Akron's College of Business vouches for offensive coordinator contest
Skeptical about the University of Akron's "Offensive Coordinator of the Game" contest? UA College of Business bigwigs explain their involvement.
The University of Akron's College of Business is vouching for the legitimacy of the university's "Offensive Coordinator of the Game" contest. The contest, launched in August, has garnered attention due to its unique premise and has seen a surge in season-ticket sales. Nine finalists, including sports media personality Dan Big Cat Katz, YouTuber James Bordeaux, and three longtime Zips football season-ticket holders, have been announced.
The winner will have the opportunity to assist coach Joe Moorhead in scripting plays for the team's 2026 home opener against Robert Morris. Akron officials, including the College of Business dean Terry Daugherty and professor Julianne Jones, have emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity in the selection process and have assured fans that the contest is being run with the highest level of fairness and accuracy.
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