In the News Archive: August 2012

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Friday, Aug. 31, 2012
FB: Even in defeat, Bowdenball gives Zips hope to escape football abyss by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Central Florida 56, Akron 14: Not much goes right for Zips in loss to Knights by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips off to dark start in Terry Bowden era, but coach and team see positive light by Matt Pawlikowski, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Bowden era off to a rocky start by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository
FB: First for University of Akron football games: A cold on (video) NewsNet5.com (WEWS-TV Cleveland)
MBB, WBB: On the record – Aug. 30 Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Throw-In: With MLS jump, Porter joins exclusive fraternity by Jonah Freedman, MLSsoccer.com

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
FB: Fifth-year seniors find new home with Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Kent State, Akron kick off seasons today: College Football Preview Capsules Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Now it's Akron football coach Terry Bowden's turn to try for yet another turnaround by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Fans can enjoy cold beer at game as Akron kicks off season Thursday versus Central Florida (video) NewsNet5.com (WEWS-TV Cleveland)
MSOC: Caleb Porter opts for MLS’s Portland Timbers by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Caleb Porter displays loyalty by staying through UA season by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron soccer coach Caleb Porter leaving Zips after 2012 season for Portland Timbers of MLS by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012
FB: Zips possess some playmakers but depth missing by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden turning Akron into FSU Midwest by Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel
MSOC: Friend’s death drives UA goalkeeper David Meves by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Goalkeeper David Meves steps up game after highly-touted freshman’s arrival byMarla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Portland's Paulson on Porter hire: "He gets our vision" by Dan Itel, MLSsoccer.com
MSOC: University of Akron men’s soccer coach Caleb Porter leaving after 2012 season to coach pros (video) NewsNet5.com (WEWS-TV Cleveland)

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012
FB, MSOC: UA notebook: Flemings reunite on the field by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: University of Akron football team prepares for season opener against University of Central Florida NewsNet5.com (video) (WEWS-TV Cleveland)

Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
FB: 3-point stance: More cameras for B1G by Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012
FB: UA’s Terrell Buckley drawn to coaching to mold men, not just cornerbacks by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Terry's Talkin' about the Browns (and rookie QBs), the Indians and the Akron men's basketball team by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012
FB: UCF-Akron game a personal showdown for Fleming family by Iliana Limón Romero, Orlando Sentinel
MSOC: University of Akron 4, Florida Gulf Coast 0: Zips take time to get rolling by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 24, 2012
FB: Zips hope to overcome kicking inexperience by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Braintree’s Caldwell, Akron men’s soccer shooting for another title run by John R. Johnson, Boston Globe
XC: UA runners celebrate completion of Towpath Trail Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012
FB: Plenty to like in Zips’ rehearsal by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012
FB: Freshman running back Hakeem Lawrence flashes big-play potential by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Lindy’s announces its 2012 All-MAC teams LindysSports.com
MSOC: On the record – Aug. 21 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012
FB: Zips’ first depth chart holds few surprises by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Former Brunswick standout Pat Forsythe transfers to UA by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Sounders on Campus: College Season Preview SounderAtHeart.com

Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012
FB: Zips scrimmage highlights inconsistencies, Terry Bowden thinks by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012
FB: Zips receive break from camp’s grind by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC, WSOC: On the record – Aug. 17 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 17, 2012
FB: Saturday’s scrimmage should clear cloudy roster by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Enthused by new coach Terry Bowden, the Zips who remained strive to revive Akron football by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: What's hot (and not) for 2012 by Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com
MSOC: On the record – Aug. 16 Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: Faces in the Crowd SI.com

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012
FB: Imani Davis impresses on first, second, third looks by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012
FB: Offensive lineman Adam Bice finding home after trading places by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: On the Record – Aug. 14 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012
FB: Zips defensive back Malachi Freeman learning the hard way by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Mid-American Conference football 2012, East Division breakdown by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: On the record – Aug. 13 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012
FB: Defense leads way in Zips scrimmage by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012
FB: Bowden looks for answers in scrimmage by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
FB: Zips defensive linemen play catch-up by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden's back, looking to put the Zip back in staggering Akron by Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com
FB: Predicting the first-year records for the FBS' 28 new head coaches by Stewart Mandel, SI.com
FB: 28 coaches start new jobs by Ralph Russo, Associated Press
FB: Who went where and why by Ralph Russo, Associated Press

Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012
FB: Zips seeking depth for defensive line by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: With blend of talented youth and experience, Zips open practice with lofty goals by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012
FB: Wide receivers battle extremely competitive by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden embraces giant task as Akron Zips coach by Matt Hayes, Sporting News
FB: Terry Bowden – Passion for coaching remerges at Akron (audio) Yahoo! Sports Radio
MSOC: University of Akron men's soccer team's first practice NewsNet5.com (WEWS-TV)

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
FB: Backup running backs Conor Hundley, Quentin Hines getting noticed by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WSOC: On the Record – Aug. 6 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012
FB: Zips boost could come from new blood in Avis Commack, Kurt Mangum by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012
FB: First Terry Bowden camp opens with QB battle by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden thinks two wins will open way for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB, MBB: Akron, Kent State get ready to open fall football camp: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012
WSOC: Keri Sarver joins Akron women's soccer staff Canton Repository

Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012
MSOC, WSOC, WGOLF: On the record – July 31 Akron Beacon Journal

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