Steve French's short list of candidates

[zipsfan13]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

Since I'm from the Youngstown area, I'm quite happy that Stoops is returning home to YSU. Hopefully he can turn that program around. As for Akron, I feel that Fickell would be a good choice.

[Zip Watcher]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

Seems to me that report (and others on the web like it) only indicates that sometime next week Stoops will actually talk to YSU. A little bit of a leap to assume it's a done deal, when other guys are still interviewing with YSU right now?Hope it works out either way for YSU.

[g-mann17]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

Seems to me that report (and others on the web like it) only indicates that sometime next week Stoops will actually talk to YSU. A little bit of a leap to assume it's a done deal, when other guys are still interviewing with YSU right now?Hope it works out either way for YSU.

and then there is this

Youngstown State: FootballScoop has confirmed that Youngstown State has not made an offer as of early this morning to Arizona defensive coordinator Mark Stoops. Our sources do, however, tell us that YSU is interested in Stoops.

[ZachTheZip]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

Seems to me that report (and others on the web like it) only indicates that sometime next week Stoops will actually talk to YSU. A little bit of a leap to assume it's a done deal, when other guys are still interviewing with YSU right now?Hope it works out either way for YSU.

It seems like it's a matter of time, but I wouldn't simply assume that it's a done deal until the announcement is made. Good luck to the Penguins, though.

[ZachTheZip]

The more I think about it, the more I think that Fickell is a good candidate.

Well every talking head in the country has said "He's going to be a head coach, and he has the ability to recruit."Every "name" on that defense over the last 3 seasons, was recruited by Fickel. (and yes it's easier to recruit for OSU than Akron, but he's beating out, Nebraska's, USC's, and Texas's for some of these kids.) Surely he can beat out MAC schools and low tier Big East schools for the players we compete for.

Yes, he's a great recruiter. He also brings media attention, especially from the Cleveland TV people, due to his apparent role as the successor to Tressel (where does this come from, anyway?).

[BostonZip]

I hope it's not Paul Winters.

Stop worrying, it won't be.

From the Wayne State student newspaper:Rumors about Wayne State coach Paul Winters resigning to take the head coaching job at Akron -- his alma mater -- are untrue, according to the Wayne State athletic department.Winters, who signed a five-year contract extension last offseason, has not been contacted by Akron. Under NCAA guidelines, Akron -- if interested -- has to ask permission to speak to Winters because he is under contract.According to Akron Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations Mike Cawood, Athletic Director Tom Wistrcill refuses to comment on the coaching search until the selection is officially announced.The link.

[ZachTheZip]

We should hear something about the search by Monday, hopefully.

[Lee Adams]

I caught part of Frenchie's show tonight. His list in no particular order1. Mark Stoops - French has heard that Stoops is interested. I am excited about this one.2. Pat Narducci - MSU DC3. Paul Winters4. Paul Chryst- he also mentioned that Akron was one of the MAC schools that wanted Rick Chryst out5. Luke Fickell6. Terry Allen - North IowaStoops seemed like the only guy where French acknowleded hearing something, the rest were what he thought would be a list of people interested.Also, on ZipLive Wistercill said he was looking to have the new coach in the next 2-3 weeks. I say don't hire a search firm and save an extra hundred thousand. He seems like he knows what he wants.

Frank Cignetti. if wistrcill does not have a short list in his head he won't last long...

[Lee Adams]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

cool

[ZachTheZip]

It's strange how we haven't heard anything from those coaching scoop sites, while almost every other team with an opening at least gets to see who their interviewing.

[ctmjbowes@sbcglobal.net]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

equins, you masterfully ride that fine line between collegial other-college buddy who collaboratively compares notes with fans from other teams, and gadfly troll who exists only to annoy the fans on the board you're visiting. I really and truly can't figure out whether you mean well when you come to the Nation, or whether you're tweaking us. Or whether you know that YSU is lower-level football and want to collaborate with Zips fans because it somehow puts you at the same level with UA. Isn't there a YSU board where you can talk Penguin football? I'd really like to know your intentions because I'm itching to blast you lately but don't want to if I'm misunderstanding you here.STZ

[eguins]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

equins, you masterfully ride that fine line between collegial other-college buddy who collaboratively compares notes with fans from other teams, and gadfly troll who exists only to annoy the fans on the board you're visiting. I really and truly can't figure out whether you mean well when you come to the Nation, or whether you're tweaking us. Or whether you know that YSU is lower-level football and want to collaborate with Zips fans because it somehow puts you at the same level with UA. Isn't there a YSU board where you can talk Penguin football? I'd really like to know your intentions because I'm itching to blast you lately but don't want to if I'm misunderstanding you here.STZ

I don't come on here to troll around, often times I come on here to have some good fun with you folks. We may be 50 minutes apart, but our areas are awful similar.FootballCoachScoop.com is reporting Mark Stoops will be named head coach at YSU. Now listen, that is great news for us, but you guys still have PLENTY of great options. I never thought Stoops would end up at Akron, I believe he ended up at YSU for two reasons:1. Hometown2. Pull a Tressel

[Dave in Green]

I've been following equins' posts for quite awhile, and he seems to be a pretty straight shooter. It's always difficult for a fan of one school to post on a fan forum of another school as it's so easy to think they're only there to cause problems. But equins has contributed a lot to ZN, and does not fit the profile of a troublemaker.

