Akron Football Team History
Akron Zips
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University of Akron
Akron, OH
Founded: 1870 Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field Capacity: 30,000 Colors: Blue & Gold Coach: Gondon Larson Conference: Ohio Athletic-
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1972 Season Highlights |
Gondon Larson enters his 12th season as Head Coach at Akron. |
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1972 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 9 | vs.
Kent State
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13 |
13 |
T |
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| Sat., Sep. 16 | @ Butler
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34 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 23 | vs. Western Illinois
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24 |
30 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 30 | @
Ball State
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21 |
21 |
T |
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| Sat., Oct. 14 | vs. Northern Michigan
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49 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 21 | @ Youngstown State
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21 |
22 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 28 | vs.
Central Michigan
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14 |
10 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 4 | @ Indiana State
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17 |
21 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 11 | vs. Quantico Marines (VA)
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0 |
24 |
L |
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1972 Season Totals |
Record | 3-4
-2
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Points Scored | 193 |
Scoring Average | 21.4 |
Points Allowed | 148 |
Defense Average | 16.4 |
Opponents Record | 16-14
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 2-2
-1
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Away Record | 1-2
-1
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1972 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1972 Ohio Athletic- Standings |
| Season |
Bowls |
Conference |
Team |
W/L/T | PF | PA |
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W/L/T |
PF | PA |
Coach |
Akron |
3-4-2 | 193 | 148 | | | | |
Gondon Larson |
1972 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1972 All Ohio Athletic Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.