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I’m not sure what there is to be frustrated about. Sure, he’s either here or he isn’t. There is a process to things. It’s May.

The way some of you talk about this man is wild to me. Most impactful head coach the program has ever had.

Thanks for sharing. I saw a post from Pollard entering, but didn’t pay much attention as I believe he was a walk on. Bauer has been injured or not played his entire career. I heard his name called for a tackle during the spring game, then saw him immediately getting checked out on the sideline for an injury. Outside of Darrien Lewis, our luck with Akron HS prospects has not been good for a while now.

He’s a large individual.

Concern noted.

99% sure this is who I saw coach Wart with at the SG. JUCO DT Jaden Hamlin.

Wow, I can imagine how things are around your house right now. Hope all goes as smoothly as possibly! We didn’t get to see a ton from Lingard, but I liked what I saw. What impressed me the most was his vision and determination to push the run vertically at every opportunity. Lingard almost created an explosive play until a LB made an excellent open field tackle (don’t recall which LB it was though). He also had a nice touchdown run. I imagine Lingard will receive most of the load, but I feel good about Kellom too. Hester looked as shifty as ever. Looking forward to what Anderson brings when he arrives. I can’t wait for the fanbase to see this secondary in action. I didn’t mention Darrian Lewis earlier when I should have. He’s another one that has noticeably added on mass. He was already physical before and clearly isn’t going to relinquish his role without a fight. Golden-Nelson is healthy and looked like the player we thought he would be. I’m not sure how the staff will keep Terence Thomas off the field. Kid has All-MAC potential written all over him. Maybe not this year, but soon. At the moment, we have 3 JUCO DEs coming in. Chances are not all of them will pan out. Even so, still have to count on at least one of them being productive. They all seem to have the physical measurables in terms of frame, length, and ability to run and bend. Unfortunately, we don’t know what their development will look like or how quickly they will help.

The second transfer portal window is closed for entries. It seems we came out unscathed after the spring game, which is a pleasant surprise. I figured at least 1 or 2 would enter. Final MAC portal departures: NIU = 27 Akron = 21 EMU = 21 Kent = 20 Buffalo = 16 BGSU = 16 Miami = 15 Ball = 13 CMU = 11 WMU = 11 Toledo = 9 Ohio = 9 Of Note: - All players were tracked regardless of scholarship status. Meaning some were walk-ons. - There is always the chance I missed a player here or there. - NIU had 3 of their 2023 recruits hit the portal by the end of spring.

I had a mini heart attack and felt so much relief once I fact-checked 😂

Congratulations to Richie for once again being named to MLS team of the week

Beautiful assist by Richie Laryea

Check out Ben Christman's banner photo on his twitter account. His profile also says, "EST. Akron." So he obviously has a heart for home. Let's keep our fingers crossed!! 🤞🙏

Thanks for that. I found the tweet & retweeted it with the message “Come home, David!” and the tweet was almost immediately Liked by Zips OL coach Joel Rodriguez 👀👀 Could you imagine if we landed both David Wohlabaugh and Ben Christman?! 🙏🤞🙏🤞

Kentucky OL David Wohlabaugh Jr. enters the NCAA transfer portal

This whole Ali Ali deal is starting to seem a little fishy. If he's coming, say so, and work out the details (academia???) later. Either he wants to be at Akron, or he doesn't. Be it now or 24-25. Either the Zips want him at Akron or they don't. Be it now or in 24-25. Or maybe I/we are just frustrated with the whole deal. Yes, he makes the Zips better, if/when he plays. But this is starting to have an air of entitlement about it, and I'm not sure that is worth it.