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January 13, 2012 Football's Caponi Named Academic All-MAC, Kasparek and Gilmer Honorable Mention UA sophomore DE Nico Caponi was one of 35 student-athletes named Academic All-Mid-American Conference on Friday.
January 12, 2012 Listen to Bowden on Local Radio Thursday Afternoon, Saturday Morning New Zips head football coach Terry Bowden will be a guest on Canton radio station 1480 AM (WHBC) this afternoon.
January 11, 2012 Bowden Completes Staff with Addition of Nine University of Akron head football coach Terry Bowden announced on Wednesday the addition of nine people to his staff.
January 8, 2012 Listen to Bowden on Local Radio Monday Morning New Zips head football coach Terry Bowden will be a guest on Akron radio station 1590 AM (WAKR) on Monday at 9:05 a.m. ET.
January 6, 2012 Bowden Adds NFL Veteran Terrell Buckley to Staff as Cornerbacks Coach Terrell Buckley, a 14-year veteran of the NFL and Florida State standout, has been named the UA football team's cornerbacks coach.
January 4, 2012 MAC Announces Divisional Alignment, Matchups for 2012 Football Season The Mid-American Conference announced its divisional alignment and team matchups for the 2012 football season on Wednesday.
January 3, 2012 Bowden Names Chuck Amato Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator Head football coach Terry Bowden has named Chuck Amato as associate head coach and defensive coordinator.
January 3, 2012 Listen to Audio Clips of Bowden on Recent National Radio Shows On Monday, new head football coach Terry Bowden was a guest on national radio shows hosted by Jack Arute and Tim Brando.
Terry Bowden Addresses Crowd at Basketball Game Akron Head Football Coach Terry Bowden addresses the crowd at a Zips men's basketball game against VCU on December 29, 2011.
January 1, 2012 Listen to Bowden on Sirius XM College Sports Nation Monday UA football coach Terry Bowden will visit with Jack Arute on Monday's College Football Playbook program on Sirius XM channel 91.
December 29, 2011 Watch Archived Video of the Terry Bowden Press Conference Terry Bowden was introduced as the Zips 27th head football coach at a press conference on Dec. 28.
December 28, 2011 Terry Bowden Introduced as Zips Football Coach The University of Akron formally introduced Terry Bowden as its new head football coach on Wednesday afternoon.
December 28, 2011 Terry Bowden Press Conference Transcript Read a complete transcript of the question and answer portion of the Terry Bowden introductory press conference.
December 23, 2011 Follow Media Coverage of UA's Hiring of Terry Bowden Follow media coverage of Akron's hiring of Terry Bowden as its 27th football coach.
December 22, 2011 Terry Bowden Named Football Coach The University of Akron has named Terry Bowden as its 27th head football coach.
December 14, 2011 Football's Wagner Named to Phil Steele's All-MAC Team Zips junior linebacker Brian Wagner was named First-Team All-Mid-American Conference by Phil Steele magazine.
November 30, 2011 Wagner Named to Football All-MAC First Team Zips junior linebacker Brian Wagner was named First-Team All-Mid-American Conference on Wednesday.
November 26, 2011 Rob Ianello Will Not Return as Football Coach UA Director of Athletics Tom Wistrcill announced Saturday that Rob Ianello will not return as head football coach.
December 13, 2011 Follow Us to Find Out First! Zips Athletics will introduce a new head football coach through social media.
November 25, 2011 Football Closes Season with Loss at Western Michigan The Akron football team ended its season with a 68-19 defeat at the hands of Western Michigan on Friday afternoon.
November 23, 2011 Football Closes Out Season on Friday Afternoon at Western Michigan The Akron football team closes out its 2011 season on Friday at 1 p.m. ET at Western Michigan's Waldo Stadium.
November 19, 2011 Football Defeated on the Road by Buffalo The Akron football team suffered a 51-10 loss at Buffalo on Saturday. The Zips close the season next Friday at Western Michigan.
November 17, 2011 Football Opens Two-Game Season-Ending Road Swing Saturday at Buffalo The UA football team closes its regular season with a pair of road games, starting with a visit to Buffalo Saturday at noon ET.
November 15, 2011 Ianello - Buffalo Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
November 20, 2011 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Ianello on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
November 12, 2011 Football Closes Home Schedule with Loss to Rival Kent State The Akron football team gave up a 35-3 decision to visiting Kent State on Saturday afternoon on Senior Day.
November 12, 2011 Wagon Wheel Series Remembered: Nov. 24, 2005 (part 5 of 5) Akron defeated Kent State 35-3 on Nov. 24, 2005 in the "Snow Bowl" to claim the league's East Division title.
