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If they had a board with a higher reaction limit, that might be able to sway him.

Tick tick @Illini Zip. Waiting on your announcement. 😉

That's correct.

It could be. Or, it could be guys who know the inner workings and how important Ford has been to the X's/O's and player development. Definitely not saying you're hating, just don't think this is a situation that needs much open-mindedness given the response around the program. This is by far the worst "coaching search" thread in the world considering the program response haha.

Except for the Hurleys.

If it wasn't for the impending sanctions for the Stallions stuff, Michigan never would've gone with Sherrone Moore as their replacement for Harbaugh. Sherrone did Michigan a favor by being a POS human Wentz, former players, etc., are telling the world Ford is the guy. Those closest to the program know what the program needs. I trust them.

He has the support of Wentz. Next.

If your main donor, former players, probably current players, etc., are all calling for Ford to be hired, why in the world would you risk losing Ford?

Not sure that's true.

This feels like a rare opportunity for all parties to elevate. Groce gets what he wants, Dustin gets his shot, and Akron can possibly take another step forward.

Shammah's grandfather.

His buddy Wex... nevermind. Not the time to go there. Dustin Ford for Heisman. Go Zips!

Wentz liked and retweeted these. I think we know what The Orchestrator wants.

Ford is the only correct answer.

Live look at Nemer and Goodrich attempting to move Akron, OH, to a beautiful oceanfront location in the south.

He's been recruiting for Groce's system, though. Who knows what kind of connections he has maintained with the thought of his own system someday.

I'm telling you, lifestyle matters. Charleston is beautiful. Dambrot left for DUQ for family legacy. Neither move should be shameful. Absolute dominance in the MAC, especially over Kent State. We don't know Ford's style and how it differs from Groce. A lot of people of putting the cart before the horse with this situation.

Our new fearless leader.

The Dustin Ford era is about to begin. Bobcat Attack has to be in shambles to hear that lol.

And what you just pointed out is the other HUGE problem that plagues the MAC is nobody cares about the Directional Michigans, NIUs, and Balls. Not to mention there is a residual effect from rarely allowing your local HS boys basketball demographic to attend games. How are we to expect kids/families to root for Zips basketball when they can't attend the games in their own backyard because of scheduling conflicts? I'm not saying these two pieces are the entire pie, but they're the two largest chunks. The networks control the flexing schedule. Not sure why the MAC wouldn't be able to get similar revenue deals, though, with a Monday/Thursday schedule (flex Thursday games to Fridays still, but at least you're not playing games on Tuesdays) or Wednesday/Sunday.