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I'd like to add a few thoughts on this topic. Many years ago I played for UA (Not football). During that time I was not a "Starter" but I certainly thought I was better than the person playing in front of me. There were many times when I thought about my options because I wanted more exposure from pro scouts. See that's what many posters don't realize is that most of these kids still think they have a shot to make it in the pros. It might be a .00000001% chance of that happening but to them it's greater than that. If you're not on the field, court, diamond, erc this will never happen. This is part of what separates them as division 1 athlete's in the first place. Their desire to be great. Student athlete's have a couple of options if they are unhappy with their situation. 1. They can stick it out and hope to develop and earn more playing time. Sometimes this works but often it does not. I won't lay out the reasons here. 2. They can walk away. Happens all the time. 3. They can find a school that values them for the skill set they have. A majority of today's student athlete's want positive and instant feedback so I cannot blame them for wanting to transfer. They are not loser's and in most cases not cancer's. They just want a shot and they want it now. The NCAA makes it pretty easy for them to do this now. You see this at every level at every school. It is the new normal so get used to it Zip fans. Sorry for the ramble but thought a different perspective was needed. Go Zips

Fellow Zips Fans, The season has only been concluded for a few weeks, but I just wanted put out there that I am already missing Akron football. Sure, record-wise the season could have been better, but I'm so excited about the future of the program. This year was tough with the Covid impacting our Zips experience (I was fortunate enough to attend ONE game). I can't wait for the next season opener, tailgating, the kids getting pictures with my cousin (Zippy) and even that crazy guy in the parking lot who dumps beer on himself when the team enters InfoCision...I hope he's back for another year. Anywho, thought I'd put all that out there...we are going to be partying once we wipe the floor w/ this virus and I look forward to seeing you all there. Go Zips! #ZipUp Skippy

MACtion went 2-0 in bowls. Nice showing for this crazy season.

I believe that was Jonah Morris in game #1 two years ago, after a personal foul call?

I thank him for his time at Akron and wish him luck. Wherever he goes I hope he earns playing time and enjoys his career. Here his PT was limited and not likely to grow without a lot of hard work. Even with that he was competing against talented teammates who want to play and work just as hard as he does. Best of luck Julian.