THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026
Answers about the college game, its schools and traditions.
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Zippy is Akron's kangaroo mascot, formally adopted on May 1, 1953. Zippy later earned the 2007 Capital One National Mascot of the Year honor. The mascot and the Zips nickname have related roles in school spirit but different origins: the nickname developed from Zippers, a rubber-overshoe name.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: University of Akron Athletics - historical Zips nickname and mascot explanation (2016)
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