ZachTheZip Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Just in from footballscoop: "Multiple sources close to Stoops have informed us today that despite other offers, Stoops is locked in with Urban to be his defensive coordinator." So I guess you can mark his name off the list. Either he's going to OSU, or to someplace like FAU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsbandman Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 After watching the end of the OSU/Michigan game, we need to pass on Luke Fickell if he ends up in the discussion. Clock management was terrible at the end of that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 zipsbandman said: After watching the end of the OSU/Michigan game, we need to pass on Luke Fickell if he ends up in the discussion. Clock management was terrible at the end of that game. Spiking the ball on 3rd down....Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Does anyone remember how long it took after JD's firing to hire Ianello? Just wondering what the time frame would be until we hear who the new coach will be, or at least hear about some interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
you am i Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 akzipper said: Does anyone remember how long it took after JD's firing to hire Ianello? Just wondering what the time frame would be until we hear who the new coach will be, or at least hear about some interviews. Owens fired 11/16. JD hired 12/16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
you am i Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 you am i said: akzipper said: Does anyone remember how long it took after JD's firing to hire Ianello? Just wondering what the time frame would be until we hear who the new coach will be, or at least hear about some interviews. Owens fired 11/16. JD hired 12/16. And: JD fired 11/28. RI hired 12/9. If history is a guide, we should have a new head coach in two weeks to a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Some more names I've heard pop up: Brian Polian, Chuck Martin, and Mick McCall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hmmmm (with all due respect to the original creator) ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 GoZips88 said: Hmmmm (with all due respect to the original creator) ... This man, Jim Tressel, best be the Zips number one choice. Mr. Tressel has all the experience, tools, connections and drive to quickly pull the Zips out of their nose dive. All other coaches, especially Paul Winters are suspect. Akron badly needs a coach that can get all aspects of the job handled. That man is Jim Tressel. Do you want to remain mired in the cellar of the worst football conference in Division 1A? Or, would you prefer to become a BCS school? Only coach Tressel can deliver that goal at this time. Take the blinders off. Go for the best available coach. His name is Jim Tressel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eguins Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 With all due respect Akron fans, you are not going to get Eric Wolford of Youngstown State. The ONLY job I ever see him leaving for is Kansas State for Bill Snyder, where he graduated from in the early 90s. I can't see how moving from YSU to Akron is a step up for this guy, that has our program moving in the right direction and will likely be a preseason top 3 team in the MVFC next season. Best of luck in your coaching search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmjbowes@sbcglobal.net Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 eguins said: With all due respect Akron fans, you are not going to get Eric Wolford of Youngstown State. The ONLY job I ever see him leaving for is Kansas State for Bill Snyder, where he graduated from in the early 90s. I can't see how moving from YSU to Akron is a step up for this guy, that has our program moving in the right direction and will likely be a preseason top 3 team in the MVFC next season. Best of luck in your coaching search. OK there bud. Keep him. Also, why the post that seems so troll-like when ZN is celebrating at the removal of The Grim Reaper? We wouldn't do that on a YSU board when your program is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eguins Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 SeeTeeZip said: eguins said: With all due respect Akron fans, you are not going to get Eric Wolford of Youngstown State. The ONLY job I ever see him leaving for is Kansas State for Bill Snyder, where he graduated from in the early 90s. I can't see how moving from YSU to Akron is a step up for this guy, that has our program moving in the right direction and will likely be a preseason top 3 team in the MVFC next season. Best of luck in your coaching search. OK there bud. Keep him. Also, why the post that seems so troll-like when ZN is celebrating at the removal of The Grim Reaper? We wouldn't do that on a YSU board when your program is down. The ONLY reason I posted was because his name was on that list in the poll and it left me scratching my head. I think you would agree it would make no sense for Wolford to leave YSU for Akron, correct? And look at all those Youngstown guys on that list, can't go wrong there. At least you have the right idea, though I doubt you get Tressel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 eguins said: With all due respect Akron fans, you are not going to get Eric Wolford of Youngstown State. The ONLY job I ever see him leaving for is Kansas State for Bill Snyder, where he graduated from in the early 90s. I can't see how moving from YSU to Akron is a step up for this guy, that has our program moving in the right direction and will likely be a preseason top 3 team in the MVFC next season. Best of luck in your coaching search. FBS is a step up from FCS. We aren't saying this, it a freaking fact! Comparing YSU to Akron is like comparing YSU to Wayne State. Completely different level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 ZachTheZip said: Some more names I've heard pop up: Brian Polian, Chuck Martin, and Mick McCall. Forgot about Chuck Martin, right type of guy, extremely successful at a lower level. Though some