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				<title><![CDATA[Bowling Green holds off Akron 36-20]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- 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.

Sheehan, who was 23-for-32, became the Bowling Green leader in
career pass completions with 914, passing Brian McClure
(1982-85) with 900.

Barnes, who leads the nation in receptions per game (11.7), had
12 catches for 197 yards. Chris Bullock rushed for 90 yards and
a touchdown.

The Zips (2-9, 1-6) pulled within 30-20 with 10:50 left when
Patrick Nicely threw the second of his two touchdown passes, a
34-yarder to Andre Jones, but Keith Morgan returned the ensuing
kickoff 41 yards for a TD.

Nicely finished 22-for-32 for 259 yards.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:59 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Temple tops Akron, 56-17, for eighth straight win]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- Chester Stewart threw two touchdown passes
Friday night and ran for two scores to lead Temple to a 56-17
victory over Akron that kept the Owls on track for a spot in the
Mid-American Conference championship game.

The Owls (8-2, 6-0), winners of eight straight, have their best
record since going 10-2 in 1979, when they made their last bowl
appearance. Temple defeated California 28-17 in the 1979 Garden
State Bowl - then endured losing records in 27 of the next 29
seasons.

Akron (2-8, 1-5) led 17-7 after Sean Fobbs recovered a bad snap
from center in the Owls' end zone with 3:06 left in the first
quarter.

Temple scored 49 unanswered points to extend its longest win
streak since finishing 1973 on an eight-game run. The Owls
opened 1974 with six straight victories.

Bernard Pierce ran for 97 yards on 19 carries. His 2-yard run
with 31 seconds left in the first half was his 15th rushing
touchdown this season, matching the Owls' record shared by Paul
Palmer (1986) and Walter Washington (2004).

Stewart, a sophomore making his second start, completed six of
11 passes for 145 yards. He connected with Michael Campbell for
a 63-yard TD pass on the game's fifth play - the longest pass
play allowed by the Zips this season.

Akron quarterback Patrick Nicely quickly drove the Zips 78 yards
in seven plays, capped by a tying 9-yard TD pass to Andre Jones.

The Zips went ahead on a 45-yard field goal by Branko Rogovic
and Fobbs scored 1:54 later. Center John Palumbo snapped the
ball nowhere near Stewart, who was in shotgun formation at his
own 26. Fobbs slapped at the ball at the 5 and finally fell on
it in the end zone for the score.

Temple's James Nixon ran 22 yards to score with 10 seconds left
in the wild first quarter to make it 17-14.

The Owls went back ahead on a 66-yard punt return by Delano
Green midway through the second. Stewart added an 8-yard run and
Pierce's run made it 35-17 at the half.

The Owls' point total was their most since a 56-28 win over
Rutgers in 1999.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:25:39 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Akron defeats Kent State 28-20]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- Patrick Nicely threw two touchdown passes to
Jeremy LaFrance and Akron defeated Kent State 28-20 on Saturday.

LaFrance caught a 59-yard pass from Nicely to give the Zips
(2-7, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) a 14-3 lead early in the
second quarter. Akron won for the ninth time in 10 meetings with
the Golden Flashes (5-5, 4-2).

Nicely and LaFrance connected again for a 6-yard touchdown early
in the fourth quarter to give Akron a 28-13 lead, en route to
snapping a three-game winning streak for Kent State.

Nicely was 19 of 34 with 261 yards and LaFrance finished with
eight catches for 261 yards.

Andre Jones added 93 yards on six carries for the Zips.

Spencer Keith led the Golden Flashes with 377 yards and two
touchdowns on 30-for-59 passing.

Kent State cut the score to 14-13 on a 19-yard field goal by
Freddy Cortez as the first half ended.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spann's late TDs lead Northern Illinois past Akron]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[DE KALB, Ill.(AP) -- Tailback Chad Spann scored two fourth-quarter
touchdowns and rushed for a game-high 125 yards as Northern
Illinois came from behind to beat Akron 27-10 Saturday.

Spanns 28-yard touchdown run with 13:35 to play erased a
10-6 deficit. He added a 2-yard scoring run with 7:59 showing as
the Huskies (5-3, 3-1 Mid-American) won their second straight.

Nathan Palmer added a 7-yard touchdown run for Northern Illinois
with 46 seconds left.

Freshman quarterback Patrick Nicely went 11 of 27 for 124 yards
in his collegiate debut as the Zips (1-7, 0-4) lost their sixth
straight.