November 13, 2011 | General News Listen to Ianello and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
November 11, 2011 Football Hosts Kent State in Battle for the Wagon Wheel Saturday at 2 p.m. The Akron football team looks to regain possession of the coveted Wagon Wheel from rival Kent State on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
November 10, 2011 Wagon Wheel Series Remembered: Nov. 23, 2002 (part 4 of 5) With Charlie Frye under center, Akron claimed a 48-10 win over Kent State in 2002 on the Flashes home field.
| General News Latest Zips Illustrated Previews UA Hoops Season Issue four of the inaugural volume of Zips Illustrated, the free official online magazine of Akron Athletics, is now available.
November 9, 2011 Wagon Wheel Series Remembered: Nov. 8, 1997 (part 3 of 5) The Zips sparked a six-game win streak in the Wagon Wheel series with a 45-35 victory over Kent State in 1997.
November 8, 2011 Ianello - Kent State Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
November 7, 2011 Ianello - Weekly MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to audio of football head coach Rob Ianello and the other MAC head coaches from Monday's league media teleconference.
November 3, 2011 Football Topped By Miami (Ohio) at Soggy Yager Stadium The Akron football team lost 35-3 at conference foe Miami (Ohio) on a rainy Thursday night in Oxford.
November 8, 2011 Wagon Wheel Series Remembered: Sept. 9, 1972 (part 2 of 5) After an 18-year lapse, the Akron-Kent State rivalry was renewed in 1972. The game ended in a tie, 13-all.
November 7, 2011 Wagon Wheel Series Remembered: Sept. 22, 2007 (part 1 of 5) In the last Wagon Wheel game played at the Rubber Bowl, Akron topped Kent State 27-20 thanks to a 17-point fourth quarter rally.
November 6, 2011 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Ianello on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
November 2, 2011 Football Faces Miami (Ohio) on Thursday Night ESPNU Telecast The Akron football team plays on the road for the first time since Oct. 1 on Thursday at Miami (Ohio) at 7:30 p.m. ET.
November 1, 2011 Ianello - Miami (Ohio) Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
October 29, 2011 Football Makes Fourth-Quarter Comeback, Falls 23-22 to Central Michigan The Zips erased a 20-point deficit thanks to two fourth-quarter touchdown grabs by Marquelo Suel.
October 28, 2011 Football Ends October Homestand Versus CMU Saturday at Noon The Akron football team closes out a three-game homestand versus MAC foe Central Michigan on Saturday at noon ET.
October 25, 2011 Ianello - Central Michigan Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
October 24, 2011 Ianello - Weekly MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to audio of football head coach Rob Ianello and the other MAC head coaches from Monday's league media teleconference.
| General News Listen to Ianello and Rembielak on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
October 22, 2011 Football Suffers 37-20 Home Defeat to Ohio Akron's Marquelo Suel had 54 yards on six catches and one touchdown in a 37-20 Zips' loss to Ohio on Saturday.
October 21, 2011 Football Faces Ohio Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on Zippy Bobblehead Day The UA football team takes on Ohio Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on Zippy Bobblehead Day at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
October 18, 2011 Ianello - Ohio Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
October 17, 2011 Ianello - Weekly MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to audio of football head coach Rob Ianello and the other MAC head coaches from Monday's league media teleconference.
October 16, 2011 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Ianello on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
October 14, 2011 | General News Check Out GoZips.com's New "In The News" Feature Click the "In The News" tab (above right) to follow daily coverage of Zips Athletics in local and national publications.
October 8, 2011 Football Drops Homecoming Contest Against FIU, 27-17 Linebacker Brian Wagner had a career-best 22 tackles in the UA football team's 27-17 loss to FIU on Saturday on Homecoming.
October 10, 2011 Ianello - Weekly MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to audio of football head coach Rob Ianello and the other MAC head coaches from Monday's league media teleconference.
October 9, 2011 | General News Listen to Ianello and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
October 7, 2011 Football Readies for Saturday Afternoon Homecoming Tilt with FIU The Akron football team begins a three-game homestand on Saturday, taking on FIU at 2 p.m. ET on Homecoming.
October 6, 2011 Ianello - Weekly MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to audio of football head coach Rob Ianello and the other MAC head coaches from this week's league media teleconference.
October 5, 2011 Ianello - FIU Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
October 4, 2011 Akron-Kent State Football Single Game Tickets On Sale Single game tickets for the Nov. 12 football game between Akron and Kent State are on sale to the general public.
| General News Listen to Ianello and Trainor on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
October 1, 2011 Football Edged at Eastern Michigan, 31-23 Jawon Chisholm rushed for 122 yards and one touchdown and threw another TD in the Zips' 31-23 loss at Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
September 30, 2011 Football Resumes League Schedule at Eastern Michigan Saturday The Akron football team visits MAC West Division foe Eastern Michigan on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
September 27, 2011 Ianello - Eastern Michigan Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
September 26, 2011 Ianello - Monday's MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to audio of football head coach Rob Ianello and the other MAC head coaches from Monday's league media teleconference.
| General News Listen to Ianello and Porter on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
September 24, 2011 Football Handles Visiting VMI, 36-13 Behind Jawon Chisholm's 188 yards of rushing, the Akron football team topped visiting VMI 36-13 on Saturday afternoon.
