In the News Archive: November 2012

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Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
FB: Black Coaches and Administrators award A’s to 21 of 39 top football schools that filled jobs Associated Press
WBB: Akron's Luburgh grabs weekly honor by Brandon Hannahs, Zanesville Times Recorder

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
FB, MSOC: On the record – Nov. 28 Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Caleb Porter leaves UA for Portland in pursuit of his next 'rush' by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
VB: Twin Sisters Headed to Ohio to Play Division I Volleyball by Lorrie Ham, Lake Minnetonka News, Patch.com

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden says work begins now for next season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012
MSOC: A cruel ending for Zips coach Caleb Porter by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: On the Record – Nov. 26 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
FB: MAC applies to trademark #MACtion, commish says (blog) by Jeremy Fowler, CBSSports.com
MSOC: Creighton 1, Akron 1: Zips lose in penalty kicks; Caleb Porter era ends by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron men's soccer team loses in shootout against Creighton by Christopher Siders, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Zips Soccer Title Quest Ends AkronNewsNow.com, WAKR Radio
MSOC: Zips end playoff run (audio) WKSU.org
MSOC: Bluejays topple No. 1 Akron in shootout by Steven Pivovar, Omaha World-Herald
MSOC: Porter's tenure ends with shootout loss SoccerAmerica.com

Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
MSOC: Rematch with Creighton in NCAA Tournament excites Zips by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: University of Akron soccer scouting report vs. Creighton by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Stakes higher this time around for CU men by Steven Pivovar, Omaha World-Herald
WBB: UA women beat Providence 81-78 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012
MSOC: Jays expecting noisy atmosphere by Steven Pivovar, Omaha World-Herald
WBB: Preview capsules for today's men's and women's college basketball games Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friday, Nov. 23, 2012
MSOC: Sophomores play key role in Zips run for a second national title by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Making a case for a Hermann winner by Travis Clark, TopDrawerSoccer.com

Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012
FB: The road to the MAC football championship by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012
FB: Toledo 35, Akron 23: Zips can’t hold early lead, finish third consecutive one-win season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Austin Dantin's 5 TD passes power Toledo over Akron, 35-23 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Mid-American boss Jon Steinbrecher content with incoming BCS playoff system: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Dantin throws 5 TD passes, Pasquale rumbles in Toledo's win over Akron by Ryan Autullo, Toledo Blade
MBB, MGOLF, WGOLF, VB: On the record – Nov. 20 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: University of Akron signs four men's basketball recruits from Class of 2013 Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC, WSOC: Akron soccer programs receive academic honors Canton Repository

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012
FB: Refreshed Zips ready to face Rockets by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA basketball notebook: Zips now have time to adjust playing time by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: On the record – Nov. 19 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Nov. 19, 2012
MBB: Akron 85, Penn State 60: Zips dominate final two opponents to finish fifth in Puerto Rico by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Zips electric in 2-1 win over Wolverines by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: UA goalkeeper David Meves catapults Zips in tournament by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron men's soccer team beats Michigan in NCAA Tournament to reach Round of 16 by Matt Pawlikowski, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Zips have first loss of season to St. Francis Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012
MSOC: Zips seek more memories; five wins from a second national title by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Scouting report on Michigan by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
SB: On the record – Nov. 17 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
MBB: UA 82, UNC-Asheville 63: Zips use big second half to pull away in Puerto Rico Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Chauncey Gilliam scores 22 to lead Akron men's basketball team to win over UNC Asheville Cleveland Plain Dealer
VB, WBB: On the record – Nov. 16 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Nov. 16, 2012
MBB: Oklahoma State 69, Akron 65, OT: Zips rally only to fall short in Puerto Rico Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips lose to Oklahoma State, 69-65 in overtime, at Puerto Rico Tip Off Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB, WBB: Previewing today's Northeast Ohio men's and women's college basketball games Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Determined Saad Abdul-Salaam walks into University of Akron soccer program by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: On the record – Nov. 15 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
MBB: It’s homecoming for Alex Abreu, Carmelo Betancourt by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA men’s basketball scouting report: Oklahoma State by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Puerto Rico Tip Off primer (blog) ESPN.com
T&F: On the record – Nov. 14 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
MBB: Puerto Rico Tip-Off: Eight to Watch (blog) by Jon Cooper, ESPN.com
MSOC: Zips get treated with no respect in NCAA soccer draw by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Seeds of motivation (editorial) by Michael Douglas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012
FB: Longtime coach Jim Dennison steps down at Walsh University by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron 97, John Carroll 53 by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron breezes past John Carroll, 97-53 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: UA soccer shocked by fifth seed by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Top-ranked Akron seeded fifth in NCAA soccer tourney; CSU gets Spartans Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Akron seeded fifth in NCAA men's soccer tourney Canton Repository
BASE: On the record – Nov. 12 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Nov. 12, 2012
MBB: University of Akron basketball scouting report by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: UA defeats Northern Illinois 2-0 by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron Zips capture another Mid-American Conference soccer title, 2-0 over Northern Illinois Huskies Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Top-ranked Akron men's soccer team wins MAC title Canton Repository

