The University of Akron Athletics
In the News Archive: August 2015
Follow the Zips in local and national publications with "In The News," updated regularly with links to stories about Zips Athletics, the University and Mid-American Conference.
Monday, August 31
FB: University of Akron lineman Cody Grice named to Lombardi Watch List 
by Akron Beacon Journal staff report
MBB: Head Coach Keith Dambrot Named NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee Chairman
by Alex Alvarado, Hustle Belt
Friday, August 28
MBB: Akron coach Keith Dambrot to chair rules committee for next two years
by Matt Norlander, CBS Sports
MBB: Keith Dambrot named new Men’s Basketball Rules Committee chair
by Rob Dauster, NBC Sports
MBB: Akron's Keith Dambrot Named NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Committee Chairman
by Hudson Hub Times
FB: Akron head coach Terry Bowden and Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson discuss the NCAA's graduate transfer rule (Video), Outside the Lines
FB: University of Akron football: Intelligence helping Zips’ Dylan Evans pass test on field
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday, August 27
MBB: On the record: University of Akron men's basketball team to compete in three in-season tournaments
Akron Beacon Journal staff report
Wednesday, August 26
GENERAL: Larry Williams lays out priorities for University of Akron athletics
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
GENERAL: Akron AD Larry Williams says football attendance No.1 issue
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
GENERAL: University of Akron Athletic Director Larry Williams with Jasen Sokol (Audio), WAKR
T&F: Pole vault champion Barber follows father's path to success
Associated Press
FB: Dadgum, it'll be refreshing to see Terry Bowden on Owen Field for OU's opener
by Guerin Emig, Tulsa World
Tuesday, August 25
T&F: University of Akron pole vaulter Shawn Barber of Canada wins IAAF world championship
by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Oklahoma football: Bob Stoops, Terry Bowden share long history
by Joe Buettner, The Oklahoma Daily
Monday, August 24
T&F: Akron's Clayton Murphy fails to advance to 800 finals at IAAF World Championships
Akron Beacon Journal
Sunday, August 23
FB: Coach Terry Bowden pleased with camp effort, sees progress across board
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: Two enjoying success at IAAF world championships
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: Zips pole vaulter qualifies for finals in Beijing
Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, August 22
FB: Zips beginning to learn whether they are born to run
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Is This the Year Akron Goes Bowling?
by Jay Walker, ESPN 1420
Friday, August 21
T&F: UA's Shawn Barber, Clayton Murphy to compete at IAAF World Championships
Akron Beacon Journal
GENERAL: Cincinnati athletes lead in benefit boost from cost of attendance
by Steve Berkowitz and Andrew Kreighbaum, USA TODAY
Thursday, August 20
FB: Akron Zips' defensive line developing 'plug-and-play' mentality
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: Fortune extends track season for University of Akron standout Clayton Murphy
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Transfer tailback Donnell Alexander, son of Hall of Famer, ready to run for Akron Zips
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wednesday, August 19
GENERAL: University of Akron hires new athletic director
by Rick Armon, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: UA soccer team wins 4-1 over Oakland in exhibition opener
Akron Beacon Journal
GENERAL: Larry Williams named athletic director at University of Akron
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
GENERAL: University of Akron hires Larry Williams for director of athletics position
by Timothy Magaw, Crain's Cleveland Business
GENERAL: Larry Williams named Zips' Director of Athletics
WKYC.com
GENERAL: Larry Williams named Akron Zips' Director of Athletics
Hudson Hub-Times
GENERAL: Larry Williams named Zips' Director of Athletics
by Rick Fargo, WOIO
GENERAL: Akron Zips hire former Marquette athletic director Williams
by Rich Kirchen, Milwaukee Business Journal
FB: College football preview: The Mid-American Conference
by Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
Tuesday, August 18
FB: Terry Bowden is all smiles with Akron Zips football early in camp
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Oklahoma gets a baptism in Mid-American Conference football
by Berry Tramel, NewsOK.com
WBB: UA women's basketball team announces schedule
Akron Beacon Journal
Monday, August 17
FB: Freshmen and quarterback are focus of Zips football scrimmage
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: Next Man Up! Apparel Dispute Sends Nick Symmonds to the Sidelines, Clayton Murphy to China
by Larry Eder, RunBlogRun.com
Saturday, August 15
FB: Former Firestone standout switches lane for Zips
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: MAC Football Previews: Akron Zips
by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
Friday, August 14
FB: UA football to host preseason Fan Appreciation Day
Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron Zips men's soccer season preview
Hudson Hub-Times
WSOC: Akron Zips women's soccer season preview
Hudson Hub-Times
Thursday, August 13
FB: Top 70 MAC Football Players: #21 Cody Grice (DL/FB- Akron Zips)
by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
Wednesday, August 12
T&F: UA's Clayton Murphy will join Shawn Barber at World Championships
Akron Beacon Journal
FB: MAC East Division teams all have issues to overcome for a title
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: With Blake Frohnapfel in front, MAC East football is strong at quarterback
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: UMass football 2015 opponent first look: Akron
by Daniel Malone, MassLive.com
Tuesday, August 11
FB: Change may blow through InfoCision as Zips open camp
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips start football practice with high hopes, under dark clouds
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Former Zips running back gets a shot with the Steelers
by Cliff Hickman, Canton Repository
Monday, August 10
MBB: College basketball gets rules overhaul to boost scoring
by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
T&F: Nick Symmonds Not on World Championships Squad
by Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World
Wednesday, August 5
MBB: Akron basketball has major NIT challenge to open season vs. Arkansas, Villanova
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Bracket breakdown: NIT Season Tip-Off
by C.L. Brown, ESPN.com
FB: Top 70 MAC Football Players- #28 Darryl Monroe (LB- Akron Zips)
by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
Wednesday, August 5
MSOC: Akron Zips men's soccer ranked 25th in preseason poll
Hudson Hub-Times
Tuesday, August 4
WGOLF: Short game distinguishes Lakota's Dull on course
by Matthew Horn, The News-Messenger
