In the News Archive: October 2013

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Thursday, Oct. 31
WBB, WSOC: On the record – Robbie Derschang leads UA soccer team to win over Michigan Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Oct. 30
FB: Terry Bowden, Zips focusing on Wagon Wheel by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: New head of Ohio Department of Veterans Services has Akron roots by Jim Carney, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: On the record: Zips favored in MAC basketball polls Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips picked to win it all in Mid-American Conference basketball by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Transfer players should impact Mid-American Conference basketball in 2013-14 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron women picked to repeat as MAC East basketball champs, Central Michigan favored over Toledo in the West by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, Oct. 29
FB: Rivalry for Akron and Kent State a relief in the schedule for both teams by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Zips must deal with rule changes for coming year by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Oct. 28
FB: Glenville's Terrance Owens comes up big in Toledo-Bowling Green rivalry by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, Oct. 27
FB: Ball State 42, Akron 24: Zips’ offense can’t keep up in MAC loss to Cardinals by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Ball State flies past Akron Zips as Keith Wenning throws for five touchdowns by Mike Pettica, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Ball State jumps ahead early, stops Akron 42-24 by Ben Breiner, Muncie Star Press
MSOC, VB, WS&D: On the record: UA soccer team tops Northern Illinois 2-1 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Oct. 26
FB: UA in good mood after second victory but Ball State presents tough challenge by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips football gameday: Saturday vs. Ball State by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Ball State football not shying from numbers game by Ben Breiner, Muncie Star Press
FB: Bowden's return comes at the right time by David Hale, ESPN.com
VB, WSOC: On the record: UA women’s soccer loses 3-0 to Western Michigan Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Veteran Akron Zips could rule region's women's basketball scene by Jim Ingraham, News Herald

Friday, Oct. 25
FB: Zips snap streaks, seek to use win as springboard to more by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
FB: Know the foe: Ball State football vs. Akron by Ben Breiner, Muncie Star Press
FB: Pen Argyl's Dylan Evans stepping up for Akron football team by Michael LoRe, The Express-Times
FB: Mid-American Conference adds yet another bowl game, in Miami by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thursday, Oct. 24
MBB: In push for new basketball arena, UA needs fans now by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Hype begins for Demetrius Treadwell and the Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips men and women are ready for a new basketball season by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Euclid grad Demetrius 'Tree' Treadwell prepared to lead Akron Zips by Guy Cipriano, News-Herald
WBB: Despite loss of Sina King, Zips ready to get started by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron 0, Michigan State 0: Offensively-challenged Zips find positives in scoreless draw by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Oct. 23
FB: Zips can breathe very temporary sigh of relief by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journ
MGOLF, MBB, WBB: On the record: UA golf team finishes fourth at Pinetree Intercollegiate Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips land No. 10 in mid-major college hoops poll; Cleveland State, Kent State get votes by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, Oct. 22
FB: Zips enjoying second victory but work remains by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Buffalo Bulls have eyes on Mid-American East Division title by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MGOLF: UA golfers in first place after one round at Pinetree Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Oct. 21
FB: Mid-American Conference favorites have challenges coming up by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WSOC: University of Akron women beat Bowling Green 2-1 in soccer Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Oct. 20
FB: Akron 24, Miami 17: Zips finally get magic second victory Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Miami gives Akron first road win in 30 games by Rory Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer
FB: Akron’s win snaps 30-game losing streak against Miami by Mark Schmetzer, Dayton Daily News
FB: Go figure: The weird, wacky and wow of the weekend by Craig Bennett, USA Today
FB: Rubber Bowl fans bid on dusty old memories by Dave Scott, Akron Beacon Journal
VB, XC: On the record – Oct. 19 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Oct. 19
FB: Opportunity awaits if UA plays correctly against winless Miami by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips football gameday: at Miami by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: RedHawks focused on Zips by Mark Schmetzer, Dayton Daily News
MSOC, VB, WSOC: On the record: Zips men’s soccer beats Buffalo 1-0 in double OT Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Oct. 18
FB: Transfers finding their places with Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Struthers’ McFadden doesn’t regret switch to hoops by Ryan Buck, Youngstown Vindicator

