catdaddyp Posted February 3, 2023 Report Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) I know some freshmen will work their way onto the two deep, especially at the skill positions. I’m just not sure how long it will take for that to happen. Below is my best guess of how things will start out. What does everyone else think? OFFENSE QB: Irons Undercuffler RB: Wiley Lingard WR: Adams Golden WR: George Anderson WR: Thomas Gathings TE: Banks Clark LT: Landers Chambers LG: Banes Robarge C Georges T Williams RG: Kilbane K Davis RT: N Williams Frank DEFENSE DE: R Johnson Cheatom DT: Holt Murphy DT: Thomas T Jones DE: Rabah Richardson LB: Arslanian Griffin LB: McCoy Fish Nickel: Tallandier Lewis CB: Hunter Threatt SS: Thompson Woods FS: Martin C. Thomas CB: Golden-Nelson Durant Edited February 3, 2023 by catdaddyp 2 1 Quote
zzx Posted February 3, 2023 Report Posted February 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, catdaddyp said: TE: Brank Banks isn't Brank is in the portal? Quote
catdaddyp Posted February 3, 2023 Author Report Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, zzx said: isn't Brank is in the portal? Looks that way. I missed it. Quote
LZIp Posted February 3, 2023 Report Posted February 3, 2023 I didn't know Brank was in the portal either. Bummer there, but we have a lot of capable guys at TE. Outside of small toss ups here and there (like Jones and Thomas at DT),I think you are spot on @catdaddyp. I think we are in agreement on wanting another DE to challenge starting spot or least add depth (a true freshman and tweener listed in the top 2 isn't ideal IMO), another OL to challenge the guys on the interior, and another CB for good measure. 1 Quote
catdaddyp Posted February 3, 2023 Author Report Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, LZIp said: I didn't know Brank was in the portal either. Bummer there, but we have a lot of capable guys at TE. Outside of small toss ups here and there (like Jones and Thomas at DT),I think you are spot on @catdaddyp. I think we are in agreement on wanting another DE to challenge starting spot or least add depth (a true freshman and tweener listed in the top 2 isn't ideal IMO), another OL to challenge the guys on the interior, and another CB for good measure. I’m not too sold on C. Thomas staying on the two deep at S tbh. I just wasn’t sure where to slot him and where he fits in. DE would be the natural answer, but he hasn’t put on the needed weight and was moved back to the secondary. A freshman may take over that spot sooner than expected. I’d also like to see T. Williams and K. Davis push for starting positions along the OL sooner rather than later. I left Behm out at LB, but I’m sure he’ll have first crack. I don’t think he’ll be able to hold it down though, since Fish was already hot on his tail by the end of 2022. Griffin was active on special teams and it’s time for him to make a leap. It’ll be interesting to see if Darnell can challenge Clark for the backup TE spot. That DE position makes me cringe. If those guys don’t develop/take the next step forward quickly, I feel like we are one injury away from our pass rush being on life support. Edited February 3, 2023 by catdaddyp 1 Quote
kreed5120 Posted February 6, 2023 Report Posted February 6, 2023 Roughly, how many scholarships do we still have available? Quote
LZIp Posted February 6, 2023 Report Posted February 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: Roughly, how many scholarships do we still have available? None that we know of, though probably some that have given up football we aren’t of and I’m sure more will transfer at the conclusion of spring ball after they realize they aren’t going to play. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 7, 2023 Report Posted February 7, 2023 C. Thomas seems to have turned into a tweener, no? IIRC he was a highly-regarded safety in high school, but I guess he's not quite fast enough for safety at this level? Is he physical enough to play LB? He'd be an awfully light DE. Quote
