zipsoutsider Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 Bob Dyer: University of Akron football is invisible "In June, interim University of Akron President John Green said half of the $1 million that had to be cut from the football budget this year would be offset by a huge boost in attendance that would result from the hiring of new coach Tom Arth. Ahem. The new coach's football team, with one game left to play, is 0-11. It is the worst team in the 130-school Football Bowl Subdivision, the only team without a single victory. Arth is the only UA head coach without a win since Harry Wilson finished his career at 0-1 in 1896.... ...Unfortunately, this year's team is difficult to watch in person or on TV. Statistically, UA is the worst FBS team in America in scoring, rushing offense, third-down conversions, sacks allowed, blocked kicks allowed and blocked punts allowed. They are second-worst in total offense, first downs and turnover margin." This all falls on Larry Williams' shoulders. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 39 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: UA is the worst FBS team in America in ... blocked punts allowed. FYI Bob - We haven't had a punt blocked this season. Source. An impressive statistic considering how often we punt (2nd most punts in D1 @70, trailing only Vanderbilt's 72). We'll definitely move into the top spot tomorrow night, but "can we hold on through the weekend?" is the question on everyone's mind. 1 Quote
Dr Z Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 How about this for impressive? "One bright spot for Akron this year has been is coverage on kickoffs, as it ranks first in the nation with an average of 13.54 yards allowed." Coach Arth is probably highlighting this in his end of the year performance evaluation. ? 1 Quote
ewbrooman1 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) We all know there is nothing new here, so why bring in Dyer to cherry pick another story to "expose."? Let Marla Ridenour or George Thomas write this story if they want. And is it really a front page Sunday story? I'm as critical as many about the new regime and some of the past decisions, but I prefer to hear it from people who are around the subject on a consistent basis. Edited November 26, 2019 by ewbrooman1 3 Quote
zipsoutsider Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Posted November 26, 2019 47 minutes ago, ewbrooman1 said: We all know there is nothing new here, so why bring in Dyer to cherry pick another story to "expose."? Let Marla Ridenour or George Thomas write this story if they want. And is it really a front page Sunday story? I'm as critical as many about the new regime and some of the past decisions, but I prefer to hear it from people who are around the subject on a consistent basis. His asseasment of Arth is spot on but there seems to be an obvious anti-football agenda. Quote
dre22era Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 Oh how dare a journalist speak the truth about our pathetic program Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 47 minutes ago, dre22era said: Oh how dare a journalist speak the truth about our pathetic program Bob Dyer is as much of a journalist as Jerry Lewis was a serious actor. Quote
dre22era Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Bob Dyer is as much of a journalist as Jerry Lewis was a serious actor. Hell I bet he could coach the Zips to at least 1 win Quote
you am i Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Bob Dyer is as much of a journalist as Jerry Lewis was a serious actor. Jerry was great in The King of Comedy in a dramatic role. Its one of Scorsese's best movies. Regarding the Dyer column, it was a bit of a pile-on, but he isn't wrong. One outstanding head coaching hire would make a huge difference in how the students and the community looks at Akron football. 2 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, dre22era said: Oh how dare a journalist speak the truth about our pathetic program I don't disagree with his sentiment, I just think it was reaaaaaalllllyy old news and was his same old tired schtick. 3 Quote
ewbrooman1 Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) However you feel about Dyer's story, apparently UA doesn't give a damn. 21,414 announced attendance tonight. Ridiculous. Did they buy ANOTHER 5,000 seats they couldn't give away? Edited November 27, 2019 by ewbrooman1 1 Quote
Zipmeister Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 AHA! I think i have spotted the problem. The two benchmarks with the largest bonus included in Arth's contract are limiting blocked punts and yards allowed on kick-off returns. The guy is a coaching genius. 2 Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 3, 2019 Report Posted December 3, 2019 Goddammit...Georgia Tech beat us by one lousy punt!!?? Quote
zipsfan15 Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 On 12/3/2019 at 11:40 AM, Captain Kangaroo said: Goddammit...Georgia Tech beat us by one lousy punt!!?? *But had 1 blocked Quote
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