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Akron 42, Syracuse 28 The last time Akron rolled into town, it was to hand Syracuse perhaps its most embarrassing loss in the last 10 years.

The University of Akron football team does not have a 100-yard rusher in 2009. Normally, such a statement would refer to not having a runner reach that total in a single game.

The Penn State Football team opens up its 2009 season on Saturday with a noon game against Akron.

Alex Allen well remembers the play, the excruciating aftermath and the subsequent tears.

Since winning the MAC title in 2005, the Akron program has fallen on hard times.

Since winning the MAC title in 2005, the Akron program has fallen on hard times.

Akron , Ohio, March 27 -- University of Akron issued the following news release: Each spring, the University of Akron welcomes NFL scouts to its pristine Stile Athletics Field House to showcase the talents of Zips football student-athletes. As in the past, this spring was indeed another showcase.

Akron , Ohio, April 29 -- University of Akron issued the following news release: University of Akron left tackle Chris Kemme will join fellow teammates Brandon Anderson and Bryan Williams in an NFL camp, going to the Detroit Lions.

In nine recruiting seasons under coach Jim Tressel, five of 178 Ohio State signees failed to qualify academically: YEAR SIGNED NONQUALIFIERS 2007 15 None 2006 20 None 2003 15 None 2002 24 None When Ohio State recruit Carlos Hyde failed to qualify academically for this fall, it was a surprise.

Summer is a time for many college students and employees to take a break from the pressures and rigors of their particular responsibilities during the school year.