According to Bruce Feldman, Arth is done

[94zipgrad]

1 hour ago, dre22era said:

I want Timmy!

I certainly hope he isn’t a candidate 

[GoZips86]

3 minutes ago, Aaron said:

Tyrrell is a fantastic HS coach.  As a Hoban alumni, I am very impressed with what he has been able to accomplish there. 

 

However, I don't agree with putting a HS coach directly into a Div 1 HC job.  He would probably be a fantastic coordinator, an NCAA D2 coach, or an FCS coach for a couple of years.  Once he shows what he can do at the collegiate level, be the first in line to hire him for the HC job.

 

I agree. Since Arth was an utter failure, In think a HS coach, no matter how successful, is a HUGE risk. I don't see Guthrie, who knew the pressure coming into the job of making the football program successful, would go this route. 

[blueandgold]

21 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said:

No doubt this contributed to Guthrie not waiting till the end of the season to relieve Arth.

 

Ed Orgeron is probably on his way to Akron right now. Lol

Edited November 4, 2021 by blueandgold

[LoyalZIP]

I never thought I would see part of a high school coach’s resume to get an FBS job be the attendance for an annual neutral site game between rivals, but here we are. 2021 is strange.  

[clarkwgriswold]

39 minutes ago, Aaron said:

Tyrrell is a fantastic HS coach.  As a Hoban alumni, I am very impressed with what he has been able to accomplish there. 

 

However, I don't agree with putting a HS coach directly into a Div 1 HC job.  He would probably be a fantastic coordinator, an NCAA D2 coach, or an FCS coach for a couple of years.  Once he shows what he can do at the collegiate level, be the first in line to hire him for the HC job.

 

Recruiting coordinator.  That's clearly his strength.

 

46 minutes ago, dre22era said:

He was recently a finalist for the Youngstown St Job 

 

I remember people complaining with Groce that we were getting another school's reject.  YSU's reject?

1 hour ago, LoyalZIP said:

I get the argument of riding out Arth. The trajectory is probably trending upward.

 

It certainly could not have trended downward.

 

1 hour ago, dre22era said:

We saw another Loss in front of 7,000 fans 

 

Does that include the TV audience?  That's the only way I could see the fans totaling 7000.

[clarkwgriswold]

2 hours ago, dre22era said:

I rather start all over 
If they want to leave = then so be it 

 

My position is very simple.  I want the good players to stay and the bad players to leave.

[dre22era]

So where has the traditional route got us? 

Answer: Here 

So ta hell with the same ol take a risk on a random college assist coach 

I rather take a risk on a proven WINNER 

Some of you old folks need to retire 

[Captain Kangaroo]

The Terry Pluto article selling Akron short, and lamenting the firing of Arth in 5...4...3...2...1...

[dre22era]

25 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

 

Recruiting coordinator.  That's clearly his strength.

 

 

I remember people complaining with Groce that we were getting another school's reject.  YSU's reject?

 

It certainly could not have trended downward.

 

 

Does that include the TV audience?  That's the only way I could see the fans totaling 7000.

Im just the Messenger 

No comparison to Groce

Edited November 4, 2021 by dre22era

[Zippyroo]

4 hours ago, dre22era said:

Need some tissue?

That's all you got?  Don't waste the few brain cells you have left trying to figure out another reply.  LAMEBRON is the biggest cry baby ever.....

Edited November 4, 2021 by Zippyroo

[dre22era]

8 minutes ago, Zippyroo said:

That's all you go?.  Don't waste the few brain cells you have left trying find another reply.  LAMEBRON is the biggest cry baby ever.....

Learn proper Grammar then get back to me 

Edited November 4, 2021 by dre22era

[clarkwgriswold]

Article on the interim head coach-

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/2021/11/04/meet-akron-zips-interim-football-coach-oscar-rodriguez-jr/6283859001/

 

[Captain Kangaroo]

23 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

Article on the interim head coach-

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/2021/11/04/meet-akron-zips-interim-football-coach-oscar-rodriguez-jr/6283859001/

 

If you can't get Rich Rod, I guess you get O Rod.

[Zipmeister]

8 hours ago, zippy5 said:

Does this mean the Bowden talk will end now? Asking for a friend

 

Do you think we can get Terry to come back now? A friend told me to ask.

