Cooper defends his QB shuffle in Kickoff Classic loss
Ohio State coach John Cooper defended his decision to bench Aust in Moherman for Steve Bellisari during the Kickoff Classic against Miami. The Buckeyes fell 23 12 as Bellisari struggled after the swap, while Moherman showed a hot hand earlier in the game.
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Miami Surges Past Ohio State in Potent First-Year Showing
Miami in a 23-12 victory over Ohio State as Kenny Kelly and Santana Moss sparked a late first-half burst. Moss burned OSU with a 67-yard TD and Miami controlled the second half, while Ohio State struggled with penalties and turnovers.
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Ryder Cup readiness dampened by Firestone results
The U S Ryder Cup team played in the NBC Invitational at Firestone Country Club with little expectation that the results affect the Ryder Cup matches at The Country Club in Brookline. Players noted the event is not indicative of form, citing different courses and the three-week gap before the Sept. 24-26 clash.
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Love's neck pain hampers top golfer in NEC Invitational
AKRON Davis Love II remains in the world top five yet has not won a tourney this year. A neck nerve issue and a bulky putter blamed for struggles. Love finished 2 over 72 to tie for 10th, plans two weeks off before Ryder Cup. Maggert, using new irons, tied for seventh after a rough final day. Woods seeks form as Mickelson trails. Garcia dazzles fans despite a dramatic chaos at the 16th.
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Woods wins dramatic Firestone final as Mickelson falters
Tiger Woods holds off Phil Mickelson amid a tense closing stretch at Firestone. Woods, starting with a five shot lead, steadies with a 65 and earns a million dollars this season, while Mickelson fades after a front nine binge. Craig Parry and Nick Price finish tied for third at 5 under.
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