ZippyRulz Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Just checked his twitter, and he most recently said he's going to Southeast Missouri State, on Jan 2nd.Tampa Bay Times HS reporter Bob Putnam also believes that is still the case (Fowler). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 TE Avery Cagle Hudl6‘ 4"/227/4.57-40Seems like a great kid ............ He and his Father tweeted me last night and he is very excited to get to Akron also. http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/1/27/7921573/2015-akron-football-recruiting-te-avery-cagle-talks-commitment-to-zips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZachTheZip Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I like it. More accessible and visible than up in the football press box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 So what is this ? For the current student base I assume ? ....................... We will be here in Georgia LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 So what is this ? For the current student base I assume ?It was tweeted out @AkronZips. Any fan can go. Sometimes the local recruits are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 From GoZips.comAKRON, Ohio — University of Akron head coach Terry Bowden has invited all students, faculty, and fans to the Zips' inaugural interactive experience to celebrate National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4.Festivities will take place at 3 p.m. at the University of Akron Student Union (Starbucks stage).All students, faculty, and fans will have the opportunity to meet the Zips' mentor, ask questions during the press conference, and win prizes for attending. During the hour-long engagement, all will learn about the signees and watch video highlights.Fans may tweet their questions to Bowden in advance, using the hashtag– #AskBowden.The Signing Day event will also be streamed live on GoZips.com.Akron football opens the 2015 season at Oklahoma on Sept. 5.Available on site, season tickets for Akron Football start at only $60 each and are a 40 percent savings over single-game tickets. Fans can make non-refundable deposits for season tickets for $25 per seat anytime at GoZips.com/Tickets, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Mondays through Fridays by either calling 1-888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets).Season ticket holders will be able to renew their tickets online beginning on February 4 at 9 a.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Question for Bowden: Recently a certain college down south won the National Championship. Why should the Akron community, or those in NE Ohio, show up and show out for the Zips?I'm curious if he'd give the fiery and passionate speech that we know he can give us (in front of cameras?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Question for Bowden: Recently a certain college down south won the National Championship. Why should the Akron community, or those in NE Ohio, show up and show out for the Zips?I'm curious if he'd give the fiery and passionate speech that we know he can give us (in front of cameras?)Because we're all #Teamohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Question for Bowden: Recently a certain college down south won the National Championship. Why should the Akron community, or those in NE Ohio, show up and show out for the Zips?I'm curious if he'd give the fiery and passionate speech that we know he can give us (in front of cameras?)Balsy I PROMISE that I just heard somewhat of the reply, in my home, not 30 minutes ago straight from Coach TB !! Bowden was passionate (or a great actor) when he looked me in the eye and said (kinda verbatim)"You're son is coming at the absolutely perfect time in the program" ..... And went on with the mistakes HE made and knows they should have been 8-4 ..... Praised all the kids and the effort .... Great stuff ...... Feel 100% confident with turning my boy over in July !! Fires me up !!! 1. HEAVY emphasis on recruiting south Florida .... Mentioned the win over USF for the Gilbert kid !! Also laying down lines in this area 2. Talked about every recruit/transfer and where they were gonna fit in .... It was impressive 3. Talked about year four and some of the parallels to other rebuilds that he has been through ...... Very convincing 4. Talked about making some good contacts in the local area that he feels will pay off big !! Frankly said, " when we win this year and get to the MAC championship and a bowl .... Then it will be fun !!! Great visit, wonderful guys ...... Cannot wait until March ...........Trying to post the picture but can't figure it out ...... Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Great stuff! Did you get any insights into our QB situation and offensive philosophy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Wants a true "dual threat" at QB ....... Speaks highly of Chapman. Says it is an open competition in the spring but I think he likes Chapman ....... Says that he has some good young talent at QB Definitely a more Malzone type of offense, wants to speed it up ..... Talked about needing the H-back and also some more FB ..... Spoke about the o-line was very fired up about the new O-line coach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Jrship you now have me all fired up! Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Wants a true "dual threat" at QB ....... Speaks highly of Chapman.Coach Bowden has repeated this multiple times publicly "we need to find a way to win at Akron." During a conversation with a small group of ZN members he told us a few years back (paraphrasing) "I don't like my QB to run because when he is at the bottom of the pile it's hard for him to get back to the line of scrimmage and get lined up." The fact that he wants a dual QB shows that he is willing to alter/evolve his thinking and look for new ways (for him) to 'win at Akron.' Love it.And I LOVE the heavy emphasis on recruiting south FLA. That's where I would get my physical X receiver (the guy on the line) that can get down field. If we can get this, the rest of the receivers will fall into position. Defenses killed us at this position last year, and once our guy got jammed. And it was rare our QB looked back over there crippling the timing of the rest of the routes. I thought for sure we would score this guy (X) from a junior college, or a transfer this off season. This is one of my bigger concerns behind QB and RB, but to my understanding, those are being addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Joe Riggins - 3 star LB - de-committed from NIU and committed to Akron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 ^^Beat me by one second!http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/1/28/7929115/2015-akron-football-recruiting-3-star-lb-joe-riggins-talks-commitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 He's gonna play safety at UA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Nice ............. Always nice to get a flip from a conference school !!! Great stuff !!! Riggins is ultimately choosing Akron over offers from NIU, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Utah State, Hawaii, and Ohio.Two conference opponents and an area recruiting rival ..................... Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Nice pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 We need some big physical Safeties !!!! I see him fitting in there Although he will swell up once he hits the UA weight room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Joe Riggins - 3 star LB - de-committed from NIU and committed to AkronAny relation to the Diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Any relation to the Diesel?I was hoping Tim Riggins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Anyone worried about my boy Bowden still? I'm going to reinstate my hypothesis again (Jrship hopefully has the same feeling from the guy): Coach Bowden is hear for the long hall. He is the guy to turn this program around. He will retire as Akron head coach.But okay...does Riggins stand a better chance of getting more PT as a safety at Akron than as a LB at NIU? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 But okay...does Riggins stand a better chance of getting more PT as a safety at Akron than as a LB at NIU? Martel Durant, Bre Ford, Devonte Morgan, and Johnny Robinson are all graduating. That's four of the eight safeties on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 But okay...does Riggins stand a better chance of getting more PT as a safety at Akron than as a LB at NIU? He certainly appears to have a better chance to contribute EARLY at UA. I hope he can hit like Bre Ford, because we missed that element when #23 went out early in the U@B game. Bre wasn't particularly quick or fast and he gave away height to just about every opponent, but he sure could deliver a pop.I might be in the minority, but I really like what I see of RB Van Edwards, particularly his vision and cutback ability.The class is shaping up in the home stretch, but I'd still like to see a few more O-linemen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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