Will iCoach Blow One This Year?

[johnnyzip84]

Looks like RI landed on an undesirable list put out by Bleacher Report. At least he's in good company (Sweater, Kelly, Urban)!!

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[ZachTheZip]

He's a TW hire, and that spells bad news to me. This list is probably right when it comes to our coach. He's never called plays in his life, never been a coordinator either. he's installing a new offense and defense, both drastically different from what the players are used to. And he's already made a simple, thoughtless mistake that had a bad consequence with his texting misadventure, and that indicates the possibility of something like that happening again.

At the same time, it's bleacherreport.com which is the least reliable, most opinionistic sports "journalism" website on the net.

[Captain Kangaroo]

He's a TW hire, and that spells bad news to me. This list is probably right when it comes to our coach. He's never called plays in his life, never been a coordinator either. he's installing a new offense and defense, both drastically different from what the players are used to. And he's already made a simple, thoughtless mistake that had a bad consequence with his texting misadventure, and that indicates the possibility of something like that happening again.

Or, he could be a good coach?

[Dr Z]

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When the Akron Zips decided to hire Notre Dame wide receivers coach Rob Ianello after last season, it seemed to be the perfect decision. And in the long run it might be, but in 2010, the inexperienced Ianello is certain to cost his team a victory. Ianello spent the past three seasons under Charlie Weis and was the recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach. He has had zero experience running a college football team.He has also never been a coordinator and has never called plays. This inexperience will certainly show up on the field next season and the young first year head coach will cost Akron a win in 2010.

I think they are stating the obvious. All this could be true, and we could still have a good 2010 campaign. Hopefully iCoach improves as the team does.

When I read that headline, I was REALLY scared to click on that link.

[MaxZIP]

Give him a chance. Harsh comments this early get nothing accomplished.

[Z.I.P.]

Looks like RI landed on an undesirable list put out by Bleacher Report. At least he's in good company (Sweater, Kelly, Urban)!!

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Can anyone Cut-n-Paste? That site isn't working for me.

[g-mann17]

He's a TW hire, and that spells bad news to me. This list is probably right when it comes to our coach. He's never called plays in his life, never been a coordinator either. he's installing a new offense and defense, both drastically different from what the players are used to. And he's already made a simple, thoughtless mistake that had a bad consequence with his texting misadventure, and that indicates the possibility of something like that happening again.

At the same time, it's bleacherreport.com which is the least reliable, most opinionistic sports "journalism" website on the net.

Wow, Neither person has been in their position for a year and you already have a problem with both of them.

Why is a TW hire "Bad news"?

What was the "bad consequence" of the texting thing?

[johnnyzip84]

Looks like RI landed on an undesirable list put out by Bleacher Report. At least he's in good company (Sweater, Kelly, Urban)!!

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Can anyone Cut-n-Paste? That site isn't working for me.

Ask, and ye shall receive.

When the Akron Zips decided to hire Notre Dame wide receivers coach Rob Ianello after last season, it seemed to be the perfect decision.

And in the long run it might be, but in 2010, the inexperienced Ianello is certain to cost his team a victory.

Ianello spent the past three seasons under Charlie Weis and was the recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach. He has had zero experience running a college football team.

He has also never been a coordinator and has never called plays. This inexperience will certainly show up on the field next season and the young first year head coach will cost Akron a win in 2010.

[Darkwaters1122]

He's a TW hire, and that spells bad news to me. This list is probably right when it comes to our coach. He's never called plays in his life, never been a coordinator either. he's installing a new offense and defense, both drastically different from what the players are used to. And he's already made a simple, thoughtless mistake that had a bad consequence with his texting misadventure, and that indicates the possibility of something like that happening again.

At the same time, it's bleacherreport.com which is the least reliable, most opinionistic sports "journalism" website on the net.

Man...there seem to be a lot of negative people on ZipsNation. Is this the norm???

