In the News Archive: September 2015

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Wednesday, September 30
FB: Akron Zips have turned their season around with QB Tommy Woodson   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Jerome Lane Jr. experiment is yielding positive results   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Thomas Woodson has stabilized quarterback position for Zips   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, September 29
FB: Akron's offense showed up on the road, bowl game expectations   by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
FB: Woodson leads Zips offense past Cajuns   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
MSOC: Zips soccer beat UC Santa Barbara, 2-0   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite

Monday, September 28
FB: Thomas Woodson leads Zips past Ragin’ Cajuns   by Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Unfocused Cajuns suffer humbling home loss   by Tim Buckley, The Advertiser
FB: Louisiana-Lafayette Falls At Home Against The Akron Zips 35-14   by Tony Cornish Jr., WRGX
WSOC: UA women’s soccer scores shutout win over Ohio   by Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, September 27
FB: Akron beats Louisiana-Lafayette 35-14 by CBS Sports
FB: Tommy Woodson leads Zips to road victory by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt

Saturday, September 26
FB: Zips seek identity on road trip to Louisiana-Lafayette   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Coaching-staff ties bind Cajuns, Zips   by Tim Buckley, The Advertiser
FB: Zips defense has Cajun coaches working overtime   by Tim Buckley, The Advertiser

Friday, September 25
FB: Coach Terry Bowden Previews Zips/Louisiana Lafayette with Jasen Sokol (Audio), WAKR
FB: Cajuns defensive linemen dream of scoring touchdowns by Brian Hudgins, The Advocate
FB: Akron Zips Travel South to Face the Ragin' Cajuns by David S. Williams, The Best College Sports News Network

Thursday, September 24
FB: Zips football takes on Ragin’ Cajuns   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
FB: Akron plans to start quarterback Tommy Woodson against Ragin’ Cajuns   by Luke Johnson, The Advocate
MSOC: Zips lose a close one to Wake Forest   by Charles Combestt, The Buchtelite

Wednesday, September 23
FB: Thomas Woodson moves to the front of quarterback competition   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: No. 9 Zips aren’t up to challenge of No. 14 Demon Deacons   by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips turn to Tommy Woodson as starting QB: MAC Football 2015   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Akron Zips vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football preview   by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
FB: Cajuns look for second win against Akron Zips  by Garrett Ohlmeyer, The Vermilion

Tuesday, September 22
FB: Several Cajuns returning from injuries in time for Akron game by Dan McDonald, The Advocate
MSOC: Akron Soccer Preview vs. Wake Forest by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite

Monday, September 21
FB: Akron's Grice rushes 7 yards, scores 3 TDs in 52-9 win   by CBS Sports
FB: Akron Zips vs Savannah State Tigers football recap: Zips use 2nd quarter surge to roll Tigers 52-9   by Brandon Fitzsimons, Hustle Belt
FB: Hudspeth has fond memories of late pal with Akron ties   by Tim Buckley, The Advertiser

Sunday, September 20
FB: Zips pound Savannah State 52-9 for first victory   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Zips hungry for first victory, not taking anything for granted against Savannah State   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden is one of 11 active FBS head coaches with at least 150 wins   by John Taylor, NBC Sports

Friday, September 18
FB: UA linebackers finding an early groove   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Savannah State Tigers vs. Akron Zips football preview   by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
MSOC: UA men’s soccer on the rise again, but big victories bring pressure   by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Zips, Buckeyes battle to draw   by Daniel Cermak, The Buchtelite

Thursday, September 17
MSOC: Men’s soccer: Zips, Buckeyes battle to overtime draw   by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips look to tame the Tigers   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
T&F: Shawn Barber opts for pros on heels of world pole vault gold   by Lori Ewing, CBC Sports

Wednesday, September 16
FB: UA football: Quarterback Kyle Pohl will miss Saturday’s game against Savannah State   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Ohio State men’s soccer team preparing for NCAA tournament rematch at Akron   by Mariesha Gibson, The Lantern
VB: Hudson Grad, Amanda Bedell, Named MAC Volleyball Athlete of the Week   by Hudson Hub Times

