Gene Cross has an uphill battle in his second season at Toledo
Stories about the rebuilding of a basketball program typically come in two forms. There is the hopeful narrative, written when a new coach takes over, his ambitions and philosophies detailed in full. Then there is the retrospective, composed after the program has found glory or when that coach is fired, his methods either praised or vilified.
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(8) Ohio State 26,
(7) Oregon 17
Associated Press
PASADENA, Calif. -- Ohio State's bowl woes are over, thanks to a sturdy defense and a quarterback who finally played up to his enormous potential.
Fox Sports Ohio is asking that question. Will the Cincinnati Bearcats finish higher than Ohio State in the rankings and can they maintain it? Will the Bearcats be able to maintain their momentum into the future? Of course this was written right before Kelly accepted a job at Notre Dame but they still have a strong foundation. Could this be the birth of two major Ohio Football teams? What are your thoughts?
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1. 6.57 Alabama (13-0) SEC
2. 6.38 Texas (13-0) Big 12
3. 5.71 Cincinnati (12-0) Big East
4. 5.51 TCU (12-0) MWC
5. 5.50 Florida (12-1) SEC
6. 5.19 Boise State (13-0) WAC
7. 4.83 Oregon (10-2) Pac 10
8. 4.63 Iowa (10-2) Big 10
9. 4.33 Ohio State (10-2) Big 10
10. 4.23 Georgia Tech (11-2) ACC
11. 4.17 Virginia Tech (9-3) ACC
12. 4.01 Penn State (10-2) Big 10
13. 4.00 Miami (FL) (9-3) ACC
14. 3.62 West Virginia (9-3) Big East
15. 3.58 BYU (10-2) MWC
16. 3.50 Pittsburgh (9-3) Big East
17. 3.42 LSU (9-3) SEC
18. 3.37 Wisconsin (9-3) Big 10
19. 3.30 Oklahoma State (9-3) Big 12
The American Chronicle is reporting that Barry Soskin may be in hot water for a "pay-to-play" scheme which is illegal in the NAHL. Could he have just came up with such a scheme now? Do you think he did it while at the Storm?
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Nov. 29--TRAVERSE CITY -- After a wild, three-year ride with the now-defunct Traverse City Enforcers, it appears Barry Soskin is in deep trouble with the North American Hockey League.
1. 6.16 Texas (12-0) Big 12
2. 6.12 Alabama (12-0) SEC
3. 5.95 Florida (12-0) SEC
4. 5.50 TCU (12-0) MWC
5. 5.13 Cincinnati (11-0) Big East
6. 5.12 Boise State (12-0) WAC
7. 4.37 Iowa (10-2) Big 10
8. 4.36 Oregon (9-2) Pac 10
9. 4.33 Ohio State (10-2) Big 10
10. 4.08 Virginia Tech (9-3) ACC
11. 4.00 Penn State (10-2) Big 10
12. 3.91 Georgia Tech (10-2) ACC
12. 3.91 BYU (10-2) MWC
14. 3.72 Pittsburgh (9-2) Big East
15. 3.66 Miami (FL) (9-3) ACC
16. 3.37 Oklahoma State (9-3) Big 12
This is from a recent University of Toledo e-mail.
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When the University of Toledo played then-powerful Carnegie Tech in football in 1923, Pittsburgh sports writers were surprised to learn that UT did not have a nickname.
Though an underdog, Toledo fought formidably, recovering a series of embarrassing fumbles by favored Tech. Pittsburgh writers pressed James Neal, a UT student working in the press box, to come up with a nickname.
1. 5.90 Texas (11-0) Big 12
2. 5.59 Florida (11-0) SEC
2. 5.59 Alabama (11-0) SEC
4. 5.55 TCU (11-0) MWC
5. 5.05 Cincinnati (10-0) Big East
6. 4.45 Georgia Tech (10-1) ACC
7. 4.41 Boise State (11-0) WAC
8. 4.33 Ohio State (10-2) Big 10
9. 4.16 Iowa (10-2) Big 10
10. 4.10 Pittsburgh (9-1) Big East
11. 4.09 Oregon (9-2) Pac 10
12. 3.92 Penn State (10-2) Big 10
13. 3.91 Virginia Tech (8-3) ACC
14. 3.82 Oklahoma State (9-2) Big 12
15. 3.27 Miami (FL) (8-3) ACC
16. 3.05 Wisconsin (8-3) Big 10
17. 3.00 North Carolina (8-3) ACC
18. 2.95 Clemson (8-3) ACC
Marcy did not support the Yankee's resolution because she is a Dodgers fan.
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As a diehard fan of "The Boys of Summer" - the Brooklyn Dodgers - and more generally, of the underdog, Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur said she had no choice but to oppose the amendment.
"The Brooklyn Dodgers - that's when baseball was a sport and not a business," said the Democrat from Toledo.
My favorite, the obligatory lack of civility comment:
Randy Roberts, a history professor at Purdue University who writes about modern sports, chalked up the vote, in part, to the nature of politics today.