Mike Salerno hit two first-half field goals as the Huskies built
a 6-0 advantage.

Akron claimed its lone lead with 5:25 left in the third quarter
when running back Alex Allen took a pitch from Nicely and
connected with wide receiver Andre Jones on an 80-yard touchdown
play for a 7-6 edge.

Jones had six catches for 154 yards. Northern Illinois
quarterback DeMarcus Grady rushed for 109 yards on 20 carries
and was 10 of 18 for 62 yards.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:05:09 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Carter leads Syracuse over Akron 28-14]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[By JOHN KEKIS
AP Sports Writer

SYRACUSE, N.Y.(AP) -- Delone Carter gained a career-high 170 yards
rushing and scored three touchdowns, Greg Paulus hit Marcus
Sales for an 11-yard score and Syracuse beat Akron 28-14 on
Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.

Syracuse (3-4), which had lost two straight Big East games,
avenged a 42-28 loss to the Zips a year ago in the Carrier Dome
in the first meeting between the teams. It was the fifth
straight loss for Akron (1-6).

Carter, who also had a career-high 30 carries, broke open a
tight game with his third score. He broke two tackles at the
line of scrimmage and raced 53 yards down the right side to the
Akron 9, then scored two plays later on a 5-yard run.

The victory kept Syracuse in the hunt to reach six wins and
become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2004.

Syracuse had seven turnovers against South Florida and one
against West Virginia in its previous two games. Despite the
advantage of a bye week, the giveaways continued against the
Zips with a pair of lost fumbles in the first 10 minutes.

This time, the Orange escaped, thanks to a miscue by the Zips,
stout running by Carter, a solid game from Paulus, and a strong
second half by the defense, which registered five sacks and a
big zero in the yards rushing column. Paulus finished 12 of 17
for 105 yards.

Patrick Nicely was 16 of 25 for 191 yards in his second start at
quarterback for Akron and Dashan Miller set a school record with
191 yards on four kickoff returns. Andre Jones had three catches
for 90 yards and one TD.

With the game tied at 14 midway through the third quarter, Akron
punter John Stec was unable to field a low snap and barely got
off a 6-yard kick from his own 22. Four plays later, Paulus hit
Sales along the right side and tight end Mike Owen threw a block
to free Sales for the go-ahead score.

Akron tied the game when Miller returned the second-half kickoff
98 yards for a score. It was the first kickoff return for a
touchdown for the Zips in two years.

Akron went three-and-out on its first five possessions of the
second half, including consecutive drives late in the third and
early in the fourth from inside its own 10.

The Zips finally registered their initial first down of the half
when Nicely hit Jones for 46 yards late in the fourth quarter.
That drive ended when Max Suter hit Nicely and forced a fumble
that was recovered by linebacker Doug Hogue near midfield.

Syracuse's second fumble came just one play after Akron tailback
DeVoe Torrence fumbled, and the Zips capitalized.

Ryan Bartholomew, starting at center for Syracuse in place of
the injured Jim McKenzie, snapped the ball over tailback Antwon
Bailey's head in the Orange's spread formation and linebacker
Miguel Graham recovered for Akron at the Syracuse 11. One play
later, Nicely hit Jones on a crossing pattern in the back of the
end zone for his first career touchdown pass.

Jones is the only player in the nation to start at three
positions on offense and one on defense this year. He played
three games at safety and one at cornerback while also seeing
action at receiver.

The Orange tied it at 7 early in the second behind Carter, who
gained 35 yards on five carries, scoring from the 7 with 12:20
left in the quarter. Paulus kept the drive alive with a pretty
20-yard completion on the run.

Paulus led the Orange to the go-ahead score late in the second.
Mike Jones gained 17 yards on a run left, Paulus hit Sales on a
flanker screen for a 13-yard gain, and Carter scored on a 2-yard
run to put Syracuse up 14-7 with 4:14 left.

Jones sparked Akron with a nice catch-and-run for 43 yards to
the Syracuse 9 after the kickoff, but a block-in-the-back
penalty put the ball back at the 29 and Branko Rogovic missed
left on a 29-yard field goal as time expired.

Akron got a big boost before the game started. Orange coach Doug
Marrone suspended wideout Mike Williams for violating team
rules. Williams was ranked sixth nationally with 118.7 receiving
yards per game and tied for seventh with 7.5 receptions per
game.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:30:31 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Henry's late TD leads Buffalo over Akron 21-17]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y.(AP) -- Mario Henry's 1-yard touchdown with 5:59 left
gave Buffalo a 21-17 win over Akron on Saturday.

