Recruiting update
Posted September 22nd, 2006 by mrasor
Football
In the past two weeks, three new three-star recruits have appeared on the Zips' radar, Rivals.com says.
- Kenard Burton is a 5-foot-9 slot receiver from Dodge City Community College. The juco prospect wants to attend Kansas State, but also is looking at Iowa State, Miami (Fla.), South Florida, Troy, Middle Tennessee State and Akron. The Hurricanes have contacted Burton and are probably another favorite to land his services. No team has offered Burton a scholarship.
- Brian Gamble is a 5-11 safety from Massillon Washington High School. He has offers from Akron, Ball State and Eastern Michigan. Illinois and West Virginia have been talking to Gamble, which he says is exciting.
- Rocco Pentello is a 6-0 safety from Westerville, Ohio. He has offers from Akron, Air Force, Cincinnati, Ball State, Marshall and Toledo. What Pentello really wants is that letter from West Virginia or Ohio State.
And here are some updates on previous three-star recruits on Rivals…
- Frank Edmonds is still the 11th best running back in the nation. And he STILL lacks an offer from a BCS school. Five MAC schools, including Akron, are hoping it stays that way. His 5-6 height is probably playing a part in this.
- Akron is still one of three scholarship offers for Maryland safety Kahlil Permenter, along with Temple and Boston College.
- The Zips appear to have little chance in landing three-star receivers B.J. Cunningham and Derek Moye. Same goes for offensive linemen Mark Spinney and Mark Wetterer. Three cornerbacks seem to be fading from Akron's rearview mirror as well.
Here's another clip I found at ZipsNation.org. A CBSSportsline.com writer says J.D. Brookhart is on the short list for the likely job opening at Miami (Fla.).
September 22nd, 2006 at 11:03 am
UM's list must not be THAT short if it includes a guy who's what?, 13-13, as a head coach at lowly UA and loses games he never should (see Cent. Mich.). Or would the rabid Hurricane fans prefer Butch Davis, who has already led them to a Natl. Title and is rumored to be ready to return? There's one to really ponder. NOT.
JD needs to set down some roots right here and build his own dynasty/legacy, which will include opening a new stadium, competing for MAC titles and going to Bowl games regularly. Why is every college coach always ready to pick up and move? Take a lesson from Rutgers' hiring of Gary Waters, who flopped there. Or Stan Heath going to Arkansas and flopping. One good season with particular talent does not mean the coach can recruit or utilize his own talent in other situations. Build continuity here, and the rewards will come.