September 23, 2011 Football Faces VMI Saturday at 2 p.m. on Band Day and Youth Day The Akron football team matches up with VMI on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
September 20, 2011 Ianello - VMI Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
September 19, 2011 Ianello - Monday's MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to audio of football head coach Rob Ianello and the other MAC head coaches from Monday's league media teleconference.
| General News Ianello and Pfau Guests on Monday's Zips Live Zips Live, the weekly UA Athletics radio show, airs each Monday from Winking Lizard Tavern in nearby Fairlawn.
September 17, 2011 Football Suffers Road Defeat at Cincinnati The Akron football team lost 59-14 at Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon. The Zips return home to face VMI on Sept. 24.
Akron Football All Access - Equipment at Ohio State Go behind the scenes of an Akron road trip with the equipment staff. See how the prepare for a road game with the Zips at Ohio State.
September 16, 2011 Football Travels to Cincinnati on Saturday for ESPN3 Matinee The Akron football team faces off against intra-state rival and Big East opponent Cincinnati on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
September 13, 2011 Ianello - Cincinnati Week Press Conference Video Watch video of head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference with the local media.
September 13, 2011 Football Announces Non-League Opponents for 2012-16 Trips to BCS foes Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State and Tennessee, and a visit to Akron by Pittsburgh highlight the Zips' 2012-16 non-league slate.
September 11, 2011 Former Zips Football Player Col. Tim Gorrell Helps with Coin Toss Former Zips football player Colonel Tim Gorrell participated in the coin toss prior to Saturday's Akron-Temple game.
September 10, 2011 Football Downed by Temple in Mid-American Conference Opener The Akron football team lost to Temple in the MAC opener for both squads on Saturday at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
Akron Football All Access - Offensive Line Coach Mitch Browning Go behind-the-scenes at practice with offensive line coach Mitch Browning. Part nine of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
September 9, 2011 Football Plays Host to Temple in Home Opener on Saturday at 6 p.m. Akron plays host to Temple in the home opener and also begins MAC play on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
Akron Football All Access - Defensive Backs Coach Kim McCloud Go behind-the-scenes at practice with defensive backs coach Kim McCloud. Part eight of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
September 6, 2011 Ianello - Temple Week Press Conference Video Watch video of second-year Akron head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference, held each Tuesday during the season.
Akron Football All Access - Quarterbacks Coach Ron Powlus Go behind-the-scenes at practice with quarterbacks coach Ron Powlus. Part seven of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
Akron Football All Access - Defensive Line Coach Vince Okruch Go behind-the-scenes at practice with defensive line/special teams coordinator Vince Okruch. Part six of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
| General News Ianello, Jones and LaBadie Guests on Monday's Zips Live Football coach Rob Ianello and cross country coaches Scott Jones and Lee LaBadie will be featured on this week's Zips Live.
September 3, 2011 Football Falls at Ohio State in Season Opener The Akron football team fell 42-0 at Ohio State on Saturday in the season opener. The Zips return home to face MAC foe Temple on Sept. 10.
September 2, 2011 Football Set For High Noon Showdown Saturday with Buckeyes The Akron football team opens the season at Ohio State on Saturday at noon ET on ESPN.
Akron Football All Access - Defensive Coordinator Kevin Cosgrove Go behind-the-scenes at practice with defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove. Part five of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
August 30, 2011 Ianello - Ohio State Week Press Conference Video Watch video from head football coach Rob Ianello's weekly press conference in Stile Athletics Field House.
August 30, 2011 Detwiler Named Akron-IMG Sports Network Football Analyst Former Akron defensive back Brad Detwiler has joined the Akron IMG Sports Network football broadcast team.
Akron Football All Access - Wide Receivers Coach Frisman Jackson Go behind-the-scenes at practice with wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson. Part four of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
Akron Football All Access - Assistant Head Coach Jim Miceli Go behind-the-scenes at practice with assistant head coach Jim Miceli. Part three of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
September 1, 2011 Listen to Ianello Today at Noon on Cleveland's 92.3 FM The Fan Listen to head football coach Rob Ianello today at noon on Cleveland's 92.3 The Fan.
Akron Football All Access - Linebackers Coach Charlie Camp Go behind-the-scenes at practice with linebackers coach Charlie Camp. Part two of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
August 29, 2011 Ianello to be on 247Sports Radio Tuesday Morning UA head football coach Rob Ianello will visit with 247Sports morning show host Bill King Tuesday at 7:40 on XM 143 and Sirius 123.
