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 Dec 22 2011, 06:30 AM
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 100% Zip fan  Group: Members Posts: 2221 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Akron Member No.: 326  |
This reminds of when Ken Lolla left Akron for Louisville. I hope that Charlotte can recover like we did and hire a better coach.
The Cinderella story only ends happily for Jeremy Gunn and Stanford. Just a couple weeks removed from leading Charlotte to the national championship game, Gunn has resigned from the program to accept the job as the Stanford men's head coach. Gunn at the College Cup. The 49ers had provided soccer fans with the warm and fuzzies by making their somewhat surprising run through the NCAA Tournament, before losing to North Carolina, but now they can add their name to the intriguing list of programs with coaching vacancies. Gunn leaves after five seasons at Charlotte and a record of 64-26-14. He undoubtedly helped raise the profile of the program and the 49ers didn't let him walk without a fight. "The Chancellor and I made a competitive, substantial offer to Jeremy to try to keep him as our coach," Charlotte Director of Athletics Judy Rose told Charlotte's athletic website. "We are disappointed in Jeremy's decision but understand the appeal of Stanford and wish him well." The appeal of Stanford is, well ... Stanford. The Cardinal is in a bit of a lull, having missed the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons with losing records, but Gunn may be just the man to restore the spark. Gunn brings a West Coast flavor to the table, having graduated and initially coached at Cal-State Bakersfield. He succeeds former Stanford coach Bret Simon who resigned in November after 11 years at the helm. http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soc...ach-Jeremy-Gunn -------------------- |
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Dec 22 2011, 08:11 AM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 2550 Joined: 10-March 07 From: Maryland Member No.: 1310 |
Demonstrating yet again how unusual it was and lucky we were to have Coach Porter stay with Akron.
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Dec 22 2011, 08:26 AM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 4291 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Hartville, OH Member No.: 370 |
Man, this is too bad. Charlotte futbol fans have to be pretty devastated right now.
 Count me with bobbyake in hoping they find an even better replacement. I think Akron-Charlotte would make a nice rivalry.
-------------------- Terry Bowden. Keith Dambrot. Rick Rembielak. Chuck Amato. Terrell Buckley. Jim Tressel. How ya like dem apples, Terry Pluto?! This is AKRON!
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Dec 22 2011, 08:33 AM
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100% Zip fan Group: Members Posts: 2221 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Akron Member No.: 326 |
Here's a reminder of what we went through http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=2123
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Dec 22 2011, 10:47 AM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 1-November 10 From: Wales/Massillon Member No.: 5750 |
UNC - Charlotte should seriously consider former Zip Shaun Docking, current HC @ Coastal Carolina.
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Dec 22 2011, 11:09 AM
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100% Zip fan Group: Members Posts: 2221 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Akron Member No.: 326 |
QUOTE(fknbuflobo @ Dec 22 2011, 10:47 AM)  UNC - Charlotte should seriously consider former Zip Shaun Docking, current HC @ Coastal Carolina. If Charlotte could steal Shaun Docking from Coastal Carolina, losing Jeremy Gunn would be a blessing in disguise. -------------------- |
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Dec 22 2011, 11:28 AM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 1-November 10 From: Wales/Massillon Member No.: 5750 |
Someone @ Akron should inquire if #11 Giuseppe Gentile is considering a transfer.
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