In the News Archive: October 2012

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Wedesday, Oct. 31, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden calls Zips-Flashes rivalry unique by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Previewing the mid-majors by Myron Medcalf, ESPN.com
MBB: Akron picked second, Kent State third in preseason poll by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron hopes momentum results in MAC title, NCAA berth: 2012-13 MAC basketball preview by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Ohio University men's basketball team predicted to win MAC East Division championship
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Ohio's veteran Bobcats appear to be MAC's favorite: 2012-13 MAC basketball preview
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
FB: East Division race wide open after Miami's upset of Ohio: MAC Football Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
RIFLE, WS&D: On the record – Oct. 28 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012
FB: Central Michigan 35, Akron 14: Zips lose sixth in a row Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC, VB, XC: On the record – Oct. 27 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012
FB: Zips have a shot at bringing one home by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips look for second win of the season against struggling Central Michigan by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: On the record – Oct. 26 Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: College notes: Steele’s Souders shining for Zips as a frosh by Chris Sweeny, Lorain County Chronicle-Telegram

Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
FB: Two the magic number for Zips? by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
VB, VB, WSOC: On the record – Oct. 25 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
MBB, WBB: Zips bigger, stronger, faster for the future by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: With tough schedule, Zips need Marshall to unleash the beast by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Under the radar: Getting to know college hoops' hidden heroes by Jeff Borzello, CBSSports.com
MSOC: How to replace one of college's best coaches by J.R. Eskilson, TopDrawerSoccer.com

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012
FB: Freshman backs need to step up for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: On the record: Zips soccer prevails on road at Ohio State Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012
FB: Zips offense still in need of playmaker by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Miami's RedHawks face showdown matchup vs. Ohio: MAC Football Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012
FB: Toledo Rockets building a top-25 resume: MAC Football Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Toddler’s graduation from chemotherapy a big deal by Jewell Cardwell, Akron Beacon Journal
WSOC: On the record – Oct. 21 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012
FB: Northern Illinois 37, Akron 7: Offense sputters, defense collapses in Zips’ loss to Huskies by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Overmatched Akron routed by Northern Illinois, 37-7 by Joe Magill, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Blood, sweat, laughter bonds UA’s Keith Dambrot, Kent State’s Mike Birkbeck by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC, VB: On the record – Oct. 20 Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Fast start lifts Akron soccer over West Virginia, 2-1 by Joe Magill, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
FB: Huskies aware of what to expect from Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Tailback Jawon Chisholm has Akron Zips offense off and running by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Saturday's matchup: Northern Illinois at Akron by Fred Mitchell, Chicago Tribune
VB, WSOC: On the record – Oct. 19 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
FB, MBB: UA sports notebook: Zips’ youth movement comes from necessity for football by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Preview capsules for this weekend's college football games Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
MSOC: University of Akron picks Jared Embick to replace Caleb Porter as soccer coach by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: On the record – Oct. 17 Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron assistant Jared Embick to replace head soccer coach Caleb Porter Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Akron taps Jared Embick as next men's soccer coach Canton Repository

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012
FB: Necessity, injury dictate changes for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF, MSOC, WGOLF: On the Record – Oct. 16 Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron 1, Michigan 0: Zips dominate game but not on scoreboard by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron blanks Michigan, 1-0, in men's soccer by Joe Magill, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden seeks to eliminate excuses by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden waiting for Akron's hard work to pay off: MAC Football Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MGOLF, MSOC: On the Record – Oct. 15 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Oct. 15, 2012
FB: Bowling Green's 4-3 record could be deceiving: MAC Football Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WGOLF, WSOC: On the record – Oct. 14 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012
FB: Ohio 34, Akron 28: Furious finish can’t help Zips overcome slow start by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Ohio Bobcats improve to 7-0 with victory over Akron Zips by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Zips run shutout streak to seven games SoccerAmerica.com
MSOC, XC: On the record – Oct. 13 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012
FB: Zips hope to spoil Ohio’s season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: When Akron Zips meet Ohio Bobcats, points should be plentiful by Elton Aexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Zips blending experience and youth as camp begins by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
VB, WS&D, WSOC: On the record – Oct. 12 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
FB: Zips riding high despite slow start by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012
MBB: Nonconference schedule analysis: Others (blog) by Myron Medcalf, ESPN.com
MSOC: On the record – Oct. 10 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
FB: Ohio shows blueprint for success by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Kent State's Rob Senderoff seeks a fast start for Flashes: MAC Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MGOLF: On the record – Oct. 9 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden says depth helps Ohio’s success by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Kent State defense lacking consistency: MAC Football Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB, MGOLF, MSOC: On the Record – Oct. 8 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Oct. 8, 2012
FB: Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch has Huskies on a roll: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Buckeyes don't shy away from talking about AP poll by Rusty Miller, Associated Press WSOC: On the record – Oct. 7 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012
FB: Bowling Green 24, Akron 10: Second-half doldrums doom Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Bowling Green Falcons come back in second half to upend Akron Zips, 24-10 by Christopher Siders, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: BG defense proves top MAC status by John Wagner, Toledo Blade
VB: On the record – Oct. 6 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012
FB: Zips continue quest for second victory, this time against Bowling Green by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron-Bowling Green kickers have case of sibling rivalry by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron's defense looks to put the pieces together against Bowling Green by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Zips win 5-0 in another MAC rout by Fred Cay, Akron Beacon Journal
VB, WSOC: On the record – Oct. 5 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Oct. 5, 2012
FB: Improved offensive line protects Zips passing success by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Preview capsules for this weekend's college football games Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
FB: Improved Akron team returns to Bowling Green's schedule by John Wagner, Toledo Blade
FB: Ex-Akron players make Giant impact in NY by Steve Doerschuk, Canton Repository
MBB, WBB: On the record – Oct. 3 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: Hefty TV schedule announced for 2013 Mid-American Conference men's and women's basketball seasons by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012
FB: College football, including Zips, goes on offensive by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Offense in total control around MAC gridirons: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
FB: UMass moving closer to first victory of year: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WGOLF, WSOC: On the record – Sept. 30 Akron Beacon Journal

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