Akron Zips

Akron Zips

Akron Zips

2-9 (1-6), 6th Mid-American - East

 Last Game
Nov 20, 2009 at Bowling Green, L 20-36 
 
 Next Game
Eastern Michigan Eagles Nov 27, 2009 Eastern Michigan, 2:00 pm 
Last Meeting: Oct 18, 2008, W 42-35 
 Team News  

Bowling Green holds off Akron 36-20

Bowling Green holds off Akron 36-20
AP, Nov 20, 2009
Tyler Sheehan had a record-setting day, throwing for 338 yards and two touchdowns, to lead Bowling Green to a 36-20 victory over Akron on Friday night. Trailing 10-9, Sheehan threw scoring passes of 4 and 15 yards to Freddie Barnes to put the Falcons (6-5, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) ahead for good with 4:28 left in the third quarter. ...More
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 •  Winless Eagles flying to Akron seeking upset Nov 25 (Akron Beacon Journal)*
 •  Zips coach to learn his fate soon Nov 24 (Akron Beacon Journal)*
 •  Scene Nov 23 (Akron Beacon Journal)*
 • Temple tops Akron, 56-17, for eighth straight win - Nov 14 (AP)
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 Team Report

Akron Team Report

Akron Team Report Nov 25, 2009

The J.D. Brookhart watch reaches the final stages this week. The embattled Akron coach is on the hot seat after four straight losing seasons, dropping his record to 29-42 at Akron.

Back in late 2005, Brookhart was considered a hot coaching prospect after leading the Zips to the MAC conference title. The Zips failed to capitalize on the conference crown, entering their season finale against Eastern Michigan with two wins.

Brookhart doesn't hide his desire to continue coaching at Akron.

"I want to be here, I would love to be here," he said. "Absolutely. This is a great place and a great commitment. I have been very fortunate. I have turned down opportunities to leave and would do it again to stay here. ...More
 
 Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio/Video
 Sat, Sep 5 at (9) Penn State L 7-31 --
 Sat, Sep 12 Morgan State W 41-0 --
 Sat, Sep 19 Indiana L 21-38 --
 Sat, Sep 26 at Central Michigan L 21-48 --
 Sat, Oct 10 Ohio L 7-19 --
 Sat, Oct 17 at Buffalo L 17-21 --
 Sat, Oct 24 at Syracuse L 14-28 --
 Sat, Oct 31 at Northern Illinois L 10-27 --
 Sat, Nov 7 Kent State W 28-20 --
 Fri, Nov 13 Temple L 17-56 --
 Fri, Nov 20 at Bowling Green L 20-36 --
 Fri, Nov 27 Eastern Michigan 2:00 pm --
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- Football
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
 Mid-American Scoreboard
 Mid-American Standings
 East Conf  All 
 Temple 7-0  9-2 
 Ohio 6-1  8-3 
 Bowling Green 5-2  6-5 
 Kent State 4-3  5-6 
 Buffalo 2-5  4-7 
 Akron 1-6  2-9 
 Miami (OH) 1-7  1-11 
 West Conf  All 
 Central Michigan 7-0  9-2 
 Northern Illinois 5-2  7-4 
 Western Michigan 4-4  5-7 
 Toledo 3-4  5-6 
 Ball State 2-6  2-10 
 Eastern Michigan 0-7  0-11 
 Other Conferences
 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense22 300.1 188.5 111.6
 Defense39 372.0 200.1 171.9