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Abreu remains in limbo
Alex Abreu's criminal proceedings are over, but his basketball career with the University of Akron is still on hold.
Abreu pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to one count of felony drug trafficking. He was arrested in March, during the last week of college basketball's regular season, and suspended indefinitely. A University of Akron statement released Monday said that suspension...
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The Case For...Zeke Marshall
As we head towards the 2013 NBA Draft, it is time to give some looks at players who are may or may not get drafted, but may have the skills which could translate to a NBA career. The Case For….takes a look at these players and tries to give a brief outline of what skills they have, what they are missing, and what steps would eventually lead them to the to the NBA. This edition...
No.123 Akron Zips season preview
Akron Zips (1-11) Coach Terry Bowden (second season, 1-11 at Akron, 141-73-2 overall)Returning Starters: 16, 7 offense, 7 defense, 2 special teamsRecruiting Rank: 105 Terry Bowden’s return to coaching at the FBS level was a bumpy ride. Akron even gave Massachusetts its only win of the year and Akron’s lone victory came against FCS opponent Morgan State. The former Auburn...
2013 Pre-Season Preview: Akron Zips
2012 Record: 1-11 (0-8 in MAC)
Head Coach: Terry Bowden (second year at Akron)
Last Bowl Game: 2005 Motor City Bowl: lost to Memphis 38-31
Stadium: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH (capacity = 30,000)
Home Field Advantage: ranked 51st out of 55 mid-major teams
Schedule Glimpse:
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Most likely conference wins: 10/19 at Miami (OH...
Akron CB Nabbed for Armed Bong Robbery
Akron cornerback Seth Cunningham chose an interesting way to enter people’s radars prior to his...
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Akron CB arrested in robbery case
Seth Cunningham, a senior cornerback at the University of Akron, was arrested this week and charged with stealing a bong at gunpoint.
Cops say Cunningham entered a 24-hour tobacco pipe shop in Brunswick, Ohio, and swiped a $447 bong while waving a 9mm pistol. Officers spotted his truck and found Cunningham inside along with the pistol and bong, and he confessed, according to the...
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May 19, 2013
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Akron CB Seth Cunningham accused of stealing bong in armed robbery
Akron senior cornerback Seth Cunningham was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly robbing a tobacco pipe store at gunpoint, The Medina-Gazette reports. According to The Gazette, Brunswick police say Cunningham entered a 24-hour tobacco pipe store and waved a 9mm handgun in the air. He allegedly went to a display case and stole a water pipe (aka bong) valued at $447 and fled the store...
Akron powerless to stop VCU
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Diving into the history of terrible endings to otherwise outstanding seasons would simply be dancing around the obvious.
Akron showed up to the NCAA tournament Thursday night and got flattened. The No. 12 seed Zips had a terrible matchup against No. 5 VCU and played terribly. Playing without suspended point guard Alex Abreu was a recipe for disaster for Akron...
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March 22, 2013
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Akron guard Alex Abreu arrested on felony drug charge
The Akron Zips are one of those mid-major teams that everyone believes can make a lot of noise in a couple of weeks when the NCAA Tournament begins, but it appears as if they are going to be doing it without their star guard, Alex Abreu, as he is was arrested on Thursday for multiple felony charges. According to the Akron Beacon-Journal, the All-MAC junior was arrested by undercover...
Akron's Basketball Star Alex Abreu Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges
On Thursday, the Akron Zips basketball team received some shocking and sad news that their basketball star Alex Abreu has been suspended indefinitely after being arrested on drug-trafficking charges.According to a report, Abreu, 21, and Austin L. Durgala, 18, were caught and arrested for trafficking marijuana and possession of marijuana. The two were charged after detectives seized...
Akron suspends Abreu following arrest
Akron point guard Alex Abreu was suspended Thursday after he was arrested and charged with possession and trafficking of marijuana.
A team spokesman said the indefinite suspension is pending the outcome of a police investigation. In an emailed statement, the spokesman said the university is gathering information and questions about the investigation should be directed to the Akron...
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March 07, 2013
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Akron guard Abreu arrested, suspended
University of Akron point guard Alex Abreu has been suspended indefinitely after his arrest on marijuana trafficking charges Thursday afternoon.
Narcotics officers made the arrest late Thursday afternoon after intercepting a delivery intended for Abreu.
The Akron Beacon Journal reported that Abreu remains in Summit County Jail. A University of Akron statement said Abreu's...
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March 07, 2013
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Zips flex muscle, extend streak
AKRON, Ohio - Different opponent, different stage, same result for Akron.
With a little splash, too.
The Zips extended the nation's longest win streak to 18 games Friday night, turning a BracketBusters showcase game into the kind of interior-oriented game in which they thrive and pulling away to beat North Dakota State, 68-53.
Akron likes to play fast and cares little about...
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February 22, 2013
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LBJ bobble head night at Akron University
AKRON, Ohio - It's a unique promotional giveaway, one designed to get people talking and get them out to Saturday night's University of Akron basketball game vs. Buffalo.
If it gets a few people -- or even a few thousand -- angry, then that's part of the deal. And the very essence of the word promotion.
LeBron James Bobblehead Night at Akron is a potential lightning...
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January 25, 2013
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Akron Zips football poster: Try not to vomit
As an Ohio-based blog, we felt a certain obligation to post the Akron Zips 2012 football poster.Apparently when you hire a new coach, especially one with the Bowden name, you have no choice but to plaster his face on all of your promotional materials. However, as a marketing executive I have always made it a point to include people with a certain look to help sell a program and concept...
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