NewPapaBear
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Akey grew up in Colorado Springs, and was a 1984 graduate of Wasson High School, where he was three-sport athlete. Akey played on the defensive line for head coach Mike Price at Weber State in Ogden, Utah, in the mid-1980s, where he was an all-conference (Big Sky) selection at defensive end in his senior season. He also earned honorable mention honors on the All-American team (Division I-AA), and was the Wildcats' career sack leader. Currently the assistant defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He joined the team for the 2014 season, his first in the professional ranks.
Akey was a college football coach for 25 seasons, the last six as head coach for the Idaho Vandals of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Akey became Idaho's fourth head coach in 37 months when he was hired on December 20, 2006, by athletic director Rob Spear. He led the Vandals to victory in their first bowl game in more than a decade, but after a 1–7 start in 2012, Akey's contract was terminated on October 21. He achieved a 20–50 (.286) record while head coach at Idaho.
If Akey is going to come back to college football the time is now. His heart is obviously at the collegiate level with nearly three decades of experience. Stops at Weber, NAU, Wazzu & Idaho proves he understands the football landscape in the region. Plus he's still not 50? For those of you whom still desire a move to FBS this may be the beginning as this is a coach that may be accessible. If he's a real candidate he would definitely worthy of consideration.
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