Heisman winner Robert Griffin III named AP college football player of the year
Heisman Trophy recipient Robert Griffin III is named the AP college football player of the year. The announcement highlights Griffin's standout season and leading performances.
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Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown confident in his future
Cornerback Sheldon Brown, 32, has started 30 straight Browns games and cites the defense as proof of his continued effectiveness. He plans to stay with Cleveland through 2012, discusses possible position flexibility, and backs the team’s direction under GM Tom Heckert.
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Aaron Rodgers is AP Male Athlete of the Year 2011
Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl win and a long unbeaten run, capturing 112 of 212 AP ballots. Finishing second was Justin Verlander with 50 votes, followed by Novak Djokovic, Cam Newton and Tony Stewart.
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Coach blasts players after Elyria loss to Brunswick
Elyria High suffered a 53-48 defeat to Brunswick as coach Mike Walsh lamented a lack of focus. The Pioneers trailed by 19 early in the third, but junior guard Simone Christian sparked a late rally with 23 points, though Brunswick held on at the line.
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Rocky River tops North Ridgeville on tough first quarter
Rocky River jumped to a 14-3 lead in the opening period and held on to beat North Ridgeville 43-36 in West Shore Conference play. Hannah McCue and the Pirates dominated the early stretch as NR fought back with a stronger second quarter and beyond.
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Buckeyes Sanctions Highlight Ohio State NCAAs Findings
The NCAA levied a one year bowl ban and nine lost scholarships over three years against Ohio State. It cited player autographs for tattoos and cash, then the former coach Jim Tressel knew of violations yet did not report them. The hiring of Urban Meyer drew mixed reactions among fans.
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