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You get the hint. Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips, and why would the school have the kangaroo Zippy as ...
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Akron's Zippy dethroned by another Ohio college mascot in Sports Illustrated rankingIn a Sports Illustrated ranking, Zippy came in as the second-best mascot in this year's NCAA Tournament. The University of Akron's bouncing kangaroo was No. 1 in the rankings last year.
Akron’s nickname originally was the Zippers ... A few years later, a contest was held to create a mascot. The winner was a kangaroo called Mr. Zip with boxing gloves and a zipper.
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