Akron Beats Robert Morris 45-10 Behind Cibastian Broughton’s 4 TD Passes
- On Saturday, Marty Whims II, a 46-year-old Stark Enterprises CFO, served as Akron's "Offensive Coordinator of the Game" during the home opener against Robert Morris. The Akron alumnus won the role through a fan competition.
- Akron launched the promotion to boost engagement, generating more than 23 million social media views since the August 4 announcement. The contest offered season ticket holders a chance to script the team's opening drive.
- Beginning with a 12-yard run by Jordan Gant, Whims' play-calling career lasted four plays. The drive ended when wide receiver Marcel Williams fumbled after a short pass, with Robert Morris recovering at their 37-yard line.
- Whims described the experience as "a thrill of a lifetime, a dream come true" on Akron's in-house radio crew. He watched the remainder of the game from the stands with his three sons.
- Seeking to shake off a 38-16 loss to Wake Forest and return to.500, Zips coach Joe Moorhead emphasized that Akron aimed to win without disrespecting the opponent. The promotion positioned the program as innovative amid growing national attention.
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Akron fan gets dream coaching chance, but one play changes everything
For a few minutes on Saturday, longtime Akron football supporter Marty Whims II lived out a dream most fans only talk about from the stands. The University of Akron gave Whims the chance to help call plays during the opening offensive series of its home opener against Robert Morris as part of the school’s highly publicized “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” promotion, The Associated Press reported.
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Akron fan’s dream OC debut ends in heartbreak after 4 plays and a costly fumble
Marty Whims II got to experience the joy and frustration of being the offensive coordinator for a Football Bowl Subdivision team on Saturday afternoon
Akron fan’s drive as honorary offensive coordinator ends in disaster
Akron held a contest to have a season-ticket holder serve as the honorary OC for the first offensive possession of Saturday's game against Robert Morris, but the Zips turned the ball over on a fumble the first time they got the ball with fan Marty Whims II wearing the headset.
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