When reading some post here I am reminded of Sgt Oddball's (Kelly's Heroes) favorite line..."What's with all the negativity!!!"

There will be lots of time to criticize after the season if iCoach or the Zips fail. But why now?? Are you guys this jaded in all aspects of life?? We have a new stadium, new coach and new hope. Let's enjoy the ride for a little while at least.

Go Zips!!!

[ZachTheZip]

Why is a TW hire "Bad news"?

What was the "bad consequence" of the texting thing?

To answer question 1, there's just something off about him and the way he handles things. Nothing too bad has popped up except for questionably firing Reno Ferri, but he didn't make coach I apologize for the texting issue and he's generally displaying the traits of someone who knows he won't be around to see the long term results of his actions and instead focuses on getting things done that reflect the present without regard to the future, such as the Lot 9 thing. It's blatant resume building and I don't see it as being good for the long term or medium-term well being of Akron athletics. I believe that this will also be reflected in his hiring choices, but we'll have to wait a few years to see me proved right on that one. Remember that coach I was hired based partially on his knowing TW from when they worked at Wisconsin and most of the candidates had the same connections. Instead of looking around for the best available person in the entire country we got the best available person within TW's circle of friends.

As for question 2, I said that Ianello never apologized for his mistake, instead forcing the victim to issue a statement. It also generated more bad press nationally in one week than it would take a year to make with good press. It also could have generated a lot of mistrust between the coaches and players.

[Zipmeister]

He's a TW hire, and that spells bad news to me. This list is probably right when it comes to our coach. He's never called plays in his life, never been a coordinator either. he's installing a new offense and defense, both drastically different from what the players are used to. And he's already made a simple, thoughtless mistake that had a bad consequence with his texting misadventure, and that indicates the possibility of something like that happening again.

At the same time, it's bleacherreport.com which is the least reliable, most opinionistic sports "journalism" website on the net.

Wow, Neither person has been in their position for a year and you already have a problem with both of them.

Why is a TW hire "Bad news"?

What was the "bad consequence" of the texting thing?

Have you been living under a rock or what? Upon assuming his duties here, Icoach spent a lot of time texting. So much so,in fact, that he developed carpal tunnel syndrome and experimental surgery to correct the problem went horribly wrong and his arm had to be amputated just below the elbow.

[InTheZone]

I was really scared that I was going to open this thread and learn something about Rob that I really didn't wanna know....

[g-mann17]

To answer question 1, there's just something off about him and the way he handles things. Nothing too bad has popped up except for questionably firing Reno Ferri, but he didn't make coach I apologize for the texting issue and he's generally displaying the traits of someone who knows he won't be around to see the long term results of his actions and instead focuses on getting things done that reflect the present without regard to the future, such as the Lot 9 thing. It's blatant resume building and I don't see it as being good for the long term or medium-term well being of Akron athletics. I believe that this will also be reflected in his hiring choices, but we'll have to wait a few years to see me proved right on that one. Remember that coach I was hired based partially on his knowing TW from when they worked at Wisconsin and most of the candidates had the same connections. Instead of looking around for the best available person in the entire country we got the best available person within TW's circle of friends.

As for question 2, I said that Ianello never apologized for his mistake, instead forcing the victim to issue a statement. It also generated more bad press nationally in one week than it would take a year to make with good press. It also could have generated a lot of mistrust between the coaches and players.

First, I asked because I wanted to hear your contribed horrible responses.

Wistrcill and the firing of Ferri ruffled some feathers. But if you look at it from a non-biased point of view. Reno had to be internally investigated because of the rumors (this requires suspension of duties). After what 2-3 weeks he was allowed his own release. Now see, here you guys say "fired". Fact is if he was fired the "violations" would have been stated. There was going to be a staff change at the end of the year anyway. This gave Reno the opportunity to look for new jobs early. No apology is required to the public (which is getting so old it's sickening, because a public apology doesn't mean didly squat because it's written by lawyers) because TW apologized to Reno's face, and leveled with him about the direction of the team (honesty in practice).

