MangoZip

When a player enters the portal he is giving up his scholarship. While the majority of players in the portal have the blessing of the team, there are some players that the team doesn't want to lose. The team still has the option to keep them on scholarship if they come back.

I'm not 100% sure but I think you can only carry 85 every semester. So starting in January they have to be at 85. Think about it, if that wasn't the case schools could carry 100 as almost a try out and they get rid of them at the end of the school year. I'm sure there are plenty that will not be back when school starts in January - they need to make room on the ship

Yea, I think they are seven days ahead

You would think one or two of these will be gone next year and it appears only one addition (Cravaack) - unless they add someone from the portal.

If this guy is class of 2023 and it's this late in the game I seriously doubt that he has 5 offers still open and available to him. It makes a nice graphic but he likely only has Army (maybe) and one other. Most D1 schools have their recruiting classed all closed out by now. I guess we'll see

Looks like Cincy is hiring Satterfield from Louisville

I swear yesterday yesterday I saw somewhere on social media the game was listed for Saturday, now I can't find it. Maybe it was a misprint and they took it down? Any also see that?

Agree, I'd even venture to say that most that hit the portal are told in a nice way that you aren't going to play here, go see what else is out there.

So there are 14 2023 commits and the transfer portal offers are flying out fast and furious. It's always hard to look at the roster and know exactly how many Seniors are coming back but it does seems apparent that this will be another year of major turnover on the roster. I guess it's just the new normal.

Hear they might make up the game on December 3 in Buffalo

If the NFL isn't playing there, no way the MAC plays

Obviously, losing the turnover battle 3-0 is the biggest statistic. But yes, there are some MEANINGFUL statistics that they won. When you win first downs 20-13 that is meaningful. That means you were moving the ball. When you have 316 yds passing and almost 400yds of total offense that is also meaningful. Any coach would tell you that those are meaningful. These stats but scoring only 9 points shows that you can’t finish. Their red zone efficiency is terrible.

This is what blows me away. You dominate the stats but still lose by 18 points. It’s like Groundhog Day every Saturday. I see so many things that give me hope but ultimately get kicked in the nuts again every week. Painful

If Irons stays it will be his job, no debate, but it is always great for a QB to early enroll to learn the system. If he progresses like JoeMo would hope it would be his job in 2024.

un-f’ing-believable

finding new ways to lose every week

This team is so damn frustrating

How does a D1 kicker come up short on 39yd field goal? Wtf

Does anyone have any inside info on these helmets? Are these just a concept for next year or will they wear them this week/year?

Caden Clark is actually a redshirt freshman this year, you have him listed as a sophomore

I was at the game on Saturday and I was surprised how much updated/new logo merchandise that they had in the pro shop in the stadium. They had a great selection of everything - hats, shirts, sweatshirts etc. Way better selection than the student center gift shop. Now the price...that's another story, if it has the swoosh on it it won't be cheap.

That looks great, break those out this week with navy pants and white jersey 🔥

These are all D1 schools that all get 85 scholarships. Even many FCS schools with only 65 scholarships make the jump and play D1 powerhouses. The biggest negative factor right now is that Akron is bad, and has been bad for a long time. That is our problem. When you lose 52-0 or 63-6 I would agree with you, that is no fun and a waste of time. But how about if you’re Kent and you lose 39-22 vs the number 1 ranked team? Or if you’re Miami and beat Northwestern this year? Or if you’re Eastern Michigan and you beat Arizona State this year? Etc etc. Bottom line is that we need to get better and these games will make more sense.

Every year MAC teams beat power 5 schools and often times they are competitive. Grow a pair and play them once or twice a year. When did JoeMo say he doesn’t want to play these schools?

Agree, shoot for the stars. I know it doesn't happen very often but look what PJ Fleck did at Western Michigan taking them to a New Years group of 6 bowl game, almost beating number 8 Wisconsin. I don't know if Joe can pull in enough talent at Akron to repeat that but he's certainly a good enough coach to say it's possible.