nbs95 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 6'11" Zeke Marshall is in the sights of the zips.Last night I had the pleasure of seeing this guy in action. he is only a junior and had alreadybeen offered scholarships to Pitt and Virginia Tech. From what I hear he has over a 3.5 QPA.A little immature the kid has talent. If he chooses Akron he would be coming 2009-2010 season.here is a article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for you to read. Between Swiech and Zek it wouldsurely give the height we need. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07249/815043-364.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks nbs95! Please keep us posted on Zeke! We're all hoping he'll be a Zip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Do we really have a shot at him? did we ever beat VT or pitt for a recruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbs95 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Do we really have a shot at him? did we ever beat VT or pitt for a recruit?Yes we did Swiech was offered a scholarship too pitt but turned it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Won't we only have 1 scholarship to offer for that class even if Roberts does not go on scholarship? Did we offer both him and Keely and the 1st who accepts gets it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Heard from an impeccable source that the Zips chances of getting Zeke is just about 50-50. Akron has him as their number one "get". He has some flaws, but has great potential.I am intrigued by his two and half inch growth spurt. There is probably another inch or two still to go.The Zips recruiting rotation calls for signing a big man as there are plenty of guards on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Heard from an impeccable source that the Zips chances of getting Zeke is just about 50-50. Akron has him as their number one "get". He has some flaws, but has great potential.I am intrigued by his two and half inch growth spurt. There is probably another inch or two still to go.The Zips recruiting rotation calls for signing a big man as there are plenty of guards on board.You say "50-50"? Is Zeke deciding between Akron and Pitt? When I saw Zeke at the game a month-or-so ago, after the game I saw Chris & Brett McKnight's father talking to him. The McKnight's father looks like a really enthusiastic Akron supporter. (He actually seems like a really great guy - very supportive of both Chris and Brett.) I think the b-ball team has a real nice, friendly community feel - all the players really seem to get along well - and I hope Mr. McKnight's enthusiasm can help encourage Zeke to be a Zip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 A 6-10 Redshirt Junior in BardoA 6-9 Redshirt Sophomore in Swiechand by the time he would get here probably at 7-0 Freshman in Zeke.Man that would take care of a lot of the size problems we've had in the past. Not many MAC teams would have the bigs to match up with a big lineup like that either. Especially if Swiech and Zeke are as good as advertised. Then you start adding in some of the talented guards we've got and the McKnights and....ok I need to wake up here.Man I wanna see this kid in Blue and Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbs95 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 See I heard that Akron was looking at zeke so, I thought I would head up to one of the WIPAL playoff games to see what was the hub-bub was all about. When Zeke came on to the floor, he tower over the competition. He is tall but skinny unlike Swiech. in the fist half he started but ran in to some foul trouble and the sat him out for most of the half. in the second he played well only ended up with 8 points. I think that after KD get done with him he would be great. Like I said before a little immature. I was introduce to his stepfather. What a great guy reminds me alot of like Mr. McKnight & Mr.Swiech. Blue & Gold your right about saying that the team has a friendly feel and that everyone gets along. I do know for a fact that Linhart, McNees, Swiech and one other who's name escapes me, are inseparable they do everything together. KD does care about his players to make them feel apart of his family. I can see the same look in Zeke Marshall's step Father's eyes as I see in McKnight's and Swiech's Fathers eye. That look of this is the place to be. I really do think the Zips have a shot. Whe Zeke has be up to the JAR both Swiech and McNees have be hanging with him to make him feel welcome. Beside I believe one of Zeke's team mate by the last name Harding has already committed to Akron on a Football Scholarship. So I'm sure his is even pushing Zeke. It's amazing just how much I found out in one night about this kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks for all the info nbs, please keep us posted with anything you may know about the situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I say a bunch of us get together and take a roadtrip to one of this kids games. Wear our blue and gold and do a little "fan recruiting". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I was just thinking the same thing this morning.I think it's time to dust off the Ak-Roadies road trip to pay a visit to McKeesport in the playoffs.NB .. any chance you can figure out when & where they're playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I was just thinking the same thing this morning.I think it's time to dust off the Ak-Roadies road trip to pay a visit to McKeesport in the playoffs.NB .. any chance you can figure out when & where they're playing?here is their schedule i believe :Mckeesport schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbs95 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 There next game is tomorrow Feb 19 against Central Catholic. At Baldwin High school.If they win This game against Central they will play Feb. 22 or 23 -- Semifinal winners at Palumbo Center on the University of Duqusene's campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplock Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 See I heard that Akron was looking at zeke so, I thought I would head up to one of the WIPAL playoff games to see what was the hub-bub was all about. When Zeke came on to the floor, he tower over the competition. He is tall but skinny unlike Swiech. in the fist half he started but ran in to some foul trouble and the sat him out for most of the half. in the second he played well only ended up with 8 points. I think that after KD get done with him he would be great. Like I said before a little immature. I was introduce to his stepfather. What a great guy reminds me alot of like Mr. McKnight & Mr.Swiech. Blue & Gold your right about saying that the team has a friendly feel and that everyone gets along. I do know for a fact that Linhart, McNees, Swiech and one other who's name escapes me, are inseparable they do everything together. KD does care about his players to make them feel apart of his family. I can see the same look in Zeke Marshall's step Father's eyes as I see in McKnight's and Swiech's Fathers eye. That look of this is the place to be. I really do think the Zips have a shot. Whe Zeke has be up to the JAR both Swiech and McNees have be hanging with him to make him feel welcome. Beside I believe one of Zeke's team mate by the last name Harding has already committed to Akron on a Football Scholarship. So I'm sure his is even pushing Zeke. It's amazing just how much I found out in one night about this kid.I think that you mean Marvase Byrd from McKeesport who signed a LOI with the Zips recently. I hope that he is helping with the recruiting "pitch".Go Zips!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbs95 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 My bad your right.See I heard that Akron was looking at zeke so, I thought I would head up to one of the WIPAL playoff games to see what was the hub-bub was all about. When Zeke came on to the floor, he tower over the competition. He is tall but skinny unlike Swiech. in the fist half he started but ran in to some foul trouble and the sat him out for most of the half. in the second he played well only ended up with 8 points. I think that after KD get done with him he would be great. Like I said before a little immature. I was introduce to his stepfather. What a great guy reminds me alot of like Mr. McKnight & Mr.Swiech. Blue & Gold your right about saying that the team has a friendly feel and that everyone gets along. I do know for a fact that Linhart, McNees, Swiech and one other who's name escapes me, are inseparable they do everything together. KD does care about his players to make them feel apart of his family. I can see the same look in Zeke Marshall's step Father's eyes as I see in McKnight's and Swiech's Fathers eye. That look of this is the place to be. I really do think the Zips have a shot. Whe Zeke has be up to the JAR both Swiech and McNees have be hanging with him to make him feel welcome. Beside I believe one of Zeke's team mate by the last name Harding has already committed to Akron on a Football Scholarship. So I'm sure his is even pushing Zeke. It's amazing just how much I found out in one night about this kid.I think that you mean Marvase Byrd from McKeesport who signed a LOI with the Zips recently. I hope that he is helping with the recruiting "pitch".Go Zips!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Seems like McKeesport lost earlier this week, so season over. Missed a chance for an AK-Roadie.If he makes it to AAU season uncommitted (or otherwise I guess) .. the Rowdies need to make an appearance at an AAU game in support of young Zeke. This would be a great guy to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoss Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Seems like McKeesport lost earlier this week, so season over. Missed a chance for an AK-Roadie.If he makes it to AAU season uncommitted (or otherwise I guess) .. the Rowdies need to make an appearance at an AAU game in support of young Zeke. This would be a great guy to get.Mckeesport is actually playing in their second round of State playoffs tonight against Moon. If they win tonight they play again on this coming Saturday (time and location tbd)..although it is possible that they may wind up playing against Central Catholic for the 4th time this season. As for him thinking about going to Pitt...I know FOR A FACT that Pitt is not one of his top 3 schools. Akron is at the top of the list (however). If you haven't heard already, his parents are bringing him to the game on Sunday. Let's make him feel at home....but I heard (through the grapevine) that he doesn't want someone coming up to him with a LOI tee shirt on...he is very shy (if you can believe that one). I'm just looking forward to seeing him at the game and just watching how he reacts to everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 He will get to see one of the top games in the country on Sunday. We are 1-0 with him in attendance, let's keep the win streak going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 With this weather, I hope that Zeke is still able to make the game tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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