LZIp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 Unfortunately I don't think we need to take the chance .............. For 1 season ? http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/11/ohio_state_football_buckeyes_d.htmlFor an All-American? Definitely worth the chance. Bowden has brought in lower character (based on past records) and lower quality players for 1 season. None of them were a detriment to the program and all of them have seemed to stay out of trouble completely here. I trust Bowden's judgment in this area.It appears Spence wants to head to the draft. I think another season may be best for him to show scouts he has corrected his problem. The NFL drug policy is strict as us Browns fans know. Noah could make himself a lot more money by showing teams they don't have to worry about him. Quote
Jrship35 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 For an All-American? Definitely worth the chance. Bowden has brought in lower character (based on past records) and lower quality players for 1 season. None of them were a detriment to the program and all of them have seemed to stay out of trouble completely here. I trust Bowden's judgment in this area.It appears Spence wants to head to the draft. I think another season may be best for him to show scouts he has corrected his problem. The NFL drug policy is strict as us Browns fans know. Noah could make himself a lot more money by showing teams they don't have to worry about him.We agree to disagree ............. I believe he would have to sit a year wouldn't he ? Quote
ZachTheZip Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Posted November 26, 2014 In his three seasons, how many of Bowden's troubled transfers have gotten into more trouble while at Akron?He has an eye for players in need of a second chance. Quote
LZIp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 We agree to disagree ............. I believe he would have to sit a year wouldn't he ? sounds right unless he can graduate early. Quote
Jrship35 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 In his three seasons, how many of Bowden's troubled transfers have gotten into more trouble while at Akron?He has an eye for players in need of a second chance.And how many of those players have failed drug tests on multiple occasions ........ Quote
LZIp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 And how many of those players have failed drug tests on multiple occasions ........ I'd rather take in a player who has a problem with a party drug and has sought help on it rather than say...A player charged with felony grand theft.A player accused of severely beating a freshman student.A player accused of rape.All of the above mentioned have came to UA from another program and have represented the university well. Like I said above, I have zero reason not to trust Bowden's judgement on giving players second chances when considering who he has brought in before and how they have carried themselves here. Jelani Jenkins is another player who has greatly benefited from Coach Bowden. Quote
Jrship35 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 I'd rather take in a player who has a problem with a party drug and has sought help on it rather than say...A player charged with felony grand theft.A player accused of severely beating a freshman student.A player accused of rape.All of the above mentioned have came to UA from another program and have represented the university well. Like I said above, I have zero reason not to trust Bowden's judgement on giving players second chances when considering who he has brought in before and how they have carried themselves here. Jelani Jenkins is another player who has greatly benefited from Coach Bowden.LOL ................. Then I guess I stand correctedBring him on Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 Great points, LZip. Coach Bowden and his staff have earned the trust of Zips fans with their track record of evaluating and selecting transfers who've had problems elsewhere but do well at UA. Quote
Jrship35 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 Who is Jelani Jenkins?I was going to ask the same ? Is he sitting out or something ? Quote
MDZip Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 I believe he is referring to Janoris Jenkins a DB for the Rams who benefitted from a second chance at North Alabama under Terry. Quote
LZIp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 I believe he is referring to Janoris Jenkins a DB for the Rams who benefitted from a second chance at North Alabama under Terry.Thanks MD. For those of you curious, Jelani Jenkins also played at Florida around the same time Janoris did. Easy to get confused. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Posted November 29, 2014 https://twitter.com/...613798284296193 Quote@gregauman: Former Gainesville High and USF corner Chris Bivins, playing at Highland CC in Kansas, says he will play for Akron starting next season. Quote
Balsy Posted November 30, 2014 Report Posted November 30, 2014 So we're going to have a Givens and a Bivins in the backfield? Looks like Bowden has gone away from grabbing Williams' and Browns' and is working on names that rhyme with other names on the roster Quote
LZIp Posted December 1, 2014 Report Posted December 1, 2014 So we're going to have a Givens and a Bivins in the backfield? Looks like Bowden has gone away from grabbing Williams' and Browns' and is working on names that rhyme with other names on the roster They also have the same first names...I saw something about this posted before, but it looks like UAB is indeed planning to shut down their program (looks like so more money can go to big brother). All potential recruits would be eligible to play immediately...http://deadspin.com/report-uab-to-shut-down-its-football-program-1664885691?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow Quote
ZachTheZip Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Posted December 4, 2014 We might have a commit from NYC.https://mobile.twitter.com/BkEagleSports/status/540533975710978048 Quote
Z.I.P. Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 We might have a commit from NYC.https://mobile.twitter.com/BkEagleSports/status/540533975710978048"Xavier is expected to commit there soon." Does that mean https://rivals.yahoo.com/alabama/football/recruiting/player-Xavier-Braithwaite-151818 ?? Also from Erasmus Hall. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Posted December 5, 2014 "Xavier is expected to commit there soon." Does that mean https://rivals.yahoo.com/alabama/football/recruiting/player-Xavier-Braithwaite-151818 ?? Also from Erasmus Hall.That's him.Unfortunately, HS football is almost a complete afterthought in NYC and all points north and east. So it is difficult to find substantial recruiting coverage or information on programs and players. Quote
Jrship35 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 Coaches are out on the road for sure ................. Coming through GA next week. Sure hope they are headed to Birmingham to see what they can pick up at UABAnyone know if Coach Peterson has any close inroads left or did they clean house when Coach Clark came in after last season ? There are obviously kids there from the 2012 and 2013 classes when he was "tutoring" the O-line ? 1 Quote
ZachTheZip Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Posted December 5, 2014 Chris Bivins interview with Hustlebelt: http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/12/4/7321693/2015-akron-football-recruiting-db-chris-bivins-talks-commitment-to Quote
Jrship35 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Posted December 10, 2014 http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/dec/09/buford-seniors-tyler-shipman-and-jordan-perlotte/ 2 Quote
zippy5 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Posted December 10, 2014 Awesome, he seems like he has his head on straight! Quote
Jrship35 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Posted December 10, 2014 Awesome, he seems like he has his head on straight!Depends on the day zippy !!! Thanks for the compliment Quote
ZachTheZip Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Posted December 10, 2014 http://www.hustlebelt.com/akron-zips/2014/12/10/7372981/2015-akron-football-recruiting-ath-vince-lockett-commits-to-zips/in/5564023Posting this on my phone, so will update the list later. Quote
gozips19 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 http://www.hustlebelt.com/akron-zips/2014/12/10/7372981/2015-akron-football-recruiting-ath-vince-lockett-commits-to-zips/in/5564023Posting this on my phone, so will update the list later.Looks like Bre Ford Quote
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