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March 2007

GoZips notes from third practice

March 31, 2007

Football
J.D. Brookhart has been pleased with Matt Domonkos this spring.
And even if he wasn't, it's likely the senior would have the job anyhow. Igor Iveljic is not cleared to kick as he is still recovering from the back injury that kept him out last season.
Iveljic is still dressing and showing up for pratice, which is [...]

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Defense shows swagger

March 31, 2007

Football
Akron's defense returns its top six tacklers from last season, and John Mackey told the ABJ's David Lee Morgan that should give the Zips one of the MAC's most fearsome forces.
Morgan's story also talks about how Reggie Corner improved his grades to earn a final year of eligibility.

Today's practice already concluded. Being a college student [...]

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Second practice notes

March 30, 2007

Football
Carlton Jackson's much-awaited debut showed glimpses of stardom, and a little more consistency than Sean Hakes the day before.
Jackson made several crisp passes, particularly to Jermaine Lindsey (whom I will discuss later). It seemed he was an eyeblink slow on reading some receivers' routes, which should be expected, I suppose.
The Florida native certainly is a [...]

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First practice notes

March 29, 2007

Football
Akron began spring practice without its quarterback, No. 1 and No. 2 receivers.
Carlton Jackson dressed but remained on the sidelines on the stationary bike. Coach J.D. Brookhart held him back for "internal" reasons. In other words, he didn't want to tell me. Jackson should be back tomorrow.
Jabari Arthur broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot. [...]

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Zips beat Cleveland State

March 28, 2007

Baseball
Akron played its home opener this afternoon in front of a decent crowd.
The Zips beat Cleveland State 6-3 behind a four-run eighth-inning rally.
The Buchtelite's Josh Volchko, a rising sportswriting star, wrote about the inner happenings on the team.
Golf
I think it's safe to say Akron now has a respectable golf team.
The Buchtelite's Jeff Thomas discussed what [...]

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TRAVIS IS HONORABLE MENTION ALL AMERICAN

March 28, 2007

Men's basketball
Romeo Travis' career ended the worst way fathomable.
Today, he can take solace the Associated Press named him one of 48 Honorable Mention All-Americans.
Also listed are LSU's Glen Davis, Georgetown's Roy Hibbert, Gonzaga's Derek Raivio, Ohio State's Mike Conley and UCLA's Darren Collison.
This a great honor for Travis. Hopefully it takes the salty taste out [...]

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Burning questions for spring football

March 27, 2007

Football
Starting with Thursday's opening spring practice, Akron will attempt to fill nine holes left by departing seniors.
On offense, it's Luke Getsy, Andy Alleman, Mike Donaldson, Tim Crouch and Andy Wills. Before you get all anxious about having to replace almost an entire line, consider that J.D. Brookhart has planned for this by landing several highly [...]

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Brookhart will focus on special teams

March 27, 2007

Football
The ABJ's David Lee Morgan discussed Akron's kicking woes in 2006.
J.D. Brookhart said he is talking with special teams gurus and should have more options at place kicker this fall.
Regardless of the extra focus on special teams, I can't see kicking being such a big problem again. The Zips will have more options — Igor [...]

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Celebration a success

March 26, 2007

Men's basketball
I am supremely impress at the attendance of tonight's celebration.
My estimate is about 700 showed up. Here are some quick highlights…

Mack Rhoades: "This means the world to our team, our coaches and our staff. Thank you (to the fans) … Nobody agreed with the way the season ended. What I'll remember is how everyone [...]

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Zips exerpt from Mernagh's book

March 26, 2007

Men's basketball
MAC writer Ray Mernagh wrote a compelling book about a season in the conference.
His book, 1 Chance 2 Dance, is on sale for $14.95. He posted part of the book that pertains to the Zips on his Web site, Hoopwise.com.
I recommend reading the exerpt, if not buying the book, which I did. Mernagh put [...]

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