Zach Maynard was 20-for-35 for 205 yards and two touchdowns,
both to Naaman Roosevelt, for the Bulls (3-4, 1-2 Mid-American
Conference).

Roosevelt, who had 12 receptions for 100 yards, became Buffalo's
all-time career receptions leader with 250 catches.

Patrick Nicely was 17-for-34 for 200 yards with two
interceptions for Akron.

The Zips (1-5, 0-3) took a 7-0 lead when guard Mike Ward jumped
on a loose ball in the Bulls' end zone. Buffalo tied it with
8:47 left in the first half on a 7-yard scoring pass from
Maynard to Roosevelt.

Maynard's 8-yard scoring strike to Roosevelt with 4:34 left in
the third gave Buffalo a 14-7 lead.

Alex Allen scored on a 1-yard run to tie it at 14, then Branko
Rogovic put Akron ahead 17-14 with a 30-yard field goal.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:33:29 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scott helps Ohio knock off Akron 19-7]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- Theo Scott passed for a touchdown and Melvin
Payne scored after recovering his own blocked punt in the end
zone to help Ohio defeat Akron 19-7 on Saturday night.

Scott was 11-for-21 for 132 yards and a 7-yard touchdown pass to
Terrence McRae with 10:56 left for the Bobcats (4-2, 2-0
Mid-American Conference).

Zips quarterback Matt Rodgers injured his knee late in the
second quarter when he fumbled at the 3 and Ohio's Patrick Tafua
recovered in the end zone.

Rodgers, who was 10-for-19 for 89 yards and had 11 rushes for 80
yards, will be evaluated Sunday or Monday. He was replaced by
Patrick Nicely, who saw his first action for Akron (1-4, 0-2).

Ohio's Matt Weller kicked the first of his two 27-yard field
goals for the only first-half scoring. Payne's blocked punt came
with 10:49 left in the third quarter for a 10-0 lead, then Joe
Tuzze's 3-yard run made it 10-7.]]></description>
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				<link>http://areyouwatchingthis.com/ncaaf/news/125821-Scott-helps-Ohio-knock-off-Akron-19-7</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:45:22 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cent. Michigan overtakes Akron 48-21]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.(AP) -- Dan LeFevour threw four touchdown
passes and ran for 140 yards, including two more TDs, in Central
Michigan's 48-21 win Saturday over Akron.

LeFevour alone outrushed the entire Akron team (1-3, 0-1
Mid-American Conference), which ran 69 yards, thanks to a
53-yard dash in the first quarter that set Central Michigan
(3-1, 1-0) up for its first TD on the next play.

Central Michigan's defense also carried out five sacks to keep
Akron's total yards to just 196.

Akron's quarterback Matt Rodgers ran for two of his team's three
touchdowns, while running back Joe Tuzze took the other.

Paris Cotton also ran for a touchdown to cap Central Michigan's
victory in the first conference game of the season for both
teams.]]></description>
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				<link>http://areyouwatchingthis.com/ncaaf/news/122534-Cent-Michigan-overtakes-Akron-48-21</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:57:31 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Akron suspends quarterback, coach]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- Suspended Akron starting quarterback Chris
Jacquemain has been removed from the team for the remainder of
the season.

Zips coach J.D. Brookhart suspended Jacquemain for last
Saturday's game against Indiana for violating team policy. On
Wednesday, Brookhart said Jacquemain will not return but will
remain on scholarship. Jacquemain apologized in a statement for
his actions and said he will concentrate on getting his degree.

Also, assistant coach Reno Ferri was placed on administrative
leave and suspended with pay pending an internal review of NCAA
compliance requirements.

Akron plays Central Michigan on Saturday.]]></description>
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				<link>http://areyouwatchingthis.com/ncaaf/news/121786-Akron-suspends-quarterback-coach</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:48:58 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Indiana knocks off Akron 38-21]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- Ben Chappell threw two touchdown passes and Ray
Fisher returned the opening kickoff 91 yards for a score in
Indiana's 38-21 victory against Akron on Saturday.

Akron (1-2) played without starting quarterback Chris
Jacquemain, who was suspended indefinitely on Friday for a
violation of team rules. Sophomore Matt Rodgers started, but
without Jacquemain, a three-year starter, the Zips struggled
moving the ball.

Austin Thomas had two of Indiana's four interceptions and the
Hoosiers' defense held the Zips to 271 yards of total offense.

