- A longtime season-ticket holder, Marty Whims II, won Akron’s “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” contest — but his play-calling stint ended after just four plays when a fumble wiped out the drive.
- Nick Saban even gave him sideline advice: “stay ahead of the sticks and run the ball — and if you get cute, throw the flea flicker,” a fun coaching anecdote.
- The stunt went viral, selling out suites for the first time since 2009, generating 23+ million social views, and bringing new season-ticket buyers (and celebrities) from across the U.S. and abroad.
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