Logo of a college football team that plays in the Mid-American Conference, the Akron Zips. The school played it’s first season in 1891 and has appeared in 3 bowl games and won 1 conference title. Former Zips who have gone on to play pro football include Chase Blackburn, Victor Greene, Charlie Frye, Dwight Smith, Domenik Hixon, Reggie Corner and Hall of Famer Jason Taylor.