people have said "NO MORE NOTRE DAME ASSISTANTS!!!!!" I think we would all make an exception in Martin's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 FootballScoop.com reports that Mike Stoops will most likely be the Ohio State defensive coordinator for Urban Meyer. Also, There was also a report on there saying that Akron IS targeting Jim Tressel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 akzipper said: eguins said: With all due respect Akron fans, you are not going to get Eric Wolford of Youngstown State. The ONLY job I ever see him leaving for is Kansas State for Bill Snyder, where he graduated from in the early 90s. I can't see how moving from YSU to Akron is a step up for this guy, that has our program moving in the right direction and will likely be a preseason top 3 team in the MVFC next season. Best of luck in your coaching search. FBS is a step up from FCS. We aren't saying this, it a freaking fact! Comparing YSU to Akron is like comparing YSU to Wayne State. Completely different level. at least it's supposed to be; so there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndzeigler Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Don't know if this was posted yet, but footballscoop says we are targeting Tressel, for what it's worth: Akron: The same source that confirmed to us the Akron news on Tuesday has told us that Akron officials are targeting Jim Tressel. For what it's worth, Akron's facilities are considered "the best in the MAC". http://www.footballscoop.com/the-scoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 would jt want to work for tw? he was coach and ad at ysu -could he coexist nicely with hoops and soccer? will i ever get used to typing on this tablet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdurbin4 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 ndzippy said: Don't know if this was posted yet, but footballscoop says we are targeting Tressel, for what it's worth: Akron: The same source that confirmed to us the Akron news on Tuesday has told us that Akron officials are targeting Jim Tressel. For what it's worth, Akron's facilities are considered "the best in the MAC". http://www.footballscoop.com/the-scoop I was at the basketball game last night, and overheard a conversation that TW was having with someone that the first candidate is coming into town Monday or Tuesday and they needed to keep his trip quiet. So they must be having a big name coming to town early this week. I'm really thinking we will either have JT or LF by December 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 TriZipper said: I'm really thinking we will either have JT or LF by December 9th.It pains me to write this, BUT, I just don't see Luke moving from coaching at an above average football program to taking over the mess iCoach has created. Would that be a good career move for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Dr Z said: It pains me to write this, BUT, I just don't see Luke moving from coaching at an above average football program to taking over the mess iCoach has created. Would that be a good career move for him? Great question. I think it would be a terrible career move for him. IF he can stay on staff at OSU for just a couple of more years, better opportunities will open up and his professional experience will be expanded beyond Owens and Tressel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiroad1 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 GP1 said: Dr Z said: It pains me to write this, BUT, I just don't see Luke moving from coaching at an above average football program to taking over the mess iCoach has created. Would that be a good career move for him? Great question. I think it would be a terrible career move for him. IF he can stay on staff at OSU for just a couple of more years, better opportunities will open up and his professional experience will be expanded beyond Owens and Tressel. I would tend to agree with these as reasons logic would compel Fick to stay at OSU, plus no move for his family (kids schools). Staying is certainly less risky than leaving. Heck, he may get a better offer than Akron yet this year. On the other hand, maybe he has anxiety over how his role will play out under Urban Meyer. Have you ever had a job where you got a new boss, and it was clear the new boss never considered you one of "his guys", and you never really felt comfortable with them? Luke must be wondering how that situation will work out. Plus, while he'd be taking over a bad program at Akron, he should be able to improve it fairly quickly and then move on to coach at a bigger program. IMO, it could be decided based on money, and how comfortable Luke feels being in a situation where he knows he was "pushed" onto Urban Meyer by the OSU atheletic department. UA may be able to close the gap regarding money. The other variable can only be determined by Luke's gut decisons, and likely only after he has had substantial discussion with Meyer (who will surely say all the right things). I doubt Fickel will be prepared to make a decision right away, unless he has already concluded he does not want to stay on under Meyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 hiroad1 said: GP1 said: Dr Z said: It pains me to write this, BUT, I just don't see Luke moving from coaching at an above average football program to taking over the mess iCoach has created. Would that be a good career move for him? Great question. I think it would be a terrible career move for him. IF he can stay on staff at OSU for just a couple of more years, better opportunities will open up and his professional experience will be expanded beyond Owens and Tressel. I would tend to agree with these as reasons logic would compel Fick to stay at OSU, plus no move for his family (kids schools). Staying is certainly less risky than leaving. Heck, he may get a better offer than Akron yet this year. On the other hand, maybe he has anxiety over how his role will play out under Urban Meyer. Have you ever had a job where you got a new boss, and it was clear the new boss never considered you one of "his guys", and you never really felt comfortable with them? Luke must be wondering how that situation