94zipgrad Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 18 minutes ago, K92 said: Said every program in America. Our linebackers can't improve if we don't get some big DT's to keep the lineman off the 2nd level, I think that is our biggest hole & I'm hoping the next recruit put on this list can help & hopefully the Bowden name can get a transfer or two as well, we are small up front for D1 football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzx Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) According to ScoutingOhio.com, DE Joe Corner from Canton McKinley is committed to Akron for 2017. However, it is strange that there is no mention of this on his twitter. Edited December 22, 2016 by zzx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadszip Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, zzx said: According to ScoutingOhio.com, DE Joe Corner from Canton McKinley is committed to Akron for 2017. I'm not going to say that Joe Corner isn't deserving of an offer, and this is just my opinion, but this seems to be a relationship building offer ... which is something I alluded to a week or so back regarding the Akron East prospects. I'm almost certain that Joe and Reggie are cousins, so in a way, you can consider Joe a legacy recruit, considering Reggie Jr. was a high priority for the staff and Joe's uncle, Reggie Sr., is one of the best players Akron has produced in the last 20 years. So, I actually like this offer if it further deepens what seems like is already a solid relationship at McKinley, which is going to continue to produce talent especially now that Canton is down to one school ... not like Timken produced a lot of talent, but the McKinley QB was a former Timken kid (committed to Miami). If this is indeed a relationship building offer (and I'm sure the staff does sees potential in him), while I'm all for it in situations, hopefully those type of offers go out to kids at select schools. In Akron's case, McKinley, East and St. V's are probably at the top of that. Anyway, I wish him the best and another local kid staying home to root for. Let's continue to lock up the "State of Akron," which definitely includes Stark County ... and hopefully down the road Cleveland and all of Northeast Ohio. Edited December 22, 2016 by wadszip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 12 hours ago, 94zipgrad said: Our linebackers can't improve if we don't get some big DT's to keep the lineman off the 2nd level, I think that is our biggest hole & I'm hoping the next recruit put on this list can help & hopefully the Bowden name can get a transfer or two as well, we are small up front for D1 football Big tackles are at a premium. Personally, I am a big fan of converting big RB's into DT's. I have said before that I think Newman Williams should be looked at for DT but as CK pointed out he is awfully injury prone to play the position. Nico Caponi was a good DT for us because he was a physical specimen and was tough as nails. Cody Grice was very athletic for a big man and also was a tough guy. In recent history, other than these two guys, we have leaned heavily on transfers to come in and shore up the defensive line. When you are so dependent on transfers, they have to come in and produce at a high level. We can't have guys like Jelani Hamilton come in and be a total bust. Perhaps we just got spoiled by the likes of J.D. Griggs, Keontae Hollis, C.J. James, Moses McCray, Albert Presley, Nordly Capi, Rodney Coe and Jamal Marcus. All these guys came in and contributed to the success of the defense. I guess we were due for a letdown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzx Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 On 12/21/2016 at 8:37 PM, 94zipgrad said: We need some BIG DT's Maybe they should switch Trevor Brown from OL to DL. He's athletic and big at 6'5" 285 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94zipgrad Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 5 hours ago, zzx said: Maybe they should switch Trevor Brown from OL to DL. He's athletic and big at 6'5" 285 Worth a try, I seen all the games this year & to me that is our biggest weakness, it all starts right there with no penetration & to be honest we got pushed around & that allows lineman blocking at the second level on linebackers & spells not a very good defense, get better up front on defense & I think we will have good year next year P.S. - & hopefully by the signing of the Juco QB there is no chance in hell of last years repeat, we should have 4 active & actual QB's they will play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzx Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 14 hours ago, 94zipgrad said: Worth a try, I seen all the games this year & to me that is our biggest weakness, it all starts right there with no penetration & to be honest we got pushed around & that allows lineman blocking at the second level on linebackers & spells not a very good defense, get better up front on defense & I think we will have good year next year Akron should try to get Torrodney Prevot to play Weak Side DE to fill the hole left by Jamal Markus. He is a graduate transfer from the Oregon Ducks and would be eligible to play immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94zipgrad Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 39 minutes ago, zzx said: Akron should try to get Torrodney Prevot to play Weak Side DE to fill the hole left by Jamal Markus. He is a graduate transfer from the Oregon Ducks and would be eligible to play immediately. That would be a great get, only thing is it does come with a risk since there is still an open