I know he is a Senior, but if his time is limited on defense, I'd like to see him be the special teams captain and spur on some of these young guys to make an improvement in tackling covereage and receiving blocking. We did improve on special teams last year, but I think we should get better yet and make it a goal to win a game and break one wide open with these squads in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 UPDATED: Added QB Caleb Chapman (I got word that he's been working out with the team all summer), Tra'von Chapman and Richard Dorvillus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 How did nobody catch Jatavis Brown's new number?http://gozips.com/sports/fball/2014-15/roster?sort=number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 How did nobody catch Jatavis Brown's new number?http://gozips.com/sports/fball/2014-15/roster?sort=numberLots of duplicate numbers. Is that common? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Lots of duplicate numbers. Is that common?Yeah. It's okay in college as long as they aren't on the field at the same time, obviously. It happens with so many guys on a team.. Numbers that can be used for multiple positions (single digits, teens, etc.) are usually used twice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I think a defensive and offensive lineman sometimes have the same number, but this is not the case for us at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Damn...good for him though. He deserves to wear the number than MTB. Yes...I'm calling MTB out...we need more production from you buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Players report today. Should see a roster update at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'll cross reference it once it's up and make any changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I will be sure not to mention who is missing since it will get deleted anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 UPDATED: No New. Missing: SR S Johnny Robinson, FR LB Deon'tae Moore, FR CB Jason Williams, SR CB Donte Williams, SR LB Robert Smith-Harris, SR LB Jamel Turner, SO WR Brady Berger, SO OL Kevin Mills, SR OL Micah Lio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sorry to hear about Kevin Mills. I thought he was a future starter on the O line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Not surprised about Turner. Sucks for Moore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfan34 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I think Moore is still around. I wonder if he is taking summer classes in the last 5 weeks that he needs to pass before he can officially join the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I think out of the Freshman who are missing Moore and Williams will likely be back on the roster at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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