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Rookie struggles again as Tribe lose

April 30, 2006 / John Blake

In his return to Cleveland, Kevin Millwood and the Rangers beat the Indians 7-5 Saturday night at Jacobs Field to tie the series. Millwood pitched seven strong innings, giving up only two runs and striking out seven. Fausto Carmona got roughed up for the second straight start as he allowed six runs in 5 2/3 innings. The Tribe fought back in the eighth with the help of Ben Broussard’s two-run homer but it wasn’t enough.

C.C’s return can’t come soon enough. After his first start, Carmona seemed uncomfortable and may not be ready for the majors just yet. Westbrook needs to get back on track so we can win the series tomorrow night.

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Whining Wizards

April 29, 2006 / G

Wizards coach Eddie Jordan is whining and complaining that LeBron James gets all the calls. He specifically cited LeBron’s game winning basket, claiming that LeBron traveled, though he conveniently didn’t say anything about that calls that went against the Cavs. Bryan Windhorst sets him straight:

The Wizards were on the positive end of several questionable calls Friday, including a blocking foul on James with 23 seconds left in which Arenas ran over him outside the no-charge zone and got the call. Meanwhile, on the James basket in question, replays indicated he seemed to be fouled by Ruffin, but no call was made.

Time to shut these guys up with another win on Sunday.

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Browns close out first day with wide receiver

April 29, 2006 / John Blake

With the 78th pick, the Browns used their third-round selection on WR Travis Wilson of Oklahoma. He is 6’2″, 213 pounds and has very good hands. He’s projected as a third or fourth receiver in the NFL and is characterized as more of a possession receiver.

I’m not really sure why they would use a third-round pick on a wide receiver since we are talented and deep at that position but apparently Wilson coud be effective in the red zone with his catching ability. For our next two picks in the fourth round, I’d like to see us use them on linemen on either side of the ball. Overall, not a bad day at all for Savage and crew.

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Buckeye talent runs deep

April 29, 2006 / Bob

The Ohio State Buckeyes are making a solid showing in today�s NFL draft, so it�s no shock that the current squad is a preseason favorite in a number of polls. The Buckeyes defensive was hit hard this year, but the offensive with the addition of Chris Wells is looking unstoppable.

Jim Tressel and the Bucks will have to open up the offense early in the season, while the defense gains experience. Look for Ohio State to be in the Championship game if they avoid an early let down.

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Browns select another linebacker

April 29, 2006 / John Blake

The Browns traded up to the 34th pick in the second round to grab ILB D’Qwell Jackson from Maryland. In return, the New Orleans Saints received our second-round pick and C Jeff Faine.

It will be interesting to see if Romeo puts Jackson at inside or outside. Despite his size at 6’0″, Jackson was rated one of the best inside linebackers in the draft and was the 2005 ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Savage has a done a great job so far shoring up the linebacker position in the first two rounds.