bobbyake Posted December 22, 2011 Report Posted December 22, 2011 This reminds of when Ken Lolla left Akron for Louisville. I hope that Charlotte can recover like we did and hire a better coach. The Cinderella story only ends happily for Jeremy Gunn and Stanford. Just a couple weeks removed from leading Charlotte to the national championship game, Gunn has resigned from the program to accept the job as the Stanford men's head coach. Gunn at the College Cup. The 49ers had provided soccer fans with the warm and fuzzies by making their somewhat surprising run through the NCAA Tournament, before losing to North Carolina, but now they can add their name to the intriguing list of programs with coaching vacancies. Gunn leaves after five seasons at Charlotte and a record of 64-26-14. He undoubtedly helped raise the profile of the program and the 49ers didn't let him walk without a fight. "The Chancellor and I made a competitive, substantial offer to Jeremy to try to keep him as our coach," Charlotte Director of Athletics Judy Rose told Charlotte's athletic website. "We are disappointed in Jeremy's decision but understand the appeal of Stanford and wish him well." The appeal of Stanford is, well ... Stanford. The Cardinal is in a bit of a lull, having missed the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons with losing records, but Gunn may be just the man to restore the spark. Gunn brings a West Coast flavor to the table, having graduated and initially coached at Cal-State Bakersfield. He succeeds former Stanford coach Bret Simon who resigned in November after 11 years at the helm. http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soc...ach-Jeremy-Gunn Quote
MDZip Posted December 22, 2011 Report Posted December 22, 2011 Demonstrating yet again how unusual it was and lucky we were to have Coach Porter stay with Akron. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted December 22, 2011 Report Posted December 22, 2011 Man, this is too bad. Charlotte futbol fans have to be pretty devastated right now. Count me with bobbyake in hoping they find an even better replacement. I think Akron-Charlotte would make a nice rivalry. Quote
bobbyake Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Posted December 22, 2011 Here's a reminder of what we went through http://zipsnation.org/forums//index.php?showtopic=2123 Quote
fknbuflobo Posted December 22, 2011 Report Posted December 22, 2011 UNC - Charlotte should seriously consider former Zip Shaun Docking, current HC @ Coastal Carolina. Quote
bobbyake Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Posted December 22, 2011 UNC - Charlotte should seriously consider former Zip Shaun Docking, current HC @ Coastal Carolina. If Charlotte could steal Shaun Docking from Coastal Carolina, losing Jeremy Gunn would be a blessing in disguise. Quote
fknbuflobo Posted December 22, 2011 Report Posted December 22, 2011 Someone @ Akron should inquire if #11 Giuseppe Gentile is considering a transfer. That dude can ball. Quote
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