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
FB: UMass 22, Akron 14: Turnovers too much for Zips to overcome in loss to Minutemen by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Mistakes hurt Akron Zips in 22-14 home football loss to UMass Minutemen by Matt Florjancic, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: UMass football gets first FBS win with 22-14 victory over Akron by Paul Bowker, Springfield Republican
FB: UMass football finally on the FBS board with first win by Harry Plumer, Springfield Republican
FB: Special teams play key role in UMass football victory by Harry Plumer, Springfield Republican
FB: UMass football earns first win by beating Akron by Ryan Lewis, Boston Globe
FB: Historic win for Minutemen by Tom Gaffney, Boston Herald
FB: MAC has made more than a name for itself by Mike Lopresti, USA Today
VB, WS&D: On the record – Nov. 10 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012
FB: Zips still seeking elusive second victory by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: UMass football looks toward Akron for first win by Harry Plumer, Springfield Republican
MSOC: Akron 2, Bowling Green 0: Zips advance to MAC title match by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron men's soccer team blanks Bowling Green in MAC semifinal by Christopher Siders, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Coastal Carolina 74, Akron 70: Zips open season minus two players in OT loss Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron men's basketball team falls to Coastal Carolina in overtime Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Coastal Carolina wins in overtime to top Akron in opener by Ryan Young, Sun News
VB, XC: On the record – Nov. 9 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Preview capsules for today's Northeast Ohio women's college basketball games Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
FB: Preview capsules for this weekend's local college football games Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: UMass football opponent campus report: Week 11, Akron by Harry Plumer, Springfield Republican
FB: Winless UMass trying to stay upbeat by Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe
MBB: Experience and defense are keys to Zips season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron men’s basketball scouting report: Coastal Carolina Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Preview capsules for today's men's and women's college basketball games Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: No easing in for Chanticleers as season tips off by Ryan Young, Sun News
MSOC: Father’s suggestion awakens UA soccer attack by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: MAC Tournament scouting report Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron Zips soccer team sweeps MAC awards Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Akron seniors make final championship push by Travis Clark, TopDrawerSoccer.com

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012
FB: Battles with Akron nothing new for UMass football coach Charley Molnar by Harry Plumer Springfield Republican
MBB: Zips freshmen ease into new roles at collegiate level by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012
FB, MBB: UA notebook: Bowden continues quest to find kick returner by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Zips gain No. 1 national ranking by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012
FB: UMass football, Akron, both cautiously optimistic about chances this week by Harry Plumer, Springfield Republican
MSOC: Player of Week is UA senior Meves Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron’s Meves sets shutout record by Amy Farnum, NCAA.com

Monday, Nov. 5, 2012
FB: Could the MAC champion end up in a BCS bowl? MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012
FB: Kent State 35, Akron 24: Golden Flashes turn tide in second half by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron-Kent State notebook: Terry Bowden opens self up to second-guessing by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Don’t fight Kent State’s identity; Darrell Hazell needs to embrace dynamic duo by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Marla Ridenour on Sports – Zips' Porter confident about NCAA chances as regular season concludes (blog) Ohio.com
FB: Kent-Akron rivalry game filled with excitement as KSU wins, 35-24 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Darrell Hazell starts game passing, then lets Kent State backs run wild by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Kent State football survives scare from arch-rival Akron, wins 35-24 by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record Courier
FB: Keith's efficient quarterback play key to Kent State's success by Don Dreger, Ravenna Record Courier
FB: KSU punter, ex-Aurora star Melchiori bottles up Zips by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record Courier
MBB, MSOC, WBB, WS&D: On the record – Nov. 3 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: College basketball: Akron sweeps Malone exhibitions Canton Repository

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
FB: UA football: Zips need to strive for perfection at Kent State by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: KSU football: Flashes not looking past struggling rival Zips by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: For Kent State Golden Flashes, rivalry game with Akron Zips has huge implications by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Kent State's record season could be lost if it overlooks rival Akron by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record Courier
MSOC, VB: On the record – Nov. 2 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
FB, MBB, WBB: UA notebook: Zips want to bring home Wagon Wheel by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Beware of the mighty MAC – the best little conference in the country by Eric Adelson, Yahoo! Sports
MSOC: Zips set to celebrate seniors Saturday by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012
MBB: Akron 111-Tiffin 72: Zips apply defensive pressure, roll to easy win by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: College basketball notebook by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC, WBB: On the record – Oct. 31 Akron Beacon Journal

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