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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron football team wrapped up its preseason training camp on Saturday with an open to the public practice at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. Wearing full pads, the squad worked out for the 19th time dating back to Aug. 4.
With the fall semester scheduled to begin on Monday, the team will take the next two days off and return to the practice field on Tuesday to begin preparation for the season opener at Ohio State on Sept. 3. The matchup with the Buckeyes kicks off at noon ET and will be televised on ESPN.
Today's practice was dominated by competitive drill work, including a spirited 3-on-3 competition where three offensive players compete to advance the ball 10 yards in three downs versus three defenders.
Click the video clip below hear from second-year head coach Rob Ianello.
Following today's practice, the players and Ianello participated in a fan meet-and-greet and autograph session. Photo Gallery
The team's home opener at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field comes on Sept. 10 versus Mid-American Conference East Division opponent Temple. That game will begin at 6 p.m. ET, and be covered by ESPN3, the network's broadband channel. A variety of special events will encompass the day, including a salute to local heroes (police, fire, safety) and a Military Appreciation Day, as well as ticket promotions designed for employees of both the city of Akron and Summit County, and local motorcycle organizations.
The Zips play five additional Saturday home games this season – Virginia Military Institute (Sept. 24 / Youth and Band Day), Florida International (Oct. 8 / Homecoming), Ohio (Oct. 22 / Zippy Bobblehead Giveaway), Central Michigan (Oct. 29 / Hall-Roo-Ween) and the annual battle for the Wagon Wheel with neighborhood rival Kent State (Nov. 12).
New this season is the Zips Ultimate Season Ticket, which at the cost of $60 includes a general admission season ticket, a season parking pass in the south campus deck on East Exchange Street, and a $30 concessions voucher (entire package is valued at $120).
Fans can also purchase the new "Zips All-Access 10-Pack" presented by McDonald's. This unique ticket package includes 10 vouchers, redeemable for general admission tickets to any 2011-12 regular-season home athletics contest for the Zips five ticketed sports as well as 10 buy-one, get-one-free breakfast or lunch/dinner extra value meal coupons at McDonald's – all for just $100.
Three-game mini-plan reserved packages and single-game tickets (excluding the Nov. 12 Kent State contest) are also available for purchase. Mini-plan packages cost just $45, a savings of $20 on face value, and include a ticket for the Kent State game and the customer's choice of two of the other five remaining home games. Single-game tickets start at $15.
Tickets can be purchased online anytime at GoZips.com/tickets, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Mondays through Fridays by either calling 1-888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting the Akron Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets).
