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Women's hoops seems to be growing in popularity over the last 2 years or so. I don't follow Women's hoops at Akron and am by no means informed on what kind of funding Akron provides it compared to our peers. I do know several schools, like Toledo, seem much more invested in it. It makes me wonder if Ryan would have the necessary resources to compete even if he's as great as some of you say.

Clearing international student requirements was the job Anne Jorgenson was responsible for in the past, and she was expert at understanding a very complicated landscape. I'm certainly disappointed to read that she got swept up in the ineptitude of the earlier Athletic Director. Any ideas if or how the change is effecting international recruiting? I believe coach Ger was the lead on overseas recruitment.

2024 Rewind: Miami started slow, dropping their first three games—all against Power Four opponents. From there, the RedHawks found their rhythm, ripping off eight wins with the only blemish coming against Toledo. They were overwhelmed in the MAC Championship Game but responded with a dominant bowl win over Colorado State, finishing the season at 9-5. Chuck Martin enters his 12th season guiding the RedHawks and is now widely considered one of the top coaches in the MAC. Recruiting under Martin: *IN MAC* 2014: On3 - 6th 247 - 12th 2015: On3 - 1st 247 - 1st 2016: On3 - 2nd 247 - 3rd 2017: On3 - 4th 247 - 6th 2018: On3 - 12th 247 - 11th 2019: On3 - 2nd 247 - 2nd 2020: On3 - 5th 247 - 5th 2021: On3 - 7th 247 - 3rd 2022: On3 - 2nd 247 - 1st 2023: On3 - 9th 247 - 7th 2024: On3 - 3rd 247 - 3rd 2025: On3 - 4th 247 - 3rd RedHawks on Offense: Miami faced the challenge of replacing First Team All-MAC quarterback Brett Gabbert this offseason. They may have done more than just fill the void, potentially upgrading the position with 2023 MAC Player of the Year DeQuan Finn. Keyon Mozee, who rushed for over 1,000 yards last season, has moved on. Virginia Tech transfer Jordan Brunson is expected to split snaps with Kenny Tracy, who missed all of 2024 due to injury. The RedHawks went portal crazy at receiver this offseason, with nearly all of their 2024 production now gone. Notre Dame transfer Deion Colzie, Florida State transfer Darion Williamson, and Washington transfer Keith Reynolds are among the names expected to push for starting reps. At tight end, Iowa transfer Grant Leeper appears to have the inside track. Miami finds itself in an unusual spot heading into 2025 without a single returning starter along the offensive line. Stanford transfer Austin Uke is expected to slot in on the interior, while former backup Greg Smith should take over one of the guard spots. Beyond that, the RedHawks will be relying on a heavy dose of youth and inexperience to step up. RedHawks on Defense: Miami seems to field a stout, physical defense every year regardless of who’s wearing the jersey. They’ll need to do it again in 2025, as the entire starting defensive line from last season is gone. The RedHawks do return a pair of key contributors in Nasir Washington and Adam Trick, both of whom saw significant action and will look to step into full-time starting roles. All-MAC linebackers Matt Salopek and Ty Wise have moved on, leaving behind a production void. Part-time starters Corban Hondru and Oscar McWood are back to provide some stability at a position with question marks. Three starters are back in the secondary, including safeties Silas Walters and Eli Blakely, along with cornerback Luke Evans. Blakely earned Third Team All-MAC honors last season. Versatile part-time starter Mychal Yharbrough also returns and can line up just about anywhere in the defensive backfield. Dom Dzioban returns for his senior season and is in line to handle either the kicking or punting duties, depending on how the competition plays out. Position Advantage: QB - Miami RB - Even WR - Akron TE - Akron OL - Even DL - Miami LB - Miami DB - Miami ST - Miami Way too Early Prediction: Miami could stumble out of the gate with so many new faces on offense. That said, this is the perfect year to have DeQuan Finn under center. He’s a true difference maker—capable of turning nothing into something—and his playmaking ability will likely make this offensive line look better than it really is. On defense, there’s enough depth for the RedHawks to remain solid. They may not be elite by G5 standards, but the unit should be good enough to keep them in just about every MAC matchup. If there was ever a year to get Miami, this is it. But we’ve consistently struggled against mobile quarterbacks, and if Finn is healthy and running the show, that’s a tough matchup for the Zips. I think this one turns into a low-scoring grind, with Miami escaping 16-14.

Howie's slapped though

It has been a long time since I have watched a UA game without Malik, Dyson, or WKWK. Big shoes to fill for sure

I've always been impressed with how publicly he supports the other Akron athletic programs. Agreed that the injury bug has plagued his tenure here; hoping that changes so we can see what type of program he can really build.

