Author: Bob (Page 22 of 39)

Cavs whole team playing in game 7

May 21, 2006 / Bob

The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into game 7 with a full squad. The team announced yesterday that Larry Hughes will join the team in Detroit for their final game of the series. The winner of this game advances to a meeting with the Miami Heat.

Larry Hughes missed games 3 and 4, spending that time with his family after the death of his brother. He attended game 5 but didn�t� dress, sitting on the bench and cheering on the team.

Coach Mike Brown said he highly doubts that Larry Hughes would start, but says it�s likely he will get some playing time. Cleveland is going to need every advantage they can to win this game 7.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Buckeyes, Tressel sign long term deal

May 18, 2006 / Bob

The Ohio State University just inked the best signing of the 2006 season. The Buckeyes and Coach Jim Tressel have agreed to a 7-year extension continuing through January of 2013.

Tressel has been one of the most successful coaches at Ohio State and whole NCAA over the last 5 years. He carries a record of 50-13 and has a National Championship. The way Tressel embraced the Buckeyes tradition and history in his first year was a sign to everyone around Buckeye Nation that this was a long term relationship.

This move of loyalty and stability to Coach Tressel should only increase the power Ohio State has when trying to sign a prize recruit.

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Belle rings for last time

May 18, 2006 / Bob

Albert Belle, the ex-Cleveland Indian, had the world in his hands while playing baseball for the Tribe. He is now under arrest for stalking his ex-girlfriend. Belle was a very good player that Cleveland supported through thick and thin.

He chased money and fought off injuries before retiring from the Baltimore Orioles in 2000. The years after playing in Cleveland were rocky as he continued to find himself in trouble with the law. Albert will look back on his career and have more �what ifs� than any player that has hit over 350 home runs in their career.

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Cleveland: A proud city with an embarrassing voice

May 14, 2006 / Bob

I was recently riding home from work and decided to turn on 1100 (WTAM) to see if the Indians game was complete. The game was over and the Indians had lost, but to my dismay Mike Trivisonno (Triv) was on the radio attempting to debate sports with callers. I took about 10 minutes to listen to this man. I have to say the city of Cleveland should be embarrassed. WTAM is broadcasted through many counties, states and a couple countries to numerous types of listeners.

This guy was rude, controlling and never allowed someone to finish a statement that didn�t agree with his. This is a very cheap imitation of Cleveland�s famous Pete Franklin, who allowed callers to finish a thought. In the short time that I was listening to this show, I counted 5 callers that were hung up on in the middle of a sentence. What is this? If this is a sports talk show, allow people to talk sports. I couldn�t determine if this guy had any knowledge because he only wanted people on the line who agreed with him.

When you become a sports reporter or broadcaster, you understand that people will disagree with you and question your facts. I have always heard that the only reason his ratings are so high, is the ability of WTAM to reach so many customers. This is a good reason why reading this site and debating with us is such a refreshing change. I may always think I�m right, but I will at least respect and read your opinion.

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Bucks lose football and conditioning coach

May 14, 2006 / Bob

The Ohio State Football team has always been in excellent physical shape and extremely disciplined since coach Jim Tressel has taken over the program. The Bucks team speed on the corners and power up the middle always gave Ohio State a decided advantage.

In a surprising announcement, the Buckeyes football and conditioning coach Allan Johnson has resigned. It has not been determined whether it was his decision or not. This is the quiet news on people behind the scenes that we always take for granted. I hope the Buckeyes show no ill effects from this decision. The numerous players that have been drafted into the NFL due to speed and power have been directly related to programs designed by Allan Johnson and Butch Reynolds.