After meeting with new University of Akron football coach Terry Bowden, QB  Patrick Nicely has voluntarily left the team and will look to continue his career elsewhere according to a university press release.

There are now five quarterbacks on the Zips roster during spring practice.

Coach Bowden said in the release that he wishes Nicely the best of luck and that he's thankful for his contributions to the program.

Press Release:

University of Akron senior-to-be quarterback Patrick Nicely has voluntarily left the Zips football team, head coach Terry Bowden announced on Monday.

“Patrick and I met earlier today and he informed me that he’s going to leave our program to pursue playing opportunities elsewhere, and we will honor that request,” Bowden said. “We wish him the best of luck and are thankful for all that he has done for this program.”

Nicely saw playing time in 30 games between the 2009-11 seasons and was a starter in 19 of those. He closed out his UA career with 3,358 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.