Former NFL and Ohio State running back Eddie George took over Tennessee State in April and is 5-5 through his first season as a head coach. His performance has caught the eye of one FBS opening, as Akron is reportedly interested in the possibility of hiring George, according to FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman.
Pete Thamel, in his most recent coaching carousel update Saturday, outlined some names that could be connected to the Zips.
“Look for an established, veteran presence here as this program can’t afford to gamble on upside,” Thamel wrote. “Head coaching experience at the FBS level will be a premium. Purdue DC Brad Lambert, Arkansas DC Barry Odom, Ohio State assistant head coach Tony Alford, William & Mary coach Mike London, Ohio State OC Kevin Wilson, Cincinnati DC Mike Tressel and Dolphins assistant Charlie Frye are among the names.”
As per Arth's contract, the University of Akron will be on the hook for 75% of the final two years of his five-year deal. He was due $425,000 each of the next two seasons, which means he will be owed $637,500.
Just sayin': Tony Alford ($618,000) and Kevin Wilson ($1,400,000) are currently making more at Ohio State and have more long term job security that they would have at Akron.
