Zippy87

I'm going to assume right now that Ladd, Christion, and Jones all redshirt next year, so that leaves six players currently penciled in for next year's roster: Head Barre Halligan MMK Henderson Perkins That leaves six spots to fill, and a lot of talent needed to acquire.

Travis Steele was named the 2026 John McLendon National Coach of the Year and his best two players with eligibility remaining are in the portal. The Akron players who are in the portal were going to enter regardless of who the coach was. It is unsettling to see your best remaining guys go portaling, but we need to let this all play out. I never judge an offeseason until it's actually complete.

I'm not annoyed, I just found it odd. Groce moved on and so have we.

Bowen Hardman has entered the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2041500979124670567

That has nothing to do with his relationship with the Akron fans, students, and alumni who supported him for nine years, though.

Is it odd to anyone else that he didn't post any sort of thank you to Akron? It is what it is, but it did surprise me a bit.

This didn't age well...

The MAC is going to be WIDE open.

Nah just follow Rich enough to know he is always saying things to get a rise out of the media/fans.

Rich Paul is always talking nonsense lol

BG grabbing D2 players.

Connor Groce in the portal, to the surprise of nobody haha

This one hurts me to read. Probably my favorite Zip with eligibility remaining. We may be looking at a whole new team next season.

Looks like just a random Xavier fan.

I guarantee the coaches nor the players cared that much about whether or not Nemer was at the game. Certainly not enough to let it impact their decision on staying/leaving.

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