August 29, 2011 Ianello MAC Media Teleconference Audio Listen to head football coach Rob Ianello's visit with the national media on Monday's Mid-American Conference teleconference.
Akron Football All Access - Head Coach Rob Ianello Go behind-the-scenes at practice with head football coach Rob Ianello. Part one of a 10-part series with the Zips staff.
August 28, 2011 | General News Zips Live Returns to Winking Lizard on Monday Zips Live, the UA Athletics weekly radio show, returns to the airwaves on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET at Winking Lizard in Fairlawn.
| General News GoZips.com Announces Free Fall Sports Video Streaming Package GoZips.com will video stream over 35 free events involving its fall sports teams, starting with Saturday's men's soccer match.
August 24, 2011 Football Update – Wednesday, Aug. 24 Three days into the fall semester, the Akron football team is settling into its daily routine.
August 23, 2011 Football Update – Tuesday, Aug. 23: Moore Named Starting Quarterback Junior college transfer Clayton Moore was chosen as the Zips starting quarterback prior to Tuesday's practice.
August 20, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #16 The Zips football program closed preseason training camp with an open to the public practice and autograph session Saturday.
August 19, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #15 Continued work on the situational portion of the playbook was the focus on Day 15 of the UA football team's preseason training camp.
August 19, 2011 Football Breaks Camp with Public Practice, Autograph Session Saturday The UA football team will end its preseason camp with a free open to the public practice and autograph session on Saturday starting at noon ET.
August 18, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #14 The UA football team practiced in full pads on Thursday morning and was visited by best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon in the afternoon.
August 17, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #13 An intra-squad scrimmage was part of day 13 of the Akron football program's preseason training camp schedule.
August 16, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #12 The Akron football squad practiced in half pads on day 12 of its preseason training camp.
August 15, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #11 The Akron football squad took to the practice field twice wearing full pads on Monday.
August 15, 2011 Football Mini-Plan and Single-Game Tickets on Sale Tuesday Three-game mini-plan reserved packages and single-game tickets for the 2011 Zips football season go on sale at 9 a.m. ET Tuesday.
August 13, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #10 The Akron football team had a 100-plus play scrimmage on Saturday under the lights at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
August 12, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #9 The Akron football team turned the attention to its two-minute game plan on Friday in the 11th practice of preseason camp.
August 11, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #8 The Zips football team held their ninth and tenth practices of preseason camp on Thursday.
| General News Latest Zips Illustrated Previews Fall Sports Season Issue three of the inaugural volume of Zips Illustrated, the free official online magazine of Akron Athletics, is now available.
August 10, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #7 Football coach Rob Ianello surprised his team with a shortened practice on Wednesday afternoon on what was day seven of preseason camp.
August 9, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #6 The Zips football team worked through its first two-a-day workout of preseason training camp on Tuesday.
August 8, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #5 Day five of preseason training camp was lively as the Akron football team took to the field for its first day wearing full equipment.
August 7, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #4 Day four of the Zips football team's preseason training camp included a two-hour night practice at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
August 6, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #3 The Akron football team took to the practice field for its third day of training camp on Saturday morning and first day wearing shoulder pads.
August 6, 2011 Football to Break Training Camp with Public Practice on Aug. 20 The Akron football team will hold an open to the public practice on Sat., Aug. 20, from noon-2 p.m. at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
August 6, 2011 Joe Dunn Commentary: Great Names In Zips Football History GoZips.com columnist Joe Dunn runs down some of his favorite names in Akron football history.
August 5, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #2 The Akron football team continued with its split squad practice format in day two of preseason training camp.
August 4, 2011 Football Preseason Training Camp Report #1 The Akron football team held its first practice of preseason training camp on Thursday morning.
August 4, 2011 Ianello Voter in USA Today Coaches Top-25 Poll Second-year Akron head football coach Rob Ianello is one of 59 coaches voting in this season USA Today poll.
August 3, 2011 Football Reports for Preseason Training Camp The Akron football team is fully accounted for as 104 players reported to campus for preseason training camp on Wednesday.
August 3, 2011 Football Preseason Media Day Press Conference Video Watch video of the Akron football program's preseason media day press conference on Wednesday.
July 31, 2011 Carter and LaFrance Sign NFL Free Agent Contracts Akron wide receivers Jalil Carter and Jeremy LaFrance each signed a free agent contract with an NFL team.
July 28, 2011 | General News Zippy's Top 10: Top Three Fan Memories After reading all of the stories submitted online about the 2010-11 season, Zippy selected the top-three to share with Zips Nation.