The Hoosiers are 3-0 for the third time in the last five years.

Prior to kickoff, a moment of silence was observed in honor of
NCAA president Myles Brand, who died this week of pancreatic
cancer. Brand was Indiana's president from 1994 to 2002.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:46:22 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Akron suspends starting QB]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- Akron has suspended starting quarterback Chris
Jacquemain for an indefinite period for violating a team policy.

The school did not give any reason for the suspension and said
in a statement that there is no timetable for his return.

Jacquemain started the Zips' first two games, completing 13 of
22 with four touchdowns and one interception.

Akron, which opened its new 30,000-seat on-campus stadium last
week, hosts Indiana on Saturday.]]></description>
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				<link>http://areyouwatchingthis.com/ncaaf/news/120667-Akron-suspends-starting-QB</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:01:11 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Akron beats Morgan St. 41-0]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[AKRON, Ohio(AP) -- Chris Jacquemain threw for 162 yards and three
touchdowns to lead Akron in a 41-0 rout of Morgan State on
Saturday.

Jacquemain was 13 of 22 passing and Deryn Bowser caught eight
passes for 86 yards and all three of Jacquemain's TD passes for
the Zips (1-1).

Bowser and Jacquemain connected on TD passes of 9 and 16 yards
to put the Zips up 14-0 early in the second quarter, and Alex
Allen ran it in from a yard out to help put Akron up 24-0 at
halftime.

Jacquemain's 3-yard TD pass to Bowser midway through the third
put the Zips up 31-0, and Brian Wagner returned an interception
32 yards for a score to seal the scoring in the final quarter.

Akron outgained Morgan State (0-1) 436-127 in the win, and also
capitalized on a pair of turnovers.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:37:46 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JoePa back, No. 9 Penn St. downs Akron, 31-7]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[By GENARO C. ARMAS
AP Sports Writer

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.(AP) -- The most compelling part of Penn State's
31-7 win Saturday over Akron turned out to be the pregame
introductions.

Joe Paterno jogged out of the Beaver Stadium tunnel with his
players, his first game back on the sideline since the Hall of
Fame coach had hip replacement surgery last November.

Then quarterback Daryll Clark and the rest of the No. 9 Nittany
Lions overwhelmed the Zips in a first half so dominant, the rest
of the game was a mere formality.

Clark threw for a career-high 353 yards and three touchdowns,
and a tenacious defense held Akron without a first down until
the third quarter as Penn State celebrated their 82-year-old
leader's return to the field.

"Did you clock me in the 100 meters?" Paterno jokingly asked
afterward.

Wearing his trademark black sneakers and khakis - without the
pants rolled up - Paterno struck familiar poses pacing the
sideline and arguing with officials.

This marks his 60th season at Penn State - 16 as an assistant
and the next 44 as the man in charge - and he walked off the
field with his 384th victory, now two ahead of Florida State's
Bobby Bowden. The Seminoles play Monday night.

Paterno's apparently healthy again, too. He spent the last seven
games of the 2008 season coaching on game days from various
press boxes, ailing from a hip he hurt while demonstrating an
onside kick a year ago.

"I just wanted to see if I could do it. I've been reluctant to
do much running because it's been less than a year since they
replaced the hip," he said. "I was glad I could come out ... but
I hope as the season goes on it will be a little better."

Penn State left no doubt on the field they were the better team.

The defense held Akron to 186 yards total offense, 28 on the
ground. The Zips managed a paltry 22 total yards and minus-17
rushing in a dismal first half.

Penn State's defense had Akron quarterback Chris Jacquemain on
the run most of the day, recording 13 tackles for losses and
four sacks.

"They're the best defense we're going to see all year," Akron
quarterback Chris Jacquemain said. "They got a lot of pressure
on me. I kind of expected that, but we couldn't handle it at
times."

Akron didn't record a first down until the third quarter, with
Penn State leading by 31.

Evan Royster's five-yard TD run with 6:15 in the first quarter
capped a seven-play, 84-yard drive for a 7-0 lead to get the
blue-and-white party started.

Akron's next series typified the Zips' frustrating afternoon.

Defensive tackle Ollie Ogbu stuffed Norman Shuford for a 3-yard
loss. Akron went with a no-huddle attack, but defensive end Jack
Crawford took down Alex Allen on an outside run for a 4-yard
loss. Jacquemain threw incomplete on third down, his pass in the
flat sailing high over the head of Shuford, who was smothered by
linebacker Sean Lee.

