Jrship35 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 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.Then the two of us are in the minority because I said the exact same thing !!! ..................... Excellent vision and field presence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 O-Line is a growing concern ..................... Thought we might grab a JUCO or two there but I guess not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Perhaps we will see a 5th year senior transfer or two this summer to help shore up the offensive line? This staff seems to like to do that. Hopefully Ericksen can step in and peform at a high level at center for one of the OL question marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Big reviews on the new OL Coach ...................... From Coach TB ... "Huge improvement from what we had" !!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Perhaps we will see a 5th year senior transfer or two this summer to help shore up the offensive line? This staff seems to like to do that. Hopefully Ericksen can step in and peform at a high level at center for one of the OL question marks. Keener I hope your right about Ericksen ........... Huge challengeWhat would everyone's projection be for the starting OL ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I think we have more talent at OL on the roster then most people are accounting for. Boyett, Brown, and Brumbaugh are returning, and when I look at the other kids returning who have not had the chance to make an impact yet, there seems to be solid potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I think we have more talent at OL on the roster then most people are accounting for. Boyett, Brown, and Brumbaugh are returning, and when I look at the other kids returning who have not had the chance to make an impact yet, there seems to be solid potential.Although a concern, I do think you are correct .......... Pretty heavy on the senior o-lineman but let's hope the young talent steps up !! ..... I hope the Carroll kid steps it upBelow is taken from the 2014 roster and I added a year Kyle Ritz OL So. 6/5 295 Andrew Bohan OL Sr 6/3 268 Scott Boyett OL Sr 6/7 308 Tommy Brown OL Sr 6/4 310 Dylan Brumbaugh OL Sr 6/5 309 Brett Lee OL Sr 6/1 291 Quaison Osborne OL Sr 6/3 295 Stephen Ericksen OL RSo 6/3 305 Ryan Kortokrax OL RSo 6/3 303 Isaiah Williams OL RSr 6/3 295 Rodney Carroll OL Jr 6/5 296 Michael Casimos OL Jr 6/2 302 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 How about GoZips.com not yet having a picture of Tommy Brown.Who works in UA athletics & what do they do all day?After suffering through so many years of systemic incompetence little things are beginning to annoy me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 They do pictures late spring/early summer. He probably had not arrived on campus yet. They do not do updates throughout the year on photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Here's my quick lunch-time take on the O-line prospects for 2015:Ritz (RS Fr ?) - unknown commodityBohan - never developed the size to play college ballBoyett - if he couldn't contribute last year (no injuries), I'm having a hard time buying he'll do so this yearBrown - played pretty well in 2014, and if there is more emphasis on the running game this could play to his strong suitBrumbaugh - potentially great player who toughed it out in with a bad injury throughout all of 2014. Will be a huge boost if he's 100% in 2015.Lee - will be a definite late bloomer if he contributesOsborne - only TB HS recruit to play meaningful minutes at UA, he has steadily improved but unlikely to ever be THE PROTECTOR at LT.Ericksen - really wondered why he didn't play more last year with TS76 battling several injuries.Kortokrax - must have been saving him in 2014Williams - known for some monumental misses in 2014, but I actually think he played better than that as a whole. Will need to improve quite a bit to hold onto starting LT spot or we're in trouble. Since he's still relatively new to playing O-line (in college), there's a chance he can get it done.Carroll - I don't see him playing muchCasimos - has played very little up until now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Great insight Sir ......................... ThanksUnfortunately it makes my concern equal (or maybe now a bit higher), than the QB situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 LT - BrownLG - BrumbaughC - EricksonRG - CasimosRT - KortokraxReservesT - Williams, BoyetteC - CarrollG - OsborneThe monumental misses by Williams (especially Miami) eventually cost us several W's as Pohl was out or not 100% after serious injury. Can't have that anymore. I also saw Osborne quit on a play that was blown dead against Marshall that resulted in a crushing late hit on Pohl. Can't have that either - protect the QB as this guy can't have his brains rattling around and perform well. Defensive coaches game plan for this contact as it wins games.We need 2 O-linemen as 5th year seniors or JUCO types ready to play in 2015 and some young recruits to redshirt. I like the new OL coach - too bad UAB linemen Victor Salako T (Okie St) and Rosco Byrd G (GA South.) are gone. Peterson could have helped Bowden and the Zips out a bit before he left by recruiting them - glad he's gone - never liked him sitting McNamara in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 You are spot on about the the two kids from UAB ................. I heard rumor that it didn't go well when he was there and that he had little to zero influence on anyone coming to Akron. No confirmation, but could be a reasoning if trueEither Coach TB has something cooking late in the cycle or Coach Funk better be one HELL of a Coach !!! Stay tuned as they say !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Possible verbal from a DT out of Texas. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Possible verbal from a DT out of Texas. Stay tuned.Bring it !!! ........... Heavy Senior group of D-lineman. Need to replenish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 He deleted his tweet. Hopefully it wasn't just some dumb joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 WR Richie Cooper (@R__Coop) and OL Montel Jordan (@jordan_montel79) tell us they will be taking official visits to #Akron this weekend.More FLA boyz !!!!!! Montel Jordan film --- Richie Cooper film --- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2700834/richie-playmaker-cooper ................... Decommited from NIU 1/25/15 per 247 sports. ANOTHER FLIP FROM NIU WOULD BE SWEET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 If they're on campus right now the temperature is 17; 2 degrees with wind chill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 WR Richie Cooper (@R__Coop) and OL Montel Jordan (@jordan_montel79) tell us they will be taking official visits to #Akron this weekend.More FLA boyz !!!!!! Montel Jordan film --- Richie Cooper film --- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2700834/richie-playmaker-cooper ................... Decommited from NIU 1/25/15 per 247 sports. ANOTHER FLIP FROM NIU WOULD BE SWEET!!Richie Cooper looks like the playmaker Bowden's been coveting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrship35 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Spot on B and G !!!! Looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Montell Jordan? Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Former commit Jan Johnson now walking on at Penn State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Former commit Jan Johnson now walking on at Penn State.Shame. Scholarship vs. Pay your own way. Goodluck to Mr. Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Former commit Jan Johnson now walking on at Penn State.Gotta wonder if wrestling entered into his decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Gotta wonder if wrestling entered into his decision. Or if his offer was pulled for one of the more recent commits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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