The University of Akron Athletics
Akron Football Update
November 04 | Football
Zips Announce Change in Football Leadership
Statement from University of Akron Director of Athletics Charles Guthrie on leadership change within the football program
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AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron Department of Athletics has decided to make a leadership change in its football program.
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Effective immediately, Oscar Rodriguez, Jr., current associate head coach, will assume the role of interim head coach through the end of the season.
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"We appreciate Coach Tom Arth's work on behalf of our student-athletes and coaches and we wish him well moving forward."
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The University will launch a national search for a new head football coach immediately. Â
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AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron Department of Athletics has decided to make a leadership change in its football program.
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Effective immediately, Oscar Rodriguez, Jr., current associate head coach, will assume the role of interim head coach through the end of the season.
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"We appreciate Coach Tom Arth's work on behalf of our student-athletes and coaches and we wish him well moving forward."
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The University will launch a national search for a new head football coach immediately. Â
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