Sergeant Zip

Dambort on the Hoop Collective podcast.

Is a Super League Coming for College Football? Jimmy Haslam helped conceptualize the CSFL. The College Student Football League would be split into two tiers, with different divisions based on geography. The top 72 programs would be split into 12 six-team divisions, with the remaining 64 spread across eight divisions in a lower tier. Teams in the top tier would play 13 games, with the best performers in one season receiving the toughest opponents the next. The CSFL would implement a salary cap and floor for teams as well as pay scales for athletes’ endorsement earnings based on their position and on-field usage. It would also implement stricter guidelines for transfers, limiting athletes to two transfers within a five-year eligibility window. Athletes would collectively bargain with the league through a players’ association, the format of which would depend on whether athletes are reclassified as employees, a question that is currently at issue in federal court and before the National Labor Relations Board. Revenue generated by the CSFL wouldn’t be split evenly among members; 94% would go to the 72 teams in the top tier, with the programs that drive the most viewers and win the most games receiving larger shares. The remaining 6% would go to the 64 teams in the lower tier.

There's a reason people call Steve French "The Minister of Culture"

Perhaps this was already shared, but just in case, here is a podcast with the winningest QB in Akron history: Interview with Tommy Woodson

That was a great podcast. Thanks for sharing @Blue & Gold Here’s a summary: Adapting to Modern Players (00:00-01:30): Moorhead emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership and coaching styles to the modern-day player, as traditional methods are no longer effective. Quarterback Leadership (01:31-02:45): Moorhead prefers a quarterback who is aggressive yet not reckless, with unquestionable confidence, rejecting the idea of a "game manager." Career Influences (02:46-04:00): Throughout various coaching positions, Moorhead has learned valuable lessons at each stop, with some of the most impactful experiences occurring at Penn State and Fordham. Penn State Turnaround (04:01-06:00): At Penn State, he helped instill confidence in an offense that previously struggled, particularly focusing on revitalizing the offensive line. Big Ten Championship Season (06:01-07:15): A turning point in the Big Ten Championship season was a pivotal moment during the Minnesota game, which led to a strong finish. Fordham Experience (07:16-09:00): As a head coach at Fordham, Coach learned how to manage time effectively and handle multiple responsibilities, helping to quickly turn around a struggling program. Adapting to NIL and Transfer Portal (09:01-10:30): He discusses the challenges of building a program in the current college football landscape, where the NIL and transfer portal have changed traditional recruiting and program-building methods. Program Building at Akron (10:31-12:00): Coach acknowledges the difficulty of balancing the need for immediate wins with the long-term goal of building a sustainable program culture at Akron. Mississippi State Reflections (12:01-14:00): Reflecting on his time at Mississippi State, Moorhead highlights the contrast between public perception and the actual achievements, emphasizing lessons learned from that experience. Future of College Football (14:01-15:30): Moorhead speculates that college football may see a split between schools that can afford to invest heavily in their programs and those that cannot, due to the growing financial disparities.

Akron narrowly misses out on bid to host 2036 Olympics

Interview with Josh from BallIsLife.com

New head cross country coach: Evans Kiptoo "Kiptoo comes to Akron after serving as the Head Cross Country coach for the men’s and women’s programs at the University of North Alabama a season ago."

Coach Z is leaving the profession

Join the Zips Athletic Club for the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the Wentz Financial Group Player Development Center. Event Details Friday, July 26 Open Practice 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Ribbon Ceremony 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Louis & Freda Stile Athletics Field House *Cash Bar Available Please park in lots 6, 9 or 10. Join us as we embark on this journey towards the future of Akron Athletics. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Maxwell at smaxwell@uakron.edu.

Hunter Garretson didn't make the cut either https://results.usatf.org/2024trials/

Link sould be free here: https://open.substack.com/pub/edemirnba/p/enrique-freeman-scouting-report?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Starts at about the 29 minute mark: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/baskin-phelps-0ab89/episodes/hour-2-dans-trade-targets-for-the-guardians-sam-amico-could-monty-williams-be-in-contention-for-the-cavs-job-d52df

In the article it says "Funding for the project was provided through private donations"

Have him going #49. Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Enrique Freeman | 6-7 forward | 23 years old | Akron

JL Bourg signed Xavier Castañeda.

Who are the 9 that were before him?