The Tradition at The University of Akron begins!!!
I remember when Dr. Proenza said several years in his speech to expand the University of Akron. In that speech, he stated that he wanted to basically build another Ohio State. Dr. Proenza focus is to be a college that is rich in tradition and prestige. That campaign was called "Changing the landscape of education." In my opinion, academics do come first in building a university rich in tradition, but athletics play a huge part because of the fan base and revenues associated with those fans. I believe that the Coach Bowden has the tools to bring the program to the next Boise State in the NCAA. I am aware of all the sanctions that are attached to Coach Tressel so I cannot foresee him coaching after Coach Bowden leaves after the success that he will have. I think that Tressel may take on a role of Athletic Director or something in that capacity because at the root of him, he is a teacher. Coach Tressels success at The Ohio State University is beyond something to be proud of, it is something that has made me take pride of where I am from and who I have followed in college football I look to the day that I take my family to watch the Zips at Infocision Stadium instead of the embarrassment that we have had to deal since Charlie Frye graduated. * Please note that all Opinions on this page are mine and I have no facts to back any information up. Thanks and Go ZIPS/BUCKS