It was a smashing return, too, for Lee, who had seven tackles in
his first game after missing 2008 with a right knee injury.

"That was fun, it got my adrenaline running," said Lee, a team
captain with Clark. "I had those chills down my back again."

Akron went three-and-out on drives the rest of the first half,
while the Nittany Lions played pitch-and-catch on offense. The
Zips were the perfect opponent for a Penn State offense breaking
in a new receiving corps and three new starters on the offensive
line.

Clark was 29 for 40 passing for the day, the second-highest
single-game total for completions in school history. He had 254
yards in the first half alone, a school record.

Clark's throw to a leaping Graham Zug just before halftime gave
Penn State a 31-point cushion.

"They're a top 10 football team with a great quarterback and a
great running back, and I think you can add to that now some
great receivers," Akron coach J.D. Brookhart said.

Zug's touchdown were the last points Penn State would score.
Paterno said many of his younger players "thought the thing was
over at halftime."

"We just did not have any consistency in the second half. We
didn't come off the football on either side of the ball, so I
was disappointed," he said. "But we still won the football
game."

Jacquemain was 13 for 22 passing for 158 yards, one interception
and a 40-yard touchdown to Deryn Bowser in the third quarter for
Akron's only score.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JoePa's return to sideline boosts No. 9 Penn St]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[By GENARO C. ARMAS
AP Sports Writer

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.(AP) -- The boss is back on the field at Penn
State.

Exchanging a cane for a new hip, Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno
will return to the sideline Saturday when the No. 9 Nittany
Lions host Akron in the season opener.

He's bringing Sean Lee with him, too, after his star linebacker
missed 2008 with an injured right knee.

Lee can't tell who is more excited to be back on the Beaver
Stadium turf.

"I don't know," he said with a laugh, pondering for a few
seconds. "I know (Paterno) is going to be excited to be out
there with us. ... He takes pride being on the sideline."

The 82-year-old Paterno coached the final seven games of the
2008 season from various press boxes, ailing from a hip he hurt
while trying to boot an onside kick in practice a year ago.

He underwent surgery Nov. 23, the day after the Nittany Lions
routed Michigan State to clinch the Big Ten and the Rose Bowl
berth.

Enough with press boxes, he's said throughout the summer.

"I think everything will be good," Paterno said this week. "I'm
looking forward to getting back on the sideline."

This will be another milestone year for a Hall-of-Fame coach
whose resume is already full of accomplishments - a
mind-boggling 60 years at Penn State: 16 as an assistant, the
next 44 as the man in charge.

His 383 victories place him one ahead of Florida State's Bobby
Bowden for most wins among major college coaches.

But it's one loss that's been eating away at Paterno all
offseason - the 38-24 defeat to Southern California at the Rose
Bowl. The goal is to get back to Pasadena this year, whether as
a participant in the BCS title game, or as the Big Ten champion
in a Rose Bowl return.

It's a reachable ambition, even with just nine starters
returning, not including Lee.

Star quarterback Daryll Clark is back to coordinate the spread
HD attack, and a weak nonconference schedule should give the
Nittany Lions time to jell before the Big Ten slate starts.

Akron coach J.D. Brookhart knows there's a talent disparity
between Penn State and his Mid-American Conference squad.

"A bounce of the ball will determine whether they are Top 10 or
Top 15," Brookhart said. "It's not like they went off and had
three bad recruiting years. There's good players in that house."

Start with Lee and fellow linebacker Navorro Bowman, who lead
one of the deepest linebacking corps in the country.

Tackle Jared Odrick paces a solid defensive line that needs to
pressure third-year QB Chris Jacquemain to slow down Akron's
spread offense.

The Zips also return their top four receivers and four offensive
linemen. Paterno fears it will be an early test for Penn State's
secondary, revamped with four new starters.

"Contrary to what people think, Akron is a fine football team,"
said Paterno, always one to talk up an opponent.

It's on the other side of the ball, though, where Akron could be
overwhelmed. Six starters return from a unit that gave up more
than 397 yards and 31 points a game.

The Zips could be the perfect foe to allow the Nittany Lions'
rebuilt offensive line to gain confidence, and for Clark to mesh
with his new, taller receiving corps. On average, the Penn State
receivers could have a height advantage of roughly three or four
inches over the Akron defensive backs.

"You see it each and every year ... they reload," said
Brookhart, whose last visit to Beaver Stadium in 2006 ended with
a 34-16 loss.

