The Cleveland Browns season starts this weekend, and so does the beginning of the Charlie Frye era. The media and players are criticizing Frye before he even takes the field. Boomer Esiason, former Cincinnati Bengals QB, was already quoted saying the Browns will be in the hunt for the number one pick of next years draft. Trent Dilfer commented that Frye inability to read the field and call audibles will limit the success of the Browns offense this season.

My opinion is Frye will struggle as a first year quarterback. I do believe if Romeo Crennel and Maurice Carthon develop a creative game plan and use the offensive weapons, Frye will have time to learn. This team and coaches will be responsible for understanding Frye’s strengths and weaknesses. I do not believe Charlie Frye is a “natural” when it comes to success in the NFL. If he continues to train with Bernie Kosar, and the team gives him time to gain experience, he may surprise all of us and have a successful first season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have two Heisman candidates in Ted Ginn and Troy Smith. Last week against Northern Illinois, both players stepped up and had great games.

Ted Ginn caught two touchdowns; one of them was a long toss and the other a ten yard out. This variety is showing everyone that Ginn is developing into one of the best receivers in the nation. Last year, Ginn relied solely on his speed to make big plays. The year he is showing defenses that he has polished his routes and understanding of the game. If he continues to improve, the only thing stopping Ginn from the Heisman Trophy will be Troy Smith.

Troy Smith is continuing to develop into a prime time quarterback. Early last season, Smith would look to run the ball early and not let his receivers finish their routes. The Michigan and Notre Dame games showed everyone that a good mix of passing and Smith can be nightmare to any defense. This season the Buckeye offense has many weapons for Smith to go to. If he continues to let the game flow, the Heisman Trophy will be a nice finishing touch to a great career at OSU.

The Indians went through quite an emotional roller coaster during their 7-6 loss to the White Sox Friday night. An impressive ninth inning comeback by the Tribe was all for naught as Tom Mastny blew his first save when he surrendered a walk-off two-run home run to A.J Pierzynski. Trailing 5-3 heading into the ninth, the Indians shocked the Sox faithful when they rallied with four straight doubles off closer Bobby Jenks to take a 6-5 lead. The Tribe went ahead but could have even added more to their slim advantage. With the lead, they had a chance at an even bigger inning with two on and nobody out until Ryan Garko hit into a double play. As it turns out, they would need another run or two. Mastny, converting his last five save chances, let up a single to Konerko before the Sox catcher took him yard to end it.

The blown save wasted a terrific night by Sizemore, both at the plate and on the basepaths. Grady finished 3-for-4 with a single, double, triple, and two stolen bases. But what has plagued the team all season came back to bite the Tribe again…the bullpen.

“This is still new to me,” he said of the ninth-inning job. “Anytime I get out there, it’s good for me. I can only build off this.”