Akron Reveals Why Zips Are Letting a Fan Call Plays
The Akron Zips' offbeat idea to let a fan call plays has proved a huge boon for the program.
In a major offseason move, Akron Zips season ticket holders will be given the chance to call plays during a real college football game, as detailed by Justin Williams of The Athletic. This unique "Offensive Coordinator of the Game" opportunity comes with a few conditions - it's limited to the team's opening offensive drive against Robert Morris and head coach Joe Moorhead will retain final authority over the play script.
For the fan selected, it represents a rare chance to influence the game, while the program benefits from heightened publicity. Williams referred to the plan as "old-school, huckster carnival barking," yet Akron views it as a way to generate interest. The Zips haven't made a bowl game in 10 years, and their recent season was a winless one, making drastic moves necessary to sell out the football suites for the first time in program history.
Notable sports media figures like Dan "Big Cat" Katz, Bobby Bones, and Dan Dakich have already purchased season tickets. As August draws to a close, college football enthusiasts are turning their attention to Akron, with the Sept. 12 game potentially becoming a major talking point.
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