Yahoo! Falcons to Super Bowl; Richt hammered again Oct 17, 2009
I wouldn t call Akron, Ohio exactly maling your mark in the WORLD.. We are with the team in spirit and support them, we do not need to sell out the stadium to prove that we love our White and Gold. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bucknell Men's Soccer Totes Five-Game Winning Streak to West Point on Saturday Oct 17, 2009
The others are No. 1 Akron (12-0), No. 8 Monmouth (11-0-1), No. 3 UC Santa Barbara (10-2-1), Green Bay (10-1-2) and Maryland-Baltimore County (10-2). The Bison, who are currently ranked third in the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Region poll, are looking to reach 11 wins for the seventh time in program history. (Bucknellbison.com)
Huguenin's Week 7 Primer Oct 16, 2009
Akron (1-4) at Buffalo (2-4), 3:30 p.m., Fox Sports Ohio THE BUZZ: Akron is on its third quarterback of the season in true freshman , who was supposed to be redshirted. Junior RB has emerged as a playmaker for Buffalo. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Owls Head To Tampa Tonight To Take On South Florida Oct 15, 2009
The Owls will look for their first MAC victory after two losses to Akron and Hartwick to open the conference season ... Baba is ranked 2nd in the MAC in scoring behind Akron s Teal Bunberry who has tallied nine markers this season. (Fausports.com)
WVU Varsity Sports Report Oct 14, 2009
WVU continues its season-opening road stand at Ohio State on Oct. 17 and at Akron on Oct. 18. both matches will start at 8 a.m. ET.. (BlueGoldNews.com)
M. Golf Prepares for Firestone Invitational Oct 10, 2009
- The Michigan State men's golf team readies for its fourth tournament of the Fall, as they travel to Akron, Ohio for the 2009 Firestone Invitational ... Aside from the Spartans, the Firestone Invitational field includes host Akron, Eastern Michigan, Kansas State, Kentucky, Marquette, Maryland, Pacific, Rhode Island, St. Mary's College, Toledo and Western Carolina. (Msuspartans.com)
Self-Love and Basketball Oct 9, 2009
Kristopher Belman, then a college student, started filming LeBron's basketball team at Akron, Ohio's St. Vincent-St ... Mary coach Dru Joyce II, and Willie's story of moving from squalor in Chicago to the care of a loving older brother in Akronadd genuine emotion to the expected scenes of championship-game conquest ... LeBron says that the Fab Four's decision to go to a predominately white Catholic school drew heavy criticism from Akron's black community; that's the last we hear of any racial... (Slate)
W. Tennis Travels to Northwestern Oct 9, 2009
to compete in the Wildcat Invitational October 9 -12, with play beginning each day at 9 a.m. Also, competing at the invite is Akron, Oklahoma, DePaul, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Western Michigan and South Carolina ... also picked up a win in the first round of doubles after topping Pantusart and Castro of Akron, 9-8 (2). (Msuspartans.com)
'Full Speed Ahead' - Greater Fort Lauderdale Shifts Into High Gear Ahead of 2010 Oct 8, 2009
Also in November, AirTran will add flights from Akron, Flint and Harrisburg. Additionally, on the heels of a forecasted 15-percent plus increase in enplaned passengers by May 2010, airport officials have announced an FAA-approved major runway extension to be completed by 2014, plus expansion of Terminal Four. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Irish Women's Tennis Opens Fall Season at Riviera/ITA All-American Championships Oct 7, 2009
Akron, DePaul, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Wisconsin will join the Irish in the three-day tournament. Matches are set to begin Friday at noon (CT). (Und.com)
Parking Suggestions for Wake Forest-NC State Game Oct 2, 2009
Demon Deacon fans are encouraged to come to BBd using roads that are North of the stadium, such as Cherry Street, Polo Road, Indiana Avenue and Akron Drive. Deacon fans are encouraged to travel north and south on Reynolda Road and Patterson Avenue, thus avoiding University Parkway. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Owls prepare for No. 1 Akron in MAC opener Sep 30, 2009
The reward for the comeback win, a full week of practice to prepare for their MAC opener on Saturday night as the top-ranked Akron Zips will visit FAU Soccer Stadium under the lights in primetime at 7 pm. Akron received a dominating 21 out of 22 first-place votes in the recent NSCAA Poll and could enter the game 8-0 if they defeat in-state rival Ohio State at home on Wednesday night ... The Owls will enter the conference opener with a 4-2-2 record and will try to avenge a 7-0 defeat in Akron a... (Fausports.com)
Golf Team In Nashville for Mason Rudolph Intercollegiate Sep 26, 2009