The texting thing...please see my "public apology" comment in the first statement. As far as 'mistrust between players and coaches' you are basing this on what? Personal knowledge? I suppose the guy that takes care of the grass hill told you about that. I doubt very seriously there was any mistrust created. Lemon would have been talking of leaving (fact) and players would have known and told Coach I. Coach I made his mistake, which brought Lemon's discontent with the situation to light. Everyone sat down (TW, Ianello, Lemon) and discussed his concerns. They gave Lemon his space, he decided to ask for reinstatement. If anything that tells the players, if you have a concern let's address it. Yeah it was a joke for all of 4 days, so f-ing what. Like our team wasn't a joke for 4 months last year because of performance. Like our team didn't get negative pub because of Jacquemain or what's his name "punch a guy in the face".

No the real issue is you didn't like either hire (for what ever reason, maybe you had some dream selection and it let you down) and you just want to jump on anything negative and make a bigger deal about it than it is.

[g-mann17]

Have you been living under a rock or what? Upon assuming his duties here, Icoach spent a lot of time texting. So much so,in fact, that he developed carpal tunnel syndrome and experimental surgery to correct the problem went horribly wrong and his arm had to be amputated just below the elbow.

Perhaps he can get a transplant from someone with Monster Hands.

[GP1]

Wistrcill and the firing of Ferri ruffled some feathers. But if you look at it from a non-biased point of view. Reno had to be internally investigated because of the rumors (this requires suspension of duties). After what 2-3 weeks he was allowed his own release. Now see, here you guys say "fired". Fact is if he was fired the "violations" would have been stated. There was going to be a staff change at the end of the year anyway. This gave Reno the opportunity to look for new jobs early. No apology is required to the public (which is getting so old it's sickening, because a public apology doesn't mean didly squat because it's written by lawyers) because TW apologized to Reno's face, and leveled with him about the direction of the team (honesty in practice).

Interesting take on the Reno situation. Has anyone heard anything public about this issue? My guess is no, because there was nothing there. I know of no University rule that requires a suspension while being investigated.

There is no doubt he would have been fired at the end of the year. He would have had to look for a new job. Does he have one yet? Google his name and see why not. Everything that comes up is about this issue. When you hire an assistant coach, you don't want the fans to Google their name and that is what comes up. Basically, TW ruined his career by going off half cocked. Reno is a good guy who didn't deserve this. TW's handling of the situation reminds me of every sleazy guy I knew when I worked in corporate America. With any luck, what goes around will come around.

[Captain Kangaroo]

Wistrcill and the firing of Ferri ruffled some feathers. But if you look at it from a non-biased point of view. Reno had to be internally investigated because of the rumors (this requires suspension of duties). After what 2-3 weeks he was allowed his own release. Now see, here you guys say "fired". Fact is if he was fired the "violations" would have been stated. There was going to be a staff change at the end of the year anyway. This gave Reno the opportunity to look for new jobs early. No apology is required to the public (which is getting so old it's sickening, because a public apology doesn't mean didly squat because it's written by lawyers) because TW apologized to Reno's face, and leveled with him about the direction of the team (honesty in practice).

Your account of the situation could not be more incorrect. If you are going to rip on Zach for his critiques, at least do so with factual counterpoints.

Coach Ferri was fired. However, he appealed...because it was unjust.

The appeal process lasted several weeks. In the end, he elected to resign rather than spend money he did not have (in the "tens-of-thousands-of-dollars") for, at best, only a couple month's salary (after week 5 or 6, it was pretty obvious all the coaches were going to be let go).

The story broke regarding alleged "recruiting violations," and the story mysteriously disappeared. There were no sanctions levied against the football program. No scholarships lost. Nothing. That speaks volumes for it's accuracy. BTW - Kudos to the local print media for happily printing the allegations, then sticking their head in the sand afterward.

