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Zips extend Porter's contract through 2011

June 27, 2008

Men's soccer
Caleb Porter has spent two years continuing to build Akron's soccer program.
The university rewarded him this week with a two-year contract extension that will last until 2011.
During Porter's tenure, Akron has the best winning percentage in the nation. The Zips finished No. 10 in RPI last season. Moreover, the recruiting has been phenomenal.
Mack Rhoades [...]

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Zips looking for practice squad players

May 9, 2008

Women's basketball
In today's edition of ZipMail, Jodi Kest sent out a recruitment notice to male students who want to practice against the team.
Maybe this is common, but it seems bizarre to me. I'm sure there is an imminent need for extra players — what with Kest axing a third of the team.
To apply, you must [...]

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Four Zips sign free agent contracts

April 29, 2008

Football
They didn't hear their names this weekend, but Jabari Arthur (Chiefs), Davanzo Tate (Jets) Nate Robinson (Giants) and Kris Kasparek (Dolphins) will get a shot at the NFL.
Each signed free agent contracts.
Kasparek is excited about his opportunity with Bill Parcels.
Women's basketball
Tom Gaffney wrote an interesting story about the five Zips whom Jodi Kest dismissed for [...]

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Gameday news and notes

January 2, 2008

Men's basketball
Here are some news clips about today's game…
The Sports Network adequately describes the game, while attempting to set a record for cliche adjectives.
A betting expert says the Flyers are a good choice with the spread. He points out that Akron is 1-3 against the spread this season.
CSTV.com has an excellent preview that discusses many [...]

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Linhart is MAC East Player of the Week

December 18, 2007

Men's basketball
Maybe there's hope for Nate Linhart yet.
The Zips' small forward who seems to be a dogless blind man on offense dropped 17 points against Austin Peay. He won MAC East Player of the Week as a result.
The Zips will play North Carolina A&T Wednesday at 7 p.m. I'll be back to liveblogging for that [...]

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Miami offensive breakdown

November 12, 2007

Football
The theme — Miami's offense isn't outstanding in any facet, but coach Shane Montgomery must be pleased at how the team has performed, considering its youth. The offense is pretty balanced between the run and pass. When the RedHawks run well, they win. The biggest fault is the offensive line's 26 sacks allowed — 10th [...]

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Zips head to The Q

March 3, 2007

Women's basketball
Akron will open the MAC Tournament against Northern Illinois Sunday without leading scorer Niki McCoy, who is suspended for violating team rules.
Coach Jodi Kest suspended the sophomore guard and three other Zips before Wednesday's overtime loss at Ohio. Riana Miller and Danyelle Harris will rejoin the team in Cleveland. Ashley Veal will remain suspended.
Northern [...]

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Zips lose at NIU

January 20, 2007

Women's basketball
Akron played well offensively, but allowed Northern Illinois to score 81 this afternoon.
The Zips lost on the road 81-70.
At 0-6, Akron is searching for its first MAC win. The Huskies (12-5, 4-2 MAC) were a tough opponent and West Division leader Ball State will be, too. The Cardinals will visit Rhodes Arena on Tuesday.
Track
Although [...]

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Shooting woes plague Zips

January 6, 2007

Women's basketball
It was a close game for the first 10 minutes, then Akron's inability to make a shot lifted Kent State ahead.
The Golden Flashes won 79-47 today at Rhodes Arena.
The Zips shot just 25 percent from the field, compared to Kent State's 49 percent. Sarah Tokodi was Akron's lone bright spot with 26 points.
Simply put, [...]

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BG crushes Zips in MAC opener

January 3, 2007

Women's basketball
While the last seven games indicated how far the Zips have come, tonight showed how far they still must proceed to play with the MAC's elite team, Bowling Green.
The Falcons bashed the Zips 61-32 with a strong defensive effort that forced Akron to shoot 30 percent from the field.
The Zips also turned the ball [...]

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