July 28, 2011 UA-Cincy Football Game on Sept. 17 Set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN3 The Akron football team's game on Sept. 17 at Cincinnati will be carried by ESPN3 and kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.
July 28, 2011 Woods Signs Free Agent Contract with Patriots Former Akron OL Corey Woods has signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots.
July 26, 2011 2011 Akron Football MAC Media Day Join host Steve French at the 2011 MAC Football Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., as he talks football with Coach Ianello and the rest of the Zips' 2011 conference opponent head coaches.
July 26, 2011 MAC Football Media Day Coverage Zips fans, follow all of the events for MAC Football Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit here.
July 27, 2011 MAC Media Day Quotes Read a transcript of quotes from coach Rob Ianello, OL Zac Kasparek and LB Brian Wagner from MAC Media Day.
July 25, 2011 | General News Zippy's Top 10: Submit Your Story for Zippy's Year in Roo-View Now it’s your turn Zips Nation. From now until 5 p.m. on Wednesday (July 27), you can submit your favorite stories from the 2010-11 season!
July 22, 2011 | General News Akron Athletics Launches “Stars and Stripes Ticket Program” Active, reserve and retired military members will be admitted free of charge to any Zips’ exhibition or regular-season home game.
May 2, 2011 Football Season Ticket Prize Winners - May 2011 It's time to announce the winner's in our football season ticket holder monthly prize drawing. Congratulations, to the following fans that renewed their 2011 football season tickets prior to May 1 and won great Zips prizes.
February 2, 2011 FOOTBALL: Signing Day Central Blog Wednesday, Feb. 2 is National Signing Day. Refresh this page throughout the day as the Akron football program unveils its 2011 class.
June 15, 2011 Kick Times, TV, Promotions Set for 2011 Football Schedule UA Athletics, in conjunction with the MAC office, announced on Wednesday start times for its 2011 football home games.
March 23, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #1 The UA football team held its first practice of the spring on Wednesday, as inclement weather forced the Zips inside Stile Athletics Field House.
April 8, 2011 Football Starts Countdown to April 16 Spring Game A free Youth Clinic and Zips Fest will be part of the UA football team's April 16 Spring Game, presented by Chick-fil-A (Chapel Hill location).
March 29, 2011 Brad Childress to be Keynote Speaker at Spring Clinic Former NFL head coach Brad Childress will be the keynote speaker at the Akron football program's second-annual Spring Clinic on Saturday.
April 13, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #13 The Akron football team held its last full pads practice of the spring on Wednesday afternoon in InfoCision Stadium ? Summa Field.
May 27, 2011 Listen to Friday's Radio Interview with Rob Ianello Second-year University of Akron head football coach Rob Ianello was a guest on today's SportsTalk on WKAR 870 AM in East Lansing, Mich.
March 11, 2011 Akron Football Hosts Pro Day Workout Ten members of last season's University of Akron football team had an opportunity to work out for NFL scouts Thursday afternoon at Stile Athletics Field House.
February 17, 2011 Kevin Cosgrove Named Defensive Coordinator A 30-year veteran of the collegiate coaching ranks, Kevin Cosgrove was named the Akron football program's new defensive coordinator on Thursday.
April 11, 2011 Spring Football Position Breakdown: Defensive Line In Part 3 of the Spring Football Position Breakdown video series, GoZips.com talks with talks with defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove about the D-line.
April 1, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #6 The Akron football squad held its first outdoor practice of spring camp on Friday afternoon at InfoCision Stadium ? Summa Field.
March 27, 2011 Final Zips Live of the Season to be Held Monday The final Zips Live radio show of the 2010-11 season will feature UA head football coach Rob Ianello and national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming.
April 14, 2011 Rules and Format Set for Saturday's Football Spring Game Second-year UA head football coach Rob Ianello announced the rules and format earlier today for Saturday afternoon's Spring Game.
April 11, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #12 The Akron football team started its final week of spring practice with a 90-minute workout inside Stile Athletics Field House on Monday afternoon.
April 9, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #11 The Akron football team closed out its third week of spring camp with a 90 minute, 60-plus play scrimmage on Saturday.
May 28, 2011 Sewell Signs with CFL's Edmonton Eskimos Former University of Akron defensive tackle Almondo Sewell signed a free agent import contract with the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos on Friday.
June 7, 2011 Football Season Ticket Prize Winners - June 2011 The UA Department of Athletics has selected the winners of its football season ticket holder monthly prize drawing for June.
April 2, 2011 Zips Spring Football Central Follow daily video updates from spring football practice. The Zips break camp on Saturday, April 16 with their annual Spring Game at 1 p.m. ET.
February 1, 2011 Football Season Tickets On Sale and Up For Renewal Season tickets for the 2011 Akron football team's home schedule went on sale Monday and renewal for current season ticket holders is underway.
