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45-503: The Zips name comes from "zippers", rubber overshoes made by the BF Goodrich Company of Akron that were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1925, a campus-wide contest had been conducted to choose a nickname for the university's athletic teams. Suggestions submitted by students, faculty, and alumni included Golden Blue Devils, Tip Toppers, Rubbernecks, Hillbillies, Kangaroos, and Cheveliers. The winner, freshman Margaret Hamlin, received

90-579: A 2–0 loss to Canada and a 3–3 draw with El Salvador, the Americans were eliminated. On August 29, 2012, it was announced that he would become the head coach of MLS club Portland Timbers after the conclusion of the 2012 NCAA season. Porter was named the 2013 MLS Coach of the Year after leading Portland to a 14–5–15 (57 pts) record, finishing the regular season in first place in the Western Conference and with

135-581: A group of investors led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice a private New York investment firm. At the same time, B.F. Goodrich also received a warrant to purchase indirectly up to 7% of the equity in Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company. As part of the June ;1988 sale deal, the new privately held tire company acquired publicly held debt of $ 415 million. Also in 1988, Michelin Group,

180-808: A long-term contract extension with the Timbers. On November 16, 2017, Porter and the Timbers mutually agreed to separate. On January 4, 2019, Columbus Crew announced Porter as their new head coach, to replace Gregg Berhalter , who had left to become the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team . Porter's appointment was made simultaneously with the announcement of Tim Bezbatchenko as Crew SC's new president. Porter helped lead Columbus to victory in MLS Cup 2020 , making him one of only three coaches ever to win MLS Cup with different teams. However he failed to lead

225-660: A member of the U.S. soccer team which took the bronze medal at the 1997 World University Games . In 2000, Porter returned to Indiana University as an assistant soccer coach. While at Indiana as Assistant Coach, the Hoosers won two National Championships. After Ken Lolla left the University of Akron in December 2005, the Zips hired Porter as head soccer coach. After taking the Zips to two consecutive Mid-American Conference titles, and being named

270-488: A new single-season club record in wins (15), while leading the league with 13 shutouts. Porter led the Timbers to their first MLS Cup final, which they won, 2–1, against Columbus Crew SC . From 2013 to 2015, Porter helped guide the Timbers to the fourth-most points (159) among all MLS clubs, behind only the New York Red Bulls (169), Seattle Sounders FC (167) and LA Galaxy (165). On January 27, 2016, Porter signed

315-590: A prize of $ 10 for "Zippers". Athletic director Kenneth Cochrane officially shortened the nickname to Zips in 1950. The university's mascot is "Zippy", a female kangaroo. Zippy is one of only eight female college mascots in the United States. Akron reinstated its varsity baseball program for the 2020 season (2019–20 school year) after having dropped the sport in 2015. In 2006, the men's basketball team, under head coach Keith Dambrot , won its first ever Division I postseason game by defeating Temple University in

360-517: A subsidiary of the French tire company Michelin et Cie proposed to acquire the Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company and took actions towards acquiring a stake. By May 1990, Michelin Group had completed its buyout of Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company from Clayton & Dubilier of New York. The deal was valued at about US$ 1.5 billion. B.F. Goodrich surrendered its 7% warrant to Michelin Group, and received $ 32.5 million additional revenue from

405-620: Is women's lacrosse, which played its first season in the spring of 2020 as a single-sport member of the ASUN Conference . Goodrich Corporation The Goodrich Corporation , formerly the B.F. Goodrich Company , was an American manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina . Founded in Akron, Ohio in 1870 as Goodrich, Tew & Co. by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich ,

450-687: The NIT . The team, led by first team All-MAC performer Romeo Travis (former teammate of NBA star LeBron James in high school), won the most games in a season, 23. In 2008, Keith Dambrot led Akron to the MAC Tournament Final for a second year in a row, yet the team fell for a second time, this time to archrival Kent State. The Zips advanced to the NIT for a second time in Dambrot's four years as head coach and won their first game at Florida State, eventually falling in

495-846: The United States U-23 team in 2011–12, and the University of Akron men's team from 2006 to 2012, winning the NCAA title in 2010 . A former midfielder, he played college soccer for Indiana University before his short professional career in Major League Soccer and the United Soccer League was ended by persistent knee injuries. Porter attended Indiana University where he played on the men's soccer team from 1994 to 1997 as defensive center midfielder. Lifetime Mentor Jerry Yeagley lableled his players as Piano Players or Piano Carriers. Caleb

