Akron football just dropped a bombshell promotion, giving one lucky season-ticket holder the chance to be an “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” and actually help script the opening offensive series for their home opener against Robert Morris. This isn’t just some meet-and-greet; it’s a legitimate opportunity for a fan to get a seat at the table and impact how the team takes the field.
Living the Dream: What the Akron Promotion Means
This wild promotion is all about bringing fans closer to the program. Director of Athletics Andrew Goodrich nailed it, saying, “This is about giving one of our most loyal supporters a seat at the table, right alongside our coaching staff, on the biggest night of the season.” Think about it: how many times have you yelled at the TV, convinced you could call a better play? Akron’s making that a reality, at least for the first drive! Even head coach Joe Moorhead is on board, looking forward to collaborating with the winner. “This will give our fans a behind-the-scenes experience that has never been done before anywhere,” Moorhead said, excited to show them how to put together the opening script. This is seriously next-level fan engagement.
How One Fan Gets to Call the Shots
So, how do you get this insane gig? It’s open only to Akron season-ticket holders, with every holder automatically entered into a random drawing. But get this: you can snag extra entries by recruiting new season-ticket holders. That’s smart, right? The drawing goes down on August 19. The winner then gets a private meeting with Coach Moorhead during the week of the home opener to hammer out that opening drive script. On game day, this fan isn’t just watching from the stands. They’ll do a pregame press conference, rock a mic’d up headset, and watch the entire first drive from the coach’s box. After that, it’s back to their own suite for the rest of the game, living that high life. After starting the season on the road against Wake Forest, Akron hosts Robert Morris on September 12 for their home opener. You just know everyone will be glued to that first offensive series, wondering if it’s the fan’s genius at work.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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