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March 2009

Top-10 player will visit Akron

March 31, 2009

Men's basketball
The No. 10 player in the nation scheduled a visit to Akron's campus for April 18.
Despite offers from the likes of Kentucky, Ohio State, Pitt and Tennessee, Akron's campus is Adriean Payne's only scheduled visit.
Payne is 6-foot-10, but his doctors say he has seven-foot potential. He plays on a loaded AAU team, but like [...]

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Dambrot talks about future with Zeke

March 29, 2009

Men's basketball
The PD's Elton Alexander wrote about Akron's plans with Zeke Marshall. It's definitely worth reading.
I hope fans are not unreasonably optimistic about Marshall's immediate impact on offense. He is seven feet tall, but that does not mean his footwork or his hands are advanced enough to score on the MAC's physical, yet short, post [...]

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Your football questions answered

March 26, 2009

Football
I played the role of lazy reporter. You asked the questions. J.D. Brookhart answered them.
Question: What will be the defensive scheme?
Answer: "We are still going to be use a base 3-3, but we will be more multiple," Brookhart said.
Question: What does Walt Harris think of the quarterback situation?
Answer: "I like them both," Harris said. [...]

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Scout.com releases top 300 recruits for 2010

March 26, 2009

Football
Two players in Scout.com's new top-300 rankings have interest in Akron. Strangely, the site says that the Zips have not reciprocated by offering a scholarship.
They are…
Aaron Donald, defensive tackle, Pittsburgh
Offers: Pittsburgh and Toledo
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 257
Speed: 5.16
Notes: Scout.com ranks Donald as the No. 182 player in the nation and the No. 16 defensive tackle. The site's [...]

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Morgan State will be first opponent at InfoCision Stadium

March 24, 2009

Football
According to a university source, Akron has agreed to play Morgan State on Sept. 12 to open InfoCision Stadium.
Previously, the opener was planned to be against Indiana the following week. Morgan State is the new university of former Zip Carlton Jackson, who will be the Bears' starting quarterback.
I will have more tomorrow.

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What's on your mind?

March 24, 2009

Football
With new a new stadium, new coaches and new talent, this football season has more intrigue than any I can remember.
I will attend practice on Thursday afternoon. If you have any questions, post them below or e-mail me, and I will try to find an answer.
I have been neglecting the pigskin, but I promise to [...]

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Washington Post connects Akron, LeBron

March 24, 2009

Men's basketball
The Washington Post wrote a great story that draws all of the connections between LeBron James and the Zips basketball program.
The feature illustrates how important James has been to Akron's growth, and how big he will be in the future. One quote struck me: "When we do ask [for money], it will be for [...]

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Transfer RB tears Achilles' tendon

March 23, 2009

Football
Sophomore running back Dale Martin, who transferred from Louisville, will be out until at least late July after tearing his Achilles' tendon, the university announced today.
That link also gives information about April 4's Spring Festival.
Men's basketball
After 48 games, Howard Cleveland leads the AK-Rowdies Bracket Challenge by one point.

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Recruiting update

March 22, 2009

Football
Here are some players to whom Akron has recently offered a scholarship…
Braylon Heard, running back, Youngstown (Cardinal Mooney H.S.)
Offers: Akron, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, N.C. State, Penn State, Vanderbilt and West Virginia
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 180
Speed: 4.4
Notes: A month ago, Penn State was Heard's only offer, but a lot more schools have recently caught on. Heard's top [...]

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Familiar face enters lead in Bracket Challenge

March 21, 2009

Men's basketball
Romeo Travis never played in the NCAA Tournament, but he sure can fill out a bracket.
He has entered the lead in the AK-Rowdies Bracket Challenge. The former Zips star has made 26 correct picks out of 32. Travis predicted a Sweet Sixteen appearance for Akron. You have to admire that loyalty and trust.
There are [...]

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