1. Alabama 10-0 SEC 5.4
2. Texas 10-0 Big 12 5.3
3. TCU 10-0 MWC 5.25
4. Florida 10-0 SEC 5.2
5. Georgia Tech 10-1 ACC 4.65
6. Cincinnati 10-0 Big East 4.55
7. Boise State 10-0 WAC 4.15
8. Ohio State 9-2 Big 10 3.92
9. Iowa 9-2 Big 10 3.91
10. Pittsburgh 9-1 Big East 3.85
11. Oregon 8-2 Pac 10 3.6
12. Oklahoma State 8-2 Big 12 3.55
13. Wisconsin 8-2 Big 10 3.55
14. Virginia Tech 7-3 ACC 3.5
15. Penn State 9-2 Big 10 3.45
16. LSU 8-2 SEC 3.3
17. Miami (FL) 7-3 ACC 3.2
18. Clemson 7-3 ACC 2.75
19. Houston 8-2 C-USA 2.6
20. Utah 8-2 MWC 2.5
1. Alabama 9-0 SEC 4.89
2. Texas 9-0 Big 12 4.78
3. Florida 9-0 SEC 4.61
4. TCU 9-0 MWC 4.44
5. Iowa 9-1 Big 10 4.1
6. Cincinnati 9-0 Big East 3.89
7. Georgia Tech 9-1 ACC 3.6
8. Boise State 9-0 WAC 3.44
9. Oregon 7-2 Pac-10 3.34
10. Virginia Tech 6-3 ACC 3.33
11. Ohio State 8-2 Big 10 3.3
12. Pittsburgh 8-1 Big East 3.23
13. LSU 7-2 SEC 3.22
14. Wisconsin 7-2 Big 10 3.17
15. Penn State 8-2 Big 10 3.15
16. Houston 8-1 C-USA 3.11
17. Miami (FL) 7-2 Big East 3.06
18. Oklahoma St. 7-2 Big 12 2.83
1. Iowa 9-0 Big 10 4.61
2. Texas 8-0 Big 12 4.38
3. Florida 8-0 SEC 4.25
4. Alabama 8-0 SEC 4
5. TCU 8-0 MWC 3.88
6. Cincinnati 8-0 Big East 3.64
7. Oregon 7-1 Pac 10 3.63
8. Penn State 8-1 Big 10 3.39
9. Georgia Tech 8-1 ACC 3.17
10. LSU 7-1 SEC 3.13
10. Pittsburgh 7-1 Big East 3.13
12. Boise State 8-0 WAC 3.06
13. Miami (FL) 6-2 ACC 3
14. Virginia Tech 5-3 ACC 2.88
15. Houston 7-1 C-USA 2.75
16. Wisconsin 6-2 Big 10 2.63
17. Utah 7-1 MWC 2.52
18. USC 6-2 Pac-10 2.51
19. Arizona 5-2 Pac-10 2.5
Here it is, the only objective, unbiased ranking system there is. Strictly driven by wins and losses period. This is much more fairer to the non-BCS schools.
Compared to BCS rankings:
-Iowa = underranked
-USC = way overranked
-TCU = slightly underranked
-Cincinnati and Boise State = slightly overranked.
This week's AHB&G Top 30
1. Iowa 8-0 Big 10 4.44
2. Texas 7-0 Big 12 3.71
3. Alabama 8-0 SEC 3.51
4. Florida 7-0 SEC 3.5
4. TCU 7-0 MWC 3.5
6. Virginia Tech 5-2 ACC 3.14
7. LSU 6-1 SEC 3
According to the Independent Collegian writer, this was one of the highlights of the game. This was first reported here.
From the crowd’s excitement when the players entered through a tunnel spouting streams of blue and yellow fire, to the throwing of fish on to the ice after a Toledo goal, and even from the reigning of “boos” on to Mayoral Candidate Ben Konop before the game, the environment is in itself worth the price of admission.
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Rockets will be in Cleveland taking on the Buckeyes. It will be a hard decision for some Rockets fans. Let us know what you think.
I don't know if you have seen this or not.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Initially, you had to donate money to Toledo's athletic department if you wanted tickets to Ohio State's first football game in Cleveland in 18 years. On Monday, donations are no longer prerequisites. But you will have to drive to Toledo.
http://www.cleveland.com/buckeyeblog/index.ssf/2009/07/tickets_for_ohio_...
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! A moment I’ve been waiting for practically my entire adult life. Yeah, I know, I’m in the minority for certain, but I could NEVER stand this goofy non-stop motormouth, and could never understand the nationwide adulation (and millions)heaped on him. Sort of like the Adam Sandler of broadcasting. GOOD RIDDANCE!! I just pray they don’t pull some ‘special surprise’ crap & have him do ‘guest appearances’ on holidays. I will NOT miss him one iota. I’ll actually be able to enjoy watching games again now.
Nate to Detroit?
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But the Lions could be the favorite to land Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Nate Washington, who was expected to pay a visit to Allen Park this weekend, a league source said. Detroit will be his first destination, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported, with Tampa Bay and Minnesota two other likely suitors for Washington, arguably the best young receiver on the free-agent market.
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090227/SPORTS0101/902270363