case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Miwee posted this to twitter last night. Couldn't find anything else on twitter about who it might be. Another QB obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Miwee posted this to twitter last night. Couldn't find anything else on twitter about who it might be. Another QB obviously. Remember when everyone was freaking out about QB depth a few weeks ago? Will be interesting to see who it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 21 minutes ago, LZIp said: Remember when everyone was freaking out about QB depth a few weeks ago? Will be interesting to see who it is though. These moves are happening because the freaking out about QB depth was warranted. Hopefully these guys who are coming in can play and aren't Lone Ranger 1.1 & 1.2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Looks like we are targeting a big DT from Austria. Kent, UMASS, and an unnamed B1G school in the mix as well. Could come down to signing day. http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/austrias-maxi-hradecny-pondering-6-scholarship-offers/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=jtmckeon&utm_content=Austrian Maxi Hradecny Courting 6 Scholarship Offers http://www.hudl.com/profile/2537456/maxi-hradecny Edited December 29, 2016 by LZIp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 8 minutes ago, LZIp said: Looks like we are targeting a big DT from Austria. Kent, UMASS, and an unnamed B1G school in the mix as well. Could come down to signing day. http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/austrias-maxi-hradecny-pondering-6-scholarship-offers/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=jtmckeon&utm_content=Austrian Maxi Hradecny Courting 6 Scholarship Offers http://www.hudl.com/profile/2537456/maxi-hradecny Where we normally like to redshirt a true freshman, we aren't in a position to do that if we get a worthy DT. That has to be appealing to a kid to be able to come in and compete for a spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 He should definitely come to Akron because a short trip to Holmes county would probably feel somewhat like home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94zipgrad Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 2 hours ago, K92 said: He should definitely come to Akron because a short trip to Holmes county would probably feel somewhat like home. Let's hope we can land him & he makes an impact, #1 priority for this team is DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94zipgrad Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 10 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Miwee posted this to twitter last night. Couldn't find anything else on twitter about who it might be. Another QB obviously. Could it be Walsh QB? https://mobile.twitter.com/ryanweigold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) 14 minutes ago, 94zipgrad said: Could it be Walsh QB? https://mobile.twitter.com/ryanweigold good find, but I am guessing no as Weigold announced he is going to UA on Nov 23rd. http://triblive.com/sports/otherlocal/11529222-74/weigold-akron-basketball Edited December 30, 2016 by LZIp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94zipgrad Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 10 minutes ago, LZIp said: good find, but I am guessing no as Weigold announced he is going to UA on Nov 23rd. http://triblive.com/sports/otherlocal/11529222-74/weigold-akron-basketball LOL ?, I guess they don't ever want a WR taking snaps with the East on the line & a bowl game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94zipgrad Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Here it is, just posted it https://mobile.twitter.com/alexramart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, 94zipgrad said: Here it is, just posted it https://mobile.twitter.com/alexramart Good find, '94! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Good looking highlights (I suppose that's inherent in the very definition of "highlights." Lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Alex Ramart makes 16 verbals for 2017. 17 verbals if you count FL LB Morris Lugo. 18 if you count McKinley DE Joe Corner. Still plenty of room for a couple DT's & Bubba Arslanian. Edited December 30, 2016 by Blue & Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 http://www.hudl.com/profile/2674733/alex-ramart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Roo Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 3 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Alex Ramart makes 16 verbals for 2017. 17 verbals if you count FL LB Morris Lugo. 18 if you count McKinley DE Joe Corner. Still plenty of room for a couple DT's & Bubba Arslanian. I think if the coaches can follow your wishes we have a shot at a good team next year. To me it all hinges on finding DT's and TB stepping in to change the offensive philosophy and play calling. On the offensive side of the ball I believe the greatest improvement this team faces is not in improving the talent but in improving the coaching. But make no mistake I would love to see a slew of DT's signed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzx Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Congratulations to 2017 Zips commit DB Reggie Corner (5-10, 195, Sr.), McKinley (Canton) on being named to the 2016 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Ohio Football Team as a member of the First Team DEFENSE which was announced recently by USA TODAY High School Sports. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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