The University of Akron Athletics
In the News Archive: September 2014
In the News Archive: September 2014
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.
Tuesday, September 30
FB: Youth being served at quarterback – MAC
Football 2014 
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Monday, September 29
FB: Contenders emerge for Mid-American Conference
division races
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: On the Record – September 29
Akron Beacon Journal
Sunday, September 28
FB: Zips 21, Pitt 10; some final thoughts and Bowden
speaks (Video)
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron 21, Pittsburgh 10: Conor Hundley leads Zips
to upset of Panthers
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips stun Pitt Panthers with an improved
ground attack
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Akron stuffs Conner, stuns Pitt 21-10
by Will Graves, Associated Press
FB: Terry Bowden Sure Can Coach, Upsetting the
Panthers 21-10
Yahoo Sports
FB: Pitt embarrassed by Akron at home,
21-10
by Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review
FB: Akron ground game catches Panthers off
guard
by Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review
FB: Panthers lose their zip, stumble in second half
against Akron
by Sam Werner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
FB: Penalties, miscues dog Pitt in 21-10 upset
loss to Akron
by Will Graves, Associated Press
(Courtesy of The Daily Journal)
VB, WTEN: On
the record – September 28
Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, September 27
FB: Zips
face another potent running game against Pitt
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips look to regroup on the road against the
Pitt Panthers
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain
Dealer
FB: Akron Zips vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Football
Preview
Yahoo Sports
WSOC, VB: On
the record – September 27
Akron Beacon Journal
Friday, September 26
FB: University of Akron football: Zips looking for way to cure
offensive ills
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon
Journal
FB: Five keys to the UA-Pitt Panthers game
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: QB Kyle Pohl talks about offensive problems
(Video), by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Coach Terry Bowden talks about his Pitt memories
(Video), by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron's Lane Jr. faces dad's alma
mater
by Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh,
Tribune-Review
MSOC: How the Seattle Sounders found & developed
DeAndre Yedlin
by Nick Firchau, MLSsoccer.com
Thursday, September 25
MSOC: University of Akron soccer team tops Ohio State for fourth
consecutive win
Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: 24 Under 24: For Columbus Crew, a Homegrown hero
& franchise player arrives in Wil Trapp
by Andrew King, MLSsoccer.com
Wednesday, September 24
FB: Zips
to face Pitt's James Conner, country's top running back
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips look for patience to be the reward for
a struggling offense
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Tuesday, September 23
FB: Local
history: Acme Zip Game kicked off Akron football tradition in
1954
by Mark J. Price, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Conference play starts as parity looms in the
Mid-American Conference
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sunday, September 21
FB: Zips
commit four turnovers; first-team offense doesn't deliver
TD
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: George Thomas' final thoughts on deflating loss to
Marshall
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips find more issues than answers in
4817 loss to Marshall
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Akron Zips vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Final:
Zips Lose Sloppily 48-17
Yahoo Sports
MSOC: Akron 3, Tulsa 0: Zips score three first-half goals
to earn win
by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
VB: On the Record - September 21
Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, September 20
FB: Zips
have hands full with Marshall's stampeding offense
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Will the Akron Zips measure up to Marshall's
Thundering Herd
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Top units will tangle
by Grant Traylor, The Herald-Dispatch
FB: On the Record – September 20
Akron Beacon Journal
Friday, September 19
FB: Keys to the game against the Marshall Thundering
Herd
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips 'fishing' for a victory over Marshall's
Thundering Herd and buddy Doc Holliday
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Loss a learning experience for Akron's
Pohl
by Doug Smock, The Charleston Gazette
FB: Amato, Holliday go way back
by Derek Redd, Charleston Daily Mail
Thursday, September 18
FB: Sophomore RB may be in line for more
action
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron uses bye week for Herd
preparation
by Grant Traylor, The Herald-Dispatch
FB: Holliday focused on Zips
by Grant Traylor, The
Herald-Dispatch
FB: Marshall, Akron have some ties that
bind
by Chuck Landon, The Herald-Dispatch
FB: Akron often a tough trip for Herd
by Grant Traylor, The Herald-Dispatch
Wednesday, September 17
WGOLF, VB: On
the Record – September 17
Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips offense has to deliver this week
against undefeated Marshall
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain
Dealer
FB: UA football: Quirky schedule gives Zips some early
rest
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips football: Coach Terry Bowden on
connection to Marshall (Video), by George M. Thomas,
