Coverage dated September 12, 2026

Akron fan gets dream coaching chance, but one play changes everything

Headline from The Oregonian

An Akron football season-ticket holder got the opportunity of a lifetime by helping call plays during the Zips’ home opener against Robert Morris.

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

Philadelphia Inquirer
Akron fan’s dream OC debut ends in heartbreak after 4 plays and a costly fumble (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 12, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Marty Whims II got to experience the joy and frustration of being the offensive coordinator for a Football Bowl Subdivision team on Saturday afternoon
The Oregonian
Akron fan gets dream coaching chance, but one play changes everything (opens The Oregonian)
Published Sep 12, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
An Akron football season-ticket holder got the opportunity of a lifetime by helping call plays during the Zips’ home opener against Robert Morris.
The Boston Globe
Akron fan’s dream OC debut ends in heartbreak after four plays and a costly fumble (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 12, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Season ticket-holder Marty Whims got to call plays as part of Akron’s “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” for its home opener.

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