Schedule » Nov 17, 2009
Akron, Ohio 4 p.m.: No. 1 Akron (20-0-0) vs. winner of Stetson-South Florida. Irvine, Calif. (ESPN -- College Sports)
UCLA Seeded Sixth In NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament Nov 17, 2009
Bruins open tournament with second round game on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 5 pm. UCLA hosts NCAA 2nd Round action on Sunday at 5 pm. (Uclabruins.com)
Nine Underclassmen To Watch Closely Nov 17, 2009
Friday night Poland defeated Akron Hoban 10-7, and on Saturday we were there for Canton McKinley's 48-7 win over GlenOak. Bill Greene filed this report on the top junior and sophomore prospects. (Bucknuts.com)
Butler Earns No. 12 Seed In NCAA Soccer Championship Nov 17, 2009
Unbeaten Akron (20-0-0) was tabbed as the No. 1 seed, while Virginia (14-3-3) earned the No. 2 seed. Wake Forest (14-3-3) was seeded third and Ohio State (12-4-4) earned the No. 4 seed. (Butlersports.com)
Monday with Mike: BCS spots opening up Nov 16, 2009
The Falcons' remaining games are against Akron and Toledo, which are 29th and 108th, respectively in the nation in pass defense. It's extremely likely that not many people noticed that beat 30-27, rallying from a 27-6 second-half deficit. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's swimming competes at Cleveland State Nov 15, 2009
The Bonnies will be back in the pool on Friday, December 4 when they travel to Akron, Ohio for the Zippy Invitational. Department of Athletics P.O. Box G Reilly Center St. Bonaventure, NY 14778. (Gobonnies.com)
Army Opponents Update Nov 14, 2009
Sep 05 Army L 14-27 Sep 12 at Northwestern L 24-27 Sep 19 at Michigan L 17-45 Oct 03 Temple L 12-24 Oct 10 at Central Michigan L 8-56 Oct 17 Kent State L 6-28 Oct 24 Ball State L 27-29 Oct 31 at Arkansas L 27-63 Nov 05 at Northern Illinois L 6-50 Nov 14 Western Michigan Nov 20 at Toledo Nov 27 at Akron ... Sep 03 Villanova L 24-27 Sep 19 at Penn State L 6-31 Sep 26 Buffalo W 37-13 Oct 03 at Eastern Michigan W 24-12 Oct 10 Ball State W 24-19 Oct 17 Army W 27-13 Oct 24 at Toledo W 40-24 Oct 31 at... (GoMidshipmen.com)
Bucknell Men's Soccer Begins Patriot League Tournament Friday at Home vs. Lafayette Nov 13, 2009
Bison Are No. 1 Seed, Looking For First League Title Since 2006. CK Kumah and the Bison battle Lafayette for the second time in two weeks on Friday. (Bucknellbison.com)
Lee leaves legacy at Linebacker U Nov 13, 2009
Sean Lee (45) leads his teammates into Beaver Stadium before the Sept. 5 game against Akron ... Lee returned against Akron this September and ranks second on the team with 63 tackles this season, despite missing three games with minor injuries. (Daily Collegian, PA)
FirstMerit entering Chicago Nov 13, 2009
Akron s is expanding into the Windy City. FirstMerit, which has 15 branches in Central Ohio, said Thursday that it expects to close early next year on a deal to acquire all 24 Chicago-area branches owned by , a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Terms of the transaction call for FirstMerit paying a 3. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Cincinnati moves up in jobs, tech ranking Nov 13, 2009
Other metro areas that moved up include Akron, to 167 from 172; Dayton, to 183 from 189; and Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, to 186 from 193. The best-performing metro area in the nation in the latest report was the Austin, Texas, which hit the top spot after a 4th-place finish last year. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
In the chase Nov 13, 2009
(7-2) at Akron (2-7), 8:30 p.m., ESPNU THE BUZZ: Temple has won seven in a row and leads the MAC East race. The Owls haven't won as many as eight games since 1979, when they finished 10-2 and made their only bowl appearance. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Paternoville wraps up season with final campout Nov 13, 2009
Eight campouts after the season's first game against Akron, members of the PCC and the students who have weathered the conditions at Beaver Stadium's Gate A say they will look back with fond memories ... Tecce said the PCC expected no more than 15 to 20 tents for the season's first game against Akron but ended up with 35. (Daily Collegian, PA)
On the air tv and radio Nov 13, 2009
