ZachTheZip Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Heard there will be an addition to the staff. Local guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Is there anything more useful that a tweet to announce that you are going to announce something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Heard there will be an addition to the staff. Local guy.Probably adding a video replay guy? Local would be Tressel, I think his Colts resume speaks for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Is there anything more useful that a tweet to announce that you are going to announce something?Like... everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I don't recall Coach Bowden ever doing something like this before. If he has, how big was the news when it was finally announced? If he hasn't, then we'll have our first opportunity to see if he's as good at evaluating what fans think will be big news about the team as he is at coaching. I'd get excited about something on the level of a home game against a surprise major opponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'd rank all my Zips sports news this way:Big news- new uniform unveil- OOC home game against major opponent- stadium/arena upgradesGood news- new recruit- new transferNot very exciting news- assistant coach/staff hire- OOC away opponentAwful news- moving down to FCS- black or silver uniforms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Is there anything more useful that a tweet to announce that you are going to announce something?A tweet to announce you are going to send a tweet to announce that you are going to announce something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://www.ohio.com/blogs/varsity-letters/varsity-letters-1.279974/john-nemec-retires-at-Can't-roosevelt-accepts-spot-on-university-of-akron-football-staff-1.485828 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I don't recall Coach Bowden ever doing something like this before. If he has, how big was the news when it was finally announced? If he hasn't, then we'll have our first opportunity to see if he's as good at evaluating what fans think will be big news about the team as he is at coaching. I'd get excited about something on the level of a home game against a surprise major opponent.Well, I'm guessing you think he is a better coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'll cut Coach Bowden some slack on this as he may have been following all the excited talk on ZN.o about new uniforms and concluded from a coach's point of view that a new assistant was bigger than that. It's also possible that this isn't the big news he was talking about. We'll see what develops over the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 It's also possible that this isn't the big news he was talking about. We'll see what develops over the next week or so.Since "Stay tuned for some big news out of the Akron Football Program!" come from @TerryBowden, wouldn't you think the "big news" would come from the same place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I am having a hard time understanding why this is such a big announcement. I hope to hear something better soon, but I have a feeling this is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Dr. Z,You would think the Beacon would have added a disclaimer at the end of the article:*This is not the big news Coach Bowden tweeted about.Jeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Since "Stay tuned for some big news out of the Akron Football Program!" come from @TerryBowden, wouldn't you think the "big news" would come from the same place?Yes you would. It's going to be the official new uniform. As far as I know, nothing we have seen so far is definite. I would put money on the blue matte and chrome helmets, though. If I were a betting man I'd say we end up with 3 helmets and two uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 http://www.islandpacket.com/2014/05/06/3096229/riddick-to-transfer-from-gardner.htmlHere's a possible incoming transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Riddick/Capi combo could spell trouble for MAC quarterbacks. CBS Sports has him ranked as the 12th best NFL prospect at DE entering his senior year.http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2015/DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Now having the FCS Defensive End of the Year transferring to UA for his senior season without having to sit out would be big news in my book if it could be made to happen. I just can't buy into the concept of new uniforms being big news. With all due respect to Billy Crystal, big sports news to me is something that makes your team more likely to win games, not look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 If this is not a done deal get Faust on the phone with Jason Taylor and have him give this guy a call, unless that's a recruiting violation. This DE could really help. Now a big DT to replace McCray and another big OT and we're ready. A lockdown CB, a slammin S, and an outstanding WR wouldn't hurt either if they are out there, but that might be too much to ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Odd soundtrack for a football highlight video. I like what I see though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Let's hope we see some of this come September 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Remember, it's a possible transfer. He might end up at another MAC school. Hopefully coach Bowden gets in contact with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 The good news is he is communicating with Bickley on twitter. He may be our best recruiter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 He announced that he has an official visit Saturday. I just hope it is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 This would be huge. DE isn't as big of a need as OT or DT, but a stud is a stud.Add him and go get an OT and a DT and we are ready to rock and roll in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Anyone know if Shaquille visited Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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