John Carroll’s Tyshawn Jones, Brian Robinson are oldies, but goodies – News-Herald

In sports activities, nicknames are as frequent as leaves falling in autumn.

At John Carroll, there just a few notable nicknames being thrown round this fall — principally out of affection.

Senior quarterback Jake Floriea typically is called “Nice Grandpa” by his teammates as a result of the Mentor grad made two earlier faculty stops earlier than settling in at JCU.

“I’ve positively gotten that from a few of the guys,” stated Floriea, who received’t affirm or deny he’s the oldest participant on the Blue Streaks’ roster.

Security Tyshawn Jones of Euclid and linebacker Brian Robinson of Lake Catholic are every 23, and in addition in competition as JCU’s elder statesman.

Jones’ nickname is “Grandpa.” Robinson goes by “Uncle.” It’s all in good enjoyable, and with out the NCAA waiver granting gamers an additional 12 months of eligibility due to COVID-19, none can be in gold helmets and shoulder pads on Saturdays this fall.

They know that, and each — together with Floriea and some others — are having fun with one ultimate fall season in 2021. They’re enjoying nicely, however every is conscious their impression within the ultimate go-round means delivering off the sector as a lot as on it.

“It makes me really feel I’ve a way of duty and one thing else I may give to this system prefer to information the youthful guys to ultimately be ready that we’re in,” stated Jones.

Robinson’s ultimate season this fall was notable as a result of within the shortened spring season he tore his labrum and was out 5 months following surgical procedure during which seven anchors — 4 within the entrance of his shoulder and three in again — had been inserted.

“It’s not a surgical procedure I need to have once more,” stated Robinson, whose restoration time was presupposed to be six months, however he was again in 5.

Whereas rehabbing, Robinson — who plans to educate at the highschool stage — stayed concerned with this system working with the teaching employees, and helping the linebackers throughout summer season camp.

Jones’ return was depending on being accepting into JCU’s graduate college Innovation & Entrepreneurship program. Upon receiving phrase he was accepted, soccer naturally adopted.

“If I used to be going to be right here, I knew I used to be enjoying soccer,” stated Jones, the workforce’s main tackler this season with 32.

Following its sport at Capital, JCU (2-2, 2-1 Ohio Athletic Convention) might be half approach by means of the season. If the workforce wins out and issues fall into place, there could be an NCAA Division III playoffs at-large bid ready for the Blue Streaks.

That’s down the street. For now, what the Blue Streaks can management is their ultimate six video games. That additionally means the clock is ticking on “Grandpa” and “Uncle.” They’ve been enjoying as in the event that they’re rounding third and heading for residence with a function.

Jones and Robinson have been big-time contributors for JCU since 2017. Robinson (6-foot-1, 215) has a knack for giant hits, whereas Jones is a hybrid-type participant. He seems to be like a linebacker at 6-foot, 205 kilos however has the pace and quickness to cowl the slot with effectiveness.