The University of Akron Athletics
2017 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 39
Zach Gingerich
- Position:
- PK
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 200
- Hometown:
- Bellefontaine, Ohio
- High School:
- Bellefontaine HS
As a Senior (2017): Dean’s List student … played in one game … converted his first extra point in the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff … lettered.
As a Junior (2016): Played in three games … kicked off four times for 240 yards (60.0 avg.) … had a 59-yard kickoff in the win at Kent State … made collegiate debut in the season opening win over VMI … kicked off once for 64 yards.
As a Sophomore (2015): Did not see game action.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action.
As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.
High School: Two-year letterwinner at kicker for coach Chris Schmidt at Bellefontaine HS … also played soccer for three seasons.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1994 … parents are William and Karla Gingerich … has a younger brother, Nick … earned bachelor’s degree in criminology and law enforcement in December 2017.
As a Junior (2016): Played in three games … kicked off four times for 240 yards (60.0 avg.) … had a 59-yard kickoff in the win at Kent State … made collegiate debut in the season opening win over VMI … kicked off once for 64 yards.
As a Sophomore (2015): Did not see game action.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action.
As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.
High School: Two-year letterwinner at kicker for coach Chris Schmidt at Bellefontaine HS … also played soccer for three seasons.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1994 … parents are William and Karla Gingerich … has a younger brother, Nick … earned bachelor’s degree in criminology and law enforcement in December 2017.
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