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The Akron Zips (get Akron Zips football tickets) are a college football program representing the University of Akron that competes in NCAA football's (get NCAA football tickets) MAC. Recently, the Zips won the Mid-American Conference Championship for the first time in the program's history. Under the leadership of head coach J. D. Brookhart, they have had unprecedented success, with each of his two years so far yielding winning records.

The Akron Zips (get Akron Zips football tickets) play their home games at the Rubber Stadium and are nicknamed the Zips. Zippy the kangaroo is their official mascot and their team colors are Blue and Gold. Akron Zips' major football rivalry is with the Kent State Golden Flashes.

Akron Zips NCAA football history

The Akron Zips (get Akron Zips football tickets) were founded in 1870 and given to the city in 1913 because of financial problems. The team was given the name Zips, a shortened from Zippers, after wide-spread overshoes worn in 1920-1930. A kangaroo was chosen as their mascot, because it represents such essential for a sportsman qualities as speed, agility and power.

The Akron Zips' (get Akron Zips football tickets) first college football season was 1891. Since then they have been achieving one milestone after another and have become one of the most successful University of Akron athletic teams. They have a special place in the NCAA football world, which they continue to maintain with gutsy play and some of the best athletes by their side.

Popularity of the Akron Zips football team

The Akron Zips (get Akron Zips football tickets) have been going strong ever since their inception. Although their achievements on paper have not been a lot, everyone is in awe of their play skills and talent. The Zips set great goals for future and continue their upturn-line. They gather full house at the games of their young and promising team. Showing high-quality playing, the Akron Zips' football team has always had a high attendance-rate for their events.

In 2005, the Akron Zips (get Akron Zips football tickets) won the Mid-American Conference Championship and reached the Motor City Bowl. Although they were swept from there by the University of Memphis, their play skills did not go unnoticed. Akron Zips' football team made great strides over the last few years.

Some Akron Zips in the NFL

• Andy Alleman
• Chase Blackburn
• Charlie Frye
• Domenik Hixon
• Jake Schifino

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