The players change, but Paterno remains the blue-and-white
constant.

On Saturday, his distinct voice with the hint of a Brooklyn
accent will be heard again on the field, tormenting officials
and pleading with his players.

"It's going to be real exciting because this is where Joe
belongs, on the sideline," Clark said.

---

NOTE: University police have charged redshirt freshman Michael
Zordich with driving under the influence and underage drinking
in connection with a traffic stop early Sunday morning,
authorities said Friday in a police log. An athletic department
spokesman said Friday he was not aware of any change in status
with the team for Zordich, a backup linebacker who turns 20 in
October.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hill, Wisconsin roll over Akron]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[MADISON, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Bret Bielema has lofty 
expectations for P.J. Hill.  The junior did not disappoint in 
Wisconsin's season opener.

Hill rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns Saturday, leading 
the 12th-ranked Badgers to a 38-17 victory over Akron.

The Big Ten Conference's Freshman of the Year in 2006, Hill 
figures to be the focal point of a Wisconsin offense that is 
breaking in a new starting quarterback - Allan Evridge - this 
season.

The 228-pound Hill followed up his breakout freshman season with
a solid sophomore campaign in which he rushed for 1,212 yards 
and 14 touchdowns.  But Bielema knows Hill will have to take his
game to another level if Wisconsin is to challenge Ohio State 
for the Big Ten title in 2008.

"There is a difference in P.J. Hill from the last two years," 
the Wisconsin coach said.  "He is our running back, and we want 
him to understand that."

Hill certainly fulfilled his role in this contest, carrying the 
ball 26 times.  He scored on a 2-yard run in the first quarter 
and a 1-yarder in the third as the Badgers (1-0) overcame a 
sluggish start to win their 13th straight home opener.

"We wanted to hit the ground running, and I do feel that we did 
that," Bielema said.

"You want to show (the opponent) that it's going to be a long 
day," Hill added.  "It's not going to be easy. We play physical 
football, straight at you.  Nothing too fancy, but eventually, 
it's going to wear you down."

Zach Brown rushed for 87 yards and a TD for Wisconsin, which 
finished with 404 yards on the ground.

"P.J. is our guy, but the one thing we've got is the ability to 
kind of change gears a little bit," Bielema said. "Zach is a 
different runner.  Obviously, there are certain plays that he is
good at.  He was hitting the draw play at a great rate today."

After opening a 17-0 lead just eight seconds into the second 
quarter, Wisconsin struggled for the rest of the half as the 
Zips (0-1) scored 10 straight points.

Akron pulled within 17-7 on Chris Jacquemain's 3-yard TD pass to
Merce Poindexter, but Wisconsin's David Gilreath returned the 
ensuing kickoff 63 yards.  A personal foul on the Zips moved the
ball to Akron's 18, but Hill fumbled the ball out of the end 
zone three plays later.

"I was just being competitive," Hill said.  "I should have known
better than reaching with the ball."

The Zips narrowed their deficit to 17-10 on Igor Iveljic's 
26-yard field goal just before halftime.

"I probably should have emphasized playing in the second quarter
a little bit as well," Bielema said.  "We obviously didn't do 
things as well in the second quarter, especially there toward 
the end of the half when we got the ball down to the 1-yard line
with one timeout on the board.  Definitely a lot of things we 
can correct."

But the Badgers rolled in the third quarter behind a dominant 
offensive line that opened gaping holes for Hill and Brown, who 
scored from 2 yards out to make it 31-10 with six minutes 
remaining in the period.

"I do like the way we responded and came out in the third 
quarter and took the game over," Bielema said. "I would probably
give the game ball to the offensive line.  They controlled the 
line of scrimmage and were able to move Akron up front, even 
pick up guys on the second level."

Evridge completed 7-of-10 passes for 75 yards in his debut as a 
starter.  The fifth-year senior tossed a 3-yard TD to Garrett 
Graham just 4 1/2 minutes into the game, capping a 10-play, 
67-yard march on Wisconsin's opening drive.

"The part that we knew Allan was going to be able to do was 
being able to manage the game," Bielema said.  "He put on a lot 
of calls at the line of scrimmage which are good, and he was 
positive off of that."

Jacquemain finished 22-of-36 for 227 yards and two touchdowns 
for Akron, which was predicted to finish last in the 
Mid-American Conference this season.

