Hilltopper Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 The main thing I gleaned from the video is - we're looking for a new AD. Happy to hear it...with the Budget-cut-a-palooza we've recently endured I wondered if we'd just let an intern run the ship for a year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 (edited) I gleaned that a) (13:40) the Akron community loves UA b) (11:30) the new AD doesn't necessarily have to come from an AD position; it's more about the person (he or she) Edited February 7 by ZippyRulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 2 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: I gleaned that a) (13:40) the Akron community loves UA b) (11:30) the new AD doesn't necessarily have to come from an AD position; it's more about the person (he or she) a.) They show it by not attending Zips games, and wearing OSU gear. I guess it's "tough love?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 (edited) On 2/7/2025 at 12:23 PM, ZippyRulz said: (11:30) the new AD doesn't necessarily have to come from an AD position; it's more about the person (he or she) Ok. I'll do it on the cheap for as last they want me as long as I don't have to wear a tie to work. Im not kidding when I say I could do a better job than the past couple of ADs. Edited February 8 by GP1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 2 hours ago, GP1 said: I'm not kidding when I say I couldn't do a better job than the past couple of ADs. Don't worry, I couldn't either. 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted yesterday at 09:17 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:17 PM https://gozips.com/news/2025/4/25/general-the-university-of-akron-names-dr-andrew-t-goodrich-as-AD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted yesterday at 09:56 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:56 PM (edited) 39 minutes ago, zippy5 said: https://gozips.com/news/2025/4/25/general-the-university-of-akron-names-dr-andrew-t-goodrich-as-AD Well they picked a guy with the most Akron name ever. Can't be mad about that. Experience at Miami (FL) and South Florida is encouraging. Edited yesterday at 09:58 PM by akzipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted yesterday at 10:20 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:20 PM Out of curiosity, not negativity, I wonder what qualities and/or qualifications we were looking for in a candidate and how exactly did he fit those criteria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago My two cents, quick read is that he has been instrumental in fund raising, marketing and sponsorships at ACC and Big South schools. Finding new, innovative ways to raise money and increase engagement on and off campus, would be very beneficial to Akron athletics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago GW bio focuses a lot on revenue generating activities: https://gwusports.com/staff-directory/andrew-goodrich/354 From his Miami bio A member of the external leadership staff, his role he is responsible for the management of the marketing department’s promotional, advertising and budgeting strategies for the Hurricanes’ 17 varsity sports. Additional responsibilities include supporting the efforts of UM communications, ticket sales, ticket operations, digital media, creative services and multimedia rights partners to increase and improve brand value, brand awareness, fan experience, customer satisfaction, attendance and revenues. USF At South Florida, Goodrich was responsible for leading the Bulls' business strategy, revenue generation, ticket operations, ticket sales, corporate sponsorship, merchandising, and USF Athletics licensing (CLC) initiatives. Additionally, Goodrich supervised marketing and strategic communications which included digital and social media strategy, Bulls Vision audio/video production, branding, and in-game presentation/fan experience enterprises. SU His success in growing attendance in football and men's and women's basketball, and his expertise in marketing and fan experience will aid us in expanding the impact and reach of the Syracuse brand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam_Hilliard22 Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago Just based off his GW bio, seems like a damn good hire. Really good fundraiser and knows how to negotiate deals and get butts in seats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago Home and Homes with Gardner Webb for the near future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Roo Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Just a few thoughts on our new AD: He was brought in to find new or untapped sources of revenue He is a strong marketer, he is innovative and he sees potential here He has no history in hiring good coaches; I wonder what kind of network he has going for him He will be here 3-4 years, bet on that. He has had a taste of the big time and he has built a career designed to get back there He is the first AD I have ever seen that seems to have the career path focused on becoming a conference commissioner. He will be a good one too. If he can solve some of our problems I will be thrilled with his 3-4 year stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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