8:30 p.m. Temple at Akron, ESPNU. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Prospective Groom Drops Ring From Hot Air Balloon Nov 13, 2009
She said "yes." Their engagement, with a great conversation-starting story, began with a one-week hunt that finally turned up the case - and the ring - at West Branch State Park east of Akron. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
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At the 2009 Ohio Division II state finals, Staten finished with 28 points, four assists, two rebounds and one steal while playing all 32 minutes of the 59-53 loss to Akron St. Vincent St. Mary's. He was Second Team All-Ohio as a junior. (Dayton Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dayton region improves in sustaining jobs Nov 12, 2009
Akron at No. 167, up from 172. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor at No. 186, up from No. 193; and. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Kids popping pills that can kill Nov 12, 2009
By KIM HONE-MCMAHAN - Akron Beacon Journal Text Size ... AKRON, Ohio -- Grandma's memory isn't as good as it was a decade ago ... "Kids tend to view it as being safe because it was prescribed by a doctor and comes in a nice bottle," explained Dr. Laura Markley, a pediatrics and child psychiatry specialist at Akron Children's Hospital. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
All council candidates miss ballot in Ohio village Nov 12, 2009
Elections officials in northeast Ohio's Summit County, which also includes Akron, say voters at the polls will be able to see a list of the write-in candidates ... Information from: Akron Beacon Journal, http://www. (Pensacola News Journal)
Notre Dame Men's Basketball Signs Three Guards To National... Nov 12, 2009
was named to the all-tournament team at the King James Classic in Akron, Ohio. "Jerian is an attacking guard who is extremely athletic." Brey says. (Und.com)
First Bank to sell 24 Chicago branches to FirstMerit Bank Nov 12, 2009
a subsidiary of in St. Louis, plans to sell 24 Chicago branches and a lending unit to , part of of Akron, Ohio. Under the agreement, FirstMerit plans to assume all of the deposits associated with First Bank s 24 Chicago retail branches, including certain commercial deposit relationships. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Columbus climbs in jobs, tech ranking Nov 12, 2009
Columbus climbs ranking of cities jobs, tech strength - Business First of Columbus. for free extra services. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Ohio bank enters Chicago market through First Bank deal Nov 12, 2009
(Crains) An Akron, Ohio-based bank run by a longtime Chicago banker has a deal to purchase 24 Chicago-area First Bank branches, marking the entry of a significant new commercial lender with a strong balance sheet. FirstMerit Corp. announced Wednesday that it will pay as much as $41. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Week 11 TV schedule Nov 12, 2009
2009 college football TV schedule - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday September 2, 2009 4:16PM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 5:39PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
BC lands two-sport recruit in Ohio's Swigert Nov 11, 2009
BC recruited Swigert to play wide receiver and shortstop, his high school football coach, Paul Farrah, told the Akron Beacon Journal ... Swigert tore ligaments in his right foot and underwent season-ending surgery following the fourth game of his senior season, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. (ESPN -- College Football)
Mark Dantonio Nov 11, 2009
UC held seven of its 12 regular-season opponents to less than 100 yards rushing, highlighted by performances of 36 yards each in back-to-back games against Miami-Ohio and Akron ... His coaching credits also including stops at Akron (defensive secondary, 1985), Ohio State (graduate assistant, 1983-84), Butler (Kan ... Junior College (1982); graduate assistant at Ohio State (1983-84); defensive secondary coach at Akron (1985); defensive secondary coach and defensive coordinator at Youngstown State... (Msuspartans.com)
Football odds: UH favored by 20 over New Mexico State Nov 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
