Zip_ME87 Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/former-university-of-akron-wr-matthew-cherry-wins-oscar-for-animated-short-hair-love LOS ANGELES — Former University of Akron and NFL wide receiver Matthew Cherry became the second former professional athlete in history to receive an Oscar with his win Sunday for the animated short “Hair Love,” joining NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Cherry was a star at the University of Akron, where he still holds the school record for most yards on punt returns in a season, with 305 in 2003. He played alongside former Browns’ quarterback Charlie Frye on the Zips. After about three seasons in the NFL playing for the Panthers, Bengals, Jaguars and Ravens, Cherry left the league and began his career in media, which he obtained a degree in from Akron. ... https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/events/oscars/former-university-of-akron-football-player-wins-academy-award-for-best-animated-short-film/95-a5d26ab1-c3e5-476b-b2be-000e70f3f067 LOS ANGELES — From MAC football star to...Oscar winner? You heard that right! Former Akron wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry took home the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film Saturday night for his production Hair Love. It is the first such award for Cherry, who both wrote and co-directed the piece. ... http://fox8.com/2020/02/09/former-university-of-akron-football-player-wins-oscar-for-short-film-hair-love/ LOS ANGELES, Cali. (WJW) — Northeast Ohio was proudly represented at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday night. Former University of Akron football player, Matthew A. Cherry, won an Oscar for best animated short film for “Hair Love,” which he directed. The film is about an African American father who is learning how to do his daughter’s hair for the first time. ... https://www.cleveland19.com/2020/02/10/former-university-akron-football-player-matthew-cherry-wins-oscar-hair-love/ CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - From the bright lights under the football field to the bright lights of Hollywood, former University of Akron football player Matthew A. Cherry wins Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for “Hair Love.” ... Edited February 10, 2020 by Zip_ME87 Quote
ZippyRulz Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 On 12/6/2019 at 8:47 AM, Sergeant Zip said: 1.9 Million view in 24 hours Lots of great humor Quote
MDZip Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 On 3/20/2010 at 12:14 PM, Captain Kangaroo said: Article on one of my all-time favorite Zips. Cool to see him doing so well. Captain is true to his word on this. The first time I ever saw him (had not met him yet) was at the game at UConn in 2007 where he was wearing a Matt Cherry jersey. 1 Quote
NWAkron Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-matthew-cherry-oscar-best-animated-short-film-20200210-na4r7pmv6nbdfjc4qllgm3ja2a-story.html U of A mention. Quote
MDZip Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 Even made it on the front page on CNN/Bleacher Report. 1 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 Recruits need to be shown examples like this of where a free UA education can take them. 3 Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 10, 2020 Report Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: Recruits need to be shown examples like this of where a free UA education can take them. We need to have a UA commercial featuring Matthew Cherry and Yvette Nicole Brown. 2 Quote
Class of 82 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Posted February 15, 2020 So cool for a great Zip! Don't forget that former Zip DB Rich Reliford is a pretty successful actor, which is odd for a mechanical polymer engineering grad. 1 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted November 1, 2020 Report Posted November 1, 2020 The CBS NFL pre-game show had a segment on Matt and Hair Love today! Outstanding! 3 Quote
Spin Posted November 1, 2020 Report Posted November 1, 2020 I have it DVR'ed if anyone wants a copy (probably not if you saw my Chris Sabo video catches on my cell phone LOL). 1 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted December 4, 2020 Report Posted December 4, 2020 Matt Cherry is now directing an episode of The Unicorn! https://tv.avclub.com/let-s-check-in-on-the-unicorn-with-an-episode-directed-1845794984/amp Quote
dre22era Posted December 13, 2020 Report Posted December 13, 2020 In two days, Season 1 of the Saved By The Bell reboot premieres on @peacockTV. Had the pleasure of directing episode 7 of the series. Can't wait for y'all to check out the amazing new cast. pic.twitter.com/asxBU6gyaZ— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) November 23, 2020 3 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted January 11, 2021 Report Posted January 11, 2021 More Matt news for those interested- https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/01/08/oscar-winner-give-virtual-talk-akron-library/6582495002/ 2 Quote
MDZip Posted March 3, 2021 Report Posted March 3, 2021 Stephen Colbert mentioned Matt Cherry's book on his show last night. 2 Quote
GP1 Posted July 2, 2021 Report Posted July 2, 2021 Matt starts awesome Twitter thread yesterday. Some of the responses are pretty awesome. For example, one response was, "No Europe Gyro?" Link 1 Quote
Cykron Posted August 9, 2021 Report Posted August 9, 2021 This is really cool. Glad it won the Oscar. 1 Quote
zippy5 Posted February 17, 2022 Report Posted February 17, 2022 https://instagram.com/stories/uakron/2775762046030907463?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=share_sheet 3 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted December 6, 2023 Report Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) Matt is at it again, up for another award. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/television/2023/12/06/matthew-cherry-young-love-tv-critics-choice-nomination-best-animated-series/71824428007/ Edited December 6, 2023 by clarkwgriswold 4 Quote
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