In the News Archive: October 2015

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Friday, October 30
FB: Coach Terry Bowden Previews Zips v Central Michigan (audio),  WAKR with Jasen Sokol
XC: University of Akron to host cross country championships   by Hudson Hub Times
XC: Akron to host MAC cross country championships at GlenOak Saturday   by Canton Repository
MBB: Top 25 MAC Basketball Players: #14 Noah Robotham (G - Akron)   by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt

Thursday, October 29
FB: Zips look to rebound against Chippewas   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
MBB: Akron Zips feature prominently in expanded hoops coverage   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Media chooses Akron Zips to take MAC East crown; Forsythe pre-season all-MAC   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips, Central Michigan, Kent State among favorites to contend: MAC Basketball 2015   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: West Virginia dominated by No. 5 Akron, lose 2-0   by Alec Gearty, The Athenaeum

Wednesday, October 28
FB: Bye week gave Zips time to forget loss to Bowling Green, turn attention to Central Michigan and beyond   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips still in play for East title, bowl eligibility: MAC Football 2015   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Mountaineers look to end their skid against Akron   by Chris Jackson, The Daily Athenaeum
MSOC: Former Akron soccer player, Scott Caldwell proves invaluable for Revolution   by Stephen Hewitt, Boston Herald

Tuesday, October 27

FB: Meet the Prospect: Akron linebacker Jatavis Brown   by Dane Brugler, CBS Sports
MSOC: Fenlason saves unbeaten streak for men’s soccer   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
VB: MAC Volleyball Week 9 Recap – Akron volleyball breaks losing streak to Eastern Michigan in four sets   by Grant McPherson, Hustle Belt
MSOC: Former Akron soccer player, Darlington Nagbe, scores two wonderful goals in Timbers' win   by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt

Monday, October 26
MSOC: In quest for second national title, Zips embrace sports science, follow King James into cryotherapy   by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
WSOC: Hannah Werth scores winning goal for UA women’s soccer team in 2-1 victory over Toledo   by Akron Beacon Journal
S&D: Akron Swimming & Diving Sweeps Ball State   by College Swimming

Friday, October 23
FB: Coach Terry Bowden talks about Zips Bye Week (Audio), WAKR with Jasen Sokol
MBB: Strengthened by last season’s challenges. Zips have high hopes for 2015-2016 by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: UA women replicating winning culture of men’s basketball, and they have ex-NBA coach Paul Westhead to thank by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, October 22
MSOC: Victor Souto has a hat trick, Zips run past Michigan State 4-1 for seventh consecutive victory by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB/WBB: Zips’ basketball season is right around the corner by The Buchtelite
MSOC: Canada's Richie Laryea earns NCAA player of week honours after Zips' win by Winnipeg Free Press

Tuesday, October 20
FB: Matt Johnson, Roger Lewis lead Bowling Green past Akron, 59-10   by Tim Warsinskey, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Falcons blast Akron, 59-10   by Jack Carle, Sentinel-Tribune
FB: Falcons defeat Akron at Homecoming   by Isaiah Vasquez, The BG News

Monday, October 19
FB: Zips helpless against soaring Falcons   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Richie Laryea’s hat trick leads Zips to victory     by Jimmy Miller, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: College Soccer News National Player Of The Week - Richie Laryea   by College Soccer News
MBB: Top 25 MAC Basketball Players: #25 Reggie McAdams (G/F - Akron Zips)   by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt
FB: Falcons Blow By Zips, 59-10   by Randy Carpenter, Hustle Belt
WSOC: University of Akron rallies for 2-1 victory over Toledo in women’s soccer by Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, October 17
FB: Zips need to match firepower of Falcons while trying to slow down aerial attack   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
GENERAL: Director of athletics Larry Williams recalls games battling Denver Broncos   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Falcons, Zips will attempt to slow down offenses   by John Wagner, The Blade

Friday, October 16
MSOC: Brad Ruhaak’s journey from walk-on to captain surprises even his Copley High School coach by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: Local pole vaulter chasing Olympic dream (video), WKYC with Jim Donovan

Thursday, October 15
FB: Akron Zips vs. Bowling Green Falcons football preview: Another step to Detroit   by Matt Daley, Hustle Belt
MSOC: Embick’s entourage returns from vacation   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
FB: Zips look to clip Falcons this weekend   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite

Wednesday, October 14
FB: Zips gearing up to face Bowling Green’s Matt Johnson, the MAC’s top quarterback   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron coach Terry Bowden says Bowling Green offense is 'chess vs. checkers'   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Fun Is Done: Steve Spurrier Leaves College Football with a Legacy of Joy   by Greg Couch, Bleacher Report
FB: MAC Football: Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips Preview   by David S. Williams, Best College Sports News Network

Tuesday, October 13
MBB: Zips hopeful of another successful season as practice begins   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Penalty kick helps Zips defeat Buffalo, 2-1   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
FB: First half barrage carries Zips to victory over EMU   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
FB: Pen Argyl High School graduate Dylan Evans has another big game for Akron football team by Tom Housenick, The Morning Call
FB: The good and bad from Week 6: MAC Football 2015; Akron on the run   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Monday, October 12
FB: Thomas Woodson leads Zips to runaway win over Eagles   by Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Zips with 500 yards on offense, win 47-21   by Alex Alvarado, Hustle Belt
MSOC: Buffalo Men's Soccer falls to #8 Akron late despite Cicerone marker   by Matt Gritzmacher, Bull Run
GENERAL: Two Zips Inducted Into Summit County Sports Hall of Fame   by Hudson Hub Times
MSOC: Ezana Kahsay overcomes odds, achieves college dream at Akron   by WGRZ

Friday, October 9
FB: Akron Zips vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles football preview by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt

Wednesday, October 7
MBB: Akron's Keith Dambrot said his relationship with LeBron James "resurrected" Zips basketball   by Joe Vardon, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Zips focus on red-zone offense after settling for four field goals in loss to Ohio by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: No. 5 Zips earn fourth consecutive win over Santa Clara   by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron defense has tough chore ahead vs. Eastern Michigan's ground game   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WSOC: Jackson alum's Akron success rooted in Polar Bear past   by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite

Tuesday, October 6
WGOLF: UA women’s golf team wins Roseann Schwarts Invitational   by Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Adam Najem late game heroics gives Zips a victory   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
FB: Zips drop heartbreaker to Ohio, 14-12   by Jacob Allen, The Buchtelite

Monday, October 5
FB: Akron Zips fall to Ohio University, 14-12, for homecoming in MAC opener   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: San Diego Chargers' Philip Rivers recalls days laboring under Chuck Amato   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Ohio 14, Akron 12: Zips can’t kick their way to victory over Bobcats   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Ohio Bobcats vs. Akron Zips Football Recap: Ohio defense grounds Akron in field goal fest   by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt
MSOC: UAB men's soccer falls short to No. 9 Akron   by Alabama News
FB: Akron Zips vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Odds   by Get More Sports

Friday, October 2
FB: Coach Terry Bowden previews U of A Homecoming Game (Audio), WAKR with Jasen Sokol
MBB: Akron Zips a hardened basketball team: Five things I think by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thursday, October 1
FB: Zips looking to tame the Bobcats   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
MSOC: Akron 1, Penn State 0: Zips dominate despite narrow victory   by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Penn State Men’s Soccer Gets Shutout By Akron, Loses 1-0   by Sara Civian, Onward State

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