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Location: Akron, Ohio | Founded: 1870 | Enrollment: 21,049 | Colors: Blue and Gold | Stadium: Rubber Bowl | Capacity: 35,202 | Coach: J.D. Brookhart
Record: (2-7, 1-4 Mid American)
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Zips report: Inside slant
 

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Inside slant · Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes
 

 

The Zips welcome the end of a three-game roadtrip. Akron returns home after losing at Buffalo, Syracuse and Northern Illinois to fall to 1-7 and 0-4 in the MAC East Division.

A plethora of injuries to key players has led to a frustrating season for the Zips, who have lost six straight since defeating Morgan State in Week 2. Freshman quarterback Patrick Nicely is slated to start his fourth game this season against rival Kent State. Nicely shares a unique distinction with KSU quarterback Spencer Keith. Both are freshmen, and were rushed into starting duty after starting the season as third-stringers.

Nicely hasn't quite put up the big numbers as Keith. Nicely has completed 53 of 109 passes for 613 yards and one touchdown. Akron coach J.D. Brookhart said Nicely should flourish in the future.

"Patrick has a great talent level for a young quarterback," he said. "He has to take advantage of the coaching he is given to become not just a talented college quarterback, but a great college quarterback. It is very hard for a freshman quarterback to play against the multiple schemes we see each week, but he is doing better each week. He is a tough kid that is willing to stand in the pocket in order to make the throw. So far he has been very impressive."

The Zips can point to their recent history against the Golden Flashes for inspiration. The two teams, separated by 12 miles, hook up for the Wagon Wheel trophy. Akron has won 10 of the last 12 meetings, with eight of the last nine coming at home.

The Golden Flashes rely on a strong defense, led by Cobrani Mixon and Brian Lainhart. Kent State leads the conference with 30 sacks.

"Kent hasn't changed much since losing Eugene Jarvis they still have good play action passes and receivers to go along with their running game," Brookhart said. "Their quarterback (Spencer Keith) can throw the ball well, obviously after throwing for 373 yard last week. Keith is not as elusive as Julian Edelman was last year, but he can move. Defensively Kent is very aggressive and creates a lot of turnovers. They have some good players in the secondary capable of making interceptions."

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Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 17, 2009

September 15, 2009 12:23 pm

I attended the grand opening of the stadium last week at Infocision Field. The Zips looked great against a greatly overmatched Morgan State and the new stadium looked great.

A few of the positives and negatives...
 
The Good
• The stadium was done "right". Great press box, suites, club level. Terrific job locating it right on campu ...(more)

Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Jul 19, 2009

September 13, 2009 11:46 pm
The 13 team format is a little wierd schedule wise.  For example BGSU does not play Temple this year.  Last year Miami(OH) only played seven conference games, etc.  Who should they add?  Western Kentucky would have made sense but the sunbelt gobbled them up.  Ideally, Marshal would realize that the MAC was a better fit and come back.  That probably isn't gonna h ...(more)
Reputation:82
Level:All-Star
Since:Mar 13, 2008

September 15, 2009 2:30 pm

The Zips' vastly improved defense coupled with an offense that finally starts to look more like the 2008 version will prove too much for the Hoosiers in front of a full house at gorgeous, brand new InfoCision Stadium.

Zips 38
Hoosiers 14

Reputation:82
Level:All-Star
Since:Mar 13, 2008

September 15, 2009 2:29 pm

The Zips' vastly improved defense coupled with an offense that finally starts to look more like the 2008 version will prove too much for the Hoosiers in front of a full house at gorgeous, brand new InfoCision Stadium (NOT the Rubber Bowl like it says in the heading above).

Zips 38
Hoosiers 14

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 31, 2008

September 4, 2009 3:01 pm
Hey everyone, just wanted to stop by and say good luck this weekend! I'm a huge Penn State fan but I believe that you're passing attack will get you guys some points against our new secondary. Overall I think that PSU's lines will be too dominant for the Zips and I see this one ending with a score of 38-21 Penn State. Once again, I'm just coming by to say good luck put out my prediction, and to se ...(more)
Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 6, 2007

July 26, 2009 2:11 pm
I am soooooo ready for this game. and i know all my friends from ZN are just as excited
Level:Amateur
Since:Jul 8, 2009

July 28, 2009 12:50 pm

Akron has a nice class coming together so far, and all the verbals are from Ohio, to boot.

Here's who we have so far:

QB Zach D'Orazio from Cuyahoga Heights HS. Not much information on him from any recruiting sites, but he does play at Free Safety and Kick Returner in addition to being a QB. He is the top Division VI QB in Ohio. Rated the #13 QB overall in Ohio according t ...(more)

Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Jul 16, 2009

August 14, 2009 9:29 pm
(POLL) Which conference do you think will score the most points in week 1? Some game of interest are:

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech: Another ACC - SEC week 1 matchup. Last year it was Bama taking it to a highly favored Clemson squad who fell short in the game.
 
...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 7, 2006

May 2, 2009 5:40 pm
They really are... they would get stomped badly by the gatorsWink
Reputation:82
Level:All-Star
Since:Mar 13, 2008

June 15, 2009 1:10 pm
Date Opponent Location Time (ET) Results Media   Sat, Sep 05  at Penn State at University Park, Pa.   TBA
  Sat, Sep 12  Morgan State Akron, Ohio   TBA
  Sat, Sep 19  Indiana Akron, Ohio ...(more)
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Since:Dec 6, 2007

July 15, 2009 9:59 am

lets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipslets go zipsl ...(more)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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