April 15, 2011 Spring Football Position Breakdown: Quarterbacks In the seventh and final installment of the Spring Football Position Breakdown video series, GoZips.com looks at Akron's quarterbacks.
March 21, 2011 Football Starts Spring Camp Wednesday with Open Practice The University of Akron football team begins its spring practice schedule on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., with an open to the public workout on campus.
March 11, 2011 Football Season Ticket Prize Winners - March 2011 The UA Department of Athletics has selected the winners of its football season ticket holder monthly prize drawing for February.
April 6, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #9 The Akron football program held its ninth practice of the spring outside in InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field on Wednesday afternoon.
April 13, 2011 Spring Football Position Breakdown: Receivers and Tight Ends In Part 5 of the Spring Football Position Breakdown video series, GoZips.com looks at Akron's receivers and tight ends.
January 27, 2011 Football Announces 2011 Nonconference Schedule Two home games and a visit to intrastate rivals and BCS foes Ohio State and Cincinnati highlight the Akron football program's 2011 nonleague schedule.
June 7, 2011 Football Opener at Ohio State Set for Noon National Telecast The Akron football team's season opener at Ohio State on Sept. 3 will be televised nationally on ESPN or ESPN2 and kick off at noon ET.
April 15, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #14 The Akron football program held its final tune-up for tomorrow's Spring Game on Friday afternoon. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET.
March 30, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #5 Afternoon snow showers forced the Akron football team to hold its fifth practice of spring camp inside Stile Athletics Field House.
June 22, 2011 Troy Vincent Visits with Zips Football NFL Vice President for Player Engagement Troy Vincent visited with the Akron football team on Wednesday.
March 21, 2011 Youth Clinic to be Part of Football's April 16 Spring Game A full day of activities, including a free youth clinic, will surround The University of Akron football team's annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 16.
April 9, 2011 Spring Football Position Breakdown: Running Backs In Part 1 of the Spring Football Position Breakdown video series, GoZips.com talks with assistant head coach Jim Miceli about the running backs.
March 27, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #3 With outdoor temperatures in the mid 30s, the UA football team completed its first week of spring practice inside Stile Athletics Field House.
February 2, 2011 Today's Football Signing Day Donor Event Canceled The donor event that was originally scheduled as a part of today's football signing day activities as been canceled due to inclement weather.
February 18, 2011 Football Names New Director of Strength and Conditioning Akron alumnus and former Zips student-athlete Craig Sowers was named the football team's director of strength and conditioning on Friday.
February 3, 2011 Watch Video from Football Signing Day Press Conference Watch archived video of Wednesday's Football National Signing Day Press Conference.
April 16, 2011 Saturday Football Youth Clinic Moved Indoors Due to Saturday's forecast for inclement weather, the football youth clinic will be moved inside Stile Athletics Field House and will begin at 11 a.m.
April 10, 2011 Spring Football Position Breakdown: Linebackers In Part 2 of the Spring Football Position Breakdown video series, GoZips.com talks with assistant coach Charlie Camp about the linebackers.
June 15, 2011 Dambrot, Ianello Appear on SportsTime Ohio Head men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot and head football coach Rob Ianello visited with Bruce Drennan on SportsTime Ohio on Wednesday.
April 8, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #10 The UA football team practiced for about 90 minutes in full pads on Friday, for what was the program's tenth out of 15 spring practice dates.
February 28, 2011 Ianello Announces Complete 2011 Football Schedule Six Saturday home games, including a Senior Day showdown against rival Kent State, highlight The University of Akron's 2011 football schedule.
May 18, 2011 UA Athletics and McDonald's Launch "Zips All-Access 10-Pack" Akron Athletics and Rubber City McDonald's announced on Wednesday the launch of the "Zips All-Access 10-Pack" presented by McDonald's.
April 16, 2011 Saturday's Football Spring Game Moved Indoors Due to inclement weather, the Akron football team's Spring Game has been moved indoors to Stile Athletics Field House.
July 8, 2011 Wagner Named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Akron junior linebacker Brian Wagner was one of 87 players named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List on Friday.
July 25, 2011 MAC Football Media Day Slated for July 26 Zips fans will have the opportunity to follow all of the activities during MAC Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit online at GoZips.com.
April 1, 2011 Football Season Ticket Prize Winners - April 2011 The UA Department of Athletics has selected the winners of its football season ticket holder monthly prize drawing for April.
February 2, 2011 Football Signs 23, Including 10 from State of Ohio The Akron football program signed 23 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, head coach Rob Ianello announced.
March 14, 2011 Football Names McCloud as DBs Coach, Retools Defensive Staff Akron head football coach Rob Ianello announced the completion of the Zips defensive staff on Monday, with the addition of Kim McCloud as DBs coach.
