Akron football offensive coordinator of game contest winner announced
Akron Beacon Journal • • sports
Key Points:
- Akron's offensive coordinator, Moorhead, plans to give the contest winner a genuine, hands-on experience in scripting the opening plays, emphasizing it won’t be a superficial or token gesture.
- Moorhead intends to involve the winner in the game-planning process, reviewing scouting reports and potentially incorporating their ideas into the play script for the home opener against Robert Morris.
- Despite the promotion, Moorhead reassured players that the contest winner will not interfere with his authority or the team’s goal to win, maintaining full control over play-calling.
- Players are excited about the promotion, seeing it as a fun and unique opportunity, especially with the added motivation of performing well during the nationally televised opening drive on ESPN+.
- The promotion aims to provide a rare, immersive experience for a fan while highlighting the players' drive and hunger to succeed on a prominent stage.