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540-648: The Wagon Wheel . They also formerly played Youngstown State University for the Steel Tire until that series was discontinued in 1995. In 2005, the Akron Zips football team won their very first MAC championship giving them a chance to play in the Motor City Bowl , Akron's first Division I -A bowl game appearance where they lost to the University of Memphis . The rifle team went to their first NCAA Championship in

585-456: The 1930s to the 1950s, under the brand name "Mantola". These radios were actually made by a variety of manufacturers for B.F. Goodrich. In 1936, the company entered the Mexican market in a joint venture, Goodrich-Euzkadi (now part of Continental AG ). Goodrich ranked 67th among United States corporations in the value of World War II military production contracts. The Troy, Ohio plant

630-497: The 2007 MAC Coach of the Year, Porter signed a two-year contract extension in June 2008. Following Akron's near-perfect season of 2009, Porter was rumored to be in talks with Major League Soccer club D.C. United about their vacant head coaching position. However, the University of Akron and Porter agreed on terms of a new contract, keeping him in Akron for the next five years. Under Porter,

675-679: The 2009 regular season, went undefeated, making it to the NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship , but lost in penalty kicks to the Virginia Cavaliers . On December 12, 2010, Akron won the NCAA Division I national championship in men's soccer by defeating the Louisville Cardinals, 1–0. This was the first NCAA team championship for the school in any sport. The Zips play their home games at FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field . Following

720-571: The 2010 Akron squad captured the NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship , defeating the Louisville Cardinals, 1–0. Porter was named the head coach of the U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team on October 20, 2011, while retaining his duties as coach of the Akron Zips. His first task was attempting to guide the U-23 team to a successful qualifying run in March 2012 for the 2012 Olympic Games in London; however, following

765-588: The 2012 campaign, head coach Caleb Porter left the Zips to take the head coaching of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer . The Zips have remained a national power under coach Jared Embick , winning the MAC season and tournament championships in each of his first four seasons. The Akron Zips Men's Soccer program made their way to another NCAA College Cup in 2018 but fell 1–0 to the Maryland Terrapins in

810-677: The 2019/2020 season after placing 4th in the national standings. The 2020 NCAA Rifle Championship was cancelled after the practice day to Covid. Akron competes as a single-sport member of the Great America Rifle Conference (GARC) after leaving the Mid-Atlantic Rifle Conference (MAC) in 2016. in 2017, Rifle was the first sport that Akron hosted an NCAA National Championship competition and in 2023 hosted Akron's 2nd ever NCAA National Championship competition. The Akron Zips men's soccer team, ranked number one throughout

855-478: The B.F. Goodrich Company, in a joint venture private partnership, to become the Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company . B.F. Goodrich Company held a 50% stake in the new tire company. The new Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company headquarters was established at the former B.F. Goodrich corporate headquarters, within its 27-building downtown complex in Akron, Ohio which contained Goodrich's original factory. In

900-518: The Crew to the playoffs in any other season. On October 10, 2022, after missing consecutive post-seasons — including a loss on the final day of the 2022 season — Porter was fired as Crew head coach. On December 19, 2023, the New England Revolution announced that it had appointed Porter as its head coach, filling the void left by Bruce Arena several months prior. In 2024, Porter led New England to

945-543: The MLS All-Star team to a 2–1 victory against a Pep Guardiola -led Bayern Munich . Helping guide the Timbers to the MLS Western Conference Championship twice in three seasons (2013–2015), Porter compiled one of the league's top winning percentages among active MLS head coaches (41 wins - 25 losses – 36 draws, .578). The 25 career losses in his first 100 career games as an MLS head coach ranks tied for

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990-767: The Sweet 16 in a game at UMass. In 2009, the men's basketball team captured the MAC Tournament title, defeating Buffalo in Cleveland at the Quicken Loans Arena 65–53, thus qualifying Akron for its first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 1986 and first as a MAC member. In 2010, the team reached the MAC Tournament Championship game for the fourth straight year, but lost to Ohio 75–81 in overtime. The Zips played in

1035-723: The autumn of 1987 B.F. Goodrich Company shut down several manufacturing operations at the site, and most of the complex remained vacant until February 1988, when B.F. Goodrich announced plans to sell the vacant part of the complex to the Covington Capital Corporation, a group of New York developers. The complex is now known as Canal Place. In 1987, its first full year of operation, the new Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company generated almost $ 2 billion in sales revenue, with profits of $ 35 million. The merger soon proved to be difficult. In June 1988 B.F. Goodrich sold its 50% stake for $ 225 million. The buyers were

