Captain Kangaroo Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 He is a strange guy, but the success was there at Pitt. Harris could be the next coach at Akron.I'm pretty puzzled at the instant speculation that JD is gone after a successful 2009 season.IF he is successful in 2009, he would likely be offered a nice extension by UA. He won't be a super-hot commodity in 2009. If he could go back-to-back, then you'd hear his name being bandied about in 2010 for whatever openings might exist.I predict after 2009 JD has a packed stadium, a solid team, a top-level MAC salary and a contract extension.If JD wanted to leave, he would have and could have done so this year. I believe he's pumped about the new stadium and wants to enjoy the fruits of his labor, rebuilding from the recruiting disasters of 3-4 years ago.If JD did decide to leave on his own volition, sure...Harris could become our "Frank Solich." For the moment, I'm very happy that this UA staff seems to be shaping up to be a really solid group of D-1 guys. If Harris does join up, even for 1 season, no other staff in the MAC could come close.Like Coach Ferri stated on signing day - "President Proenza doesn't want to be second in anything." It would appear he's given JD all the backing he can to storm the MAC in 2009. It is now time for JD to produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips fan Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I was excited about Shane Montgomery(and still am) but the idea of adding Walt Harris into the mix as well would really be amazing. I think the Zips will be able to take recruiting to whole new level with these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 So has anybody else confirmed this yet, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips fan Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 football scoop lists that their is interest but doesn't confirm the hiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 can we please let up on this "JD is gone after next year" talk? Give the guy a chance to work with one of the best recruiting classes we've seen here in a long time. If in 2 years, we're flat on our faces, have at the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zff Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Rivals.com is saying Walt is coming to Akron.February 16, 2009Tom DienhartRivals.com College Football Senior WriterAkron has hired former Pittsburgh head coach Walt Harris as quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator, according to Zips coach J.D. Brookhart. Harris, 62, has not coached the last two seasons but brings a wealth of experience to Akron that includes 13 years of head coaching experience. Harris' most successful run as a head coach came from 1997 to 2004, when he led the Pitt to a 52-44 record and six bowl trips. His 2004 team won a share of the Big East title and played in the Fiesta Bowl. Brookhart was an assistant to Harris with the Panthers. Brookhart was Pitt's offensive coordinator before taking the Akron job. Harris also was head coach at Pacific from 1989-91, posting an 11-24 record. Most recently, Harris was head coach of Stanford from 2005-06, going 6-17. Tom Dienhart is a national senior writer for Rivals.com. He can be reached at dienhart@yahoo-inc.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghZipsFan Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Great hire. I am officially a Zips fan. Good luck next year guys. Walt will make your QB's better and your WR's! It will be fun to have him on your staff. Good luck.Rivals.com is saying Walt is coming to Akron.February 16, 2009Tom DienhartRivals.com College Football Senior WriterAkron has hired former Pittsburgh head coach Walt Harris as quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator, according to Zips coach J.D. Brookhart. Harris, 62, has not coached the last two seasons but brings a wealth of experience to Akron that includes 13 years of head coaching experience. Harris' most successful run as a head coach came from 1997 to 2004, when he led the Pitt to a 52-44 record and six bowl trips. His 2004 team won a share of the Big East title and played in the Fiesta Bowl. Brookhart was an assistant to Harris with the Panthers. Brookhart was Pitt's offensive coordinator before taking the Akron job. Harris also was head coach at Pacific from 1989-91, posting an 11-24 record. Most recently, Harris was head coach of Stanford from 2005-06, going 6-17. Tom Dienhart is a national senior writer for Rivals.com. He can be reached at dienhart@yahoo-inc.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips fan Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Outstanding news! I am thrilled to here that Walt Harris will be a part of the staff! Way to go JD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 This is HUGE, no doubt. I just wonder, even though JD's background is offense, will he be personally focusing more of his time on the other side of the ball this year? I mean with Shane and Walt on board and with the talent coming back (especially on the o-line where it all starts) the sky is the limit on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 This is HUGE, no doubt. I just wonder, even though JD's background is offense, will he be personally focusing more of his time on the other side of the ball this year? I mean with Shane and Walt on board and with the talent coming back (especially on the o-line where it all starts) the sky is the limit on offense.JD worked as the OC at Pitt under Walt. I have to think they would be pretty much on the same page as to where they want the offense to be. I would expect dramatic improvement in the QBs this year, between Shane (who developed Big Ben as the coordinator at Miami) and Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Harris was never a very good HC, but he has been a great assistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 This is HUGE, no doubt. I just wonder, even though JD's background is offense, will he be personally focusing more of his time on the other side of the ball this year? I mean with Shane and Walt on board and with the talent coming back (especially on the o-line where it all starts) the sky is the limit on offense.JD worked as the OC at Pitt under Walt. I have to think they would be pretty much on the same page as to where they want the offense to be. I would expect dramatic improvement in the QBs this year, between Shane (who developed Big Ben as the coordinator at Miami) and Harris.That's precisely my point, akronkid. With this sort of coaching talent on offense, JD is now free to focus on anything he pleases. We all know where the glaring weakness has been lately. I look at this as potentialy similar to the "special teams opportunity" that presented itself prior to the 2007 season. To his credit, JD took over that area after the shaky 2006 season and the results were much improved the following year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Outstanding news! I am thrilled to here that Walt Harris will be a part of the staff! Way to go JD!I can hardly wait till he's hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Outstanding news! I am thrilled to here that Walt Harris will be a part of the staff! Way to go JD!I can hardly wait till he's hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Outstanding news! I am thrilled to here that Walt Harris will be a part of the staff! Way to go JD!I can hardly wait till he's hear.I here that he will arrive soon. I also here that he has a hereing aid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Outstanding news! I am thrilled to here that Walt Harris will be a part of the staff! Way to go JD!I can hardly wait till he's hear.I here that he will arrive soon. I also here that he has a hereing aid... I here what everyone is saying about how great this is. I'm interested in hereing what Harris's take on the QB situation is. I know he's going to have a huge impact hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 There saying that this is a great hire over their, but they're needs to be some immediate results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 There saying that this is a great hire over their, but they're needs to be some immediate results.I'm interested to hear how you/they would judge immediate results with the hiring of a QB coach?What QB coach in the history of football had immediate results? Can you name five QB coaches w/o looking it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Read it again slowly good Dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Gotta love ZipsNation If it's not clamour over cupcakes, it's homonyms gone wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 what, are you some sort of homophobe? Get help, man. Get help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Gotta love ZipsNation If it's not clamour over cupcakes, it's homonyms gone wild Homonyms, isn't that the nasty vegatable that is a cross between corn and lime beans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 There saying that this is a great hire over their, but they're needs to be some immediate results.No, no...its: "There saying that this is a grate higher over their, butt they're kneads two bee sum immediate results." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 There saying that this is a great hire over their, but they're needs to be some immediate results.No, no...its: "There saying that this is a grate higher over their, butt they're kneads two bee sum immediate results." Well Dunn! (Joe's long lost brother)Didn't Jackie Gleason (as Ralph Cramden) used to say "homonym, homonym, homonym"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Roo Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 There saying that this is a great hire over their, but they're needs to be some immediate results.No, no...its: "There saying that this is a grate higher over their, butt they're kneads two bee sum immediate results." Zippy, Dude, you are too freakin' funny. I read that and it made my day.Zips do rule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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