will work out. Plus, while he'd be taking over a bad program at Akron, he should be able to improve it fairly quickly and then move on to coach at a bigger program. IMO, it could be decided based on money, and how comfortable Luke feels being in a situation where he knows he was "pushed" onto Urban Meyer by the OSU atheletic department. UA may be able to close the gap regarding money. The other variable can only be determined by Luke's gut decisons, and likely only after he has had substantial discussion with Meyer (who will surely say all the right things). I doubt Fickel will be prepared to make a decision right away, unless he has already concluded he does not want to stay on under Meyer. Why would Meyer want a leftover from the Tressel era. All that does is divide loyalties among the players. You know there would be players who would have more loyalty to Fickell than to Meyer in a case like that. He doesn't need that crap. Its not as if Meyer couldn't pretty much get the pick of any assisstants he wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiroad1 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Lee Adams said: hiroad1 said: GP1 said: Dr Z said: It pains me to write this, BUT, I just don't see Luke moving from coaching at an above average football program to taking over the mess iCoach has created. Would that be a good career move for him? Great question. I think it would be a terrible career move for him. IF he can stay on staff at OSU for just a couple of more years, better opportunities will open up and his professional experience will be expanded beyond Owens and Tressel. I would tend to agree with these as reasons logic would compel Fick to stay at OSU, plus no move for his family (kids schools). Staying is certainly less risky than leaving. Heck, he may get a better offer than Akron yet this year. On the other hand, maybe he has anxiety over how his role will play out under Urban Meyer. Have you ever had a job where you got a new boss, and it was clear the new boss never considered you one of "his guys", and you never really felt comfortable with them? Luke must be wondering how that situation will work out. Plus, while he'd be taking over a bad program at Akron, he should be able to improve it fairly quickly and then move on to coach at a bigger program. IMO, it could be decided based on money, and how comfortable Luke feels being in a situation where he knows he was "pushed" onto Urban Meyer by the OSU atheletic department. UA may be able to close the gap regarding money. The other variable can only be determined by Luke's gut decisons, and likely only after he has had substantial discussion with Meyer (who will surely say all the right things). I doubt Fickel will be prepared to make a decision right away, unless he has already concluded he does not want to stay on under Meyer. Why would Meyer want a leftover from the Tressel era. All that does is divide loyalties among the players. You know there would be players who would have more loyalty to Fickell than to Meyer in a case like that. He doesn't need that crap. Its not as if Meyer couldn't pretty much get the pick of any assisstants he wanted. Supposedly, the OSU administration and athletic department insisted to Meyer that he offer Fickel a position as a reward for his thankless job of loyally leading the team during this season of suspensions, investigations, and turmoil. They are rewarding Fick for his service as a good soldier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 hiroad1 said: Lee Adams said: hiroad1 said: GP1 said: Dr Z said: It pains me to write this, BUT, I just don't see Luke moving from coaching at an above average football program to taking over the mess iCoach has created. Would that be a good career move for him? Great question. I think it would be a terrible career move for him. IF he can stay on staff at OSU for just a couple of more years, better opportunities will open up and his professional experience will be expanded beyond Owens and Tressel. I would tend to agree with these as reasons logic would compel Fick to stay at OSU, plus no move for his family (kids schools). Staying is certainly less risky than leaving. Heck, he may get a better offer than Akron yet this year. On the other hand, maybe he has anxiety over how his role will play out under Urban Meyer. Have you ever had a job where you got a new boss, and it was clear the new boss never considered you one of "his guys", and you never really felt comfortable with them? Luke must be wondering how that situation will work out. Plus, while he'd be taking over a bad program at Akron, he should be able to improve it fairly quickly and then move on to coach at a bigger program. IMO, it could be decided based on money, and how comfortable Luke feels being in a situation where he knows he was "pushed" onto Urban Meyer by the OSU atheletic department. UA may be able to close the gap regarding money. The other variable can only be determined by Luke's gut decisons, and likely only after he has had substantial discussion with Meyer (who will surely say all the right things). I doubt Fickel will be prepared to make a decision right away, unless he has already concluded he does not want to stay on under Meyer. Why would Meyer want a leftover from the Tressel era. All that does is divide loyalties among the players. You know there would be players who would have more loyalty to Fickell than to Meyer in a case like that. He doesn't need that crap. Its not as if Meyer couldn't pretty much get the pick of any assisstants he wanted. Supposedly, the OSU administration and athletic department insisted to Meyer that he offer Fickel a position as a reward for his thankless job of loyally leading the team during this season of suspensions, investigations, and turmoil. They are rewarding Fick for his service as a good soldier. Thats nice of OSU. One would then assume as Meyer is, that Fickell will take a head coaching job somehwere pretty quickly. No reason for him to hang on at OSU any longer than he has to if he gets a job offer. His guy Tressel is gone. Meyer owes him nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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