1080-541: The citizens of Akron, Ohio , to relocate his business there. In 1909, the company constructed a 12-story building with a facade influenced by Jacobean Revival style and Vienna Secession for its New York Headquarters, located at 1780 Broadway, New York. which is now become one of the historical landmarks. In March 1912, the Diamond Rubber Company , founded by the owner of the Diamond Match Company ,

1125-499: The company name was changed to the "B.F. Goodrich Company" in 1880, to BFGoodrich in the 1980s, and to "Goodrich Corporation" in 2001. Originally a rubber manufacturing company known for automobile tires, the company diversified its manufacturing businesses throughout the twentieth century and sold off its tire business in 1986 to focus on its other businesses, such as aerospace and chemical manufacturing. The BFGoodrich brand name continues to be used by Michelin , who acquired

1170-434: The company that it was drastically cutting its order for engine casing components. Caleb Porter Caleb Porter (born February 18, 1975) is an American soccer coach who is the head coach of Major League Soccer club New England Revolution . He was previously head coach of the Portland Timbers from 2013 until 2017. He won MLS Cup in 2015 with Portland and 2020 with Columbus. In addition to MLS, he coached

1215-547: The current name completed the transformation. In 2006, company sales were $ 5.8 billion, of which 18%, 16% and 12% of total revenues were accounted for by the U.S. government, Airbus and Boeing, respectively. In 1988, the Goodrich Corporation sold its tire business and rights to the Goodrich name to French company Michelin . During the 1970s, Goodrich ran television and print ads to distinguish themselves from

1260-528: The deal. On October 16, 2012, United Technologies Corporation secured an agreement to sell the Power Systems division of Goodrich (Twinsburg Ohio, Pitstone Green Buckinghamshire) to Safran for $ 400 million. The sale of this business unit was a condition that the Chinese competition regulators set in approving UTC's purchase of Goodrich. The Power Systems division had to be divested by December 16, 2012. Ultimately,

1305-462: The fewest losses with San Jose's Dominic Kinnear among all MLS coaches who have reached 100 or more games in the league. Under Porter's guidance, the Timbers made Providence Park one of the toughest places to play in the league, registering a regular-season mark of 24–7–20 at Providence Park over the three seasons 2013–15. In 2015, the Timbers once again reached the MLS Cup Playoffs , setting

1350-485: The final. Akron joined the Big East Conference for men's soccer after the 2022–23 school year. In 2005, the women's cross country team, women's indoor track and the men's soccer team also won the MAC championship in their respective sports, making the 2005–06 year the most successful in Akron athletics history with a total of four Mid-American Conference championships in the same year. The 2005 men's soccer team

1395-511: The former tire maker the No. 1 supplier of landing gear and other aircraft parts. Headquarters were moved to Charlotte following this merger. In 2001, the company divested its specialty chemicals business to focus on aerospace and industrial products and, to signify the completion of its transformation, it was renamed Goodrich Corporation and adopted a new logo . In October 2002, Goodrich acquired TRW Aeronautical Systems, this division

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1440-483: The largest tire and rubber manufacturers in the world, helped in part by the 1986 merger with Uniroyal (formerly the United States Rubber Company ). This product line was sold to Michelin in 1988, and the company merged with Rohr (1997), Coltec Industries, and TRW Aeronautical Systems (formerly Lucas Aerospace ) in 2002. The sale of the specialty chemicals division and subsequent change to

1485-591: The postseason CBI tournament where they lost to Wisconsin–Green Bay 70–66. The men's basketball team advanced to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2011 and 2013 as well. The women's basketball team went to their first NCAA Tournament in 2014 after winning the MAC title. They made the WNIT in 1999, 2013, and 2015 and the WBI in 2015. Akron's major football rivalry is with Kent State University , whom they play for

1530-516: The sale was completed on 27 March 2013. In April 2020, the remaining portions of Goodrich became part of the Collins Aerospace subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies , a firm which resulted from the merger of United Technologies and the Raytheon Company . and On Feb 24, 2004, Goodrich restated its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings results for 2003 after Pratt & Whitney notified

