North Texas running back Willy Ivery no longer with football program

[GMG24]

Better go find you some running backs. You got Wilson, Tucker, and Nic Smith

[MeanGreenTexan]

Dang.   This no-doubt hurts the APR.

[Harry]

We need a RB in this class!

[Skipper]

Clay Massey | Senior Staff Writer

University of North Texas official Margarita Venegas confirmed Monday junior running back Willy Ivery is no longer enrolled at the school.

Ivery was not eligible for the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl after being deemed academically ineligible following the fall semester. He made 11 appearances for the Mean Green in 2016, carrying the ball 90 times.

Ivery rushed for six touchdowns and 489 yards in a back-up role last season. He also caught 25 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns. The Sulphur Springs native had been with the program since 2014.

A source close to the team later confirmed Ivery was no longer with the football program.

Featured image: Junior running back Willy Ivery (29) attempts to rush for a first down. North Texas rushed for a total net of five yards against MTSU. Colin Mitchell

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[BTG_Fan1]

We got Wyche as well

[Marty]

Hate to see that. Ivery was a good complimentary back to Wilson. Need to get a RB on Feb 1.

[GMG24]

24 minutes ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

We got Wyche as well

I'm speaking in terms of guys that will contribute IMO, I hope Wyche comes around but he didn't look great all year to me. 

[BTG_Fan1]

Just now, GMG24 said:

I'm speaking in terms of guys that will contribute IMO, I hope Wyche comes around but he didn't look great all year to me. 

I think Wyche had to adjust this year, but I also think him getting little playing time didn't help either. Wyche looked on tape similar to Ivery so maybe he replaces Ivery hopefully. With Smith replacing Wilson, and Tucker being the all around/ goal-line guy

[GMG24]

2 minutes ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

I think Wyche had to adjust this year, but I also think him getting little playing time didn't help either. Wyche looked on tape similar to Ivery so maybe he replaces Ivery hopefully. With Smith replacing Wilson, and Tucker being the all around/ goal-line guy

Wilson has another year. If he stays healthy he'll have a hell of a season, Smith will be the number 2 back that dude can go. 

[TreeFiddy]

We have a couple of ATH in this class that have some wiggle similar to Ivery, but I am also counting on Smith to be the clear #2 with Wilson. 

[GMG24]

9 minutes ago, TreeFiddy said:

We have a couple of ATH in this class that have some wiggle similar to Ivery, but I am also counting on Smith to be the clear #2 with Wilson. 

Yessir.  Also I am telling y'all don't discount Connor Means.  He'll be a downhill in your face back. I'm intrigued by him.

Edited January 24, 2017 by GMG24

[Harry]

Big loss.  Very talented player whose best days were ahead of him.

[Rudy]

Homework always comes before playing outside.

[Green92]

Hopefully some who appreciates the opportunity will get that scholarship. 

[Mike Jackson]

Education first, I hope this guy bounces back somewhere and gets his degree.

 

[p_phelps]

I NEED GOOD NEWS NOW! This off-season has been disappointing in many ways. The remedy midie would be 4 stud recruits

[SilverEagle]

1 hour ago, GMG24 said:

Yessir.  Also I am telling y'all don't discount Connor Means.  He'll be a downhill in your face back. I'm intrigued by him.

He was hurt this last season. Are there any durability issues?

[Cr1028]

Gonna miss him. Jeff is great but Willy was my favorite to watch.

[UNTLifer]

We should go after the Keller RB that just de-committed from UTSA. 

[southsideguy]

to bad he did not work his way back to the team.

[greenminer]

crap.

[Harry]

7 minutes ago, southsideguy said:

to bad he did not work his way back to the team.

The problem with leveling heavy duty punishments (like not playing in the bowl etc) is that it is hard to find a pathway back from that.  Best of luck to Willy, he is a good player and always gave it his all on the field.

[UNT Mean Green]

Nic Smith. Remember that name.

Best of luck to Willie. Had troubles overcoming some habits, and wish him nothing but the best long term.

[greenminer]

43 minutes ago, UNT Mean Green said:

Had troubles overcoming some habits

"grades" would be so easy to say.  I find it interesting that you chose "habits" instead.

[GangGreen]

1 hour ago, Harry said:

The problem with not taking care of your business in the classroom, is that it is hard to find a pathway back from that.  

Sorry, Harry, had to fix that for you. This is his fault, not the staff's fault.