Blue & Gold Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-football-zips-need-strong-finish-to-keep-postseason-hopes-alive-1.725524 Ball could return Just when it looked like Zips running back Warren Ball was going to live up to all the potential that arrived with him when he transferred from Ohio State, an injury cost him his senior season. According to sources, however, Ball could apply for a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA to get back a season of eligibility. If granted, it certainly would be good news for the Zips in 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I seem to remember someone around here saying that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Terry just said on The Drive that the request for a 6th year was all but approved. Paperwork just needed to be filed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Sergeant Zip said: Terry just said on The Drive that the request for a 6th year was all but approved. Paperwork just needed to be filed. Great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmexicanwoman Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Break out year for Ball! This gentleman deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 21 minutes ago, Bigmexicanwoman said: Break out year for Ball! No more breaks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Dr Z said: No more breaks. Isn't it against some forum rule somewhere to rim shot your own post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) He got the 6th year. http://www.gozips.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170208dvklby Edited February 8, 2017 by kreed5120 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Here is to a healthy 2017! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Niiiiiice! Should take some burden off of the new WRs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, kreed5120 said: He got the 6th year. http://www.gozips.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170208dvklby This is great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Not sure where to post this but just read Warren Ball has another year with the Zips. Even though I attend all the football games, I'm not sure how big a deal this is. Didn't get to see enough of him to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, NWAkron said: Not sure where to post this but just read Warren Ball has another year with the Zips. Even though I attend all the football games, I'm not sure how big a deal this is. Didn't get to see enough of him to know. If he can stay healthy, it is a HUGE deal. If he gets hurt in game #2 again, it isn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 39 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said: If he can stay healthy, it is a HUGE deal. If he gets hurt in game #2 again, it isn't. Thoughts on sitting him vs Penn State? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, LZIp said: Thoughts on sitting him vs Penn State? You miss 100% of the shots you don't take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, zippy5 said: You miss 100% of the shots you don't take Trust me man, I agree with you 99% of the time. I remember someone else advocating the same last year vs Wisconsin and I disagreed. We lost Ball, Young, and various other injuries that game I'm sure. PSU is going to be a preseason top 5 team. I remember reading somebody say Woody potential being out to start the season lessens their expectations. Well, I say the result of the first 2 games should not change depending on who plays and who doesnt. Long shot in hell to beat PSU in Happy Valley to open the season and there is no way in hell we should lose to UAPB. I am competitor, but I wouldn't hate it if some players were "eased" back in. A slim chance to beat a powerhouse is a lot to mortgage your season on when you aren't loaded with depth. But then again I enjoyed our "close" battle in person with them a few years ago and the almost win at Michigan is one of my favorite memories of my Zips fandom lol. Edited February 8, 2017 by LZIp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 18 minutes ago, LZIp said: Thoughts on sitting him vs Penn State? I hope I don't drive all the way to Happy Valley to watch Warren Ball NOT run. I watched enough of that in 2016. If it's fourth quarter and we are up by 23, then you can sit him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 19 minutes ago, LZIp said: Thoughts on sitting him vs Penn State? Of all the Zips, I think he's the most physically built for a Big 10 schedule. The play he got injured @ Wisconsin wasn't anything that couldn't have happened in any other game. If we want to try and win the game, we play him. I hope we do. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) If you sit him against Penn State, that is no guarantee he won't just turn around and get injured against APB or Iowa State. In fact, he probably has a higher chance of getting injured against those 2 opponents opposed to Penn State as he will likely get more touches in those games therefore be hit more. Edited February 8, 2017 by kreed5120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmexicanwoman Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 See Warren run. Run Warren, run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Fantastic News! So Depth chart will likely be: 1. Ball 2. Suggs? (RS?) 3. Edwards 4. Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94zipgrad Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Balsy said: Fantastic News! So Depth chart will likely be: 1. Ball 2. Suggs? (RS?) 3. Edwards 4. Morgan Don't forget Deltron Sands, the transfer from Oregon State, Suggs needs time to fill out to a D1 running back size IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, 94zipgrad said: Don't forget Deltron Sands, the transfer from Oregon State, Suggs needs time to fill out to a D1 running back size IMO +1 I'm going to bet it's 1. Ball 2. Sands 3. Edwards 4. Morgan Red shirts for Suggs & Bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'd only not redshirt Suggs if the coaching staff feels he's a clear upgrade over Edwards/Morgan. Personally I say he gets redshirted unless he wows and becomes Zips #2 back out of camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Oh I forgot about Sands...my bad. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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