Excellent work by the Plain Dealer’s Jodie Valade in reporting on the drug addictions that killed former University of Akron football players Chris Jacquemain and Tyler Campbell. As disappointing as it was when the Zips football team failed to close out the Rubber Bowl with a win in its last game in the historic structure, it’s at least a little bit easier to understand...

According to reports, former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel could be headed to the University of Akron, not to coach, but instead to serve as an administrator in the school’s athletic department. Apparently, a spokesman from Akron University told the Cleveland Plain-Dealer the following: “When Jim Tressel and other alumni assisted us in our search...

New Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez may not have yet found his first Wildcats defensive coordinator — Jeff Casteel, we’re waiting — but he has found a solid piece for whomever takes over that group. According to the Tucson Citizen and Arizona Daily Star, Akron linebacker Brian Wagner has decided to transfer from the Zips to…

Akron's new football coach Terry Bowden is wanted in Alabama. There's a warrant out for his arrest related to traffic violations.

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Contrary to earlier reports, Jim Tressell is reportedly not interested in taking the head football coach job at the University of Akron, but he will allegedly assist the school in its search.

If the news of Rob Ianello's firing wasn't entirely surprising due to the Zips' poor showing down the stretch and pair of one-win seasons, the timing of it raised eyebrows and some national attention.Ianello, whose team went 1-11 in each of his two seasons, was informed of the decision while traveling to Eastern New York with his family to attend the funeral of his mother...

Jim Tressel left Ohio State amidst a whirlwind of scandal, but now, less than a year later, he may return to college coaching, in the state of Ohio. 

Clayton Moore is the starting Sophomore quarterback for the Akron Zips. Originally Moore signed with Mississippi, but ended up enrolling at Akron. The 6-1 QB dominated in Junior College, but has yet to translate at the collegiate level. Luckily he’s only a Sophomore.  Last Saturday the Zips faced Western Michigan and lost 68-19, leaving Akron with an overall record of 1-11...

The Zips' sophomore QB is ready to jump right into the midst of things on Saturday, even if he doesn't know a soul on the opposite sideline.

Central Michigan survived an Akron rally to win 23-22 on Saturday after a two-point conversion attempt by the Zips failed as time expired. The Chippewas (3-6, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) led 23-16 before Akron mounted a potential game-tying drive. After a Central Michigan punt, the Zips drove 56 yards and scored as time expired on a 9-yard pass from Clayton Moore to Marquelo Suel...

A dead body was found hours before a college football game was to played at the University of Akron in Ohio.Authorities say that the unknown person apparently committed suicide. The body was found at a college football stadium, InfoCision Stadium, hours before the University was suppose to use the stadium in a football game.University of Akron spokesperson Gregg Bach says that the...

With the bye, Zips running back Jawon Chisholm and a nicked-up receiving corps can recover.

Dominique White ran for 164 yards and three touchdowns Saturday, leading host Eastern Michigan to a 31-23 victory over Akron. White scored on runs of 14 and 1 yards to give the Eagles (3-2, 1-0 Mid-American) a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. Clayton Moore threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Keith Sconiers for the Zips (1-4, 0-2) to cut the deficit in half.

Dominique White ran for 164 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday, leading Eastern Michigan to a 31-23 victory over Akron. White scored twice, on runs of 14 and 1 yards, to give the Eagles (3-2, 1-0 Mid-American) a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. Clayton Moore threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Keith Sconiers for the Zips (1-4, 0-2) to cut the deficit in half. White'...

If there is a bright spot for the 1-3 Zips, it could well be the play of their redshirt freshman tailback.

Akron rushed for 294 yards and amassed 534 yards total offense in a 36-13 rout of Virginia Military Institute Saturday. The matchup of winless teams was no contest at all, not with Akron's Clayton Moore passing for 223 yards and three touchdowns. The Zips (1-3) got on the board early and often, opening up a quick 14-0 lead and leading 29-7 at halftime. Moore threw two touchdown...

A bruised and dehydrated Brian Wagner couldn't even pinpoint the problems in Akron's 42-0 loss at No. 18 Ohio State on Saturday. ''We just didn't play that well,'' said the Zips linebacker, who had 15 tackles in the loss. ''They started wearing us down. They passed all over us, they ran all over us.'' The heat, the humidity and the Buckeyes...

Leading the Akron Zips defense is linebacker Brian Wagner, one of the top tacklers in the nation. To kickoff the season, the MAC schools travels about two hours southwest this Saturday to face the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, Ohio. Catch up with one of the MAC's finest defenders on All Access Football in this College Football Insiders player spotlight hosted by Bo Marchionte...

Middle of the pack since 1946 Matt Sussman from Hustle Belt has been a very busy man among the Internets, what with several Ohio State blogs asking for their questions to be answered, and after all of that, he was still kind enough to answer ours. So, with that, let's jump right in! 1. It appears that Akron has lost some of their key starters on the offensive side of the ball...

For the Zips' best player, playing on a shorthanded team has been a lifelong experience.

AKRON, Ohio -- It was the day before Thanksgiving last November when Rob Ianello, then the first-year head football coach at the University of Akron, stood in front of his team and posed a question. "What is the most important game in the nation this weekend?" Ianello asked, pausing to let it sink in. To an outside observer, the obvious answer was probably Cam Newton...

The NFL has allowed teams to sign undrafted free agents tonight, and according to multiple media reports (hat tip to Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe), the Patriots have already inked two undrafted rookie free agents. The first, offensive tackle Corey Woods of Purdue, is a four year starter who played both sides of the line for the Zips. While touted as being fundamentally sound...

Akron’s Pro Day is tomorrow. Dynasty represents both Andrew Johnson (RB) and Kevin Grant (ILB). Check out these Kevin Grant facts: On 1/26/09, right before starting his diet and the training regimen at Athletes Advantage: weight- 250.9lean body mass- 205.66body fat weight- 45.14body fat %- 18 3/13/09, after sticking to his diet and finishing up the training program: weight...

Kevin GrantKevin Grant #30 Akron UniversityDynasty Football 2009 NFL Draft ProspectKevin Grant is a 6?2 250-pound senior inside linebacker for the Akron Zips. He led the Zips' in tackles this past season and possesses an uncanny ability to find the football. Kevin's extreme dedication and leadership allowed him to play and start in ALL forty-nine Akron football games over...