[eguins]

I've been following equins' posts for quite awhile, and he seems to be a pretty straight shooter. It's always difficult for a fan of one school to post on a fan forum of another school as it's so easy to think they're only there to cause problems. But equins has contributed a lot to ZN, and does not fit the profile of a troublemaker.

If I anger you folks in my posts, that is usually when I am trying to have some fun with you folks. :D If you guys knew me personally, you would know that I would never come here and talk trash. Who doesn't like a laugh here or there?

[Indians06]

Sorry Akron Fans. Mark Stoops will be a Penguin next week!http://www.wytv.com/content/news/headlines...1IyxVx1sEQ.cspx

equins, you masterfully ride that fine line between collegial other-college buddy who collaboratively compares notes with fans from other teams, and gadfly troll who exists only to annoy the fans on the board you're visiting. I really and truly can't figure out whether you mean well when you come to the Nation, or whether you're tweaking us. Or whether you know that YSU is lower-level football and want to collaborate with Zips fans because it somehow puts you at the same level with UA. Isn't there a YSU board where you can talk Penguin football? I'd really like to know your intentions because I'm itching to blast you lately but don't want to if I'm misunderstanding you here.STZ

I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but we haven't been the cream of the crop when it comes to College football the past 20 years here at Akron. Yes we are a higher division, but we haven't done anything besides maybe one big play vs. Western Michigan and in the Motor City Bowl and one win vs. NC State.I was at the Mooney state title game today and almost everyone was talking about the YSU job. They were talking about that more then the game. I'm just saying I want one day to walk around the mall and hear people talking about Akron football. Growing up in both the Akron and Youngstown areas I see a clear difference in what football means to people in Akron and Youngstown. I want what Youngstown has as far as fan support and community interest.

[GP1]

Yes we are a higher division, but we haven't done anything besides maybe one big play vs. Western Michigan and in the Motor City Bowl and one win vs. NC State.

How about the MAC Championship? How about beating BCS school Syracuse? How about beating Top 25 Marshall?.......As far as what fans at a HS football game are saying, I could care less. What else do people from Youngstown have to talk about....the weather.....the great economy...the booming downtown...the beautiful landscaping?

[cornbread]

I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but

Debbie here. I know it is hard to concentrate and all. Especially when the economic downturn is poised to affect the industrialized areas like Akron the worst. Jobless recovery 2010-2013 here we come!

we haven't been the cream of the crop when it comes to College football the past 20 years here at Akron.

Poor diet and industrialized food like creamed vegetables have been linked to early onset diabetes... and bad football.

Yes we are a higher division, but we haven't done anything besides maybe one big play vs. Western Michigan and in the Motor City Bowl and one win vs. NC State.

That play should not have been allowed anyways. The Refs missed a hold call. Got to play by the rules is what Dad always said, even after his 5 year stint at PMITA Federal prison. Respecting the law was a large part of my childhood.

I was at the Mooney state title game today and almost everyone was talking about the YSU job.

And feline AIDS. The number one killer of domestic cats. They were talking about that too.

They were talking about that more then the game. I'm just saying I want one day to walk around the mall and hear people talking about Akron football.

I know. I wish everyone would talk about H1N1. Now that flu vaccines are readily available, and no one is taking them, we can all look forward to years of this illnesses wreaking havoc on our friends and family. Can't wait for bird flu's inevitably Ohio visit.

Growing up in both the Akron and Youngstown areas I see a clear difference in what football means to people in Akron and Youngstown.

It must have been nice to focus on something like that while growing up when it came to activities. Not me. Thanks scoliosis.

I want what Youngstown has as far as fan support and community interest.

I would settle for a competent Homeland Security Department. They never did catch that anthrax guy...

[zen]

Not to continue the off-topic tangent, but @eguins, you need to realize (if you haven't) that if you think you are fostering love and admiration for your hometown by coming here with prideful taunts, baiting, and trolling, I think your diplomatic instincts are whack.

[GP1]

Who doesn't like a laugh here or there?

