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With the teams scheduled to play August 31st, I have to believe something will be done?
Donate the proceeds of the game to establish a scholarship at both of the schools in his name. Just a suggestion...
ZippyRulz Wrote:Donate the proceeds of the game to establish a scholarship at both of the schools in his name. Just a suggestion...

That's a nice thought, but I don't think MAC schools can afford that. Football provides minimal revenue.
I'm sure an appropriate memorial will be made, and I'm sure both schools have already set up scholarship funds.
This games is on espn U at 7:30 Thurs Aug 31st. This could be the best game to see opening nite. SC/Miss State BC/CMU are the two of TV games. Glad I got the U, this should be a great football game and a chance for the schools to show a tribute to Randy Walker. Lots of emotion will be on the field for this one. Fitzgerald named HC at age 31. He has a chance to rack up a lot of wins at HC starting off so young.
1- Miami should name him to their Hall of Fame- he fits all the criteria.
2- Both teams wear black RW stickers for rest of season to honor the man.
3- This game should be moved to national tv, not relegated to ESPN U. Mainly because it's not readily available.
4- Miami name a coaching scholarship for someone seeking which ever degree fits coaching best. Give them 2 years at Miami and 2 years at NW. (GA status).
5- Create a yearly contest between Miami and NW similar in nature as to that of Miami and UC. Even with the distance these two schools are natural rivals.

6- A simple moment of silence then a Video Log of Randy from his days as a player through his time as a coach at Miami and then at NW.
I think ESPN is already working on something here. Both schools should be involved.


Some thoughts. Though the loss of Randy is still fresh with many of us, these things can't wait too long to be planned.
I think there is a real possibility of the game being moved to ESPN Classic. Before ESPN designated this game for the U, Northwestern vs. Miami was to air on Classic and Minnesota vs. Kent St. was to air on ESPNU. ESPN360 will now air UM-KSU.

The games were listed for those networks when the MAC published their spring prospectus, which I can't find now that they've switched to XOS.
The Randy Walker Memorial? Name any game Miami and NU play going forward this...

Miami should wear replica uni's from the season when Randy played at Miami...NU could wear the same year's uni's as I think this game was being billed as turn back the clock night before coach walker's passing.

I like MRG's thoughts...
Best way to honor him would be to have both teams meet in the motor city bowl. That would be impressive for NW to overcome this and reach a bowl and Miami to win the MAC. That would be achievement for both teams.
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