1575-458: The sale. B.F. Goodrich by then exited the tire business entirely, in line with its plan to build its chemicals and aerospace businesses through reinvestment and acquisitions. In 1997, it acquired Rohr, a maker of jet aircraft engine nacelles , expanding its presence in integrated aircraft components industry. In 1999, it acquired Charlotte, North Carolina -based Coltec Industries for $ 2.2 billion in stock and assumed debt, making

1620-616: The similar-sounding Goodyear tire company. The tag line was, "We're the other guys. Remember?" The company was also sometimes confused with Mr. Goodwrench as the two last names were similar, especially since B.F. Goodrich tires were featured on many General Motors cars and trucks. In 1869 Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich purchased the Hudson River Rubber Company, a small business in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York . The following year Goodrich accepted an offer of $ 13,600 from

1665-529: The third-best record in the league – two points shy of MLS Supporters' Shield-winners New York Red Bulls . In 2013, the Timbers set new single-season club marks in points, wins, goals (54), goal differential (+21), shutouts (15) and fewest goals allowed (33). Porter was awarded the 2013 Slats Gill Sportsperson of the Year Award from the Oregon Sports Awards. In the 2014 MLS All-Star Game , Porter coached

1710-449: The tire manufacturing business in 1988. Following the acquisition by United Technologies in 2012, Goodrich became a part of UTC Aerospace Systems . In 1869, Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich purchased the Hudson River Rubber Company, a small business in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York . The following year Dr. Goodrich accepted an offer of $ 13,600 from the citizens of Akron, Ohio , to relocate his business there. The company grew to be one of

1755-532: Was a Piano Carrier. He was one of only two all time Indiana Hoosers to be Captain for three years of his team. He graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor's degree in sports management . In February 1998, the San Jose Clash selected Porter with the 3rd round (27th overall) in the 1998 MLS College Draft . He did not join the Clash until 1999 but his tenure there was short - he made just four appearances and, in his one start,

1800-466: Was bought out by and merged with the B.F. Goodrich Company. The Diamond brand name and product line were retained and a subsidiary Diamond Rubber Company created for the marketing and manufacturing of them. The company helped found and start the Yokohama Rubber Company on Oct 13, 1917, in a joint venture between Yokohama Cable Manufacturing and B.F. Goodrich. B.F. Goodrich sold radios from

1845-616: Was ejected in the 32nd minute. Following that performance, the Clash sent him on loan to the Sacramento Geckos of the A-League before waiving him in June. He quickly returned to MLS after being signed by the Tampa Bay Mutiny in July. He suffered from several knee injuries and had arthroscopic surgery on both knees during the off-season before retiring on June 30, 2000. In 1997, Porter was

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1890-845: Was mainly the former Lucas Aerospace activity, mostly based in the UK and France. In November 2010, Goodrich opened a large new manufacturing centre in Krosno Rzeszow , Poland . In September 2011, United Technologies Corporation announced a deal to buy Goodrich for $ 18.4 billion, paying $ 127.50 per share and assuming $ 1.9 billion in debt. On July 26, 2012, United Technologies Corporation purchased Goodrich. Unsold divisions of Hamilton Sundstrand and Goodrich were then merged to create UTC Aerospace Systems . Rocketdyne, Hamilton Sundstrand's industrial pumps and compressors operations, Clipper Windpower, and UTC Power (United Technologies' fuel-cell business) would be sold off to raise cash for

1935-447: Was purchased in 1946 from Waco . Since then, Goodrich has manufactured wheels and brakes for a variety of aircraft. Among these are commercial, military, regional, and business programs. This successful operation lies at the core of Goodrich's business. Competitors include the aerostructures divisions of companies such as Honeywell , Messier-Bugatti , Aircraft Braking Systems , ( Howmet /Huck) and SNECMA . The Hood Rubber Company

1980-470: Was sold before the Great Depression as a division of the B.F. Goodrich Company. By 1986, B.F. Goodrich had become an S&P 500 -listed company in diverse business, including tire and rubber fabrication. B.F. Goodrich made high-performance replacement tires. In August 1986, one of its biggest competitors in the tire business, Uniroyal Inc. , was taken private when it merged with the tire segment of

2025-564: Was the first team in UA history to hold a national no. 1 ranking in any sport, and was coached by Ken Lolla, now the head coach at the University of Louisville. The 1978 men's archery team, led by 3-time national individual college champion Richard Bednar and hall-of-fame coach Bill Bednar, was the first team in UA history to win a national collegiate team championship. The University of Akron has produced five individual national champions, including 4 NCAA national champions: The newest Zips varsity sport

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