catdaddyp Posted February 7, 2023 Author Report Posted February 7, 2023 14 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: C. Thomas seems to have turned into a tweener, no? IIRC he was a highly-regarded safety in high school, but I guess he's not quite fast enough for safety at this level? Is he physical enough to play LB? He'd be an awfully light DE. I’m not really sure where he fits in. Both staffs have tried to use him in a pass rushing capacity, but to no avail. He did not excel at Nickel and will probably have a hard time holding off the incoming DBs at Safety (assuming he’s currently ahead of them). We only use 2 linebackers and they require a different build and skillet than Thomas brings. “OLBs” are basically specialists in the 4-2-5 defense as they are mostly used to sub in for the Nickel against heavier sets. Those guys need to bring something else to the table such as the flexibility to play defensive end. Itll be interesting to see how it pans out. Quote
catdaddyp Posted June 2, 2023 Author Report Posted June 2, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 4:02 PM, catdaddyp said: I know some freshmen will work their way onto the two deep, especially at the skill positions. I’m just not sure how long it will take for that to happen. Below is my best guess of how things will start out. What does everyone else think? OFFENSE QB: Irons Undercuffler RB: Wiley Lingard WR: Adams Golden WR: George Anderson WR: Thomas Gathings TE: Banks Clark LT: Landers Chambers LG: Banes Robarge C Georges T Williams RG: Kilbane K Davis RT: N Williams Frank DEFENSE DE: R Johnson Cheatom DT: Holt Murphy DT: Thomas T Jones DE: Rabah Richardson LB: Arslanian Griffin LB: McCoy Fish Nickel: Tallandier Lewis CB: Hunter Threatt SS: Thompson Woods FS: Martin C. Thomas CB: Golden-Nelson Durant Still early and we’re probably not completely finished with roster turnover, but here’s a potential projection going into the summer. There are a number of different possibilities, which is exciting considering the upgraded roster talent. I’m sure this is not how the depth chart will finish in 2023, but interesting to look at during the slow summer months. OFFENSE QB: Irons Undercuffler RB: Lingard D. Anderson WR: Adams Golden WR: George Anderson WR: Gathings P. Wilson TE: Banks Newell LT: Chambers Kindred LG: Kilbane Robarge C T. Williams Georges RG: K Davis Blanchard RT: N Williams Frank DEFENSE DE: R Johnson Nunnally DT: Robinson Lavea DT: T. Jones K. Thomas DE: Rabah Richardson LB: Arslanian Summers LB: McCoy Cooper Nickel: Lewis T. Thomas CB: Durant Tallandier SS: Thompson Woods FS: Martin D. Johnson CB: Golden-Nelson Hunter 2 Quote
blueandgold Posted June 2, 2023 Report Posted June 2, 2023 I sure hope that Tahj Bullock can outplay Undercuffler quickly. I don't have that much confidence in Undercuffler and I'm hoping he will be our 3rd option at QB especially since Irons probably won't be able to play every game during the season based on past history. 2 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Posted June 2, 2023 1 minute ago, blueandgold said: I sure hope that Tahj Bullock can outplay Undercuffler quickly. I don't have that much confidence in Undercuffler and I'm hoping he will be our 3rd option at QB especially since Irons probably won't be able to play every game during the season based on past history. This was pretty much going to be my post as well. In addition to not having much faith in Undercuffler, I also think it's important to have your backup be a similar style as your starter to keep a consistent playbook. Irons' playbook is drastically different than Undercuffler's. 1 Quote
catdaddyp Posted June 2, 2023 Author Report Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, blueandgold said: I sure hope that Tahj Bullock can outplay Undercuffler quickly. I don't have that much confidence in Undercuffler and I'm hoping he will be our 3rd option at QB especially since Irons probably won't be able to play every game during the season based on past history. I’d also like to see him push for the backup spot and expect he will, especially as the season progresses. That being said, I actually came away from the spring game feeling good about Undercuffler. He’s not DJI by any stretch, but I liked the way he commanded the offense and made fairly quick decisions with the ball. I feel comfortable with Undercuffler leading the way if he has to play significant snaps. Bullock has some serious size for a QB and would certainly be more of a threat in the run game. We’ll have to see how quickly he picks up on the offense. There’s a lot of talent in that QB room. Time for coach Fess to coach them up. 1 Quote
ZippyRulz Posted June 25, 2023 Report Posted June 25, 2023 FWIW.. https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/akron/89900 Quote