PAULINE: Williams, Heyward lead Risers/Sliders for draft Nov 10, 2009
Williams was suspended for violating team rules prior to the Akron game, but returned to play against Cincinnati on Oct. 31. He then abruptly quit the team the following Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Unusual area along Ohio River rich in nature preserves, ancient earthwork at western boundary of Appalachians Nov 10, 2009
By BOB DOWNING - Akron Beacon Journal. WEST UNION, Ohio - Adams County doesn't look or feel like other Ohio counties. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Ranking them all: Rivals.com 120 at 1:20 Nov 10, 2009
NEXT: Friday, at Akron ... (5-5) BUZZ: The Golden Flashes' three-game win streak came to an end against what had been a one-win Akron team ... Akron (2-7) BUZZ: The Zips are bad, but their win over the weekend knocked rival Kent State out of the running in the MAC East race. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
City Beat (5) Nov 8, 2009
The train departs from Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, for a three-hour excursion to Akron and back. Current military members, veterans, and their families are invited. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Closer Look: No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions Nov 7, 2009
Results Sept. 5, Akron, W 31-7 Sept. 12, Syracuse, 28-7 Sept. 19, Temple, W 31-6 Sept. 26, Iowa, L 21-10 Oct. 3, at Illinois, W 35-17 Oct. 10, Eastern Illinois, W 52-3 Oct. 17, Minnesota, W 20-0 Oct. 24, at Michigan, W 35-10 Oct. 31, at Northwestern, W 34-13. Projected Starters QB 17 Daryll Clark, 6-2, 232 TB 22 Evan Royster, 6-1, 213 WR 6 , 6-5, 198 WR 2 , 6-1, 197 WR 5 , 6-2, 183 TE 10 , 6-5, 258 LT 73 , 6-4, 306 LG 74 , 6-4, 309 C 61 , 6-3, 297 RG 77 , 6-4, 310 RT 79 , 6-4, 306. (Bucknuts.com)
Penn State: Moye, Lions out to prove themselves vs. Buckeyes Nov 7, 2009
Moye has produced three 100-yard receiving games in his nine starts, including a career-high 138 yards in the season-opener against Akron. He has eclipsed 100 yards twice in the past three games, with 120 at home against Minnesota and 123 at Northwestern. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Football Media Center: Western Michigan Nov 7, 2009
826) against current members of the Mid-American Conference (2-0 vs. Akron, 2-0 vs. Bowling Green, 4-3 vs. Central Michigan, 8-0 vs. Eastern Michigan, 1-0 vs. Kent State, 3-1 vs. Miami-Ohio, 1-0 vs. Ohio, 7-1-2 vs. Temple, 1-0 vs. Toledo and 8-2 vs. Western Michigan). With its 29-27 victory in Spartan Stadium earlier this season, Central Michigan ended MSU's 15-game winning streak against MAC opponents. (Msuspartans.com)
College Basketball Preview - Mid-american Conference Nov 6, 2009
(Sports Network) - OUTLOOK: The Mid-American Conference was tremendously lopsided throughout the 2008-09 campaign, as the East Division boasted five teams with winning ledgers in league play, including Akron and Buffalo, which both posted 20-plus win seasons. In fact, the Zips and Bulls collided in the MAC title game and, although Akron was the fifth seed in the tournament, the Zips walked away with their first-ever league tournament championship ... AKRON: The Zips only lose one player from... (ABC 7 News, DC)
One-on-one with Trey Burke Nov 6, 2009
I came down there when they played Akron for a football game and I just loved the atmosphere ... When you came out here for the Akron game, was that your first visit ... I went to Cincinnati, Butler, Ohio State game, Akron, OU, so Penn State, it was the last one. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Western Carolina's Ricky Stout Tabbed SoCon Men's Golfer of the Month for October Nov 6, 2009
Stout claimed his first-ever collegiate individual medalist honors after winning the Firestone Invitational at the prestigious Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio back on Oct. 12-13. The October honor - the first in Stout's career - makes him just the second Catamount all-time to garner monthly plaudits from the SoCon, joining eight-time golfer of the month, , who claimed one honor for October during his career. (Catamountsports.com)
Gameday: Navy vs. Temple Nov 6, 2009