Most of the posters on this board. This board is a strange mix of students and older guys who wish the world was like a Leave It To Beaver episode only with a more "suburban" tilt.

[eguins]

Yes we are a higher division, but we haven't done anything besides maybe one big play vs. Western Michigan and in the Motor City Bowl and one win vs. NC State.

How about the MAC Championship? How about beating BCS school Syracuse? How about beating Top 25 Marshall?.......As far as what fans at a HS football game are saying, I could care less. What else do people from Youngstown have to talk about....the weather.....the great economy...the booming downtown...the beautiful landscaping?

After yesterday, Youngstown is poised to hold the title of being the best high school football area in Ohio. Ursuline, my Alma mater, and Mooney destroyed their opponents yesterday.Weather is same as Akron.Economy is very similar to Akron.Downtown is a hell of a lot nicer than you think. Our 6,000 seat arena has made downtown the entertainment destination in the Valley. Thank You Traficant lol!Indians06 is telling it like it is.

[GP1]

Yes we are a higher division, but we haven't done anything besides maybe one big play vs. Western Michigan and in the Motor City Bowl and one win vs. NC State.

How about the MAC Championship? How about beating BCS school Syracuse? How about beating Top 25 Marshall?.......As far as what fans at a HS football game are saying, I could care less. What else do people from Youngstown have to talk about....the weather.....the great economy...the booming downtown...the beautiful landscaping?

After yesterday, Youngstown is poised to hold the title of being the best high school football area in Ohio. Ursuline, my Alma mater, and Mooney destroyed their opponents yesterday.Weather is same as Akron.Economy is very similar to Akron.Downtown is a hell of a lot nicer than you think. Our 6,000 seat arena has made downtown the entertainment destination in the Valley. Thank You Traficant lol!Indians06 is telling it like it is.

Youngstown is a dump.

[Indians06]

Yes we are a higher division, but we haven't done anything besides maybe one big play vs. Western Michigan and in the Motor City Bowl and one win vs. NC State.

How about the MAC Championship? How about beating BCS school Syracuse? How about beating Top 25 Marshall?.......As far as what fans at a HS football game are saying, I could care less. What else do people from Youngstown have to talk about....the weather.....the great economy...the booming downtown...the beautiful landscaping?

I meant the MAC championship play not the Motor City. And I-AA schools beat Syracuse. I'm talking about things we do nationally to make our program known. That would be able to get us a Mark Stoops or a huge national name. Mark Stoops told us thanks but no thanks on even interviewing here. We need to build off of our MAC championship, not go backwards from it.

[johnnyzip84]

I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but

Debbie here. I know it is hard to concentrate and all. Especially when the economic downturn is poised to affect the industrialized areas like Akron the worst. Jobless recovery 2010-2013 here we come!

we haven't been the cream of the crop when it comes to College football the past 20 years here at Akron.

Poor diet and industrialized food like creamed vegetables have been linked to early onset diabetes... and bad football.

Yes we are a higher division, but we haven't done anything besides maybe one big play vs. Western Michigan and in the Motor City Bowl and one win vs. NC State.

That play should not have been allowed anyways. The Refs missed a hold call. Got to play by the rules is what Dad always said, even after his 5 year stint at PMITA Federal prison. Respecting the law was a large part of my childhood.

I was at the Mooney state title game today and almost everyone was talking about the YSU job.

And feline AIDS. The number one killer of domestic cats. They were talking about that too.

They were talking about that more then the game. I'm just saying I want one day to walk around the mall and hear people talking about Akron football.

I know. I wish everyone would talk about H1N1. Now that flu vaccines are readily available, and no one is taking them, we can all look forward to years of this illnesses wreaking havoc on our friends and family. Can't wait for bird flu's inevitably Ohio visit.

Growing up in both the Akron and Youngstown areas I see a clear difference in what football means to people in Akron and Youngstown.

It must have been nice to focus on something like that while growing up when it came to activities. Not me. Thanks scoliosis.

I want what Youngstown has as far as fan support and community interest.

I would settle for a competent Homeland Security Department. They never did catch that anthrax guy...

:lol: :lol: Well done, cornbread!

[Dave in Green]

One must be "ZN Approved" to troll here.

[Dr Z]

What coaching candidate would be negotiating the salary amount for his assistant coaches? I have heard from numerous people that it is Stoops' job for the taking. Although it will cost YSU a significant amount of money, the expectations here are a LOT higher in Youngstown than in Akron.

Youngstown State: The entire city of Youngstown is anxious to find out why Mark Stoops has yet to be named head coach at YSU. We wonder if a major BCS program is interested in Stoops as a DC. Jimbo? Some people believe if Arizona AD Jim Livengood in the next few days, Livengood would turn around and hire Stoops as the UNLV head coach.source