zipsoutsider Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Cykron said: The NFL finds talent. But they aren't going to find talent that never gets on the field. However, not all fields are the same. Getting on the field for Akron means that you are on national TV several weeks per year, including some weeknights when you are the only game on TV. You look at a kid like Alvin. All offenses needed to really do is keep away from him for 4 quarters and they could score at will against us. Tgere will be very little film highlights for him to help scouts find what he can do. Hopefully, his film from the previous 2 years will help. 2 Quote
dre22era Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 I’ve officially entered the Transfer Portal. Thank you for everything, Akron! pic.twitter.com/UhLJ3dnO5O— Alex Ramart® (@alexramart) November 27, 2019 1 Quote
John Ward Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Posted November 27, 2019 54 minutes ago, dre22era said: I was afraid this would happen. I hope the fall out is minimal. Good luck to this young man.! Quote
LZIp Posted November 28, 2019 Report Posted November 28, 2019 I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I’m saying he was the 5th string QB. I personally think much of the attrition (at least meaningful) has already happened. 1 Quote
John Ward Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Posted November 28, 2019 What does it matter if this young man was a starter, 3rd stringer or 5th? You are not defined in life by what string you are or were in the athletic sport you participate in. It appeared he was very involved in the O as he signaled all the plays in. My guess is he is very well liked by his teammates and was not a locker room cancer.He will be missed and one day he will be called boss.Everyone is meaningful !! Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted November 28, 2019 Report Posted November 28, 2019 Seems like just yesterday Ramart was considered a contender for the starting job. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted November 28, 2019 Report Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, John Ward said: What does it matter if this young man was a starter, 3rd stringer or 5th? You are not defined in life by what string you are or were in the athletic sport you participate in. It appeared he was very involved in the O as he signaled all the plays in. My guess is he is very well liked by his teammates and was not a locker room cancer.He will be missed and one day he will be called boss.Everyone is meaningful !! You’re absolutely right, John. He’s an awesome young man and everyone on the team loves him. But I think LZip’s point was that Ramart is not transferring because he doesn’t like the Akron program, but is transferring because he wants to be somewhere he can contend for PT. 1 Quote
LZIp Posted November 28, 2019 Report Posted November 28, 2019 Of course I wish Ramart nothing but the best. As far as I can tell, he’s been nothing but a perfect teammate,student, and ambassador of the program since he’s been here. I should have worded it better, but what I meant was I’m not going to lose sleep over anyone who has minimal chance of getting on the field leaving the program. 1 Quote
LZIp Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 Kyshad Mack in the portal. He couldn't get on the field this year and we were his only offer so....have to imagine his time in FBS is over. https://247sports.com/college/akron/Season/2020-Football/TransferPortal/ Quote
John Ward Posted December 6, 2019 Author Report Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, LZIp said: Kyshad Mack in the portal. He couldn't get on the field this year and we were his only offer so....have to imagine his time in FBS is over. https://247sports.com/college/akron/Season/2020-Football/TransferPortal/ I feared this would happen. I don’t think he will be the only other one either.Nice young man and from what I understand , he should have been on the field. I wish him the best of luck and he will find a home and be a major contributor. Just watch ! Quote
Blue & Gold Posted December 6, 2019 Report Posted December 6, 2019 I Liked Kyshad Mack. Last year he was Massillon's best player -vs- Hoban after being inserted at RB & almost brought Massillon back for an historic comeback in that game. After that performance I thought UA may try using him at RB. I was surprised he earned as little PT as he did. I'm extremely careful to play the Politics card in college ball. In fact, I never do. Coaches want to win. If Kyshad wasn't getting PT I'm sure there was a reason other than Arth wanted to play his nephew, or whatever. If Arth thought Kyshad could help us win but was unwilling to give him PT for a deeper issue, then kudos to Coach Arth for sticking to his guns. Nonetheless, I'm disappointed in Kyshad moving on. We'll see where he lands. Quote
NWAkron Posted December 11, 2019 Report Posted December 11, 2019 Any news for the Zips from the transfer portal? (Asking for a friend) 1 Quote
LZIp Posted December 11, 2019 Report Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, NWAkron said: Any news for the Zips from the transfer portal? (Asking for a friend) No commits for the Zips, no more players entered the portal, and no players who entered the portal have committed anywhere yet. I did see Devanier Floyd got an offer from Tiffin. Quote
94zipgrad Posted December 24, 2019 Report Posted December 24, 2019 Remember, they can ask to come back, I don’t know if Arth would take any of them back but Mack has no other offers & no real college film. I think Arth would take Williams back if he makes a commitment to grades & offseason workouts. Don’t think with new commits he would have an interest in keeping others Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 24, 2019 Report Posted December 24, 2019 I would love to have a motivated Dre Williams back. Probably just wishful thinking, but it would be nice. 1 Quote
94zipgrad Posted December 25, 2019 Report Posted December 25, 2019 20 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: I would love to have a motivated Dre Williams back. Probably just wishful thinking, but it would be nice. Not saying it’s gonna happen but it’s more than wishful thinking. Quote
ZipsVoice Posted December 25, 2019 Report Posted December 25, 2019 13 hours ago, 94zipgrad said: This should be a nice fit for Alex.....hope so. Hyped pretty hard here as a frosh, but reality didn't match-up. Good luck to him! Quote
John Ward Posted December 29, 2019 Author Report Posted December 29, 2019 On 12/25/2019 at 10:41 AM, ZipsVoice said: This should be a nice fit for Alex.....hope so. Hyped pretty hard here as a frosh, but reality didn't match-up. Good luck to him! This is a great place for this young man. D2 power that loves to throw. Best of luck Alex ! Quote
LZIp Posted January 12, 2020 Report Posted January 12, 2020 On 12/25/2019 at 9:58 AM, 94zipgrad said: Not saying it’s gonna happen but it’s more than wishful thinking. Any additional insight you can provide? I just noticed one of our coaches like on of Williams' random tweets. Seemed odd there would be any sort of communication based on what we know, so I would think it may offer some hope. If Williams were to come back, I believe he should be a Redshirt Jr. with 2 years of eligibility. I wonder if he would count towards this year's 25 or not? Quote
Blue & Gold Posted January 12, 2020 Report Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) We need a burner/deep threat WR to replace Dustin Burkhart. Someone who will make the DB’s line up a 1/2-step back. Dre fits the bill. Edited January 12, 2020 by Blue & Gold Quote
94zipgrad Posted January 17, 2020 Report Posted January 17, 2020 According to transfer portal a couple of the guys found homes Keyondre White - Hampton University Keyshawn Swanson -Troy Quote
Blue & Gold Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 Kyshad Mack transferring to Butler C.C. Quote
kreed5120 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 Wasn't exactly sure where to post this, but the B1G has proposed legislation that would allow all players a 1 time transfer without having to sit out a year. This proposal would impact men's hoops as well along with other sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-proposal-would-allow-every-athlete-to-transfer-once-without-sitting-out-a-year/ Quote
akronzips71 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, kreed5120 said: Wasn't exactly sure where to post this, but the B1G has proposed legislation that would allow all players a 1 time transfer without having to sit out a year. This proposal would impact men's hoops as well along with other sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-proposal-would-allow-every-athlete-to-transfer-once-without-sitting-out-a-year/ This would be the death of Mid Majors, especially in hoops. Any freshman with a breakout first year could get himself an upgrade in his degree without any pain. 1 Quote
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