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http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/on-the-record-university-of-akron-soccer-standout-richie-laryea-opts-to-turn-pro-1.653031 Richie L.

Giving props... nice article by GT! http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/victory-at-buffalo-gets-zips-off-to-strong-start-in-mac-1.652862

A fantastic Buffalo scouting report from the ABJ. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-basketball-scouting-report-1.652225

Yes. That's him.

I also noticed that last night. I was actually happy they made the mistake because that game was a disgrace to the MAC. Lol.

Big Dog had 15 points (7 of 9 shooting) along with 10 boards. Great game!

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/marla-ridenour-zips-defied-expectations-to-lead-ua-to-possible-program-changing-bowl-breakthrough-1.649376# Another nice article by The Marla. EDIT: And a postgame article by Marla. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/famous-idaho-potato-bowl-akron-23-utah-state-21-zips-secure-first-bowl-victory-in-school-history-1.649321 Apparently the ABJ sent Marla to Boise to cover the game. I'm all for it if Marla is the new Zips' beat writer. GT gives the impression that not only is he lazy, but that the Zips aren't worth his time.

That is awesome! We need a video clip of that!!

8-3 since naming Tommy the starter! Man, I wish we could have that Pitt game back w/ TW running the show. 9-3!

UCSB beat Iona yesterday 80-76.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/akron-84-uc-santa-barbara-70-noah-robotham-leads-zips-to-fifth-consecutive-victory-1.649087 ABJ postgame write up.

Fantastic article by the Marla on Cody Grice & the fun the team is having in Boise. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/ua-football-on-eve-of-record-49th-start-nose-tackle-cody-grice-of-firestone-leaves-them-laughing-1.649139 If Cody doesn't catch on as a FB in the NFL, we've got to find a position on staff for him in order to keep his personality & enthusiasm for all-things-Akron.

Two Zips' football articles in today's Canton Rep. Focus on two Stark County players - Zips' long snapper Michael Buddenburg (Jackson) & Zips' DL Se'Von Pittman (McKinley). http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20151220/SPORTS/151229996/1020/SPORTS http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20151220/SPORTS/151229994/1020/SPORTS Edit: THREE Zips' football articles in today's Canton Rep. Give them clicks as they're kicking the ABJ's arse into the dirt. Focus on Green graduates Dylan Brumbaugh and Andrew Pratt. http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20151220/SPORTS/151229995/2000/NEWS

That thing is great! How cool!

LOVE the all-whites!

GT on the development of Tommy Woodson. http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-football-development-of-quarterback-thomas-woodson-is-key-to-zips-success-1.648122

That was great!! I love it!

He was a stud coming out of high school. He'd be a great pickup.

I've come to appreciate soccer solely because of the Zips' program. I'm on the edge of my seat throughout the entire match precisely because scoring is so difficult. One defensive breakdown and you could be done. And, when I think about it, a 3-2 soccer match is the same thing as a 21-14 football game, and no one complains about a 21-14 football game. A 0-0 football game on the other hand... Lol. Yeah, I wish there was more scoring at this year's College Cup.

Those were my favorite home uni's this year. The all white - helmet, jersey & pants - was my favorite away combo. They've done a great job mixing them up this year.

Just had the opportunity to read the article. Thank you, Marla!

Good thing we burnt Daniel Utomi's redshirt at Villanova. Looking like a better move all the time.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/men-s-basketball-bethune-cookman-senior-ricky-johnson-a-former-st-vincent-st-mary-standout-set-to-return-to-akron-for-game-against-zips-1.646754 Former St.V/M standout, Ricky Johnson, is Bethune-Cookman's starting PG.

What a great columnist. Here Marla notes the bad press the UA has received over the summer but frames it as added motivation for the soccer program to bring back a National Championship for the university. Redemption. Great article. This one got me pumped up! Can't wait for the game tonight! Go Akron! Go Jared! Go Zips! http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/university-of-akron-men-s-soccer-finally-getting-his-due-zips-coach-jared-embick-hopes-to-erase-a-summer-of-negativity-with-ncaa-title-1.646662

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/rich-heldenfels-confessions-of-an-akron-soccer-fan-1.646719 Good article by a good reporter who enjoys UA soccer, obviously has a taste for the game & seems to be a proud Akronite. (I don't want this last comment to steer discussion, as there is so much good in this article, but with all the negative press the ABJ has been giving UA, I've got to mention that at the tail end of this otherwise great article he shoehorns in a jab at the football program. Strange.)