1999 Akron Zips football team explained

Year:1999
Team:Akron Zips
Sport:football
Conference:Mid-American Conference
Division:East Division
Short Conf:MAC
Record:7–4
Conf Record:5–3
Head Coach:Lee Owens
Hc Year:5th
Off Coach:Paul Winters
Oc Year:5th
Def Coach:Joe Palmisano
Dc Year:2nd
Captain:
  • George Cameron
  • Jon Eaton
  • Steve Hale
  • Dan Wessman
Stadium:Rubber Bowl

The 1999 Akron Zips football team represented Akron University in the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season; they competed in the Mid-American Conference. They were led by fifth–year head coach Lee Owens. The Zips played their home games at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. They outscored their opponents 315–314 and finished with a record of 7 wins and 4 losses (7–4).

The Zips spoiled Navy's Homecoming October 23, winning 35–29, after trailing 23–0.[1]

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Navy has no answer for Akron comeback . . October 23, 1999 . . ESPN . December 2, 2022.
  2. Web site: 1999 Akron Zips Football Schedule and Results. sports-reference.com . Sports Reference . April 19, 2018.
  3. Web site: 1999 University of Akron Football. Akron Zips football. April 19, 2018.