Akron Zips introduce fan-driven ‘Offensive Coordinator of the Game’ contest
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Akron football will launch the 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game' contest, allowing a season-ticket holder to script the opening plays for the home opener against Robert Morris on September 12. The idea stemmed from discussions among UA officials, including coach Joe Moorhead, AD Andrew T. Goodrich, and deputy AD Matt Pottorff. Goodrich was inspired by fan enthusiasm during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament earlier this year. The winner, chosen randomly, has been decided and will be announced on August 25.
- •Contest winner collaborates with coach on first drive plays
- •Announcement set for August 25
- •Inspired by Akron basketball fans' support in March
- 2:09 AMESPN — Akron alum named winner of 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game' promotion
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Akron announces its 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game,' who will help Joe Moorhead script opening drive vs. Robert Morris
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Akron football reveals 'Offensive Coordinator of Game' contest winner
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Akron Zips reveal origin of 'Offensive Coordinator of Game' contest
"he Akron Zips have made national news for a promotion giving a football season-ticket holder a chance to help script plays. The winner is now known.
"Akron football coach Joe Moorhead and Zips ADs Andrew T. Goodrich and Matt Pottorff detailed the creation of UA's offensive coordinator contest.
"Martin Alan Whims II, a former Akron student and longtime Zips season-ticket holder, won the viral contest the program launched this month.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 26, 2026, 2:09 AMAkron alum named winner of 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game' promotion
The promotion's winner, Marty Whims II, is an Akron graduate and longtime Zips season-ticket holder.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:10 PMAkron announces its 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game,' who will help Joe Moorhead script opening drive vs. Robert Morris
Martin Alan Whims II, a former Akron student and longtime Zips season-ticket holder, won the viral contest the program launched this month.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:59 PMAkron football reveals 'Offensive Coordinator of Game' contest winner
he Akron Zips have made national news for a promotion giving a football season-ticket holder a chance to help script plays. The winner is now known.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 10:06 AMAkron Zips reveal origin of 'Offensive Coordinator of Game' contest
Akron football coach Joe Moorhead and Zips ADs Andrew T. Goodrich and Matt Pottorff detailed the creation of UA's offensive coordinator contest.
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