Sports news and reflections on loyalty and scandals
The column laments lost fun in sports while recounting Billy Joe Hobert’s illegal loan case and praises team loyalty. It highlights Clearview kicker Brandon Sextella’s records and college interest, and notes Westlake coach Vernon Long’s gall bladder surgery as reported by sports editor Jerry Rombach.
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Cooper to Tennessee Rumors Stir After 9-2-1 Prospect
CT columnist Dan Coughlin notes Ohio State coach Cooper faces pressure amid speculation he could take Tennessee job. Discussion cites 4-14 record versus Alabama and potential Citrus Bowl outcome as key factors in a possible firing, with quotes from fans and Ohio State figures.
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Firelands-South Amherst Alumni Basketball Classic Tonight
Firelands High hosts the first alumni basketball event in Henrietta Township with three 7 PM games benefiting the Firelands Lions Club. Alumni from pre 1970, 1970s 1970 1980s groups will play, including Schrader Guild Born Dodd Draga Littleton Littleton Vincer Muschitz Tapper Haston. South Amherst grads are especially urged to join.
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Turkey Trot set Thursday at Lorain County College
The Bill Penton Memorial Turkey Trot will be held Thursday at Lorain County Community College with 9 a.m. registration in the Physical Education Building and a 10 a.m. race start. About 150 to 200 runners are expected. top finishers receive large trophies while division winners earn smaller trophies and ribbons for places two through five. The event honors Bill Penton, a deceased Marine enthusiast who loved the Turkey Trot.
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Tovar captures Constello Award By JERRY ROMBACH
Steve Tovar received the J. Milton Costells Award at the 42nd annual Cleveland Area Ohio State Alumni Football banquet held at the Holiday Inn. Darrell Mayne represented Tovar as Mayne quoted him on OSU life, while John Cooper urged recruiting in Northeast Ohio and asked for fan support to recruit student athletes for the Buckeyes.
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Tovar All Big Ten repeaters named on AP team
Ohio State linebacker Steve Tovar and Michigan quarterback Elvis Grbac repeat on the AP All Big Ten first team chosen by Midwest media. Tyrone Wheatley and Jeff Zgonina were unanimous picks. Moeller won Coach of the Year as Michigan claimed the title.
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Miller earns EHS Sportsmanship Award
Elyria High presents the Sportsmanship Award to Bryan Miller, senior wide receiver, who averaged 8.0 yards per catch and is in the upper quarter of his class. Coach Don Richardson lauds the team’s progress and challenges freshmen to become champions with dedication to academics and football.
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Oberlin women fall in season opener to Mount Union
Oberlin College women’s basketball lost 77 to 23 to Mount Union in Kim Oren’s first game as head coach. Mount Union’s GarZycich led with 19 points while Latanya Lee scored seven for Oberlin. Several local players appeared. Nickoloff and Willard added nine and six points for Mount Union and Oberlin respectively.
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