In the News Archive: September 2012

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.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012
FB: Miami 56, Akron 49: Zips fall short in thriller; penalties play part by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Improving Zips 'D' takes step backward in loss to Miami by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Akron 4, Buffalo 0 – Brenes scores three goals to lead Zips charge over Bulls by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
VB, XC, WGOLF: On the record – Sept. 29 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012
FB: Zips open MAC season looking for change by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
VB, WGOLF, WSOC: On the record – Sept. 28 Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Injuries are taking toll on rosters: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Scouting Saturday's College Football Games Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friday, Sept. 28, 2012
FB: Former Firestone running back Cody Grice flourishing as a nose guard for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012
MSOC: Zips Poised To Send Porter Out On High Note by Maria Burns Ortiz, CollegeSoccerNews.com

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012
FB: Zips eager to see how they measure up in MAC by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden's Zips gearing up for league play: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: MAC still felling tall timbers in big conferences by Rusty Miller, Associated Press

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012
FB: Bowden says loss to Tennessee a step forward by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Sept. 24, 2012
FB: MAC teams finding success on the ground: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012
FB: Tennessee 47, Akron 26: Tough duel shows Zips on track to legitimacy by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC, WGOLF: On the record – Sept. 22 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012
FB: Zips need to play their best to take down Volunteers by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Zips travel easier with support team by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron's Bowden wants Zips to be known for their defense by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friday, Sept. 21, 2012
FB: Zips won’t worry about din at Neyland by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Capsule previews of this weekend's college football games Cleveland Plain Dealer
VB, XC: On the record – Sept. 20 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden – Preparing for the Volunteers (audio) Yahoo! Sports Radio with Tim Brando

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012
FB: Ohio College Football Insider by Mark Znidar, Columbus Dispatch
MSOC, WGOLF: On the Record – Sept. 18 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012
FB: Correct quarterback propels Zips offense by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC, VB, XC: On the record – Sept. 17 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Sept. 17, 2012
FB: Akron coach Terry Bowden cherishes first win with Zips: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Akron 5, South Florida 0 – Scott Caldwell scores two goals as Zips easily dispatch Bulls by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF, WSOC, VB: On the record – Sept. 16 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012
FB: Akron 66, Morgan State 6: Zips break out in record-setting performance by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips roll past Morgan State, 66-6 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: The HeldenFiles Online – Mixed Notes – Sept. 16 (blog) Rich Heldenfels, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012
FB: Zips focused on getting first win but know Morgan State can’t be taken lightly by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Rowdies revel in soon-departing Caleb Porter’s success by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: St. John's ties Akron in college soccer Canton Repository

Friday, Sept. 14, 2012
FB: Zips counting on wide receivers to pick up pace by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Preview capsules of this weekend's college football games by Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Weekend opponents mirror Zips’ alpha dog mentality by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
FB: Zips’ defense deals with speedy offense by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Bowling Green looks to separate from Toledo in East: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MGOLF, VB: On the Record – Sept. 11 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden’s not looking for moral victories by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF: On the Record – Sept. 10 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Sept. 10, 2012
FB: MAC offenses still rule the day: Mid-American Conference Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012
FB: UA falls 41-38 to Florida International in OT Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Area college football report: Walsh, Akron, Kent all fall in Week 2 Canton Repository
FB: FIU Golden Panthers have final say in home opener against Akron by David Neal, Miami Herald
FB: First-half blues for FIU Golden Panthers in win over Akron by David Neal, Miami Herald
FB: It’s an extra-special performance for the FIU Golden Panthers by Christina De Nicola, Miami Herald

Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012
FB: Zips’ Jawon Chisholm seeks to keep hold of job by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: FIU seeking clarity against Akron in home opener by David Neal, Miami Herald
MSOC, VB: On the record – Sept. 7 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Sept. 7, 2012
FB: Bowden seeks to beef up running game by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Preview capsules for this weekend's college football games Cleveland Plain Dealer
XC: On the record – Sept. 6 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012
MSOC: The Designated Player: Damn You, Caleb Porter (blog) by Graham Parker, Grantland.com

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012
FB: Line shuffle might be in Zips’ future by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron freshman Cody Grice has an impressive debut at nose guard: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: In many ways, Akron mirrors FIU by David Neal, Miami Herald

Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012
FB: Florida visit is kind of ‘homecoming’ for Akron coach Terry Bowden by David Neal, Miami Herald

Monday, Sept. 3, 2012
MSOC, WSOC: On the record – Sept. 2 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012
VB: On the record – Sept. 1 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012
FB: Terry Bowden will show patience with his team by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

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