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Archive for November 22nd, 2008
Respect for the rivalry: Even though Michigan is struggling, Ohio State not embracing role as overwhelming favorite
COLUMBUS — There’s a sign in the Ohio State locker room that says, “Do you remember the score the last time Michigan beat us?” It’s a reminder — in the chill of winter or the heat of August — that “The Big Game” is never [...]
Ohio State vs. Michigan: Game capsule, Buckeye Periscope
OHIO STATE (9-2) VS. MICHIGAN (3-8)
WHEN: Today, 12:08 p.m. WHERE: Ohio Stadium, Columbus TV/RADIO: Channel 5; WEOL 930-AM, WTAM 1100-AM RECORDS: Ohio State (9-2, 6-1 Big Ten) beat Illinois 30-20 on the road last week. Michigan (3-8, 2-5) lost 21-14 at home [...]
College football roundup: Bowling Green lets big lead slip away, loses to Buffalo in double overtime
Drew Willy threw two late touchdown passes to tie it and James Starks ran 25 yards for the winning score in double overtime to give visiting Buffalo a 40-34 win over Bowling Green on Friday night. Starks and Willy led the Bulls (7-4, 5-2 Mid-American) back from a 27-7 fourth-quarter deficit, with Starks [...]
Browns defense taking a dive: No one’s quit, but tackling technique not exactly making a splash
BEREA — Full twists from the pike position and backward somersaults from the tuck position may work for Greg Louganis, but they’re a no-no in Romeo Crennel’s book. The cannonball is off-limits, too. In an attempt to fix a tackling problem that reached epidemic proportion Monday night, the Browns coach told his team this [...]
Browns notes: Winslow says sprained shoulder won’t keep him out of Sunday’s game
BEREA — Tight end Kellen Winslow lined up with the starters Friday in the 30 minutes of practice open to reporters, and looked ready for Sunday’s visit by the Houston Texans. Winslow was limited in practice and listed as questionable on the official injury report, but said he was ready to play. He walked [...]
Putting loss in the past: Cavaliers focusing on Hawks, keeping home winning streak alive
INDEPENDENCE — One streak ended for the Cavaliers, but they’ll be out to extend another when they host the Atlanta Hawks tonight at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland had its eight-game winning streak overall snapped by Detroit on Wednesday at The Palace of Auburn Hills, but will look to improve to 7-0 at [...]
High school football: Sylvania Southview crushes Akron Hoban in Division II state semifinal
Alex Pidcock threw two touchdown passes and Michael Hehl rushed for two other TDs to lead Sylvania Southview to a 31-0 win over Akron Hoban in a Division II state semifinal Friday night in Fremont. Shaun Joplin caught a 60-yard pass from Pidcock in the second quarter for Sylvania Southview (14-0). Pidcock’s second [...]
Lorain Police Department under investigation
Justice Department to review allegations that police have used excessive force
Oberlin city official cited for skunk shooting
OBERLIN — City Council President David Sonner admits he was wrong to take care of a smelly problem with a .22-caliber handgun on Nov. 7, and now he is ready to pay the price.
Sonner, 72, who killed a skunk, will be arraigned Wednesday in Oberlin Municipal Court on a misdemeanor charge of discharging a weapon [...]
A Lorain riddle: What’s closed when it’s open?
The Charles Berry Bascule Bridge is open to traffic