Rico Bussey Has entered the Portal

TheReal_jayD · February 7, 2020

Gomeangreen has learned Rico Bussey has entered the Transfer Portal.

Sig381 · February 7, 2020

and GIF

UNT86 · February 7, 2020

Not a surprise.

We have moved on.

He can too.

TheColonyEagle · February 7, 2020

That's disappointing....I was hoping to have him back with our other weapons that emerged last year...

I guess he's immediately eligible?

Cr1028 · February 7, 2020

He was great here, I wish him nothing but the best and hope he remembers his time in Denton fondly.

UNTLifer · February 7, 2020

5 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

He was great here, I wish him nothing but the best and hope he remembers his time in Denton fondly.

He was, but his actions post injury and this departure are odd to say the least.

El Paso Eagle · February 7, 2020

1 minute ago, Cr1028 said:

He was great here, I wish him nothing but the best and hope he remembers his time in Denton fondly.

I wish him well, but to be honest, I'm not a fan of transferring to see if the grass is greener. Not just in our case but other as well. It's one thing if your not getting playing time, or maybe a coaching change, but when a G5 player has a good career and seems to be wanting to test the greener field, not so much.

I would never, for example, have wanted to see Mason transfer. I think it would have damaged his legacy. I know more and more people want the player to almost be able to come and go as they please, but I, personally, believe it is taking away form the game.

greeneagle1 · February 7, 2020

Wish he cared about us as much as we cared about him.

El Paso Eagle · February 7, 2020

So here's a question on a slow Friday -

1) If a player transfers out that was great at UNT should he still be considered for the schools HOF?

2) What if that same player goes to another school, gets drafter, and gives the acknowledgement to that school in the NFL? Does it change your mind?

Felozano · February 7, 2020

I hope he heals, has a great season, and gets drafted. Wish he would have stayed, but he was great here for 3 1/3 years. GMG!

UNT86 · February 7, 2020

9 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

So here's a question on a slow Friday -

1) If a player transfers out that was great at UNT should he still be considered for the schools HOF?

2) What if that same player goes to another school, gets drafter, and gives the acknowledgement to that school in the NFL? Does it change your mind?

1) No

2) No

BillySee58 · February 7, 2020

I wish him the best, but I really like our young receiving core and I want to see them develop this year and get the reps/targets. I posted this in another thread, but you have a 1st-team all CUSA receiver in Darden, Greg White, and then this ridiculous group of young, talented wide receivers

sophomores - Jyaire Shorter (9 receiving TDs), Deonte Simpson (240 yards as a true freshman and had 7 other FBS offers including Northwestern), and Austin Ogunmakin

redshirt freshmen - Khatib Lyles (multiple P5 offers), Kealon Jackson (multiple P5 offers), and Damon Ward

true freshmen - Loronzo Thompson (multiple P5 offers) and Detraveon Brown (multiple P5 offers)

Let’s see what they can do and what kind of rapport they can build with our sophomore QB.

Edited February 7, 2020 by BillySee58

TheColonyEagle · February 7, 2020

If he ends up at a P5....I don't like the precedent being set

UNTLifer · February 7, 2020

30 minutes ago, greeneagle1 said:

Wish he cared about us as much as we cared about him.

Wish he cared about us as much as he cares about himself.

Cr1028 · February 7, 2020

40 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

I wish him well, but to be honest, I'm not a fan of transferring to see if the grass is greener. Not just in our case but other as well. It's one thing if your not getting playing time, or maybe a coaching change, but when a G5 player has a good career and seems to be wanting to test the greener field, not so much.

I would never, for example, have wanted to see Mason transfer. I think it would have damaged his legacy. I know more and more people want the player to almost be able to come and go as they please, but I, personally, believe it is taking away form the game.

How do you feel about Ryan Woolridge?

https://gozags.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/ryan-woolridge/3127

MEEN2018 · February 7, 2020

4 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Wish he cared about us as much as he cares about himself.