Zipmeister Posted June 25, 2023 Report Posted June 25, 2023 2 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: FWIW.. https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/akron/89900 Holy crap. Somebody tell whoever put this piece together to sit down and relax cause whoever did this must be exhausted from the obviously Herculean effort they invested in it. 3 Quote
ZippyRulz Posted July 3, 2023 Report Posted July 3, 2023 On 6/25/2023 at 1:44 PM, ZippyRulz said: FWIW.. https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/akron/89900 updated 6/29 with all 2-deep spots filled in except 2nd team returner (after Hester).. Quote
catdaddyp Posted July 3, 2023 Author Report Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, ZippyRulz said: updated 6/29 with all 2-deep spots filled in except 2nd team returner (after Hester).. Can’t argue with much of that. A few thoughts though: - Kinda hard for D. Thomas to compete for a roster spot when he isn’t on the roster. Maybe he’s back before the season starts? - M. Walker will likely compete for the Z spot with Gathings and Wilson. - George probably projects more as an IOL leaving Frank and Kindred as the likely backups (or starters) at OT. - I didn’t realize there was an Ali Barker was on the roster? - No Kabbash Richards listed. - JoeMo said Corey Thomas is officially a safety. Not sure if something has changed there? - Maybe Behm is initially the starter at MIKE, but I can’t see any scenario where that stays the case. Quote
Jkobe03 Posted July 3, 2023 Report Posted July 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, catdaddyp said: Can’t argue with much of that. A few thoughts though: - Kinda hard for D. Thomas to compete for a roster spot when he isn’t on the roster. Maybe he’s back before the season starts? - M. Walker will likely compete for the Z spot with Gathings and Wilson. - George probably projects more as an IOL leaving Frank and Kindred as the likely backups (or starters) at OT. - I didn’t realize there was an Ali Barker was on the roster? - No Kabbash Richards listed. - JoeMo said Corey Thomas is officially a safety. Not sure if something has changed there? - Maybe Behm is initially the starter at MIKE, but I can’t see any scenario where that stays the case. Ali Barkley came in from Temple, He's saquan Barkley's brother... saw that on Twitter a while back 1 Quote
catdaddyp Posted July 3, 2023 Author Report Posted July 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Jkobe03 said: Ali Barkley came in from Temple, He's saquan Barkley's brother... saw that on Twitter a while back Thanks. Didn’t know that was official. Seems I recall seeing him for a visit, but nothing else. Looks like he has a picture of himself in a Zips uniform now, so assuming it’s official. 1 Quote
Jkobe03 Posted July 3, 2023 Report Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, catdaddyp said: Thanks. Didn’t know that was official. Seems I recall seeing him for a visit, but nothing else. Looks like he has a picture of himself in a Zips uniform now, so assuming it’s official. I've also seen him in a few photos posted by the zips or one of their media people can't remember which one but I know I've seen him in some of the summer practices. 1 Quote
taylormade28 Posted July 3, 2023 Report Posted July 3, 2023 This is funny, if you think Zayden won't crack that depth cart you must not no Miami football! Quote
LZIp Posted July 3, 2023 Report Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, taylormade28 said: This is funny, if you think Zayden won't crack that depth cart you must not no Miami football! I hope he does. It would be great for everyone. There is definitely some opportunity to get some playing time at CB, but I think expecting a true freshman to come in and crack the 2 deep over other proven D1 players might be a tad bit biased and a discredit to the other great athletes on the team. 1 Quote
taylormade28 Posted July 3, 2023 Report Posted July 3, 2023 Oh its never disrespect nor to discredit anybody but playing top players in high school I mean TOP players week after week isn't for the weak! Not coming to sit and watch players play, the goal is to help the 91st ranked passing defense lower that ranking. Let the games begin. 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Posted July 4, 2023 5 hours ago, catdaddyp said: Thanks. Didn’t know that was official. Seems I recall seeing him for a visit, but nothing else. Looks like he has a picture of himself in a Zips uniform now, so assuming it’s official. This is outstanding news! Quote
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