The 11th-ranked Yellow Jackets, coming off a third-place finish at the Carpet Capital Collegiate two weekends ago, are part of a 17-team field that includes Akron, Arkansas State, Belmont, Davidson, LSU, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Notre Dane, South Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Tennessee-Martin, Vanderbilt and Western Carolina. Senior , a 2008 All-American from Raleigh, N.C., and , a sophomore from Acworth, Ga. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Women's Tennis Opens at Spartan Invitational Sep 26, 2009
The teams competing at the invitational will be Michigan State, Xavier, IPFW, Cleveland State, Miami of Ohio, Louisville, Toledo, Akron, Detroit and Evansville. "I am really anxious to get things going this weekend," said U of L head coach. (Uoflsports.com)
Tigers Travel to Music City for 2009 Mason Rudolph Championship Sep 25, 2009
The Gamecocks return to defend their title this year, joining Akron, Arkansas State, Belmont, Charleston, Davidson, Georgia Tech, Lipscomb, Memphis, Mississippi State, MTSU, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, South Alabama, Western Carolina, UT-Martin and Vanderbilt. Mason Rudolph, the man who the event is named after, actually has his roots in Tiger nation. (Gotigersgo.com)
Hawkeyes Travel to Face Penn State Saturday Sep 22, 2009
In addition, Akron defensive coordinator Jim Fleming has a son, Will, playing at Akron, Oregon State assistant Joe Seumalo has a son, Andrew, playing at Oregon State, Rice assistant Darrell Patterson has a son, Michael, who plays for the Owls, Western Illinois def. coordinator Mark Hendrickson, a former Iowa assistant coach, has a son, Myers, who plays for WIU, Fresno State defensive coordinator Randy Steward has a son, Taylor, on the Fresno State team and San Jose State defensive coordinator... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Cherry And White Defense: News & Notes Sep 22, 2009
The Nittany Lions had limited success running the ball in their first two games, but hit several big pass plays in decisive victories over Akron and Syracuse, which had loaded up to stop the run. Temple chose a more balanced approach, looking to prevent the big play and occasionally send a blitz after PSU quarterback. (OwlInsider.com)
What a Day for the Evergreen State Sep 22, 2009
INDIANA: Ben Chappell threw a pair of TD passes and the Indiana defense came up with four interceptions, as the Hoosiers knocked off MAC foe Akron on the road on Saturday, 38-21. Chappell finished the game 18-of-28 for 163 yards, and Tandon Doss hauled in seven balls for 60 yards. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Women's Golf Hosts Napa River Grill Cardinal Cup Sep 21, 2009
Teams participating are BYU, EKU, Illinois State, Morehead State, Akron, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, USF and Southern Miss. The Cardinals will play 36-holes on Monday and 18-holes to wrap up the tournament on Tuesday. (Uoflsports.com)
IU-Akron: Five Keys to Victory Sep 21, 2009
Indiana plays their third game of the 2009 season later today as they travel to Akron to battle the Zips. Here are five keys to victory as the Hoosiers look to improve their record to 3-0. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
IU-Akron: Five to Watch Sep 19, 2009
After starting off the season with two home games the Hoosiers head out on the road for the first time as they travel to Akron to take on the Zips. We take a look at some of the key players that will need to play well if IU wants to come away with a victory. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Carney » Sep 19, 2009
Sarkodie brothers face off when Indiana meets Akron in NCAA men's soccer - ESPN ... When the Indiana Hoosiers and Akron Zips meet on Friday, it will be a battle of royal supremacy for control of a coveted kingdom -- the soccer field ... Kofi will lead the No. 1 Akron Zips against his older brother's No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers. (ESPN -- College Sports)
CFB: Don't Limit Opportunities for Success Sep 15, 2009
4 ypc in two home games against Akron and Syracuse. Joe Paterno's club could be in for a rude awakening in a couple of weeks when the Big Ten season begins. (ABC 7 News, DC)
CAMPUS RIVALRY: Providing your college football fix Sep 12, 2009
A bigger test comes from the Nittany Lions, who had a dominating opener against Akron. Penn State 40, Syracuse 14. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bucknell Volleyball Concludes Road Trip with Akron Invitational Sep 11, 2009
The Bison travel to Akron for their third weekend tournament ... Bucknell volleyball returns to the road for the third consecutive weekend to take part in the Akron Invitational Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 in Akron, Ohio ... The Bison (3-3) will play West Virginia at 5 p.m. and Akron at 7:30 p.m. on the opening day, followed by Saint Francis (Pa. (Bucknellbison.com)
The 2009-10 Non-Conference Sch... Sep 9, 2009
