Akron Zips

OK, the long slog covering spring training is coming to a close. After today, just two more dates with the Marlins, which means I can get back to FAU. But before that, I have Fish/Cards today, and this evening, clear......

Yeah, the Dreaded Summer Doldrums have kicked in, but in reality, there is not that long to go. Players report in the first week of August, then comes preseason practice, and then the bus trip to Gainesville to open......

For What it’s Worth---March 18 -- Was it a bigger deal that yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day, or Selection Sunday? Ho-Hum number 1--- Kansas is a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time and for the fifth time in seven...

Saturday's TV and radio MEN'S TV HIGHLIGHTS ++++++++++++++++++++ || Conf. USA, Final: S'rn Miss vs.Mem   || 13, 911:30 a.m.  || || Am. East, Final: Albany@Vermont   || ESPN211:30 a.m.  || || SEC, Semi: Fla. vs. Ala.   || 2, 71  || || ACC, Semi:...

This weekend will mark the beginning of football season — unless you count tonight when UCF shows up in Akron to play the Zips. It'll be a grueling 14 weeks. The insane time commitment. The willingness to shut out all other priorities on game day....

Who would have ever thought in the middle of northeast Ohio, just south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River, they would be speaking countrified, Southern-fried, bonafide Bowden? The new marketing motto to get fannies in the seats at the...

Courtesy of the National Football Foundation ACC Date Time Game Network/Notes Sat., April 6 1 p.m. Virginia ESPN3 Fri., April 12 7 p.m. Maryland Fri., April 12 7 p.m. Pittsburgh ESPN3 Sat., April 13 2 p.m. Florida State ESPN3 Sat., April 13 3 p.m. Miami...

UCF at No. 14 Ohio State game preview...

Football season is less than 10 days away, so it's safe to start planning your weekends between now and December. Here is a list of college football games on TV that have already been announced. As with all TV lists, please check with your local cable...

The National Football Foundation sends this out every week. Look for your favorite announcers. ACC Date Time Game Network (Talent) Sat., Oct. 20 12 p.m. Virginia Tech at (13) Clemson ABC (Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannie Edwards) Sat., Oct. 20 12:30...

FSU, Oklahoma, USC are oddsmakers favorites...

Well, if you're reading this, you're making history folks. Welcome into the first weekly mailbag ever conducted by yours truly. This is the first time I've taken your questions here on the Chopping Block in this form. Even though I'm a newbie, I think I...