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 a mascot? The story hops around more than a pouched marsupial in Australia.

Zippy has been knocked off her throne. In 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 school’s athletic director shortened the nickname to the Zips in 1950 ... and jumping off a trampoline to dunk a basketball. Akron mascot Zippy performs in the first half of an NCAA college ...

Akron started the season with a mediocre 7-5 record in its nonconference slate. However, when the conference schedule rolled around, the Zips found their footing and it was fast-paced, free ...

In 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.