5:45 p.m. ET: Rhode Island will make the first of three trips to the state of Ohio on Jan. 5, when the Rams complete their home-and-home series with Akron. Head coach Keith Dambrot guided the Zips to the NCAA Tournament a year ago, after posting a 23-13 overall record - including a 10-6 mark in MAC play. (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island Announces Full 20... Sep 9, 2009
in a game aired nationally on ESPNU. The Rams play their final 2009-10 non-conference game on Jan. 5, traveling to Akron. In Atlantic 10 action, URI will host three teams - Temple (Jan. (Gorhody.com)
Patriot League Volleyball Release - 9.8.09 Sep 9, 2009
The Bison will return to the court at the Akron Invitational. They'll open with a 5 p.m. match against West Virginia on Friday, followed by a 7:30 match against Akron. (Patriotleague.com)
Mountain high Sep 8, 2009
He had to be happy with the Nittany Lions' first half, which ended with a 31-0 lead over Akron. But Penn State didn't score in the second half. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bulldogs Hit the Road for the Month of September Sep 5, 2009
Last week at the Indiana State tournament, the Fighting Sioux swept ISU 3-0 and also earned victories over UMKC, SIU-Edwardsville and Akron. UND posted a 24-8 record a year ago and are led by Devin Trefz with 47 kills on the year and Megan Langseth who averages 10. (Gobulldogs.com)
Perpetual road game Sep 4, 2009
Justin Leonard took his three children to a water park last month in Akron, Ohio. Boo Weekley s family joined him in Washington, D.C., for the AT&T National, visiting the Smithsonian and other landmarks. (Boston Globe)
Preview: Turning the Page Sep 4, 2009
" What the Badgers really have been doing all of the 09 fall camp is having accountability. Gone from the team is selfishness, bitterness and lacksidasical effort. During the three weeks of camp, every time a penalty was committed, that player was removed from the field and would run after practice. Quit on a play equals running. Miss an assignment, youre running. Missing too many classes the whole position group takes a jog. One of the things that we have done this year opposed to... (BadgerNation.com)
Study: Road congestion in middle of pack Sep 4, 2009
Among other Ohio communities, the prime-time commuting congestion was thickest in Cincinnati (30th), followed by Cleveland (31st), Akron (68th), Dayton (69th) and Toledo (93rd), according to the report, which was released this week. Columbus congestion was about on par with the highway scenes found in Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Fla. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Small football schools willing to take their lumps -- for a sum Sep 3, 2009
Howard at Rutgers, Morgan State at Akron and at South Carolina. "The footprint of our conference goes from Dover, Del., to Tallahassee, Fla., and every state legislature has significantly cut the institutions' budgets," Thomas says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Paterno: Dont look past Zips Sep 2, 2009
Associated PressPenn State football coach Joe Paterno warned to not view Akron as an easy opponent ... While Paterno is eager to see what his players are capable of in a real-game situation, he also understands the threat Akron quarterback Chris Jacquemain and the Zips passing game will pose at Beaver Stadium on Saturday ... Akron at the end of the year last year was playing really well. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Men's Golf Receives Academic Award Sep 2, 2009
Division I Akron Ball State Baylor Belmont BYU California Charlotte Coastal Carolina Columbia Connecticut Davidson Detroit Mercy East Carolina East Tennessee State Evansville Florida Georgia Georgia Tech Gonzaga Houston Baptist Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Longwood Louisville LSU Miami (Ohio) Middle Tennessee Northwestern Ohio Rice San Francisco Seton Hall South Alabama South Carolina South Dakota State Stanford Tennessee Texas Pan-American Tulsa UC Santa Barbara Vanderbilt Wake Forest Wofford.... (Uoflsports.com)
Irish To Open Season And Stadium Against Michigan On Tuesday Sep 1, 2009
the Irish fell to Akron, 3-0, during the 2008 season opener at the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic. SERIES HISTORY VERSUS MICHIGAN. (Und.com)
GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week Sep 1, 2009
Junior linebacker Carmon Wolfe (Tonawanda, NY/Erie C.C.) had a career-high 11 tackles (four solo) and senior linebacker Marcus Council (Akron, OH/Garfield) posted nine tackles (five solo), one tackle for loss (two yards) and one fumble recovery;the most shocking part of the opener was the way the Eagles struggled on offense. The Eagles were 4-for-15 on third down conversions and 0-for-6 on fourth down (three failed fourth-and-one situations). (Wsuathletics.com)
