New Head Coach Search - 2021 Edition

[Blue & Gold]

10 minutes ago, zippy-claws said:

Sorry if this has been asked/answered before, but if the choice is Getsy, does Akron have to wait for the Packers season to end to a) announce him, and b) to have him start?  If so, won’t that put Akron where they were with Arth, hamstringing him on recruiting and building?

I THINK if they announce Getsy as coach he’d start immediately. 

[LoyalZIP]

According to Pete Thamel on Twitter, Joe Moorhead has emerged as the leading candidate

 

I didn't think he'd be on the radar simply because he's overqualified and too expensive. I like where this is headed!

[LoyalZIP]

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-oregon-coordinator-joe-moorhead-top-candidate-for-akron-head-coaching-job-041843661.html

 

[LZIp]

Holy crap 

[gozips19]

Thinking out loud. If a guy like Morehead is the pick is a portion of his salary getting subsidized by donations or did something drastic change at the university? 

[LoyalZIP]

I'm thinking Leaf Filter is influencing this search in a very positive way

[zipsfan33]

Just now, LoyalZIP said:

I'm thinking Leaf Filter is influencing this search in a very positive way

Oh how great minds think alike!   Boy, I wish he was a better QB back in the day!  lol  

[LoyalZIP]

Just now, zipsfan33 said:

Oh how great minds think alike!   Boy, I wish he was a better QB back in the day!  lol  

 

Fortunately for us, he's a much, much better businessman!

[bigjim]

I found a couple of articles.  If these have been posted, I apologize.  One looks to be recent regarding Ohio State's Kevin Wilson, the others are a few days old.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/update-on-akrons-coaching-search/ar-AAR6eTy?ocid=uxbndlbing

https://247sports.com/Article/Akron-coaching-search-Ohio-State-OC-Kevin-Wilson-reportedly-drawing-interest-from-Zips-176556382/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/packers-qb-coach-luke-getsy-a-candidate-for-akron-hc-job-per-report/ar-AAQPoJo?ocid=uxbndlbing

[zzx]

According to Oregon Live

[Zipmeister]

29 minutes ago, zzx said:

According to Oregon Live

 

Can't happen. A previous post made it clear the next head coach would be diverse.

[Z.I.P.]

On 11/27/2021 at 1:33 PM, LZIp said:

Believe he left as a result of Joe Moorhead getting fired, meaning likely wasn't retained by new staff.

Maybe Joe could now hire back his OC from Mississippi State.  The OffensiveCoordinator #PresentedByLeafFilter.

#DreamBig We're Akron!!  😊

[Blue & Gold]

Thank you, my brothers (and Grandma)! 🙏 This is exactly the sort of news I was crossing my fingers for as I checked in to ZNo this a.m. 🙌 

 

This is why I spend waaaaaaaay too much time on this site.  I must check in on ZNo at least 8-10 times a day. 😂

 

What a great way to start the day! 💪💪💤💤💤

[GoZips86]

Wow, both Joe Moorhead and Kevin Wilson in the discussion legitimately? YES!! I'm getting EXCITED about the possibilities of this hire!! 

[NWAkron]

7 hours ago, gozips19 said:

Thinking out loud. If a guy like Morehead is the pick is a portion of his salary getting subsidized by donations or did something drastic change at the university? 

I don't think donations can directly pay coaches salaries. 

Edited November 29, 2021 by NWAkron

[3rd&twenty]

Looked at my phone this morning and that was the first notification I saw. Thought I was still sleeping. Either one of those guys would be an outstanding hire.

[Captain Kangaroo]

Joe took over a Fordham program that was 1-10 in 2011.

 

He wanted the Zips job in 2012, but UA chose Bowden.

 

A home run hire on every level. Get it done, Guthrie. 🙏

 

[gozips19]

1 hour ago, NWAkron said:

I don't think donations can directly pay coaches salaries. 

I'm not sure on the logistics either but I do know that schools do this all the time. 

 

This would be a fantastic hire. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

The Browns suck, the Indians/Guardians are MIA in free agency, the NBA is tough to watch, and Akron athletics has been disappointing as of late. 

 

We need this type of news. Come on Guthrie! Hit the dinger!

[LZIp]

I'm not sure how I'm supposed to work today with this potential news. Constantly refreshing Zipsnation and twitter.

 

[NWAkron]

11 minutes ago, gozips19 said:

I'm not sure on the logistics either but I do know that schools do this all the time. 

 

This would be a fantastic hire. 

 athletics spending is a shell game for sure.  guess we wouldn't want salaries depending on the whim of a donor.

[NWAkron]

8 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

The Browns suck, the Indians/Guardians are MIA in free agency, the NBA is tough to watch, and Akron athletics has been disappointing as of late. 

 

We need this type of news. Come on Guthrie! Hit the dinger!

We are getting our hopes up but I would love some Oregon style uniforms...all in gold!

[Let'sGoZips94]

9 hours ago, LoyalZIP said:

I'm thinking Leaf Filter is influencing this search in a very positive way

 

This. This. THIS. Hit the nail on the head. Can we rename the Info - Kaulig Companies Stadium? Or Leaf Filter Stadium?

[NWAkron]

Maybe there was a typo somewhere and it's Orgeron and not Oregon.

[GoZips86]

Potential contract done today, per the article's others have listed. Lots of refreshing and searching online for me today it seems, as LZIp mentioned 😂

 

GO ZIPS!!!!