Sep 03 Villanova L 24-27 Sep 19 at Penn State L 6-31 Sep 26 Buffalo W 37-13 Oct 03 at E. Michigan W 24-12 Oct 10 Ball State W 24-19 Oct 17 Army W 27-13 Oct 24 at Toledo W 40-24 Oct 31 at Navy Nov 05 Miami (Ohio) Nov 13 at Akron Nov 21 Kent State Nov 27 at Ohio. . (OwlInsider.com)
Happy Valley? Nov 6, 2009
(5-4) at Akron (1-7) , 3:30 p.m., Fox Sports Ohio THE BUZZ: The campuses are about 12 miles apart in northeast Ohio. Kent State is a surprising contender in the MAC East, and Akron would like nothing better than to knock off its rival. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
In search of French bread Nov 5, 2009
Friday: Firestone Country Club, 452 E. Warner Road, Akron. Sweet Yeast Bread noon to 2 p.m., Perfect Pies & Tarts 7 to 9 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Men's Soccer Falls to No. 1 Akron Nov 5, 2009
AKRON, Ohio - The Michigan State men's soccer team played the No. 1 Akron Zips even through nearly 75 minutes on Wednesday (Nov ... MSU is now 10-5-2 on the year, while Akron remains undefeated at 17-0 ... "It was a great college soccer game and it's unfortunate that the winning goal came on a penalty kick. We stuck to our game plan and Akron is very good, well organized team. All-in-all, we played the top team in the country very well.". (Msuspartans.com)
Nickelodeon Brings Storytime Live! Theatrical Tour Across the U.S. in 2010 Nov 5, 2009
Nickelodeon Brings Storytime Live. Theatrical Tour Across the U.S. in 2010 - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CONFERENCE CAPSULES Nov 5, 2009
After earning a trip to the 2009 NCAA tourney, Akron enters the 2009-10 season as Mid-American favorite ... In the preseason media poll, Akron was picked as the probable MAC tournament winner on 19 of 24 ballots. (USA Today -- Sports)
VIRGINIA: Two Days and Counting Nov 4, 2009
The 38-21 win at Akron was undoubtedly IUs best outing this year, as the Hoosiers forced four turnovers and whipped the Zips. The 36-33 loss at Michigan was clearly the most painful result this season, but Indiana played well enough on both sides of the ball to give itself a chance for its first win in Ann Arbor in 42 years. (UVAInsider.com)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
5 million for a fence to block would-be jumpers from leaping off the All-American Bridge in Akron, Ohio. - $1 million to study the health effects of environmentally friendly public housing on 300 people in Chicago. (The Drudge Report)
Rankings of all 120 FBS teams Nov 4, 2009
NEXT: Saturday, at Akron ... Akron (1-7) BUZZ: The Zips play perhaps their biggest rival this weekend, and they could put a big crimp in the Golden Flashes' MAC East title hopes. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Grant is ready for playoff run Nov 4, 2009
The playoffs in the state of Ohio are set to begin over the weekend and making an appearance will be Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
WVU Varsity Sports Report Nov 4, 2009
Notes and Quotes: The Mountaineers have opened the defense of their 2009 NCAA Championship with a perfect 4-0 record, having recorded wins over Air Force, Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) foe Nebraska, Ohio State and Akron. WVU has yet to lose a discipline match this year WVU returns to the range and opens its 2009-10 home schedule on Nov. 14, when it plays host to GARC opponent Army at the WVU. (BlueGoldNews.com)
GM loss hard on Mangini Nov 4, 2009
"Ernie Accorsi, former general manager of the , Baltimore Colts and Browns, is being sought by Lerner as a consultant, a league source said. Accorsi could not be reached for comment. Accorsi has served in a consulting capacity on numerous occasions for teams and has an alliance with former Browns quarterback , who was hired by Lerner as a consultant on Oct. 17.Lerner told the Plain Dealer and Akron Beacon-Journal on Sunday he would like to bring in a "strong, credible, serious leader" to help... (ESPN -- Football)
2010 schedule » Nov 4, 2009
WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Firestone Country Club; South Akron, Ohio. Tiger Woods. (ESPN -- Golf)
Men's Soccer Faces Road Test at No. 1 Akron Nov 4, 2009
Men's Soccer Faces Big Road Test at No. 1 Akron - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Men's Soccer Faces Big Road Test at No. 1 Akron Spartans will face Zips at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday ... MSU will take on No. 1 Akron at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. (Msuspartans.com)