TW never apologized to Coach Ferri. That's probably the most laughable statement I've ever seen in the history of ZipsNation. Whomever fed you that line fed you a line of crap.

That is all I will say about this topic publicly, for now. I hope the University appreciates it.

[g-mann17]

Your account of the situation could not be more incorrect. If you are going to rip on Zach for his critiques, at least do so with factual counterpoints.

Coach Ferri was fired. However, he appealed...because it was unjust.

The appeal process lasted several weeks. In the end, he elected to resign rather than spend money he did not have (in the "tens-of-thousands-of-dollars") for, at best, only a couple month's salary (after week 5 or 6, it was pretty obvious all the coaches were going to be let go).

The story broke regarding alleged "recruiting violations," and the story mysteriously disappeared. There were no sanctions levied against the football program. No scholarships lost. Nothing. That speaks volumes for it's accuracy. BTW - Kudos to the local print media for happily printing the allegations, then sticking their head in the sand afterward.

TW never apologized to Coach Ferri. That's probably the most laughable statement I've ever seen in the history of ZipsNation. Whomever fed you that line fed you a line of crap.

That is all I will say about this topic publicly, for now. I hope the University appreciates it.

You can call my account of it "crap" if that is what you want to do, but unless you show where your "knowledge" is somehow more accurate than mine both are complete opinion and conjecture.

[g-mann17]

Interesting take on the Reno situation. Has anyone heard anything public about this issue? My guess is no, because there was nothing there. I know of no University rule that requires a suspension while being investigated.

There is no doubt he would have been fired at the end of the year. He would have had to look for a new job. Does he have one yet? Google his name and see why not. Everything that comes up is about this issue. When you hire an assistant coach, you don't want the fans to Google their name and that is what comes up. Basically, TW ruined his career by going off half cocked. Reno is a good guy who didn't deserve this. TW's handling of the situation reminds me of every sleazy guy I knew when I worked in corporate America. With any luck, what goes around will come around.

See I would disagree with this statement, if no violation occurred then he would have no problem finding another job. So what does that tell you?

Additionally if he left on "bad terms", and he didn't do anything wrong, he would have a lawsuit on his hands that any lawyer would take up and it wouldn't cost him a cent.

Reno may very well have been a "good guy" but it doesn't mean he didn't make a mistake. Either way I stick by my belief that he was given an opportunity after everything came out and he chose to walk. So ask yourself, why did he walk?

[Captain Kangaroo]

Your account of the situation could not be more incorrect. If you are going to rip on Zach for his critiques, at least do so with factual counterpoints.

Coach Ferri was fired. However, he appealed...because it was unjust.

The appeal process lasted several weeks. In the end, he elected to resign rather than spend money he did not have (in the "tens-of-thousands-of-dollars") for, at best, only a couple month's salary (after week 5 or 6, it was pretty obvious all the coaches were going to be let go).

The story broke regarding alleged "recruiting violations," and the story mysteriously disappeared. There were no sanctions levied against the football program. No scholarships lost. Nothing. That speaks volumes for it's accuracy. BTW - Kudos to the local print media for happily printing the allegations, then sticking their head in the sand afterward.

TW never apologized to Coach Ferri. That's probably the most laughable statement I've ever seen in the history of ZipsNation. Whomever fed you that line fed you a line of crap.

That is all I will say about this topic publicly, for now. I hope the University appreciates it.

You can call my account of it "crap" if that is what you want to do, but unless you show where your "knowledge" is somehow more accurate than mine both are complete opinion and conjecture.

I would not assign as strong a statement to my name without 100% certainty. I state every ounce of my reputation on this board on it.

I hope that will suffice.

[InTheZone]

I'll just come out and say it: I know Reno personally, and your "conjectures" g-mann, are a bunch of bullshit.

[g-mann17]

I'll just come out and say it: I know Reno personally, and your "conjectures" g-mann, are a bunch of bullshit.

