When Stu Riddle took over UB’s men’s soccer program in 2013, a mass exodus began. He wanted to create his own program with his own players and anyone who came before him had to prove their worth.
Senior midfielder Braden Scales, a member of the 2012 recruiting class, tore his ACL meniscus one week after committing to UB men’s soccer team (9-3-1, 1-1), causing him to redshirt for the 2012 season. When Riddle came into the program in 2013, Scales was a candidate to be cut by Riddle.
He endured the stress of nearly being cut in addition to recovering from a severe injury.