2009 Beacon Award Winners Nov 2, 2009
Cable System 3 High School Rock-Off Tune-In Campaign Time Warner Cable Northeast Ohio Akron, OH. Programming Publicity. (Multichannel News)
Eisen-Hadley (64) Nov 2, 2009
Mr. Hadley, grandson of Velma and David Wallace of Tallmadge and the late Saimi and Fredrick O Brien, graduated from The University of Akron. He is a sergeant of the Summit County Sheriff s office. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Former teammates reunite Nov 2, 2009
Junior transfer Garrett Barnas and the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-3) return home to face Akron at 11 a.m. Saturday in DeKalb. The former Bureau Valley standout is the Huskies; back-up strong safety and has played in each of the last three games. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Men's Swimming Nov 1, 2009
Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio. (Gobonnies.com)
Swimming & Diving Nov 1, 2009
Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio. (Gobonnies.com)
Men's Swimming Nov 1, 2009
Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio. (Gobonnies.com)
Swimming & Diving Nov 1, 2009
Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio ... Akron Invite @ Akron, Ohio. (Gobonnies.com)
Tobias-Pollack (4) Oct 31, 2009
Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 1:10 AM EDT Robyn Tobias and Les Tobias, both of Akron, announce the engagement of their daughter Gina to Matthew Irving Pollack, son of Susan and Ron Pollack of Highland Heights ... She earned her bachelor s degree from The University of Akron in advertising and e-marketing, and she is currently pursing a nursing degree from Huron School of Nursing. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Women's Cross Country Ready to Defend MAC Title Oct 31, 2009
Miami ran away with last year s crown en route to the first league title in school history, defeating second-place Akron by 42 points ... Miami was picked to repeat as MAC champions in the coaches preseason poll released in late August while Akron was tabbed second and host Ohio third ... The RedHawks are 10th in the regional poll, followed by Akron in 11th and Central Michigan in 15th. (Muredhawks.com)
RedHawks Cruise to 3-0 Win Over Akron Oct 31, 2009
AKRON, Ohio The Miami volleyball team went ahead early and cruised to a 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-16) victory over Akron in Mid-American Conference play Friday night ... Akron closed it to within seven at 17-24 after a 5-2 run, but won the set on the next point, putting down the kill from. (Muredhawks.com)
RedHawks Open MAC Season with a Victory Over Buffalo Oct 31, 2009
The RedHawk swimmers have a quick turnaround as they jump back into the pool tomorrow afternoon with a 1 p.m. meet against the University of Akron at the Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center. --www. (Muredhawks.com)
All council candidates miss ballot in Ohio village Oct 31, 2009
Elections officials in northeast Ohio's Summit County, which also includes Akron, say voters at the polls will be able to see a list of the write-in candidates ... Information from: Akron Beacon Journal, http://www. (USA Today -- News)
Soccer Cruises to Record-Setting Win over Ball State... Oct 30, 2009
Soccer Cruises to Record-Setting Win over Ball State in Regular-Season Finale Miami ties program record with eight goals; will face Akron in MAC Tournament opener ... With the regular season complete, Miami now turns its attention to the MAC Tournament where the RedHawks earned the No. 6 seed and will face third-seeded Akron on Sunday at Akron ... Miami opens MAC Tournament play Sunday with its quarterfinal match at third-seeded Akron, who defeated the Hawks 1-0 in Akron on Oct. 16. (Muredhawks.com)
One up, one down? Oct 30, 2009
Akron (1-6) at Northern Illinois (4-3), noon, ESPN GamePlan THE BUZZ: NIU still has a shot at the MAC West title and can't afford a loss to the Zips, who haven't scored more than 21 points against an FBS opponent this season. THE LINE: Northern Illinois by 11. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