"We're going to have to play extremely well, and they're going 
to have to make some mistakes to have that opportunity," Akron 
head coach J.D. Brookheart said.  "They did make those mistakes,
but we didn't take advantage of them."]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin once again has high hopes for 2008]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[Akron at No. 12 Wisconsin, 12:00 pm EDT

MADISON, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Wisconsin failed to live up to 
its 2007 preseason billing as a serious contender to Ohio State 
in the Big Ten Conference.  But the Badgers appear primed to 
rectify that situation this year.

Third-year coach Bret Bielema and the 12th-ranked Badgers open 
their 2008 campaign Saturday with a home game against Akron.

The preseason No. 7 last year, Wisconsin started the 2007 
campaign in promising fashion, winning its first five games.  
But the Badgers lost three of their next five contests, a rough 
stretch capped by a 38-17 drubbing to Ohio State.

Wisconsin squandered a 17-14 lead in that game, as the Buckeyes 
scored 24 unanswered points to end the Badgers' already fading 
hope of a Big Ten title.  Wisconsin finished the campaign with a
9-3 record, including 5-3 in conference play, before losing to 
Tennessee in the Outback Bowl.

However, hopes are high once again in Madison, as Wisconsin 
returns 17 starters - including junior running back P.J. Hill - 
from last year's squad.

The offense will feature a new starting quarterback in 
fifth-year senior Allan Evridge and should be centered around 
the 228-pound Hill, who followed up an breakout freshman season 
with a solid sophomore campaign in which he rushed for 1,212 
yards and 14 touchdowns.

Another offensive star returning for Wisconsin is senior tight 
end Travis Beckum, who passed up on an opportunity to leave for 
the NFL following a terrific 2007 campaign in which he hauled in
75 receptions for 982 yards and six TDs.

The Badgers have won 12 straight home openers and figure to 
extend that run against Akron, which finished with a 3-5 MAC 
record and a 4-8 overall mark last season.

Wisconsin defeated the Zips, 48-31, in September 2003 in the 
only previous meeting between the schools.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Akron FB Odofin injured in fatal car crash]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[ENDICOTT, New York (Ticker) -- Deni Odofin, a freshman fullback 
on the Akron football team, suffered a broken leg in a recent
fatal one-car automobile accident, the school announced Monday.

According to the school, the accident occurred on Saturday
morning.  Akron provided no other details.

The 19-year-old Odofin, a passenger, remains hospitalized and is
listed in fair condition.

The driver of the vehicle, Army Pfc. Phillip Diaferio, 20, died
at the scene of the accident, while another passenger, James
Bronson, 20, was treated for injuries and released.

Diaferio was on leave for the Thanksgiving holiday and was set
to return to Iraq on December 5.

"First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers go out to the
young soldier," Akron coach J.D. Brookhart said.  "After talking
with Deni's mother we are all just happy he is alive."

Brookhart expects Odofin to recover but doesn't know if he will
be able to resume his football career.

"I do not know if or when he will be able to return to the
football field," Brookhart said.  "But that is not important.
The important thing is that he is still with us."

Odofin played in seven games for the Zips this season as a true
freshman.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ohio State rebounds from slow start to beat Akron]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker) -- After a first half full of turnovers 
and poor field position, Todd Boeckman and Ohio State dispatched
another in-state foe.

Boeckman threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns as the
12th-ranked Buckeyes overcame a poor start to post a 20-2
victory over Akron on Saturday.

Despite an opening 30 minutes that included only a field goal
and three turnovers, Ohio State (2-0) beat an in-state opponent
for 31st straight time.  The Buckeyes routed Football
Championship Subdivision squad Youngstown State, 38-6, in last
week's season opener.

"We didn't take care of the ball the way our offense strives
to," tackle Kirk Barton said.  "We just can't have it.  We put
our defense in bad situations with five turnovers.  We can't
leave our defense hanging out to dry."

Making his first career start with Heisman Trophy-winning
quarterback Troy Smith gone on to the NFL, the junior Boeckman
had very little trouble against the Penguins, completing
17-of-23 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns.

His second start was not as easy, as miscues and some heady
punting by the Zips (1-1) buried the Buckeyes deep in their own
territory.

Following an opening drive where it went three-and-out, Ohio
State found itself with very few options after a kick by John
Stec put the ball at the Buckeyes' 2-yard line 4 1/2 minutes
into the first quarter.

The Zips, who dropped a 28-14 decision in the previous meeting
here in 2001, grabbed the early lead on the next play when
linebacker Brian Stokes wrapped up running back Chris Wells in
the end zone for a safety.

