RowdyZip Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 http://www.wbex.com/cc-common/news/section...article=6988824 This just popped up in my Zips news thread on Yahoo. My condolences to Humpty and family...what a terrible loss and at such a young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 What terrible news. My condolences to the Hitchens family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 So sorry for the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeustin89 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 His father and best friend Craig passed away suddenly early this morning. Humpty is going through a very trying time. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeustin89 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 please keep Humpty in your prayers, he and his father were very very tight. this is obviously a very tough time for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hitchens family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Best wishes to the Hitchens family as they deal with this difficult period. It is never easy when a member of the family is taken from you far too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Humpty and the Hitchens will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeustin89 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 It was a great gesture to see the whole Zips team at Craigs calling hours tonight in Chillicothe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyforPresident Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 It was a great gesture to see the whole Zips team at Craigs calling hours tonight in Chillicothe! That is an amazing showing of solidarity on behalf of Akron's squad. You're all really good friends and good guys for doing that for a teammate. My deepest sympathies are with the Hitchens family for such a horrible and just plain unfair loss. My family also suffered a devastating and suddenly unexpected loss of a man about the same age as Mr. Hitchens these past few months. He was my uncle and was a family patriarch and role model for many young people, including myself. He was also an Akron School of Engineering Alumni and Basketball fan and wore his Blue and Gold with pride. I remember watching Akron basketball at the JAR with him and his son (my cousin) when they came to visit me when I was an undergraduate (and him telling me about going to Zips games in the 80s when apparently they used to fill that gym to the rafters ). And I think I've done an alright job trying to keep that tradition alive by taking my cousin to some great games this year. I hope for nothing more than to be able to continue that proud tradition. My point in all of this is that Humpty, you don't just have a bunch of fans in the stands at games, but you have a second family here. In many ways we all go through triumphs and tragedies together. The blue and gold creates a common bond that I believe is an especially strong one. All of my family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Stay strong friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 My point in all of this is that Humpty, you don't just have a bunch of fans in the stands at games, but you have a second family here. In many ways we all go through triumphs and tragedies together. The blue and gold creates a common bond that I believe is an especially strong one. All of my family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Stay strong friend. Couldn't have said it better myself. ZNO is a tight group. Students, alumni, athletes....we are all one family. God bless Humpty and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 I post this photo in this thread to show some recent happiness in Humpty's life. If you follow Humpty on his Twitter account like I do, he shows a photo of his new puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 The rumor mill on Humpty transfering is starting to heat up again. http://www.miamihawktalk.com/discussion/vi...901&start=0 Bottom of the page there are rumors that he's looking at moving to Indiana or Fresno State. Not sure how reliable any of that is. If true I think it would be a mistake on his part. Neither of those programs seem like a place that would offer him a scholarship based on his body of work so far. Again, not sure of the source, but these kinds of rumors have been flying around for the better part of two months now, so it at least raises a little more concern. Then you have this quote from the above mentioned twitter account: At home... Miss my AK fam!!! Ima miss yall man real talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I was thinking of transferring to Harvard or MIT after my Soph. year. For a myriad of reasons, it just didn't work out. South Fresno State University, or Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne...MAYBE. Hope he can fight through this tragedy and get back on the JAR floor next fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I heard he was looking at lower division schools in the Cleveland area. But yeah, I would say that at this point Humpty is leaving for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeustin89 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I heard he was looking at lower division schools in the Cleveland area. But yeah, I would say that at this point Humpty is leaving for sure. I can confirm that he is leaving Akron. Humpty loves the people at Akron and especially his teammates. This is simply about a fresh start for him. I don't think he feels his talents are a good fit with the style the zips play but thise are my words not his. I also think he feels he can best reach his full potential as a player elsewhere. As somebody who has seen every game he has played since the 7th grade he just doesn't look like himself on the court anymore and I believe he wants to find himself again as a player and as a person and with the loss of his father this is a good time for a fresh start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Well man, what lousy news. Humpty's my personal favorite player on the team. During the season I kept griping about KD not pushing tempo & running the floor more, so now I'm kinda pissed off again. Oh well, good luck Humpty, you'll always be a Zip to us & part of our family. We love you and only wish you the very best. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers. Go Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Well man, what lousy news. Humpty's my personal favorite player on the team. During the season I kept griping about KD not pushing tempo & running the floor more, so now I'm kinda pissed off again. Oh well, good luck Humpty, you'll always be a Zip to us & part of our family. We love you and only wish you the very best. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers. Go Zips. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Disappointing news if it is indeed true (I'll usually hold out until I see something official). Humpty has a lot of talent, but I agree that he was never the best fit for KD's disciplined, half-court style offense. I wish the kid nothing but the best and I hope he can overcome the personal tragedies that he's suffered recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 If it's true, I wish Humpty the best. I'll continue to follow his Twitter page. I can remember in the championship game this year in the second half when Humpty was on the bench. He went down the bench trying to motivate his team. He looked as though he was ready to become a team leader. Point being, if he is transferring, he never quit on his team or teammates up until the very end. Good luck HH. PS If he is transferring, I would LOVE for Mike Rasor or Tom Gaffney to an exit interview. PSS HH hasn't tweeted since May 8th (not usual). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I agree, good luck to Humpty. I will miss watching him play and wish him the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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