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April 2007

Robinson loses starting job

April 30, 2007

Football
It seemed like the coaching staff was pleased with Nate Robinson's progress this spring.
He looked slimmer, too.
However, the post-spring depth chart shows Wallace Pendleton as the starting nose tackle. That's the biggest surprise in the new depth chart.
There is still no decision at quarterback. All three candidates are tied for the race. Place kicker also [...]

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Getsy possibly headed for San Francisco

April 30, 2007

Football
I'm hearing Luke Getsy will sign with San Francisco today.
The 49ers have Alex Smith, Trent Dilfer and Shaun Hill at quarterback already, but it's possible the former Zips signal caller could beat out the latter.
If true, Getsy will join Mike Nori, Akron former tight ends coach who is now an offensive assistant under coach Mike [...]

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Alleman discusses draft night

April 30, 2007

Football
Andy Alleman became antsy as soon as Dallas and New Orleans traded out of the second round.
The former Zips guard had visited both teams in the past few weeks. Their hospitality made Alleman believe they were two of his most likely suitors.
"There was a lot of tension in the room," Alleman said.
As the third round [...]

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Zips nearly win their own event

April 29, 2007

Golf
Akron placed second in the FirstEnergy Intercollegiate at Firestone Country Club, just one stroke back of Eastern Kentucky.
It was the Zips' best finish in their home event, and they topped several MAC teams. That should give them momentum heading into next week's conference tournament.
Colin Clemente finished in fourth place at even par. Blake Sattler, Ryan [...]

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Zips offer six more

April 29, 2007

Football
Rivals.com reports Akron has offered scholarships to six more players…

Julian Harrell, wide receiver, Harrisburg, Pa.
Offers: Akron, Buffalo and Miami
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 210
Speed: 4.55
Notes: Harrell seems like a fairly heady player. He told Rivals he wanted to play at several schools because they run a pass-dominant offense. His No. 1 target is Georgia Tech, but the Yellow [...]

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Alleman talks to Times-Picayune

April 29, 2007

Football
Andy Alleman gave some great quotes to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
It's worth reading.
It looks like the Saints are stockpiling Ohio's college players. After grabbing Tennessee's Robert Meachem with their first rounder, New Orleans took Kent State's Usama Young, Alleman and then Ohio State's Antonio Pittman.
I think they took Young too early, yet got a steal [...]

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Alleman sighting

April 29, 2007

Football
Andy Alleman is far from your typical party animal.
For the first time, I saw him out on the town trying to celebrate the fact that he's a third-round NFL draft pick. To be honest, I'm not sure if he was consuming alcoholic beverages. I don't think he was.
Bottom line: It's good to see a guy [...]

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ALLEMAN TO NEW ORLEANS

April 28, 2007

Football
Andy Alleman is heading to the NFC finalist New Orleans Saints to play on the same line as former Brown Jeff Faine.
The Saints took him 88th overall, making him the fourth-highest Akron player ever drafted, behind Jason Taylor, Charlie Frye and Dwight Smith.
I am going to give him a call sometime tonight to get his [...]

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Pluto's thoughts

April 28, 2007

Football
The ABJ's Terry Pluto writes that the Joe Thomas selection will help Charlie Frye, whether he's a backup or starter in 2007.
He also mentions the sizable hole at right guard, where Akron's Andy Alleman might fit in.
I'm still skeptical the Browns will use a third rounder on Alleman after using the first two picks (and [...]

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Frye's job in jeopardy

April 28, 2007

Football
The Browns traded up to select a free-falling Brady Quinn at No. 22 overall in the NFL Draft.
That has to be bad news for Charlie Frye and the Browns, since they gave up this year's second round pick and next year's first rounder.
It's a lopsided deal, and Phil Savage better pray Quinn is a [...]

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