The Browns are at it again in their attempt to find a viable center. They traded an undisclosed 2008 draft pick for Eagles’ center Hank Fraley. The six-year veteran will compete with Lennie Friedman for the starting job, one that really needs to be decided soon.

The fact that we still haven’t decided on a starting center yet is seriously concerning. The number of centers the Browns have gone through so far can now be counted on two hands. You can thank Bob Hallen for that. They are nearing Week 1 of the regular season and the Browns are still “competing” for the starting center postion, perhaps the most important on the offensive line. The Browns need continuity on the line and auditioning a different center every week isn’t helping matters. I realize the Bentley injury and Hallen going AWOL put the organization in a bind, but it would be in the best interest of the offensive line and Charlie Frye to find a center and stick to one to build chemistry. Let’s hope Fraley, whose name has been popping up in trade rumors all preseason, is the guy and the center fiasco can settle down once and for all.

Finally, the Browns formulated their 53-man roster. Perhaps the most recognizable players cut were RB Lee Suggs, WR Frisman Jackson, and C Ross Tucker. William Green was placed on the injured reserve list and will spend the rest of the season there unless the team can reach a settlement with him which will allow him to then become a free agent.

The Browns also waived NT Babatunde Oshinowo, a 2006 sixth-round pick, and their final three 2005 draft picks: Speegle, OG Andrew Hoffman and OT Jonathan Dunn.

The Browns also waived WR Kendrick Mosley, FB Corey McIntyre, OL Dave Yovanovits, LB Justin Kurpeikis, TE John Owens, CB Therrian Fontenot, DE Darrell Campbell and four undrafted rookies, C Rob Smith, CB Jereme Perry, S Andrew Pace and QB Darrell Hackney.

For the second straight night, Grady Sizemore led off the game with a home run as the Tribe yet again exploded in the first inning and went on to win 6-5 against the Rangers. Most of their offensive power, however, came from the bat of a surprise guest. DH Kevin Kouzmanoff, called up from Triple-A Buffalo and filling in for the injured Travis Hafner, launched a ball into the seats for a grand slam in the Tribe’s five-run first inning. Not only was it his first major league home run and grand slam, it was on the first pitch in his first at-bat. What a way to enter the big leagues.

Cliff Lee got his first win since August 10, allowing two earned runs in seven innings. Tom Mastny gave up a run in the ninth and experience more trouble than usual but still was able to save his fifth straight game.

The Cleveland Browns showed Thursday why this organization, Phil Savage, and Romeo Crennel have a long way to go before they’re considered a factor in the NFL. The Browns were an embarrassment Thursday in their final tune up before the regular season begins. I don’t buy the “we didn’t want to play” comments by some of the coaches and players. These are professionals that make a ton of money.

The Cleveland Browns have a great history and anyone that puts on that uniform needs to realize this. I’ve been a Browns fan my whole life and struggle to understand why it’s taking so long to turn this team around. We need a leader and I’m not sure Charlie Frye fits that bill. Crennel needs to have a short leash with both Frye and Maurice Carthon, neither of which has been spectacular in the preseason.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will start the season today ranked number one in most poles. As much as Coach Jim Tressel enjoys defense, this year has to be different. Ohio State will have to open up the offense and put points on the board. The Bucks need to start today with Northern Illinois.

Troy Smith and Ted Ginn have the speed and talent, Coach Tressel will have to let them loose. This team has the ability to put a lot of points on the board and they will need them with the inexperience on the defense.

If Ohio State can make it through September without losing, they should be able to run the table.