Tuesday, September 15
MSOC: UA men's soccer: Akron Zips make strong showing in national polls, OSU up next by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Richie Laryea named MAC Men’s Soccer Athlete of the Week by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite

Monday, September 14
MSOC: Men’s college soccer: Akron 3, St. Louis 2: Zips rally to earn third consecutive victory over ranked opponent by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Shaky quarterback play sends Zips to defeat in front of second-largest crowd ever at InfoCision Stadium by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, September 11
FB: Pittsburgh vs. Akron Prediction, Game Preview   by Rich Cirminiello, Campus Insiders
FB: Against the Odds: Pitt favored in first road game against Akron   by Jim Hammett, Sports Blog Cardiac Hill
MSOC: University of Akron men’s soccer returns to national rankings following wins at Georgetown, Maryland; ready to host Saint Louis on Friday   by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, September 10
FB: Coach Terry Bowden Zips host Panthers Saturday at Infocision (Audio), WAKR
FB: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Akron Zips football preview   by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
FB: Akron Zips still unsettled at quarterback going into home opener Saturday against Pitt   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Zips soccer complete holiday weekend sweep   by Terry Rabbitts and Feben Yeshak, The Buchtelite

Wednesday, September 9
FB: Akron Zips football: Jerome Lane Jr. shows potential at receiver      by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: University of Akron football: Coach Terry Bowden takes note of his defense in loss to Oklahoma Sooners   by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Zips men’s soccer takes home win over No. 6 Maryland   by Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Maryland men's soccer team makes crucial blunders in loss to Akron   by Kyle Stackpole, The Diamondback

Tuesday, September 8
MSOC: Monday night: Akron sweeps Top 10 teams on road   by Paul Kennedy, Soccer America
MSOC: Maryland men's soccer struggles in defensive third in loss to Akron    by Kyle Stackpole, The Diamondback
FB: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Akron Zips Football: Q&A with Cardiac Hill    by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt

Monday, September 7
MSOC: Akron men's soccer earns 1-0 win over No. 4 Georgetown   by News Desk, Soccer Wire
FB: Oklahoma vs. Akron Notebook: A messy start for the Sooners   by Guerin Emig, Tulsa World
FB: OU Football Point After: What You Should Know From Season-Opening Win by Chip Rouse, Stormin' in Norman
FB: No. 19 Oklahoma 41, Akron 3: Quarterback Baker Mayfield leads Sooners to opening win    by Cliff Brunt, Associated Press
VB: On the record: University of Akron volleyball team sweeps St. Francis, Canisius by Akron Beason Journal

Friday, September 4
FB: Five things Oklahoma fans should know about Akron      by Ryan Gerbosi, The Dallas Morning News
FB: Head Coach Terry Bowden, Zips Football Preview (Audio), WAKR
FB: OU Football Preview: Sooners vs. Akron Zips   by Chip Rouse, Stormin' in Norman
FB: John Heisman coached Akron football, but not for long   by Berry Tramel, News OK

Thursday, September 3
FB: Akron Zips vs. No. 19 Oklahoma Sooners football preview   by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
FB: Oklahoma football: Bob Stoops meets the Bowden’s once more   by Joe Buettner, The Oklahoma Daily
T&F: Zips pole vaulter Shawn Barber to go pro   by the Hudson Hub Times

Wednesday, September 2
FB: UA football: Terry Bowden mum on starting quarterback for Zips against Oklahoma        by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Oklahoma football: Examining how the Sooners match up with Akron     by Spenser Davis, The Oklahoma Daily
FB: The Akron Zips: MAC Football Preview 2015      by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
T&F: World champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber turns pro by signing contract with Nike      by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, September 1
FB: The Zips seek to clear hurdle to bowl eligibility this year by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
FB: A day at camp with the Akron Zips: MAC Football Preview 2015 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

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