Staying Close to John Groce - Coach-related News and Views

[Let'sGoZips94]

Remember when Bud Wentz said in an interview that Akron has nicer facilities than JMU a few years back when JMU was the hottest thing in college sports? He was referring to everything that matters to players - practice facility, locker room, rehab, etc. These guys spend 80% of their time in those areas and it's a very easy sell to players/recruits. In addition, they're connected with a life-long financial stability partner in Bud/Wentz Financial Group which is seemingly not something many programs are offering. This is the recipe for the successful culture we are reaping the benefits of as fans. Bud funds the attractions while Groce & his staff find the high character, high skill players that value said attractions. Whatever they do going forward I trust because they damn sure have earned that trust. 

 

With that being said, more comfortable seating would go a long way with the community haha. 

[Zips1991]

14 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

 

Matta is staying 

 

 

Now, today the news is coming out that he's retiring.

[Let'sGoZips94]

Just now, Zips1991 said:

Now, today the news is coming out that he's retiring.

 

 

Must be some big donor(s) that put the pressure on.

[NWAkron]

staying close with a quick note about John's Next endeavor...in process.

[ZippyRulz]

On 3/13/2026 at 5:29 PM, Zippy87 said:

 

I bet Jerrod Calhoun gets Cincy. 

 

You never know what a person is thinking of feeling, but I don't know if Groce would be as successful with his culture-building style at a P4 school. Most P4 recruits are about the paycheck and not much else. Not that money doesn't matter here, because we've seen it does. I just think you can team-build more at an Akron than you can most P4 schools. 

 

Calhoun is also mentioned as a candidate for KS State but sounds like he would prefer Cinci.

[Let'sGoZips94]