Good topic, nice list. I'm not sure how one define "busts." Expectations vs production?
One issue I would have, would be the name David Harvey. (click through this SI list to see how many landed in the NFL including Tebow).
He led the team in catches and TDs his freshman year!?!? My gawd that kid had talent, and it showed on the field.
His off field issues ultimately ended up making his talents useless, but the dude had skills.
The other guys on your list never showed much or anything on an Akron court/field, so that's what makes DH different.
I probably wouldn't have Ianello #1, he's on the list for sure, but the biggest bust? Worst hire, yes.
I never even heard of the dude when we hired him. I'll never understand that hire till the day I die.
I would move Bain and Euton up on the list, and Conyers down. At least Conyers had one good year, but I agree with you,
he should be on the list. You'll probably get a lot of others who disagree. Shane & Walt are probably deserving.
Igor should have made the top ten. I think JD told the story of how PSU wanted him, but he said Akron offered first.
I would disagree with Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis, and Jeremiah Wood. I think they played to their potential.
I don't think it was any of their faults they didn't succeed more than they did.
Fun topic.