Zips

James didn't attend the University of Akron's Mid-American Conference Tournament championship win over Buffalo on Saturday, but he called Zips coach Keith Dambrot to offer his congratulations.

Chronicle-Telegram 2009

Dambrot called the Zips 'problem a matter of "toughness."

www.recordpub.com's Homepage Articles 2010

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.

unknown title 2009

While the Mid-American Conference is normally well represented in this mid-major poll, the Zips were the only MAC team in the final 2008-2009 rankings and the only MAC team to even receive votes.

unknown title 2009

But today, many so-called "Zips" wear the term as a "badge of honor" to describe so-called "old-school" or traditional mob values, including omerta and the use of violence whenever necessary.

Jerry Capeci: Mob Murder In Montreal Could Trigger Bloodshed In New York 2010

For those without a mob glossary, "Zips" is street slang for the faction that includes about 25 Sicilian-born Bonanno mobsters, their relatives, and crew members - some of whom are American-born.

Jerry Capeci: Mob Murder In Montreal Could Trigger Bloodshed In New York 2010

"The Big Picture" overstates the importance of some artists there are far too many cryptic, vaguely symbolic canvases — neither figurative nor abstract — by Adolph Gottlieb; and although strong, too many hard-edged, flat-color vertically striped abstractions, or "Zips," by Newman and understates the case for others.

A Retrospective's Tale of Two Cities Lance Esplund 2010

I'm still in dire need of cookies and gold stars here, so don't forget to mention my name ( "Zips" will do!) when ordering your server!

CS-Nation Forums 2010

Zips first-year coach Rob Iannello is a Catholic University graduate.

Carroll CB Jabari Thomas commits to Akron Josh Barr 2010

"I think one thing was the ability to come in and play early," Houchens said, noting that DeMatha graduate Austin Bailey is one of three freshmen in the Zips 'starting lineup.

Carroll CB Jabari Thomas commits to Akron Josh Barr 2010