zipsoutsider Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Zips football, "In the NCAA stats, released today, Akron sophomore WR Jerome Lane leads the nation in yards per reception (28.83)." https://www.facebook.com/ZipsFB/photos/a.389446831069401.105042.145583715455715/1195051647175578/?type=3&fref=nf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Of course, that is with all the drops.If he actually starts catching the ball, that average will drop.BUT, the other stat will go up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I believe he was 4-4 on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I've seen way worse hands than Lane's. He's fine now, and will only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 The passes that have given Jerome the most difficulty seem to be the ones with high velocity that are thrown into his body. The balls that are thrown above him he actually snags with considerable skill and reasonable consistency. This is why I hope they start to throw more of the “jump ball” type of plays to him in the red zone, as opposed to trying Pratt almost exclusively in these situations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 The passes that have given Jerome the most difficulty seem to be the ones with high velocity that are thrown into his body. The balls that are thrown above him he actually snags with considerable skill and reasonable consistency. This is why I hope they start to throw more of the “jump ball” type of plays to him in the red zone, as opposed to trying Pratt almost exclusively in these situations.Like that catch he made with two guys covering him at EMU, just throw it where only he can get to it and he can make the catch nearly 100% of the time. Could Lane be the playmaker we've been looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I think Jerome's ceiling is high. If I were Jerome, I would seek some kind of summer working out program with a professional. I think he is only scratching the surface. He has natural seperatlon ability. It would be a huge benefit for him to learn all the nuances of route running and professional catching techniques. I would contact these former MAC players.If you don't appreciate Jerome, and you are at a game, take a few series and watch him run all his routes. Don't watch the ball, just watch him. Post back in this thread and let us know how many times he was covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I am very excited about the combination of Woodson and Lane. These guys will have 2 more years to develop together. We have really only begun to scratch the surface with them. I agree, with the idea of him getting some summer coaching to develop some of the skills Bowden has mentioned. I think it is fair to say that we have discovered the playmaker and hat's off to the coach's for having the vision for this. Let's hope his success at Akron leads the way for other local talent to come to Akron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Jerome Lane, our very own Megatron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I am very encouraged by Lane's performance so far. He has played great for being thrown into an unfamiliar position. It took big balls to switch Jerome to offense because I think he had a pretty high ceiling on defense also.Kudos to the staff for having the cojones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 It took big balls to switch Jerome to offense because I think he had a pretty high ceiling on defense also.Agreed. I'm more impressed by the unselfishness of Jerome willing to move from an area of strength, to an area of weakness. Like you state, he was having good success where he was. He must have a lot of confidence in his abilities. GREAT image BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I am very encouraged by Lane's performance so far. He has played great for being thrown into an unfamiliar position. It took big balls to switch Jerome to offense because I think he had a pretty high ceiling on defense also.Kudos to the staff for having the cojones.I wouldn't be surprised if the staff put him in on defense a couple of times this week to cause havoc like he did last year against BG. Like, on third and medium and long when you know they'll throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I wouldn't be surprised if the staff put him in on defense a couple of times this week to cause havoc like he did last year against BG. Like, on third and medium and long when you know they'll throw.They've actually been quietly doing that (playing him at rush end on passing downs, 1 or 2 times per game) all year. I'd say he's due for an impact play on D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 They've actually been quietly doing that (playing him at rush end on passing downs, 1 or 2 times per game) all year. I'd say he's due for an impact play on D.Yeah, I just think there will be more of an emphasis on it this week because of how he torched BG last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Yeah, I just think there will be more of an emphasis on it this week because of how he torched BG last year.Could be - if he is able to create a turnover on one of his rushes, that could be huge. Would like to see him and Marcus at LE and RE in these situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Could be - if he is able to create a turnover on one of his rushes, that could be huge. Would like to see him and Marcus at LE and RE in these situations.Indeed. Just have to avoid the stupid penalties on defense as a whole, and the D can ruffle the Falcons' feathers like no team has done yet this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I wouldn't be surprised if the staff put him in on defense a couple of times this week to cause havoc like he did last year against BG. Like, on third and medium and long when you know they'll throw.I am actually curious to see if the staff is tempted to move him back to defense next year with all the talent we are losing on that side of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Like that catch he made with two guys covering him at EMU, just throw it where only he can get to it and he can make the catch nearly 100% of the time.Could Lane be the playmaker we've been looking for?Possibly so, but I think every team that wants to be really good needs at least two guys like that. Is there a second one waiting in the wings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I am actually curious to see if the staff is tempted to move him back to defense next year with all the talent we are losing on that side of the ball.Moving your biggest playmaker, especially when talent on offense is extremely limited, to the other side of the ball doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 We have a lot of talent coming, up, too. Brock Boxen is playing solidly and Brian Bell is going to be the real deal. Gilbert and Hauser have looked good and I saw John Rachal hit a guy so hard it knocked the ball loose after a catch last year on his first down of the season. It was one of the hardest hits I have seen from the Zips.I would think it would be hard to switch him back after the early success we have had with him at WR. Excitement was a missing component from the Zips offense and he has helped bring it.I know this is a Jerome Lane thread, but it would be remiss to mention that Imani Davis has really stepped up his game, too. He is consistently making solid catches and been outstanding after the catch. Really nice to see a piece of the puzzle that has been frustrating finally come together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I think Jerome's ceiling is high. If I were Jerome, I would seek some kind of summer working out program with a professional. I think he is only scratching the surface. He has natural seperatlon ability. It would be a huge benefit for him to learn all the nuances of route running and professional catching techniques. I would contact these former MAC players.If you don't appreciate Jerome, and you are at a game, take a few series and watch him run all his routes. Don't watch the ball, just watch him. Post back in this thread and let us know how many times he was covered. The two MAC players I suggested above did a piece that will air on Fox Sunday morning pregame. Interesting relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just remember that Hixon played defense his first two years and wound up with a super bowl ring as a wide receiver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 This is so tough, because Jerome is such a talented athlete who can help us in several areas. I'd like to see him play a little bit of receiver, and a little bit as a 3rd down pass rusher. I'll stick with that unless I see a point where he's dependable enough catching the ball in a number of pass route situations to where we must have him as an every-down receiver. Last year, I felt like he had a super high ceiling as a pass rusher. Now I think he has the same potential as a receiver. I think the best thing for the coaching staff is to wait and see how this latest phase develops, and adjust his areas of contribution accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Lane has the tools to the the best WR in Akron history. Size + speed + hops, and elusive in the open field. The fact that Pratt ( ) , Davis and Wolf have also become viable receiving options will help keep the Jerome's coverage honest. McNeil is also starting to see some balls thrown his way. The 2015 Zips have an offense? Who'da thunk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance99 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Lane has the tools to the the best WR in Akron history. Size + speed + hops, and elusive in the open field. The fact that Pratt ( ) , Davis and Wolf have also become viable receiving options will help keep the Jerome's coverage honest. McNeil is also starting to see some balls thrown his way. The 2015 Zips have an offense? Who'da thunk it?Is this due to someone can get the ball to them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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