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So we should most likely be hearing from the rest of the fellas today or tomorrow?

I think Eric has P5 potential, I don't think his college resume is sufficient to get him any P5 offers. He'd benefit greatly from another year at UA, then we'd unfortunately need to kiss him goodbye. I just shake my head when I see what college basketball has become. The arena is the same. The uniforms are the same. The fight song is the same. But the players are professional mercenaries, not student athletes. That's sucked the romance out of it for me.

I wouldn't mind him, but I doubt we could afford him.

Eric has entered the portal.

Eric in the portal. He doesn't foreclose returning.

Wouldn't mind him.

I wonder if this will open the flood gates of others publicly stating whether they plan to leave or stay. They don't have many more days left before the portal opens to decide.

I would be surprised if Groce let Eric follow him. That wasn’t the way he used to roll, but I guess a coach is following him. Maybe things have changed in the Wild West.

I like that he left the door open to return to Akron. The system is broken with the Wild West, lawless Portal environment right now, but I don't fault the players for capitalizing on the $$$ out there right now. What Eric is doing is the prudent thing to do. Here's to hoping he decides Akron is his best option, although I would not be surprised if he follows Groce.

I'm honestly not surprised. Out of all our players with remaining eligibility he probably has the highest market value due to his size, athleticism, and well rounded game.

Posted in the portal tracker too, but Eric has entered. https://x.com/i/status/2039777040358907924

Mahaffey enters the portal, but does not rule out a return to Akron. https://x.com/i/status/2039777040358907924

Not a bad bang for your buck imo

Pretty crazy that all of the FTRC gear is as affordable if not more affordable than most Akron gear and is typically better quality. Plus, the Fear the Roo logo has always been a favorite of mine.

$12K plus being a human billboard to raise awareness for both the team and collective

They were $30 + shipping. Didn't someone say they had over 1000 orders? That's $12k+ based on your cost-per-hat number. Not too shabby.

our embroidered hat cost is 17.70/ea - not sure what Bud is selling them for but there you go

There is nothing on the back. Here is a side picture.

I'm looking at their website and they sell a lot of branded school merchandise that retails for $35-$40. I'm sure Bud is getting a discount for ordering in bulk, but I wonder what the margins the collective is earning on this stuff. I would be surprised if the collective is making more than $10-$15 margin per hat.

ahead is a nice brand that a lot of country clubs have been selling lately and I've found them to be comfortable and fit well, and look nice. The course we own, ahead is the #1 selling hat brand

Anything on the back/strap? I wasn't planning on getting one because I don't wear hats that much, but they look nice. Sometimes embroidery can look cheap on these types of things but these look nicely done.

Mine is showing delivered based on tracking number. Will have to make sure to check when I get home.

I did not get an email, but my hat has arrived.

Bummed about that. He was a disaster for them.