Ohio State, which also started its next drive at its own 7-yard
line, was unable to get on the board until 8:29 left in the
second quarter on a 37-yard field goal by Ryan Pretorius.

"Akron did a nice job of a couple special teams plays early
dropping us down in, back on our own two and earned a safety and
then next time dropped us in there and we didn't respond with
long drives," Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said.

Turnovers hampered the Buckeyes, as Boeckman threw two
interceptions in the first half.  The first of the two picks
proved the most costly, as it stalled a drive just short of the
Zips' 20-yard line.

Ohio State also fumbled a punt return with 2:41 remaining before
halftime.  It finished with five turnovers, losing all three of
its fumbles.

Despite those errors, Akron was unable to take advantage due to
the stellar Ohio State defense, which held the Zips to 49 total
yards before the break.

The defense stepped up again in the second half, recording a
pair of sacks on the opening possession in the second half and
setting up an eventual 34-yard field goal for Pretorius for a
6-2 lead with 4:27 expired.

In all, the Buckeyes' defensive unit limited the Zips to 69
total yards, including just three on 19 rushes.  They also
limited Akron to 13 consecutive three-and-out drives between the
first and fourth quarters.

"Our defense was in command and did an excellent job and I'm
sure held them to under 100 yards," Tressel said.  "They were
getting off the field in three and out consistently, creating
good field position."

"I think our defense did a good job of just trying to get off
the field," linebacker Marcus Freeman said.  "We've been
stretching trying to get more three-and-outs, and I think that's
something we did a good job of doing today."

Ohio State eventually found the end zone on its next possession,
as Boeckman connected with freshman running back Brandon Saine
for a six-yard scoring pass and a 13-2 advantage with 6:20 left
in the third.

Boeckman, who finished 14-of-23, also hit junior receiver Brian
Robiskie for a 13-yard TD with 10 minutes remaining in the
fourth.

Along with the poor early field position, a mild downpour early
appeared to bother Boeckman, who went 7-of-10 for 87 yards after
the half.

"I thought early in the game, there may have been a little of an
adjustment problem," Tressel said.  "There was some
penetration, which when you're on defense that's what you want
to do - you want to penetrate, affect the quarterback.

"I think the field position was something that made us less than
comfortable.  We had a little bit of a downpour there that
didn't make it easy.  But good news is, I thought he settled
down and improved his performance."

Wells, who had three rushes for 71 yards on the final scoring
drive, finished with a career-high 143 yards on 20 carries for
the Buckeyes.

The sophomore running back racked up 96 of his rushing yards in
the second half, and Ohio State finished with 248 of its 363
total yards after the break.

"I believe our offense really turned the corner in the second
half," senior fullback Dionte Johnson said.  "We still can't
turn the ball over, can't put it on the ground."

Robiskie finished with four catches for 82 yards and Brian
Hartline added eight for 43 for the Buckeyes.

Akron quarterback Chris Jacquemain went 12-of-21 for 48 yards
before being replaced.

"They are tough, fast and just overall very good," Jacquemain
said of the Ohio State defense.  "They really disrupted us.  I
knew I was not going to have a lot of time to throw, so when I
changed a play it was always a quick pass."]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ohio State takes on another in-state foe in Akron]]></title>
				<description><![CDATA[Akron (1-0) at No. 12 Ohio State (1-0) 12:00 pm EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker) -- Ohio State would like to continue 
some impressive streaks this weekend against Akron.

The 12th-ranked Buckeyes can record their 31st consecutive
victory over an in-state opponent when they host the Zips on
Saturday.

Ohio State, which has not lost to an in-state foe since falling
to Oberlin in 1921, also can extend its regular-season winning
streak to 20 games and its home winning streak to 14 contests.

The Buckeyes began life without Heisman Trophy-winning
quarterback Troy Smith with a 38-6 victory over Football
Championship Subdivision squad Youngstown State.

Making his first career start, junior Todd Boeckman completed
17-of-23 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns for the
Buckeyes, who won the Big Ten Conference and reached the BCS
title game last year before being shocked by Florida, 41-14.

Akron, which plays in the Mid-American Conference, began its
season with a 22-14 triumph over Army in Cleveland.  Jabari
Arthur had 11 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown for the
Zips, who limited the Black Knights to 58 rushing yards.

Ohio State is 5-1 all-time against Akron.  The teams have not
met since 2001.]]></description>
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