Akron Beacon Journal
Tuesday, September 16
WGOLF, MSOC: On
the Record – September 16
Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Marshall cruising its way to 3-0; is Akron next
victim? - MAC Football 2014
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Holliday's work ethic has always impressed
Bowden
by Gary Fauber, Bluefield Daily Telegraph
FB: Hot Herd takes on Bowden-coached Akron
next
by Doug Smock, The Charleston Gazette
Monday, September 15
MSOC: University of Akron men's soccer team blanks Hartford 2-0
to win own invitational
by Fred Cay, Akron Beacon Journal
WSOC: On the Record – September 15
Akron Beacon Journal
Sunday, September 14
GENERAL: University of Akron bid for Browns training camp could
have implications for Zips' soccer program
by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
VB, XC: On the Record – September 14
Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, September 13
MSOC: Akron
2, Central Florida 1: Zips score a goal in each half to top
Knights
by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon
Journal
Thursday, September 11
MSOC: UA
soccer may tread the rocky road of inexperience this
season
by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, September 10
MGOLF, WGOLF, XC: On
the Record – September 10
Akron Beacon Journal
Tuesday, September 9
FB: At
this stage in UA football revival, Zips find no consolation in loss
at Penn State
by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF, WGOLF: On
the Record – September 9
Akron Beacon Journal
Monday, September 8
FB: Harrisburg's Chisholm 'blessed' to recover from
gunshot, turn life around at Akron
by Frank Bodani, The York Daily Record
MGOLF, WGOLF: On
the Record – September 8
Akron Beacon Journal
Sunday, September 7
FB: Penn
State 21, Akron 3: Zips put up strong fight in loss to Nittany
Lions
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips don't have enough as Penn State wins
its home opener, 21-3
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Penn St. powers past Akron in 21-3
win
by Jim Carlson, Canton Repository (via AP)
FB: Akron Zips vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Recap:
Missed Opportunities Hurt Akron
by Brandon Hickey, Yahoo Sports (via SB Nation)
FB: Hard to Handle: Akron WR Zach D'Orazio has his
moments against PSU ... but not many
by Bob Flounders, The Patriot-Times
Saturday, September 6
FB: Zips football: RT Tommy Brown ruled eligible for
season
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: UA football: No looking back as Zips focus on Penn
State (Video) by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon
Journal
VB, WSOC: On
the record: UA volleyball team wins first two in Akron
Invitational
Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips set for test on national TV at Penn
State
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Easton grad Chuck Amato on his Akron football job:
'I'm having the time of my life'
by Josh Folck, The Epress-Times
Friday, September 5
FB: Kyle Pohl, the Akron Zips commander and chief
– and quarterback
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Savvy of Terry Bowden and elite-level assistants
gives Akron Zips puncher's chance vs Penn State
by David Jones, The Patriot-News
FB: Once a Penn State fan, Pen Argyl's Evans returns
to play linebacker for Akron
by Mark Wogenrich, The Morning Call
GENERAL: University of Akron's Zippy vs. Ohio State's
Brutus Buckeye - may the best mascot win
by Karen Farkas, Cleveland Plain
Dealer
FB: Penn State football: Keys to game against
Akron
by Mike Gross, Conestoga Valley News
FB: Zips football: Keys to the game - UA vs. the Penn
State Nittany Lions
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
CC: On the Record – Sept. 5
Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday, September 4
FB: Bowdens, Akron football seek triumph after
tragedies
by Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
FB: Jawon Chisholm and Akron Zips proved last year at
Michigan they don't scare in big stadiums
by David Jones, The Patriot-News
FB: WR L.T. Smith talks about playing Penn State this
week (Video), by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon
Journal
FB: QB Kyle Pohl wins second award in a
week
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon
Journal
FB: Three Ohio MAC teams challenge power-conference
schools
by Larry Phillips, Chillicothe Gazette
MBB: Akron, Kent State release 2014-15 basketball
schedules
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wednesday, September 3
FB: Akron Zips are ready for Saturday's noon matchup
at Penn State
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Coach Terry Bowden expects more from Zips' running
game
by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: What coach Terry Bowden thinks Michigan loss
provides UA against Penn
State (Video), by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon
Journal
FB: Zips football: Players discuss 41-0 win over
Howard (Video), by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon
Journal
VB, WSOC: On
the record: UA women fall 3-1 to Cleveland State in
soccer
Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Penn State Football: A look at the Akron Zips, who
feature former Harrisburg back Jawon Chisholm
by Greg Pickel, The Patriot-News
Tuesday, September 2
FB: A lot to like after opening week
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Quick hits from weekly coaches
teleconference
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Akron head coach Terry Bowden evaluates challenges
of Penn State's defense, QB Christian Hackenberg
by Audrey Snyder, The Patriot-News
FB: Bowden rebuilding Akron Zips
by Cory Giger, Altoona Mirror
FB: Akron coach hopes Zips can keep up with Penn
State
by Joe Juliano, Philly.com/Philadelphia Inquirer
