Dr Z Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I read this quote today in the Beacon Journal, and it got me wondering what ZN thinks. Feel free to comment below. “The commitment I’ve made to any place I’ve gone is I was going to work every day like I was going to be there forever,” he said. “So my commitment to the University of Akron, I’m going to work like this is the last place I’ll ever work." The quote is at the bottom of this article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 If I could just choose 5 years, I would. Thats how long the vest has to wait before he can really coach again and if thats what he truly wants to do, he'll just wait it out here. If he's truly heading into a career as an administrator, then Id say a little less. Anyone else see this hire and think that if things with YouTubeTom moves on, he'd be a prime candidate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I read this quote today in the Beacon Journal, and it got me wondering what ZN thinks. Feel free to comment below. “The commitment I’ve made to any place I’ve gone is I was going to work every day like I was going to be there forever,” he said. “So my commitment to the University of Akron, I’m going to work like this is the last place I’ll ever work." I think what he said is just what I would hope anyone who has a job feels about their job. I think he brings a lot to the table and UA should count their blessings that he chose to continue his career at UA. Why don't you just say that you don't like the fact the UA hired Tressel instead of all this dancing around the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Why don't you just say that you don't like the fact the UA hired Tressel instead of all this dancing around the subject.Because that would not be accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 If I could just choose 5 years, I would. Thats how long the vest has to wait before he can really coach again and if thats what he truly wants to do, he'll just wait it out here. If he's truly heading into a career as an administrator, then Id say a little less. Anyone else see this hire and think that if things with YouTubeTom moves on, he'd be a prime candidate? This is what I am suspecting. After five years he'll be our next AD. The good news is that we've got Jim Tressel while he's hot. After three or five years away from Columbus State football, he'll most likely be a bit more irrelevant than he is presently. Especially if Urban Meyer is successful, your average Ohioan will move on. So we've got Jim at the best possible time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 This is what I am suspecting. After five years he'll be our next AD. The good news is that we've got Jim Tressel while he's hot. After three or five years away from Columbus State football, he'll most likely be a bit more irrelevant than he is presently. Especially if Urban Meyer is successful, your average Ohioan will move on. So we've got Jim at the best possible time. Let's hope Urban Meyer fails miserably then. Ah, it feels good to say that one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalleyBoy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 If I could just choose 5 years, I would. Thats how long the vest has to wait before he can really coach again and if thats what he truly wants to do, he'll just wait it out here. If he's truly heading into a career as an administrator, then Id say a little less. Anyone else see this hire and think that if things with YouTubeTom moves on, he'd be a prime candidate? If Tressel is the AD in waiting, I think there will have to be someone else in that position between TW and Tressel. I do not see TW getting 5 more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZipsFan Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Let's hope Urban Meyer fails miserably then. Ah, it feels good to say that one again. I cannot agree with that statement enough! I have been a Gator-Hater for my entire life; and didn't think I could ever dislike anyone more than Steve "Superior"... But was proven wrong with Urban Liar . I personally think his "health issues" a couple years ago (when he "retired" the first time for about 2 months) was actually a tantrum in response to him not getting the Notre Dame job. He had said on a sports radio station in Miami about 3-4 years ago that ND was his "dream job". But I digress - i think it is entirely possible that Urban doesn't do well at OSU. Losing Dan Mullen just might prove to be his downfall and "expose" his weaknesses. Then, people will be constantly comparing him to JT - who will be where? Oh yeah.... With us at Akron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I put in between 1-2 years. I don't see this job keeping his interest for long. Basically, we are paying him $200,000 per year for the use of his name and not really what he can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I put in between 1-2 years. I don't see this job keeping his interest for long. Basically, we are paying him $200,000 per year for the use of his name and not really what he can do. umm what? He has a name. His job is to raise money. He is going to have more success than "Joe Akron" at raising money. He is one of the most influential people in Ohio Also, FWIW, Bowden basically said the same exact thing when he was hired. Where is the thread about how long he will be here? Having Tressel (Bowden as well) is great for the University. Who cares where he has been or what he has done. Get over it and be glad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I read this quote today in the Beacon Journal, and it got me wondering what ZN thinks. Feel free to comment below.“The commitment I’ve made to any place I’ve gone is I was going to work every day like I was going to be there forever,” he said.“So my commitment to the University of Akron, I’m going to work like this is the last place I’ll ever work."The quote is at the bottom of this articleSix other people nailed the poll, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 How soon until YSU is in the MAC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 The national comments start to role in. Some ZN members guessed the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 How soon until YSU is in the MAC?Tress will have them poised to take the Zips spot when we head for the ACC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Tress will have them poised to take the Zips spot when we head for the ACC.I heard he is working on a 2 team deal to bring us both to the SEC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I heard he is working on a 2 team deal to bring us both to the SEC.Cool!!! I can get that $&% @$ channel on my TV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Cool!!! I can get that $&% @$ channel on my TV...Do you think they will put us in the SEC East or West? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 My sources are saying YSU in the east and Akron to the West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 How soon until YSU is in the MAC?Permanently? Or as a stopping point on their way to the Big East? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Dr Z, thanks for the link to the ESPN story, which had a link to this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Dr Z, thanks for the link to the ESPN story, which had a link to this story.Your welcome, I have been saying the same thing as your story reads, James makes sense, in Youngstown. It's a great place for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Dr Z, I get exactly what you mean about Jim Tressel belonging in Youngstown. Despite the fact that he got his master's degree at UA, despite the fact that he was a graduate assistant at UA and despite the fact that he devoted the last two years of his life working for the success of UA students, there were always going to be a number of people associated with UA who thought he's not one of us, he's one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I heard he is working on a 2 team deal to bring us both to the SEC.I hope so, I can get the SEC's network... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Jim Tressel to be inducted into the College Hall of Fame. No mention of his time at Akron by ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Not sure why there would be. Also he will be involved with the coin toss at the CFB National championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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