Akron Zips NCAA Football News

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 8 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Sean Baker , a redshirt freshman on the 2008 Ball State University football team, has been selected to the Football Writers Association of America/Aon Insurance Freshman All-America Team and the Sporting News Freshman All-America Team.

The Buccaneers' powers that be - general manager Mark Dominik, head coach Raheem Morris, offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski, personnel executive Doug Williams , quarterback coach Greg Olson and director of college scouting Dennis Hickey - established their " Josh Freeman Plan," last week, according to Olson.

There were some pretty good responses to the “So, umm … who starts next season?” post.

Much has been made this off season about the MAC coaching carousel, with more than a third of MAC teams sporting a new coach there was plenty to talk about on the sidelines.

"You've got to roll with the punches," he said. And put your head down wherever you can.

The Browns released defensive back Bryan Williams. Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent from Akron.

Interested in blogging about Akron football? Let us know Akron has been stuck in a MAC lost zone over the last few seasons, and now it needs to either come up with a big season, or there will likely be big changes to make the program more than mediocore.

Penn State kicks off 2009 with a familiar opening day foe, the Akron Zips. The Lions have hosted the Zips three times since 1999, winning by an average score of 51-17. But what do we know about the 2009 Akron Zips? Let's find out in today's First Look... Akron Zips: First Look by Mike Pettigano 41 reads Sports Penn State kicks off 2009 with a ...

Four Ohio natives are among 14 players the Browns have signed as undrafted free agents.

Optimistic scribbles on a nice day from Browns rookie camp ... 1. Eric Mangini seems comfortable as he talks about his expectations for players, his plans for the team -- and yes, how he does respect the Browns' culture.

Offensive tackle Chris Kemme of the University of Akron has been signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions.

Browns coach Eric Mangini tells all rookies the same thing: "It doesn't matter how you got here, it just matters what you do." Guys like sixth-round pick Coye Francies and undrafted Akron kick returner Bryan Williams will be happy to discover at Browns rookie camp today that they'll be given as much of a shot to make the team as first-round pick, ...

The Zips have graduated five starters, including three of their top five tacklers, from a defensive unit that ranked 10th in the MAC in total yardage .

Sixth-year coach J.D. Brookhart, after guiding UA to a MAC title in 2005, probably cannot afford a fourth straight losing season.

Opening a new stadium this season and coming off three straight losing seasons, this was a pivotal spring session for sixth-year coach J.D. Brookhart.

Akron's Bryan Williams was disappointed about not being selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend, but not with his immediate destination.

Bob Sax was in his first month on the job as head football coach at Akron Garfield High School when he spent a May Saturday morning conducting signups for freshman football the following fall.

As a draft prospect, Bryan Williams might be underrated, under the radar or unknown -- maybe even some combination of all three.

Welcome to spring football in the MAC, where the most important job at five schools is getting used to a new coaching staff.

An awesome scoreboard, comfortable bleacher seats and great sight lines to the field.