BWI, media members make their predictions Aug 28, 2009
With Penn State's season opener against Akron a little more than a week away, it's time to go on the record ... The Nittany Lions will have little trouble with their preseason schedule, which includes the likes of Akron, Syracuse and Temple. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
'09 Football Opponent Preview: Cincinnati Aug 27, 2009
He led UC on a drive to a game-winning field goal at Akron, and secured a game-clinching first down against USF.. UC has five running backs vying for playing time, with junior John Goebel and senior Jacob Ramsey at the top of the depth chart. (Uoflsports.com)
2009-10 Mens Basketball Schedule Released Aug 26, 2009
NC State will play three games in three days against Akron, Austin Peay and then Auburn, all three teams advanced to post season play last year ... 11/20 Akron 3:30 pmSat. (StateFans.com)
Tour de LeBron wraps up Cav's hometown visit Aug 23, 2009
Tour de LeBron wraps up Cavs star's visit to Akron - NBA - SI.com ... Tour de LeBron wraps up Cavaliers' superstar's visit to Akron ... AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- gave fellow NBA All-Star a tour of his hometown -- on two wheels. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Tour de LeBron comes through Akron Aug 23, 2009
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - LeBron James gave fellow NBA All-Star Chris Paul a tour of his hometown - on two wheels ... The event ended a busy three days in Akron for James, who screened a new documentary, "More Than A Game," the story of how he and four childhood friends from the inner city achieved their dream of winning a high school national championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stop in Akron turns into dream day for LeBron fan Aug 22, 2009
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - All 13-year-old Justin Cozzolino wanted was a photo of his hero LeBron James' high school ... Not only did they get to meet him, they also spent a few minutes with Paul, James' Olympic teammate and close friend who came to Akron to see the film and ride in the league MVP's charity bike-a-thon on Saturday ... On Thursday night, James hosted an advance screening of the film at the Akron Civic Theatre, where family members and friends could be heard pointing themselves out on the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the Big Ten Aug 21, 2009
Indiana opens the season with three nonconference games vs. Eastern Kentucky, Western Michigan and Akron, with the Akron game coming on the road. The Western Michigan and Akron games could be a challenge for the Hoosiers, who face must-win games in those outings ... A breezy nonconference schedule the season-opener against Akron figures to be the toughest test before Big Ten play will allow the new starters to gain confidence but won't help the Nittany Lions in the BCS standings. (USA Today -- Sports)
No. 21 Billikens Open Exhibition Play Saturday Aug 21, 2009
Also ranked in the polls are the following Billiken opponents: No. 3/6 Akron, No. 14/12 Tulsa and No. RV/18 Dayton. About the Billikens: The Billikens return six starters and 15 total letterwinners from last year's club that finished 12-5-5 overall and 6-3-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. (Slubillikens.com)
LONGEVITY: Town follows 4 practices of long-living 'Blue Zones' Aug 20, 2009
" Purdie also is offering nutrition education activities. For example, she's putting together a kids' menu that will show the food pyramid in a coloring page format to inspire healthy-eating conversation. "I just really want to focus on developing new options for the food to make it fun," she says. Purdie, a mother of three, has applied these changes to her home life, as well, especially since her 59-year-old mother had a stroke last month. "I need to do this because I need to be there for my... (USA Today -- News)
Nationally Ranked Billikens Begin Men's Soccer Practice Saturday Aug 15, 2009
Also ranked in the polls are the following Billiken opponents: No. 3/6 Akron, No. 14/12 Tulsa and No. RV/18 Dayton. Dan's Day: Ninth-year head coach enters the season with a 103-35-23 career record. (Slubillikens.com)
Kendall Marshall's Journal - Aug '09 Aug 14, 2009
We got to start out in Akron where it was real skill work and a real camp setting for the first two and a half days. From there we took a bus to Cleveland where we played games in a tournament setting. (InsideCarolina.com)
Wis. cold-case suspect led life of crime Aug 13, 2009
Born in Akron, Ohio, in 1933, Edwards spent his early years in a Catholic orphanage ... Edwards escaped from a jail in Akron in 1955 by pushing past a guard ... After robbing an Akron bank, he fled to Atlanta, where FBI agents captured him in January 1962. (Anchorage Daily News)