[Zippyroo]

3 hours ago, dre22era said:

Learn proper Grammar then get back to me 

Your an idiot...is that proper enough for you?

[Zipmeister]

5 hours ago, Aaron said:

Tyrrell is a fantastic HS coach.  As a Hoban alumni, I am very impressed with what he has been able to accomplish there. 

 

However, I don't agree with putting a HS coach directly into a Div 1 HC job.  He would probably be a fantastic coordinator, an NCAA D2 coach, or an FCS coach for a couple of years.  Once he shows what he can do at the collegiate level, be the first in line to hire him for the HC job.

 

I recall some guy (think his first name was Gerry) who was a fantastic HS coach in Cincinnati and was hired as HC at Notre Dame where he was a miserable failure.

Turns out a lot of success at the HS level may have been due to the fact that he could recruit players while most of his counterparts could not.

[dre22era]

41 minutes ago, Zipmeister said:

 

I recall some guy (think his first name was Gerry) who was a fantastic HS coach in Cincinnati and was hired as HC at Notre Dame where he was a miserable failure.

Turns out a lot of success at the HS level may have been due to the fact that he could recruit players while most of his counterparts could not.

If I recall, who hired him afterwards?

 

In 1987, Akron became the first school in the nation to move up from Division I-AA to Division I-A, under the guidance of head coach Gerry Faust. The Zips begin spring practice tomorrow in preparation for their 119th season overall in Fall 2019.

#CFB150 #MACtion #OurWay pic.twitter.com/4J5o5XVWts

— Akron Football (@ZipsFB) March 8, 2019

 

There was some other Guy name Paul Brown who left coaching HC and lead some school in Columbus their 1st national championship 

Edited November 4, 2021 by dre22era

[TheZipCat]

10 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said:

I don't have a problem with axing him but I don't quite get the timing.

So you can get a jump on finding a new coach?

[TheZipCat]

5 hours ago, dre22era said:

Learn proper Grammar then get back to me 

Ah yes the continuum fallacy, where you erroneously reject an argument/comment for something trivial.  Pathetic.

U SuRe YoU gRaDuAtEd FrOm tHe UnIvErSiTy Of AkRoN? You're making us grads of real programs at UA, not just grads of fingerpainting, look bad bro.

Edited November 5, 2021 by TheZipCat

[TheZipCat]

 

[Cykron]

14 hours ago, dealertire66 said:

So after 35 years of losing at the FBS level we think a coach can come in here and win.  The most wins ever was ONE season with 8 wins.  One bowl win in 35 years. Most of those 35 years which I watched were losing seasons.  Outside of Christ himself not sure who can be a miracle worker.   Let us prayer for that miracle worker!! GO ZIPS

 

 

It is really saying something for someone who has local interest and really cares about the program to be fired after 3 years in a program that has not had much success in a long time.  Who pushed for the change?  President?  AD?  Major donors?  

[LZIp]

2 minutes ago, Cykron said:

 

 

It is really saying something for someone who has local interest and really cares about the program to be fired after 3 years in a program that has not had much success in a long time.  Who pushed for the change?  President?  AD?  Major donors?  

I would I think major donors at least to a large extent since it’s been reported they are covering the buyout…

 

and to be clear really after 2.25 ish years considering the shortened season last year and the move being made mid season.

Edited November 5, 2021 by LZIp

[dre22era]

4 hours ago, TheZipCat said:

Ah yes the continuum fallacy, where you erroneously reject an argument/comment for something trivial.  Pathetic.

U SuRe YoU gRaDuAtEd FrOm tHe UnIvErSiTy Of AkRoN? You're making us grads of real programs at UA, not just grads of fingerpainting, look bad bro.

2 MS in CyberSecurity and Information Assurance. Your clown ass wish you were anywhere near my level of education and salary. Keep dreaming 

[dre22era]

1 hour ago, Cykron said:

 

 

It is really saying something for someone who has local interest and really cares about the program to be fired after 3 years in a program that has not had much success in a long time.  Who pushed for the change?  President?  AD?  Major donors?  

3-24

 

[LZIp]

I've never blocked anyone on this site, but there may soon be a first. Not because I'm offended, but because literally zero value is added and 100% of posts are combative...literally a waste of time to read.