Wednesday, Oct. 16
MSOC: Men’s college soccer/Akron 1, Wake Forest 0: Aodhan Quinn converts PK in Zips’ win by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
FB, MBB, VB, WBB: UA notebook: Zips in different position as favorites against RedHawks by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, VB, WBB: Cleveland State's Gary Waters expects to be better; MAC TV set: Local college basketball notebook by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB, WBB, WGOLF: On the record: UA women’s golf team ties for sixth at Rocket Classic Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Keith Dambrot podcast (audio) CollegeInsider.com

Tuesday, Oct. 15
FB: Bowden sees progress in Zips’ loss by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Mid-American Conference bowl opportunities continue to grow by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: UA men’s soccer team hopes shocking upset sparks successful stretch run by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB, WGOLF: On the Record – Oct. 14 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Oct. 14
FB: Auction planned at Rubber Bowl by Carol Biliczky, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Most Mid-American Conference favorites avoid trap-game threats by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WSOC: On the Record: Kent State women’s soccer defeats University of Akron 2-0 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Oct. 13
FB: Zips defense contains Lynch, team comes up short Akron Beacon Journal
FB: NIU holds off Akron, 27-20, to remain undefeated by Ross Jacobson, DeKalb Daily Chronicle
FB: NIU holds on by Steve Nitz, DeKalb Daily Chronicle

Saturday, Oct. 12
FB: Zips need to follow familiar blueprint by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips football gameday: at Northern Illinois by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Another sellout crowd expected at Huskie Stadium by Steve Nitz, DeKalb Daily Chronicle
FB: Bickley looms large as dual threat for Zips by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
FB: Mid-American Conference bowl tie-ins now up to four in 2014 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
VB, WSOC: On the record – Oct. 11 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Oct. 11
FB: Zips look for return of early momentum by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF: On the record – Oct. 10 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Oct. 10
MSOC: On the record: UA soccer team bounces back with win over CSU Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Oct. 9
FB: Despite bad loss, Zips showing improvement, must move on by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Tailgating food is something to cheer about by Lisa Abraham, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips feeling the heat in quest for another football victory by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Akron-N. Illinois Preview ESPN.com
MBB: Demetrius Treadwell podcast (audio) CollegeInsider.com
MGOLF, WGOLF: On the record: Zips finish sixth at Firestone Invitational golf tournament Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Oct. 8
FB: Top players came up big last week in the Mid-American Conference by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Intense Demetrius Treadwell looking to season’s start by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, MGOLF, WGOLF: On the record: Zips basketball season tickets beat record Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Oct. 7
FB: Miami cuts ties with coach Don Treadwell; Akron, Kent State look for a ray of light by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WSOC: On the record – Oct. 6 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Oct. 6
FB: Ohio 43, Akron 3: Bobcats run all over Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips rocked by Ohio University in front of nearly 20,000 by Mike Pettica, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Bobcats sack Akron, 43-3 by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
MSOC: On the record: Zips’ MAC soccer winning streak ends at 49 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Oct. 5
FB: Zips need to control running game against Bobcats on offense and defense by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips football gameday: vs. Ohio University by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Ohio opens MAC play at Akron by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
MBB: Akron, Kent State fare well in early hoops practice by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WTEN, XC: On the record – UA men’s cross country wins at All-Ohio Championships Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Oct. 4
FB: Zips want to push running game out of neutral by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: New job, same goals for Tressel by Ryan Buck, Youngstown Vindicator

Thursday, Oct. 3
FB: Putting it all together by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger

Wednesday, Oct. 2
FB: Zips’ kicking game tripped up recently by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Time for the Akron Zips to flex their muscles and run the ball better by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Zips benefit from second-chance players by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
MBB: Dambrot relishes "old school approach" (blog) by Jonathan Cooper, ESPN.com

Tuesday, Oct. 1
FB: What we’ve learned about UA five games into season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: MAC Teleconference: Austin Boucher doing better than his numbers for Miami RedHawks by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Kacie Cassell highlighted in Slam Magazine

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