Leslie takes road less traveled Aug 12, 2009
Leslie still played in some of the summer's biggest basketball events -- Dave Telep's Carolina Challenge in Cary, Bob Gibbons' Tournament of Champions in the Triangle, the Vince Carter camp in Florida and the LeBron James camp in Akron, Ohio ... "When he played in Cleveland [moving from the Akron event], he was the most dominating player there. ... In my mind, he is a definite McDonald's All-America selection.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
2002 PGA champ Beem at home at Hazeltine Aug 12, 2009
He spent time in Akron, Ohio, receiving treatment, and was expected to travel to Minnesota yesterday and make a decision today whether to play. Trevor Immelman withdrew with a lingering wrist injury, and was replaced in the field by Bob Estes. (Boston Globe)
Tiger Woods takes World Golf title Aug 10, 2009
AKRON: Tiger Woods collected his 16th victory in 30 World Golf Championships appearances when he won the $8. 5 million WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by four strokes on Sunday. (India Times, India)
THE FLAMING LIPS Co-Curate ATP/NY 2009 New Acts Confirmed For ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES Festival Sep 11-13, 2009 Aug 8, 2009
Other confirmed acts include Boss Hog, Deerhunter, Bridezilla, Melvins, Black Dice, Dead Meadow, Autolux, EL-P, Akron Family, Antipop Consortium, Atlas Sound and the hotly tipped Sleepy Sun ... Also just announced, Oneida presents the Ocropolis" where Oneida will transport the impetus, spirit and community of their multidisciplinary studio/performance space, The Ocropolis, to ATP for a full day of improvisation, collaboration, and recording, combined with the astounding Mighty Robot... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Notebook: It takes strength to hoist00004000 PGA trophy Aug 5, 2009
AKRON, Ohio (AP) -Padraig Harrington had to play 27 holes in the final round at Oakland Hills last year when he won the PGA Championship. Then came the hard part - mustering enough strength to hoist the heaviest trophy among major championships. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Waterfalls in Tennessee state park rival the scenic wonders of upstate New York Aug 5, 2009
By BOB DOWNING - Akron Beacon Journal. McClatchy-Tribune News Service. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Two-minute drill: Dogs recruiting class best in SEC? Jul 31, 2009
heck UGA thinks akron is a quality team. Huh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Softball Assistant Coach Aileen Morales To Blog From Pan Am Games Qualifier Jul 30, 2009
We just finished up a five-game series against the second place Akron Racers. If you didn't know, Akron is the home of Firestone tires and the one and only, LeBron James. (Ramblinwreck.com)
'Late bloomer' leads Thunder Jul 25, 2009
Aug. 20-23: NPF playoffs in Akron. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
UW Hospital warns 53 patients about possible exposure to fatal brain disease Jul 24, 2009
It s a horrible situation, and I m sure the university is as devastated by this as they possibly can be, said Florence Kranitz, president of the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation in Akron, Ohio. Not mad cow. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dawgs among best in past decade Jul 22, 2009
com - By the numbers: Winning this decade. By Olin Buchanan and Mike Huguenin. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
By the numbers: Gridiron winners this decade Jul 21, 2009
com College Football - By the numbers: Winning this decade. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
A Very Good-Year Jul 9, 2009
Thought it wasn't enough to just see the tire in action, Stewart went as far to travel to Akron to watch the tires made on the assembly line. "It's a process that makes you shake your head because you just don't realize what goes into making a tire. And the good thing is it's not done by a machine, it's done by a physical person that actually puts that tire together," said Stewart of the process. (FOX59, IN)
Campgrounds Spend Green To Go 'Green' Jul 6, 2009
"We see ourselves as a 500-acre sacred space and we want to do things correctly," says Margie Centrone, a spokeswoman for Clay's, which is near North Lawrence, Ohio, about 20 miles southwest of Akron. "We want to try to avoid any harsh chemicals that would affect nature or human beings.". (KSBW 8, CA)
Billikens Announce 2009 Men's Soccer Schedule Jul 3, 2009
SLU concludes its five-match non-conference road swing at the University of Akron Tournament, where SLU faces Florida International Sept. 18 before taking on national power Akron Sept. 20. The Zips, who return seven letterwinners from last year including three All-Americans, went 17-2-4 a season ago and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. (Slubillikens.com)
