In the News Archive: August 2013

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Saturday, Aug. 31
MSOC, WSOC: On the record – Aug. 30 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 30
FB: Central Florida 38, Akron 7: Promising start turns into another long Knight by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: UCF quarterback Blake Bortles leads Knights to a 38-7 thrashing of Akron in season opener by Paul Tenorio, Orlando Sentinel
MSOC: Zips ready for the 2013 season by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Aug. 29
FB: Different year, different expectations for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips football gameday: at Central Florida by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Game preview: Akron at UCF by Paul Tenorio, Orlando Sentinel
FB: On the record – Aug. 28 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Cleveland State, Kent State, Akron basketball players enjoy overseas trips by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wednesday, Aug. 28
FB: Terry Bowden returns to Orlando (audio) SportstalkFlorida Mornings 1080 AM
FB: Several storylines highlight East Division race, including Kent State proving its worth by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips football ready to 'win close' with coach Terry Bowden by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Kyle Pohl plans to put an end to Akron's revolving door at quarterback by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: MAC football capsules: Buffalo, Ball State look to be favorites by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: UCF vs. Akron: Key match-ups for the season opener by Paul Tenorio, Orlando Sentinel
FB: Akron coach Terry Bowden has strong Orlando ties by Paul Tenorio, Orlando Sentinel
MSOC: On the record – Aug. 27: UA soccer team picked to win another MAC title Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Aug. 27
FB: Time to see results in Terry Bowden’s UA football rebuilding plan by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: MAC commissioner says new TV deal 'made the most sense' by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, Aug. 25
FB: QB Pohl assumes control of Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Aug. 24
ATH: MAC, Time Warner Cable join hands; satellite dish owners shut out by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Akron Zips soccer team has new coach but still ranks high in polls (video) NewsNet5.com (WEWS-TV Cleveland)
WSOC: On the record – Aug. 23 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 23
FB: Zips football looks to rebuild, rebound by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
FB: On the training camp tour by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com

Thursday, Aug. 22
ATH: Jim Tressel, Jim Dennison, Keith Dambrot, Terry Bowden among teachers in UA coaching course by Carol Biliczky, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips coach Terry Bowden ready to burst about new QB by Mike Huguenin, NFL.com

Wednesday, Aug. 21
FB: Colorado State teammates C.J. James, Nordly Capi renew acquaintances after transfers to UA by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC, SOFT: On the record – Aug. 20: UA soccer tops Marshall 4-1 in exhibition match Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Aug. 20
FB: Terry Bowden on "The Really Big Show" (audio) WKNR 850 AM (Cleveland)
FB: Mykel Traylor-Bennett works way into wide receiver rotation by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
SOFT: Hoover's Jessica Simpson to coach softball Canton Repository

Sunday, Aug. 18
FB: Several stand out for Zips in scrimmage by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, T&F, XC: On the record – Aug. 17 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 16
FB: Time running out for some on UA’s roster by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Former Green stars part of Akron football's building process by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
MSOC: A British invasion hits the soccer pitch in Akron by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Aug. 15
FB: UA wide receiver Dillard focuses on playing veteran role by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Coach Jared Embick plans to follow Caleb Porter blueprint with Zips by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Aug. 14
FB: Going undefeated is harder than ever by Brian Bennett, ESPN.com
FB: UA wants something special out of kick units by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips, Kent State Golden Flashes grind through summer football camp by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: NFL Draft 2014 Primer: Scouting the MAC by Chris Burke, SI.com
MGOLF, MSOC, WSOC: On the record – Aug. 13: UA golfer advances at U.S. Amateur Championship Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Aug. 13
FB: Zips finding depth at some spots by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron and Kent State tip-off ESPN's 2013 college coverage by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Cleveland State, Kent State men's basketball teams set sail on working summer vacations by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: ESPN Tip-Off Marathon schedule/analysis (blog) by Eamonn Brennan, ESPN.com
MBB: ESPN announces College Basketball Tip-off Marathon schedule and matchups Sporting News

Sunday, Aug. 11
FB: Terry Bowden finds things to like in scrimmage by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, T&F: On the record – Aug. 10: 12 UA track athletes honored Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 9
FB: Running back Jawon Chisholm ready to go to another level for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Aug. 8
FB: UA coach Terry Bowden cautious, practical with players by George Thomas Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Aug. 7
FB: Florida State transfer Moses McCray wants to reclaim injury-plagued career by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Aug. 6
FB: Zips recalibrate for tweaked targeting rule by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: UA football notebook: Cuyahoga Falls’ Chris Harris with Zips but is academic non-qualifier by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden on "Munch in the Morning" (audio) KNR2 1540 AM (Cleveland)

Sunday, Aug. 4
FB: QB competition for Kyle Pohl arrives in name of Nick Hirschman by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Aug. 3
FB: Zips adding depth with some size by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Aug. 2
FB: UA in search of more victories as camp opens by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

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