By Jason Roberts Akron, OH - Cleveland.com is reporting that former Akron men’s basketball player Cedrick Middleton has been hired as the program’s graduate assistant coach.
“Cedrick was one of the hardest-working players we have had at Akron and who I have ever had the opportunity to coach,” fifth-year head coach Keith Dambrot said in a statement. “He had [...]
By Jason Roberts Akron, Ohio - A University of Akron basketball player was arrested Saturday night after opening fire on police, NewsChannel5 reported. Akron detectives said that Rydell Brooks, a sophomore at UA, was arrested after a routine traffic stop. They said Brooks, 20, fled from the vehicle and fired shots at the officers. The officers were not [...]
By Jason Roberts Akron, Ohio - Tom Gaffney of The Akron Beacon Journal reported that Zeke Marshall, one of the top center prospects in the country, has made an oral commitment to the University of Akron men’s basketball team.
Marshall is 6-foot-11 and from McKeesport, Pa. He is ranked as the 11th-best center and 61st overall junior, according to [...]
By Jason Roberts AKRON – (from GoZIPS.com) For the fourth consecutive year, a member of the University of Akron football team was drafted within the first four rounds as corner back Reggie Corner was picked in the fourth round by the Buffalo Bills.
Corner was the 114th pick overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, the fifth-highest Akron student-athlete to [...]
By Jason Roberts Amherst, MASS - The Akron Zips long season came to an end today in Amherst, Massachusetts as they lost to UMASS 68-63 in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Zips seemed to struggle in the beginning. Akron was slow to adjust to the UMASS height in the paint and their tough 3-point shooting from the perimeter. The Zips [...]
By Jason Roberts Tallahassee, FL - Whenever Akron travels outside the MAC to play, they are greeted with the usual “Where is Akron?” or “What is a Zip?”. Tuesday night was no different as Akron opened NIT postseason play against the Florida State Seminoles. Whether the Seminoles and their fans received answers to their questions they won’t soon [...]
By Don Olson
HOME GAME TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR QUIRKY SCHEDULE
The University of Akron Athletic Department announced the home game times for the 66th and final season for the Zips in the Rubber Bowl.
I’ve said from the beginning that this schedule has its pros and cons. I like the fact that most games are on Saturday. However, once ESPN [...]
By Don Olson
CHANGE OF STADIUM COMES AT RIGHT TIME
She was a grand old dame in her time - but her time has past.
I usually have two distinct feelings when it comes to replacing sports venues. Either the new facility is a waste, in the vein of not needed, or it’s time to get rid of this pit. [...]
By Don Olson
AKRON GUARD IS NOW GUARDED
Rydell Brooks is no longer a member of the University of Akron basketball team.
Broke team rules? Nope.
Couldn’t make grades? Nope.
Attempted Murder, Felonious Assault and Carrying a Concealed Weapon? Yepper.
You see, the folks at the Hilltop frown on getting in a foot chase with police (allegedly) and shooting at [...]
By Don Olson
LATEST SIGNING IS BLUE CHIP FROM FLORIDA
Kyle Petersen’s jersey is currently hanging in the rafters of Community School in Naples, Florida. Zips fans can only hope that the 6 foot 4 inch guard duplicates his career while wearing the blue & gold and playing in the JAR Arena.
The Zips announced that Petersen will be a [...]
By Don Olson
CHANGE OF STADIUM COMES AT RIGHT TIME
She was a grand old dame in her time - but her time has past.
I usually have two distinct feelings when it comes to replacing sports venues. Either the new facility is a waste, in the vein of not needed, or it’s time to get rid of this pit. [...]