Roster has been updated. A few notes: freshman Brown-Demery is listed as a DL instead of an OL—we’ll see if that sticks over the coming years. Also, defensive backs Proby and Greenwood are no longer listed on the roster. Greenwood played significant snaps for us last year and I thought he was in line to start at nickel this coming season.

This is awesome. When I was at UA they usually parked their food truck in the commons near Zook. It was really the only time I got to eat it. These college kids now have Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, Swensons and Arby's on campus?! We had Robs, Subway and the world's worst B-dubs.

I've played a round with Ryan. He can really crush it off the tee. He grew up playing country club golf. He is a really good guy and a good coach. If he ever gets a break on the injury situation from his first 2 years I expect a MAC championship run.

Roster on gozips.com updated minus the yet to be announced fall recruiting class. Currently 21 players listed so there should be 7 new players announced for the fall. Players not on roster from 2024: Josh Hardin - transfer to Pitt Simon Guardiero - ? Ryan Kopay - transfer to FDU Max Barboto - ? Nicolas Beier -? Kamden Held - transfer to Green Bay Daniel Firek - transfer to Lipscomb Aaron Meono - transfer to Duquesne Emil Jaaskelainen - graduate Malik Henry - graduate Dyson Clapier - graduate Wan Kuzri Wan Kamal - graduate Victor Gaulmin - graduate Beto Yadrich - graduate Jonas Buechte - graduate Fifteen players return from 2024: McCarty Budler Reilly Filsinger Ferguson Borneo Buebendorf Aginbiade Bartels - injured Dobrijevic Dreas Roman ORourke Kamdem Kaminski 2024 Spring Recruits: Royer Pedro Morck Sullivan Kossehasse Dodig Lots of players with opportunities to step up. Lots of new faces. Challenging schedule. Let’s go Zips!

It's becoming harder to not believe that Akron's days as a soccer powerhouse are limited, given the increasing importance of money in college athletic success and Akron's obvious lack of resources.

This is ridiculous

All of us fans knew that the Zips graduated 7 starters from last year's team. With Josh Hardin transferring, the zips will now have 8 new starters. (Mitch Budler, Ashton Kamdem and Matt Dreas are the 3 returning starters) Like all fans, I anxiously await the zips news release that will tell us about incoming fall 2025 transfers and about any new international freshmen joining the program.

I believe they are walk-ons.

What happened? Isn't the portal closed?

Noticed a couple of new freshman on the roster: WR Troy Hazuda DL Omari Bivens

This is worthwhile read. Thanks for posting. I would have some questions then comment. First, why would the Big Ten and SEC share their revenue? They could create a super conference on steroids. At this point they don't need the ACC or Big 12. Second, wouldn't it be better if schools outside of the P4 engage in problem solving that doesn't focus on money as the primary driver of the problem? NonP4 schools have been chasing money for decades. It isn't working. I know we need money, but the pursuit of it while excluding everything else has been a fools errand. I've been saying it for years. NonP4 schools need to focus on making their athletic departments benefit the athletes students alumni fans and the general community around their schools. If they can do this, they could garner more public support for the athletic departments the taxpayers are basically supporting. Do we really need Tuesday night football so bad that we forego any benefit to the greater society that should benefit from public universities? If we do, the failure is truly complete. There were a couple of paragraphs in the article where the man from Texas Tech looks back on his time in college. Those paragraphs really stood out to me. His experience was one that many experience and I think is badly missing today. College athletics used to be a means to an end. It was where young adults went to college to matriculate through a university, meet some lifelong friends, create a book of memories to share at reunions, maybe meet a spouse, get a degree and move into young adulthood as a productive citizen. Now, it's the end and a job. It's all so gross now.

This is an absolutely gigantic loss for Zips men's soccer. Josh Hardin was so good for the zips in fall 2024. Pitt Panthers have added a very good player. https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIYZkJsJ8h/

Fun fact: Ryan Gensler and his team with Jason Lloyd won the Austin Carr Golf Outing yesterday. The opening conversation on the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show has a picture and talks about the day. According to Jason Lloyd, Ryan is a heck of a golfer.

Typical solution article on problems facing college sports i.e. fixit for the P4 and no mention of the G5 whatsoever.

Celtics had the 54th pick...4 after the Pacers in last year's second round. I have to believe they'd have taken Enrique with that pick had he been available. Instead they picked Antwon Watson from Gonzaga...a slightly thicker, slower version of Enrique. They cut Watson half way through last season.

Some great pics on Instagram of the team working with the disabled kids at the Rotary Camp.

I feel like its a missed opportunity to not have a real swens on campus like on the plot of land between spicer, goodkirk, and exchange. I know there's one a few exits up route 8 but still.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/07/08/cody-campbell-college-sports-texas-tech-donald-trump/84408951007/

They have been close friends for years.