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Akron vs. Kent State — Preview

November 6, 2009

Football
I have anticipated this game for two years. No exaggeration.
The last time the Wagon Wheel game was played in Akron, the teams met at the Rubber Bowl. Ever since then, I have wondered how cool it will be for the teams to meet on the University of Akron's campus at a brand new stadium.
Well, it [...]

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Akron hasn't beaten D-1A team in 365 days

November 5, 2009

Football
Happy anniversary.
It was one year ago today when Akron last triumphed over a fellow Division I-A team. The Zips beat Toledo 47-30 at the Rubber Bowl on Nov. 5, 2008.
So we have gone an entire year without Akron achieving anything meaningful.
Just like Lloyd Christmas' swap of a dogmobile for a moped, however, Akron has a [...]

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MAC Roundtable

November 2, 2009

Football
Here are my responses to this week's MAC Blogger Roundtable…
1. Now that we have reached November, what do you really think of this no-Saturday stuff? Is it a necessary evil, an unnecessary evil, or a non-issue? Do you think that the difficulty for home fans outweighs the long-term benefit of being on [...]

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At NIU, Zips lose sixth-straight game

October 31, 2009

Football
The banged-up Zips fell again today, getting plowed by the strong rushing attack of Northern Illinois.
Despite a final score of 27-10, Akron held a 10-6 lead heading to the fourth quarter. Northern Illinois packed the scoreboard with 21 points from there.
NIU outgained Akron in rushing yards 275 to 31 in a game where DeVoe Torrence [...]

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Preview — Akron @ Northern Illinois

October 30, 2009

Football
I was in DeKalb, Ill., the last time Akron traveled there to face the Huskies.
Garrett Wolfe trampled all over Charlie Frye's Zips for a 49-19 beatdown. The following year, Akron paid the Huskies back ten-fold with a last-second Luke Getsy-to-Domenik Hixon miracle Hail Mary for the MAC Championship.
The Huskies have been longing for a MAC [...]

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MAC Roundtable

October 26, 2009

Football
This week's questions come from Mike Breese at Red and Black Attack (NIU blog):
1. Both Ball State and NIU took an early 1900's approach to offense in winning their games this weekend primarily through the ground game. This brings the question: Are you satisfied with the balance of your offense currently? Would [...]

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The morning after

October 25, 2009

Football
Here are some overall thoughts. I only listened to the game, so I don't feel comfortable giving a full analysis.
Offense – Zero net rushing yards is a serious accomplishment for this offensive line. It's a collaboration of poor run blocking and Patrick Nicely getting sacked five times for 42 yards of lost ground. Maybe coach [...]

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Zips offense stifled in loss to Syracuse

October 25, 2009

Football
Akron rushed for a net of zero yards in a 28-14 loss at Syracuse, which takes the Zips' record to 1-6.
Grades are coming tomorrow.

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Akron @ Syracuse — Preview

October 23, 2009

Football
The Zips continue a three-game road trip with a visit to Syracuse's Carrier Dome for a 3:30 kickoff.
The teams have a combined three wins, but this is a better Orange that the one the Zips faced last season. Still, Syracuse has problems. The team has committed nine turnovers in its last two games. The third-down [...]

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Akron adds first recruit for 2011

October 22, 2009

Men's basketball
Dylan Ennis, a point guard from Illinois, gave the Zips their first verbal commitment for 2011.
A Canadian magazine had this to say about the former Ontario resident:
This 6′0 point guard from the class of 2011 has the makings of a pure point guard. Ennis possess good passing skills, a high basketball IQ and good [...]

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