That’s stupid to say. He played hard here and had some great years. If he stays at UNT he is going to have a young QB that has basically never played in college determining his NFL future. He would probably max out as a 4th-5th round pick with everything going perfect here. He has a chance to be a 2nd round pick or so if he has a good year at a P5.

I don’t want to see him leave either, but people also have to be realistic. This is a family decision to potentially set them up for years to come.

I love UNT, but anyone that would put a school above doing what is best for his family and career is just being stupid and petty.

El Paso Eagle · February 7, 2020

Just now, Cr1028 said:

How do you feel about Ryan Woolridge?

https://gozags.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/ryan-woolridge/3127

Wish him well, but he chose to leave my school, and I choose to move on from him . If he plays on the next level somewhere doubt he references/credit UNT.

Again, just my person opinion, but he left to find what he thought were greener pastures. He, in all honestly, and perhaps correctly, thought he was better than UNT.

Cr1028 · February 7, 2020

32 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

So here's a question on a slow Friday -

1) If a player transfers out that was great at UNT should he still be considered for the schools HOF?

2) What if that same player goes to another school, gets drafter, and gives the acknowledgement to that school in the NFL? Does it change your mind?

1. Yes, we have shown the bar is low for our NT hall of fame and just like Hayden Fry, his being great somewhere else doesn’t diminish how great he was here. Folks like Darvin Kidsy, Darius Carey, and Ryan Woolridge who had pretty good UNT careers (non HOF careers, with maybe the exception of Woolridge) went on to do even greater things at their next stop.

While I would prefer them to stay here I can’t fault them for wanting to see what else is out there. You only get 4 1/3 seasons to play this game at the collegiate level and you never will have that chance again.

El Paso Eagle · February 7, 2020

2 minutes ago, MEEN2018 said:

That’s stupid to say. He played hard here and had some great years. If he stays at UNT he is going to have a young QB that has basically never played in college determining his NFL future. He would probably max out as a 4th-5th round pick with everything going perfect here. He has a chance to be a 2nd round pick or so if he has a good year at a P5.

I don’t want to see him leave either, but people also have to be realistic. This is a family decision to potentially set them up for years to come.

I love UNT, but anyone that would put a school above doing what is best for his family and career is just being stupid and petty.

I think one of the problem people have is a concern that schools, like UNT and other G5 and FBS, becoming resting points for players who excel. The UNT staff puts in the time and effort to work with him and then another schools stands to benefit without the investment. It is a dangerous precedent that could get out of hand. Again, since day one I have not been a fan of the transfer portal; IMO just a bad system.

Charlie NT 73 · February 7, 2020

What would Rico do if no other schools offer a scholarship to him?

Would RICO move back to the Mean Green to play here next year?

El Paso Eagle · February 7, 2020

Just now, Charlie NT 73 said:

What would Rico do if no other schools offer a scholarship to him?

Would RICO move back to the Mean Green to play here next year?

If this did happen, and he was no longer welcomed back and his scholarship was not renewed many people would say how unfair UNT is.

greenminer · February 7, 2020

Never really considered Rico to be HOF. Consideration? Maybe, but not a lock.

Our future is bright and he chose to leave. Best wishes to him.

Wag Tag · February 7, 2020

Stay healthy and wish him success. Develop Shorter!!!! GMG

meanrob · February 7, 2020

This is the new norm, if we're going to get butthurt every time it happens, we're in for a bumpy ride.

This is why raising the overall talent is just as important as a great player here and there. Gotta keep the ball rolling forward.

Cr1028 · February 7, 2020

16 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Wish him well, but he chose to leave my school, and I choose to move on from him . If he plays on the next level somewhere doubt he references/credit UNT.

Again, just my person opinion, but he left to find what he thought were greener pastures. He, in all honestly, and perhaps correctly, thought he was better than UNT.

AC: What goals have you set for the 2019-2020 season?

RW: Personally, I just want to leave my mark. I want to compete every game and actually win a championship. I want to make an impact not just on the court but also with the Spokane community.

Very telling answer.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.slipperstillfits.com/platform/amp/2019/6/24/18716047/talking-with-the-newest-zag-ryan-woolridge