UAZipster0305 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 JDs recruits suked so bad that he managed to win at least 3 games each year with them. If it's all about the talent, then why the significant drop off? Perhaps it's some sort of perfectly timed culmination of JD's bad recruiting that finally manifest this year? Being fair to Ianello -- If the Zips convert two extra points, we're sitting at 2-7, with Buffalo still remaining. We shouldn't need an extra point to beat a poor I-AA school or even a terrible BSU team. I mentioned Urban Meyer and Brian Kelly as coaches who haven't taken a step back in their first year and seem to "coach-up" existing talent. For two other great examples, you need look no further than UA with KD and Coach Porter. Like I said, Al Golden is the only example that disproves my theory, and I am sure he didn't alienate most of the players and fans in doings so either. Good coaches don't experience such a drop-off in team performance in their first season. Good coaches and good teams win close games. Look at the UA futbol program for examples of this. We are so bad that we are yet to even luck into a win this season as several of JD's teams were able to do (e.g. WMU circa 2006). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 ahh the eternal optimist, I wish i could reveal what I know. Stay strong zip fan it has to get better... I'll reveal what I know. I know that we're winless with only two games to go. I know that we have a coach who the players hate and who resents his players. I know that our coordinators don't know how to call plays. I know that our position coaches have made the players at their positions worse than they were last year. I know that the athletic director doesn't care about the few hardcore fans that remain. I know that Akron will not be able to sell any football tickets next year. And I know that absolutely none of this bothers the AD or head coach. +1. And any fans who remain in support of the program via finances and attendance are only contributing to the problem. Might as well give an alcoholic a ride to the liquor store because in much the same way, you are being an enabler. Bottom line, if the support dries up, so will iCoach's tenure. It can't happen soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 You're killing me with this Brian Kelly example. Not saying you have a bad point, but, they stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 You're killing me with this Brian Kelly example. Not saying you have a bad point, but, they stink. I agree, they do stink. However, they are no worse off (and I would argue at least a little bit better) than before Brian Kelly took over the team. He didn't sink a ship that was taking on water, he stabilized it. And let's not forget, the ship was sinking in part because of iCoach's influence. During is very brief tenure as acting head coach, the team could have gone to a bowl game, but decided instead to quit on their season. That says a lot to me right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipRoo Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 You're killing me with this Brian Kelly example. Not saying you have a bad point, but, they stink. I agree, they do stink. However, they are no worse off (and I would argue at least a little bit better) than before Brian Kelly took over the team. He didn't sink a ship that was taking on water, he stabilized it. And let's not forget, the ship was sinking in part because of iCoach's influence. During is very brief tenure as acting head coach, the team could have gone to a bowl game, but decided instead to quit on their season. That says a lot to me right there. "That's right, Trimmy. I destroyed Notre Dame with my expert recrooooting, and I'll do the same here at Akron! Muahahahaha!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zip Watcher Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 ahh the eternal optimist, I wish i could reveal what I know. Stay strong zip fan it has to get better... I'll reveal what I know. I know that we're winless with only two games to go. I know that we have a coach who the players hate and who resents his players. I know that our coordinators don't know how to call plays. I know that our position coaches have made the players at their positions worse than they were last year. I know that the athletic director doesn't care about the few hardcore fans that remain. I know that Akron will not be able to sell any football tickets next year. And I know that absolutely none of this bothers the AD or head coach. You know you believe those things. Lots of people believe their own BS .. you're not the first, and won't be the last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 ahh the eternal optimist, I wish i could reveal what I know. Stay strong zip fan it has to get better... I'll reveal what I know. I know that we're winless with only two games to go. I know that we have a coach who the players hate and who resents his players. I know that our coordinators don't know how to call plays. I know that our position coaches have made the players at their positions worse than they were last year. I know that the athletic director doesn't care about the few hardcore fans that remain. I know that Akron will not be able to sell any football tickets next year. And I know that absolutely none of this bothers the AD or head coach. You know you believe those things. Lots of people believe their own BS .. you're not the first, and won't be the last. He knew that Nicely broke his ankle...that Zeke was transferring...that you can't sit on the grass at InfoCision... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I have to to agree with Hilltopper here, I like a joke as much as the next guy, probably more than the next guy. BUT, I think we get it, you (ZipRoo) think iCoach looks like Richard Kind. That doesn't mean you have to insert an image and large colored type in EVERY thread. Enough. Most people come here to discuss and learn about the Zips. Thank you. PS Feel free to start a Richard Kind looks like iCoach thread in the Off topic, Smakes, & Jokes section, that's what it is there for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronad Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I agree with mopst of what is being said. However, no matter how much we wish and hope, ICoach will be back next year. Akron is not going to fired him after only 1 season, even if we do go 0-12. In fact, if he shows some improvement next year, 3-9 or 4-8, we might have him around for a couple of more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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