Williams declines Seattle trade for Cavaliers son John Williams decision
Cavs forward John Hot Rod Williams rejected a proposed deal to the Seattle SuperSonics. Had he approved, Cleveland would have received Xavier McDaniel and Nate McMillan. Williams cited family stability and education for staying in Ohio.
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Buckeyes prepare for rematch with Southern Cal
Ohio State coach John Cooper temperates pride after a 42-3 loss to Southern Cal last year. He stresses improved effort and focus for the televised home matchup, noting the team’s recent wins and the bye week as key factors. Cooper says OSU will be at full strength for the Trojans’ visit to Columbus.
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AP poll ranks two area teams in statewide listing
Vermilion sits 12th in Division IV with 37 points and Clearview 19th with 14 points after both teams start 5-0. A win over Elyria Friday could push the Sailors into the top ten in a key Erie Shore clash. Sandusky sits fifth in Division I, while Clearview travels to Firelands Friday.
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Browns running in slow motion
Browns ailing ground game tops the headlines as Cleveland sits 1-2 and eyeing 896 rushing yards for a full season. Carson critiques coaching and offensive line woes while Kevin Mack’s broken finger hinders the run game and Eric Metcalf grabs little ground as the Browns’ early-season woes deepen.
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Carson keeps Kosar as starter with Pagel as backup
Browns coach Bud Carson says Bernie Kosar remains the starting quarterback despite a 58.4 rating and 50 percent completion rate. He will give backup Mike Pagel more work this week, but Kosar is the quarterback and no lineup changes are planned for Kansas City.
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