Rico Bussey Has entered the Portal

[Coach Andy Mac]

1 hour ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Would be nice, but I'm guessing that ship has sailed. I believe he is set on moving on. He is too good of a player not to get on somewhere.

Yes, my crush in high school left me for the QB of the football team.  I kept trying to get her back and she would have none of it.  My mom told me once a woman makes up her mind its over.  Same situation here I'm afraid.

[southsideguy]

would u really want him back?  He is a great talent for sure.   However, when he was not  on the field with his teammates and milling around in the stands made me less than impressed.  He can play anywhere because he has the talent but he is not a team player imo.

[greenminer]

28 minutes ago, southsideguy said:

but he is not a team player imo.

I personally wouldn't make that leap.

Carlos H. was one I always thought was more memememe.  I never got that vibe from Rico.  We got 3 great years out of him.  a great team player for 3 years.  He's lost his team bond at UNT, but a fresh start might be exactly what he needs.

[Coach Andy Mac]

I know everyone says it's no big deal and some of our fans even wish them well but for me, I don't want NT to become a revolving door.  I guess that is what bothers me about these things.  Doesn't anyone stick to their commitments anymore? 

[UNT18Grad]

4 hours ago, Coach Andy Mac said:

I know everyone says it's no big deal and some of our fans even wish them well but for me, I don't want NT to become a revolving door.  I guess that is what bothers me about these things.  Doesn't anyone stick to their commitments anymore? 

Sometimes players have disagreements with coaches, same thing happens in regular life at our jobs.  These kids should have the freedom to make a choice whether they want to stay or go just like anybody else does, including the coaches.  If Rico was still on great terms with the team and coaches and left just to go play P5 football I might agree with you but that's clearly not what happened here.

[Withers940]

Anyone else feel like he is running out of time? With all this madness happening you cant help but wonder if his window of opportunity is dwindling!

I want Rico to ball out next year no matter where he goes and gets drafted but I cant help to think if his options are running dry

[UNT18Grad]

1 hour ago, Withers940 said:

Anyone else feel like he is running out of time? With all this madness happening you cant help but wonder if his window of opportunity is dwindling!

I want Rico to ball out next year no matter where he goes and gets drafted but I cant help to think if his options are running dry

I personally don't believe so.  We never were able to confirm his graduation as far as I know, so my guess is that schools are waiting to see if he actually graduates so they know if he would even be eligible this season as the rules currently stand.

He is apparently healthy again, so once he graduates I would expect he has a few options to choose from.

[DentonLurker]

On 4/21/2020 at 3:30 PM, Coach Andy Mac said:

Doesn't anyone stick to their commitments anymore? 

Coaches and Athletic Directors don't. Coaches leave before contracts are up, ADs fire coaches before contracts are up. Why hold players to a higher standard than their leaders?

[UNTLifer]

I have moved on from him, just as he has from us.

[jtm0097]

Not that is matters, but he is ranked as the 11th best 2021 WR prospect on the Athletic. If he has a good year, he will probably be drafted.

Edited July 14, 2020 by jtm0097

[SteaminWillieBeamin]

I hope he does. He was a very good player here. I wish him the best.. 

[ADLER]

Bussey was transferring to Hawaii supposedly for more exposure against high profile teams. That's not gonna happen.

Hawaii had nonconference games scheduled against Pac-12 opponents in Arizona (Aug. 29), UCLA (Sept. 5) and Oregon (Sept. 19) for the 2020 season. All three games are now canceled due to the Pac-12 choosing to only play against conference members. Additionally, Fordham has already cancelled their game at Hawaii due to excessive travel dangers.

The Bows’ are now set to tentatively open the season at home against Robert Morris of Pennsylvania if Hawaii's partial season still gets played.

I don't know how severely Rico burnt his bridges at North Texas and if there is any interest in him returning (from either side), but it is looking more and more like Hawaii will not be playing football this coming season. 

[outoftown]

23 hours ago, ADLER said:

Bussey was transferring to Hawaii supposedly for more exposure against high profile teams. That's not gonna happen.

Hawaii had nonconference games scheduled against Pac-12 opponents in Arizona (Aug. 29), UCLA (Sept. 5) and Oregon (Sept. 19) for the 2020 season. All three games are now canceled due to the Pac-12 choosing to only play against conference members. Additionally, Fordham has already cancelled their game at Hawaii due to excessive travel dangers.

The Bows’ are now set to tentatively open the season at home against Robert Morris of Pennsylvania if Hawaii's partial season still gets played.

I don't know how severely Rico burnt his bridges at North Texas and if there is any interest in him returning (from either side), but it is looking more and more like Hawaii will not be playing football this coming season. 

That is rough. But I really don't think this was really forseeable when decisions were made (in early february I think).

[southsideguy]

This could be a bad break for him for sure.  I sure not many teams are looking to add to the roster right now and who is going to fly to Hawaii to play this year when everyone is looking for bus rides.  I think Hawaii will call it a season soon.

[greenjoe]

But North Texas, North Texas we love.

[Travis]

On 7/15/2020 at 3:31 AM, ADLER said:

Bussey was transferring to Hawaii supposedly for more exposure against high profile teams. That's not gonna happen.

Hawaii had nonconference games scheduled against Pac-12 opponents in Arizona (Aug. 29), UCLA (Sept. 5) and Oregon (Sept. 19) for the 2020 season. All three games are now canceled due to the Pac-12 choosing to only play against conference members. Additionally, Fordham has already cancelled their game at Hawaii due to excessive travel dangers.

The Bows’ are now set to tentatively open the season at home against Robert Morris of Pennsylvania if Hawaii's partial season still gets played.

I don't know how severely Rico burnt his bridges at North Texas and if there is any interest in him returning (from either side), but it is looking more and more like Hawaii will not be playing football this coming season. 

This is a good lesson that the grass aint always greener...

[greenminer]

38 minutes ago, Travis said:

This is a good lesson that the grass aint always greener...

The grass was greener.  Bussey had line-of-sight vision into the yard and bought his ticket.  The lesson is that, sometimes life rains weed and grass killer right before you depart.

Edited July 16, 2020 by greenminer

[ADLER]

4 hours ago, southsideguy said:

  I think Hawaii will call it a season soon.

They may not have an option. Not only will visiting teams not want to make that flight, but its becoming more probable that the state of Hawaii will not let them in. This week the state has extended their strict 'two week quarantine' for visitors from the mainland until September, with plans to keep extending the quarantine until the pandemic passes.

[meangreen11]

Could this bring Rico back in the fold?

[DentonLurker]

At this point, I think it's a pipe dream that there will even be college football in the fall.

[American_Patriot]

Rico, we wish you the best in your football career. You provided results and despite your departure it was a pleasure having you do work for the MEAN GREEN. I hope you represent CUSA well.

Edited July 17, 2020 by American_Patriot

[Moobs]

If there is no season for Hawaii, and if/when Rico gets drafted, does Roger Goddell now say, "Rico Bussey, WR, Hawaii" or does he say, "North Texas"?  Can we break our draftless streak with Rico?  🤔

[southsideguy]

HI extends it date to sept 1.

[97and03]

6 hours ago, Moobs said:

If there is no season for Hawaii, and if/when Rico gets drafted, does Roger Goddell now say, "Rico Bussey, WR, Hawaii" or does he say, "North Texas"?  Can we break our draftless streak with Rico?  🤔

I am not taking the bait on this one.