Author: Bob (Page 20 of 39)

OSU line to lead the way

August 8, 2006 / Bob

The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked number one in the nation. The papers and talk shows continue to focus on Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. The conversation is usually describing how these two superstars will lead the Buckeyes to the Championship game.

The real key to Ohio State�s success will be the experience on the offensive line. Doug Datish will be at center, with fifth year senior T.J. Downing and sophomore Alex Boone bringing experience and size to the group. This experience and size will allow Smith to run a high powered offense that will be one of the best in the country.

If Ohio State�s line plays to their potential, the Bucks should find themselves playing in the final Bowl game of the season.

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Addition by subtraction

August 8, 2006 / Bob

The Cleveland Cavaliers took the first step in becoming a nationally recognized organization. Ronnie �Slam� Duncan was released as the PA announcer. If I had a dollar for every mistake Duncan made during the course of a game, I�d be living on easy street. The Cavs are drawing national attention and need to eliminate the childish drama that Duncan put into every sentence. This is another example of a Cleveland sports team leaving the past behind them.

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Frye’s first start…not good

August 5, 2006 / Bob

Charlie Frye�s first night in Cleveland Stadium was one to forget. He threw an interception, fumbled a snap and didn�t show the leadership necessary to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. This was my concern at the end of last year and continues to be this year. We have an offense, even without LeCharles Bentley, that has enough talent to move the ball on the ground and through the air.

The success of this offense will be based more on Frye�s decisions than his talent. A young quarterback�s ability to let the game come to him is a huge factor in their success. Charlie tends to force the action and that usually gets him in trouble. The more Frye talks to Bernie Kosar, a master of understanding the game, the better off the Browns will be.

Coach Romeo Crennel and the Browns organization will need a great deal of patience while giving Frye the experience he needs to be successful.

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USA poll puts Bucks on top, Texas second

August 5, 2006 / Bob

The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked number one in the first USA Today poll. Texas is second. This is good and bad news for Ohio State. The short history of games matching number one against two, Ohio State is 2-0. The most recent match up was against The Miami Hurricanes in the Championship game.
The attention of being number one could weigh heavy against a team that has two early nationally televised night games.
The Buckeyes have never been a successful team playing when the sun goes down, but the national attention will force them to play more evening and night contests. Coach Tressel and his team will be tested early in the year; the first five weeks may determine the season.

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Cavalier needs for next year

June 4, 2006 / Bob

The NBA season is coming to a close and the Cleveland Cavaliers have to be happy with the success they had this year. The on-going question is who the Cavs add to their roster that will bring them to the next level. Cleveland displayed a weak inside game during the playoffs, leaving many to believe a power forward or even trading for an inside center is the recipe for success.

Terry Pluto gives an interesting perspective on what options will be there for Cleveland next year. He has a breakdown on point guards to power forwards and why the Cavs should consider each.