Well good for you that you support a "friend". But at least I know my guesses are complete bs considering I've been told so by the the biggest bs spiller on here.

Countdown to ITZ giving up on the Zips (again) 3 months.

[GP1]

Interesting take on the Reno situation. Has anyone heard anything public about this issue? My guess is no, because there was nothing there. I know of no University rule that requires a suspension while being investigated.

There is no doubt he would have been fired at the end of the year. He would have had to look for a new job. Does he have one yet? Google his name and see why not. Everything that comes up is about this issue. When you hire an assistant coach, you don't want the fans to Google their name and that is what comes up. Basically, TW ruined his career by going off half cocked. Reno is a good guy who didn't deserve this. TW's handling of the situation reminds me of every sleazy guy I knew when I worked in corporate America. With any luck, what goes around will come around.

See I would disagree with this statement, if no violation occurred then he would have no problem finding another job. So what does that tell you?

Additionally if he left on "bad terms", and he didn't do anything wrong, he would have a lawsuit on his hands that any lawyer would take up and it wouldn't cost him a cent.

Reno may very well have been a "good guy" but it doesn't mean he didn't make a mistake. Either way I stick by my belief that he was given an opportunity after everything came out and he chose to walk. So ask yourself, why did he walk?

It's Friday...maybe you've started happy hour a little early.

For someone trying to salvage their career, a suit against your former employer is a pretty stupid thing to do. Talk about being unhireable. The next interview would go as follows:

Interviewer: "How did you leave your last job?"

Reno: "I sued them."

Interviewer: "Thanks for coming in."

What his not getting another job tells me is the unnecessary stink TW left on him is following him around.

He is a good guy and he didn't make a mistake. See CK's response. There is not a piece of evidence showing he did anything wrong. He walked to get away from the stink and try to salvage his wrecked career.

Every time I think of the Reno situation is makes me sick and I didn't even know him. Here is a West Point graduate who worked his ass of for UofA and his career is ended by a lazy, bumbling fool of an AD.

[Jalapeño Zippy]

He is a good guy and he didn't make a mistake. See CK's response. There is not a piece of evidence showing he did anything wrong. He walked to get away from the stink and try to salvage his wrecked career.

Every time I think of the Reno situation is makes me sick and I didn't even know him. Here is a West Point graduate who worked his ass of for UofA and his career is ended by a lazy, bumbling fool of an AD.

Believe what you want. RF DID make a mistake and WAS some place he should not have been during a time when coaches are NOT allowed to recruit.

I liked every encounter I ever had with RF but the fact of the matter is that he did screw up and hopefully he learned from his mistakes and gets another opportunity to follow his dreams.

[InTheZone]

I'll just come out and say it: I know Reno personally, and your "conjectures" g-mann, are a bunch of bullshit.

Well good for you that you support a "friend". But at least I know my guesses are complete bs considering I've been told so by the the biggest bs spiller on here.

Countdown to ITZ giving up on the Zips (again) 3 months.

Ok, you're wrong, and your pride is hurt, and you look like an idiot. We get it. Eat crow and move on.

[g-mann17]

I'll just come out and say it: I know Reno personally, and your "conjectures" g-mann, are a bunch of bullshit.

Well good for you that you support a "friend". But at least I know my guesses are complete bs considering I've been told so by the the biggest bs spiller on here.

Countdown to ITZ giving up on the Zips (again) 3 months.

Ok, you're wrong, and your pride is hurt, and you look like an idiot. We get it. Eat crow and move on.

None of that actually. I'm tired of you and your tired BS. But other than that I'm quite fine.

I'm not attacking Reno, but I am saying until someone provides something legit, I'm not abandoning my opinion of what happened. Until someone proves otherwise; Reno was in the wrong, left on his own and had a sour taste because he didn't like how things went with the new bosses (happens all the time) and said how he felt about it. People take one side as fact. I still believe TW told Reno what the outcome was going to be if he stayed, I still believe TW handled the situation professionally.