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  1. J.D.

    in Akron Zips Football

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    First of all, it would be a complete disaster to lose J.D. I have voiced my thoughts regarding this before so I won't do it again. The one thing I don't like about him is the notion that he will leave at some point for a bigger job (see Akron soccer 2005/2006). If you read the comments from Dantonio......I could see J.D. mouthing the same sentiments in the future about Akron(hopefully not too soon).What I have always hoped for is coaching stability so the mention of Paul Winters is intriguing to me. Since I known him personally and now look at his recent progress at Wayne St, Paul would be a great candidate. One thing to consider is his hometown is Akron, he played at Akron (for Coach D), and coached at Akron (for Coach D). What we would have is the possibility of getting a coach who wants to be in Akron for his career and build a legacy. Couple that with K.D. staying and we could have something to build on for a long while. Now that would get my support!!! :rock: For those of you that want to dwell on play calling from past games......drop it. Although the offensive philosophy will come from the head coach, it is rare that they call all of the plays on game day. We need a leader that can attract talent and wants to stay. That is what we had with Coach D.

  8. Redshirts this year.

    in Akron Zips Basketball

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    Today I talked to one of the guys on the team (He asked that his name not be mentioned) and he told me who was being redshirted this year.  Tim Carroll, the player I talked to....
    I am confused.............you said he did'nt want his name mentioned and then you said Tim Carroll was the player you talked to. :unsure:

  9. Player Development

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    I agree with you. I said it before and I will say it again, COACHES make the difference. We lost a ton of valuable assistants last year and it is showing. As the head coach, J.D. is the figure head guiding the philosophy, motivation and discipline. The assistance should be handling the day to day development of the players. I suspect J.D. is having to shoulder a lot of responsibility. I am sure I will get reamed for being such a big supporter of J.D. but I still think (even today), he is the best thing our football program has seen since Coach Dennison (my man!).I realize it is tough for us to compete for the top coaches, but we have got to find a way to maintain a little stability. My suggestion is to try and lock up the head coach and let players, recruits, and assistant candidates know the guy they went to work for is going to stick around.We are seeing a bit of the same with our (formerly) #1 ranked soccer team.

  13. J.D.

    in Akron Zips Football

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    I get Google alerts for J.D. - that is how I found it.I think you guys are wrong about J.D. - it is always said that a measure of a coach is in the 4th year when he has his players. We have not reached that point yet, but what we have reached are top recruiting classes :cheers: , MAC Championship :champs: , first bowl game :bow: , a BCS win :rock: , and more excitement about the football program since 1985 :D . Look at the players that are coming here and considering coming here. It is because of J.D. - plain and simple (it sure aint the beautiful stadium, crazed fans, or exciting schedule).You have to consider where we were before he got here and where we are now. It sure is nice to be upset because we are not CURRENTLY in the lead for the MACC. When was the last time we entered the season with those expectations. :unsure: The other reason I posted the link is because it pisses me off that CSU feels they could take our coach because they are superior :puke: I realize he is an alum, but the comments are :nutkick:

  19. So you Want Akron to have true Fan support

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    The REAL reason the Akron has poor fan support can be summed up in one word. “Poverty” Face it, the Canton, Akron, Massillon, Cleveland area is dying. 
    Gonna have to respectfully disagree with you here. I would say the price of our tickets are in line with the income level of the surrounding area. If you want to entertain yourself and/or your family, there is not a better value than Zips tickets. OSU tickets are over 10 TIMES Zips tickets..............Last I check Wall St. is not in Columbus.

  21. J.D.

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    If you can go from YSU to OSU, anything is possible.I can remember a Steve French quote when a caller said "what do you think about Jim Tressel at OSU?"Steve: "my big toe has a better chance of coaching at OSU than Jim Tressel"It wouldn't surprise me if JD got hired anywhere. I have a feeling he will only move for a great opportunity.Enjoy JD while he is here. Why worry now, nobody is going to hire him until the end of any given season (not saying at the end of this season.) Champs know how to put themselves in position to take advantage of so called "luck"
    Summarizes my thought exactly. Lets enjoy the year and J.D's tenure.To those of you that don't think JD is great....here are some facts; we won the MACC, we went to a bowl, the teams FIGHT until the last second has ticked, we've have had some incredible recruiting classes, we beat NCSt at their house, and we are are all incredibly optimistic about this year. Heck, Luke transferred without having seen the school!We would not be having any of these discussions or wins if it were not for J.D. I only hope he holds out for a MAJOR job and not a stepping stone to one.J.D IS THE MAN!!! :rock:
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