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June 2007

Be back in a couple days

June 29, 2007

Miscellaneous
I'm driving out to Detroit for a couple nights of gambling and a Paul Rodgers concert.
Since Rodgers is the most debated topic ever on this blog, I'll toss out this fun fact: He has the best voice of any musician, ever.
Feel free to discuss.
When I get back in town, I should have the $2 million [...]

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Zips earn first commitment

June 29, 2007

Football
Akron got its quarterback which, despite the roster's depth, is an annual challenge for every team.
Jordan Miller, a pro-style passer from New Philadelphia, verbally committed Thursday to Akron, his only scholarship offer.
Miller is sort of inexperienced, only having started two games his sophomore year and 10 his junior year. His accuracy (101 of 216 passing) [...]

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Zips offer big defensive end

June 28, 2007

Football
A new offer…
James Harvey, defensive end, Cochranton, Pa.
Offers: Akron, Ohio, Buffalo and New Hampshire
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 262
Speed: 4.95
Notes: Harvey appears to be the perfect size to play end in the 3-3-5 defense. He also plays offensive line in high school, which is where Scout.com projects him in college.
Likelihood: West Virginia and Pitt told Harvey they could [...]

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MAC breakdown: NORTHERN ILLINOIS

June 28, 2007

Football
Head coach: Joe Novak
Last season: The Huskies were solid on both sides of the ball. They gained national attention with the strong start of running back Garrett Wolfe, whom some considered an early Heisman candidate. But then Wolfe had some very puzzling performances. He rushed for just 25 yards against Western Michigan after averaging about [...]

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A ravishing Third-Team All-American

June 27, 2007

Baseball
Central Michigan's Josh Collmenter is an All-American.
That is great news for "Ravishing" Rick Rude fans in the wake of the Chris Benoit tragedy.

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Opponent breakdown: CENTRAL MICHIGAN

June 27, 2007

Football
Head coach: Butch Jones
Last season: It was quite a season for the Chippewas. They lost their first two games to national powerhouses, but it was OK because they were breaking in a new quarterback, an unheralded recruit from Illinois. Dan LeFevour turned out to be a polished gem. He led the MAC's best offense with [...]

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Recruiting updates

June 26, 2007

Football
The Zips offered scholarships to two more players…

Kyle Roddenberry, defensive end, Crystal River, Fla.
Offers: Akron
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 218
Speed: 4.79
Notes: Roddenberry said Central Florida is recruiting him hardest. He has been a team captain for two years.
Likelihood: He wants to stay close to home for college. Also, Roddenberry said he wants to enjoy the city he's in. [...]

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Opponent breakdown: MIAMI

June 25, 2007

Football
Head coach: Shane Montgomery
Last season: In 2006, Miami couldn't run, couldn't stop the run and definitely couldn't protect junior quarterback Mike Kokal. That concoction translated to a 2-10 record, the only wins coming at Bowling Green and Buffalo. Only one of the 119 bowl division teams allowed more sacks than Miami's 49 (Stanford, 50). Despite [...]

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Opponent breakdown: OHIO

June 25, 2007

Football
Head coach: Frank Solich
Last season: Despite getting destroyed in the MAC Championship and the GMAC Bowl, the Bobcats won the MAC East and logged some impressive victories, including one at Illinois. They did it with a terrific all-around defense and steady running game. Kalvin McRae remained one of the MAC's best ball carriers by averaging [...]

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Kadar previews Connecticut

June 24, 2007

Football
Dan Kadar broke down the Huskies for NewEraScouting.com. Check it out.
I will preview Akron's matchup with Ohio sometime tonight hopefully.

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