May 3, 2011 Ladies Football 101 Clinic Scheduled for June 8 Akron fans are invited to attend the second-annual Ladies Football 101 clinic while also helping a good cause.
March 23, 2011 Ken Carmen Show to Air Live from Football Practice Today 1350 AM (WARF) will broadcast its Ken Carmen Show live from Stile Athletics Field House on Wednesday during the first day of spring football practice.
April 16, 2011 Youth Clinic Starts Day of Spring Game Activities Prior to the football team's annual Spring Game on Saturday, members of the squad put on a free youth clinic inside Stile Athletics Field House.
July 19, 2011 | General News Akron Athletics Partners with IMG College Ticket Solutions The University of Akron Department of Athletics has agreed to a multi-year partnership with IMG College Ticket Solutions.
April 4, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #8 High winds and an afternoon thunderstorm forced the UA football team inside Stile Athletics Field House on Monday for its eighth spring practice.
April 12, 2011 Spring Football Position Breakdown: Offensive Line In Part 4 of the Spring Football Position Breakdown video series, GoZips.com talks with assistant coach Mitch Browning about the O-line.
March 29, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #4 The Akron football program held its fourth practice of spring camp and second in full pads on Monday inside Stile Athletics Field House.
April 19, 2011 Ianello Spring MAC Media Teleconference Audio and Quotes Listen to audio and read the transcript of UA football coach Rob Ianello's discussion with the media on Monday's MAC spring conference call.
March 24, 2011 Ianello to be on 247Sports Radio Thursday Morning Akron head football coach Rob Ianello will be a guest on Thursday's 'On Campus with Bill King' show on 247Sports Radio at 7:30 a.m. ET.
April 16, 2011 Football Closes Camp with Productive Spring Game Jawon Chisholm rushed for 124 yards and had two TDs to lead the offense to an 82-36 win over the defense in Saturday's Spring Game.
March 25, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #2 The Akron football team held its second practice of spring camp inside Stile Athletics Field House on Friday afternoon.
April 14, 2011 Spring Football Position Breakdown: Defensive Backs In Part 6 of the Spring Football Position Breakdown video series, GoZips.com looks at Akron's defensive backs.
April 2, 2011 Football Spring Practice Report #7 A 60-play scrimmage in full pads was the highlight of the Akron football team's seventh installment of spring practice on Saturday.

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In the News Archive: October 2011 | November 2011 | December 2011 | January 2012

University of Akron Zips blog (Ohio.com / Akron Beacon Journal)

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
MBB: League-leading Zips begin homestretch in MAC with game against Bowling Green by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
 WTEN: On the record – Feb. 21 Akron Beacon Journal
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
 ATH: Frank "Whitey" Wahl dies at 90 by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Feb. 20, 2012
 FB: David Glenn Chats With Chuck Amato, Feb. 20 (audio) ACCSports.com
 BASE, RIFLE, SOFT, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 19 Akron Beacon Journal
 MBB: National College Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012
 BASE, SOFT, T&F: On the record – Feb. 18 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Oral Roberts 67, Akron 61: Zips lose BracketBusters game by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron can't overcome slow start, falls to Oral Roberts in BracketBusters, 67-61 by Barry Lewis, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MBB: ORU downs Akron in BracketBusters game, 67-61 by Mike Brown, Tulsa World
MBB: ORU notebook: Big in the middle by Mike Brown, Tulsa World
 WBB: Bowling Green 60, Akron 55: Zips fall just short in upset bid Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012
BASE, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 17 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips hope to keep winning streak alive in BracketBuster game against Oral Roberts by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
 MBB: High stakes in ORU-Akron BracketBusters game by Mike Brown, Tulsa World
 MBB, WBB: Preview capsules for today's men's and women's college basketball games by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB, MSOC: College Newswatch Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
MBB: Zips on route to at-large berth by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, MSOC: Zips notebook: Dambrot thinks winning opens all doors for UA by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron-Kent State basketball game to be on ESPN2 on March 2 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron men's basketball team thinking big as BracketBusters date with Oral Roberts looms by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MBB: Akron coach: Zips may be even better than they seem (blog) by Mike Brown, Tulsa World

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
 MBB: Listen to Zips Coach Keith Dambrot on Kiley & Booms (archived audio) 923thefan.com
MBB: Akron 74, Miami 59: Second-half defense carries Zips to eighth win in a row by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron outlasts Miami, 74-59, stretches winning streak to eight by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MBB: Zips’ 2nd-half surge puts away RedHawks by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
MBB: Technical on Rollins draws ire of Coles by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
BASE: On the record – Feb. 15 Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
 ATH: University of Akron studies future of Rhodes Arena by Carol Biliczky, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips focused on finishing strong by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
 MBB: Mid-Major Report: League races head to the finish by Myron Medcalf, ESPN.com
 MGOLF, T&F: On the record – Feb. 14 Akron Beacon Journal
 WBB: Akron 71, Ohio 65: Big second half gives Zips third win in a row Akron Beacon Journal

 Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
 MSOC: Zips land five U-17 World Cup players by Paul Kennedy, Soccer America
Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
 BASE: Return to MAC a comfortable fit for UA’s baseball coach Rembielak by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: BracketBusters to resolve some mid-major questions this week: National College Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MSOC: Olympics a priority for Jurgen Klinsmann (blog) by Brent Latham, ESPN.com
SB, WTEN: On the Record – Feb. 12 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
 FB: Bobby Bowden retires from coaching, not from life by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron 75, Northern Illinois 51: Zips roll to easy win over Huskies by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron keeps rolling, dominates Northern Illinois, 75-51 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 WBB: Akron 81, Western Michigan 67: Hanna Luburgh leads Zips past Broncos by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
 MBB: Zips have turned MAC foes into road kill by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
 MBB: Local College Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB, WBB: Preview capsules for today's men's and women's college basketball games by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
 FB: Ranking the 2011 coaching hires by Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com
SB: Akron notebook: Zips softball opens season with questions by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WTEN: On the record – Feb. 9 Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
 FB: Bowden represents huge landmark for Zips FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Akron 69, Western Michigan 66: Cold-shooting Zips rally for overtime win over Broncos by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
 MBB: Mike Douglas, WMU men's basketball team see banner night slip away by Scott DeCamp, Kalamazoo Gazette
 MSOC: UA soccer: Zips’ recruiting class ranked No. 1 in the nation by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
 MBB: UA basketball: Zips want to avoid getting buried by free-throw woes by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: NE Ohio Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MBB, T&F: UA notebook: Coach Keith Dambrot working Zips toward at-large bid by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
 MSOC: US Under-23s to play Mexico in Olympic tune-up in Texas MLSsoccer.com
MSOC: US U23s to face Mexico U23s at FC Dallas Stadium (blog) ESPN.com

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
 MBB: Mid-Major Report by Myron Medcalf, ESPN.com
 WBB, WSOC: On the record – Feb. 6 Akron Beacon Journal
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
 FB: Chase Blackburn – Super Bowl INT highlight Giants.com
 FB: Chase Blackburn – Super Bowl XLVI postgame interview Giants.com
FB: New York Giants do it again, score late to top New England, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLVI (read about former Zip Chase Blackburn) by Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Biggest play of Super Bowl XLVI belongs to unlikely hero Blackburn by Gregg Doyel, CBSSports.com
MBB: National College Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 T&F: On the record – Feb. 5 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
 FB: Offensive lineman signs with Akron by Frank Aceto, Hudson Times
 MBB: Surging Akron puts on a show in dominating overmatched Eastern Michigan by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MBB: Zips thrash Eagles in 77-47 laugher by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: UA beats Central Michigan 97-87 Akron Beacon Journal
WTEN: Zips women’s tennis team wins twice Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
 FB:  New University of Akron coaching staff opens a door for local recruits by Alton Hosley, Jr., The Suburbanite
FB: A big plus (read about former Zip Chase Blackburn) by Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times
FB, MBB, WBB: Zips seek fifth consecutive win by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Preview capsules for today's men's and women's college basketball games by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MSOC: Kitchen has lofty goals for sophomore campaign at DC by Travis Clark, MLSsoccer.com
 T&F: On the record – Feb. 3 Akron Beacon Journal

 Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
 MBB: Northeast Ohio Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Cabrera, Zips men’s soccer earn top awards at banquet by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera is city's top pro athlete by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
 ATH: On the record – Feb. 1 Akron Beacon Journal
 FB: Terry Bowden’s enthusiasm apparent even in short time to build Zips recruiting class by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: University of Akron’s 2012 football signing class Akron Beacon Journal
FB: UA recruiting: Terry Bowden plants seeds for Zips growth with four local recruits by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: UA’s Terry Bowden makes good first impression with local high schools by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron, Kent State claim new recruits help fill roster weaknesses by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Terry Bowden begins Akron overhaul with new recruiting class by Todd Porter, Canton Repository
 MBB: Akron 86, Toledo 72: Zips turn back determined Rockets by Scott Patsko, Akron Beacon Journal
 MBB: Sluggish Akron eventually slips past Toledo, 86-72 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 WBB: Toledo 71, Akron 60: Rockets pull away from Zips in the end Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
 MBB: After a long path to the collegiate basketball court, Nick Harney making the grade with Akron Zips by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
 MBB: After strong showing on the road, Zips are happy to be home by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

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