Storm floods parts of Athens, causes leak at MemAud
Summertime brings traffic, noise violations for local law enforcement
Cops update: Robbery breaks period of calm for police
Athens girl, 3, dies after hit by car; police short on details
Locally backed group offers top OU administration solar proposal
Renewable-energy deal involves all parties under sun
Football: Drug charges sideline players
Slight peak in rowdiness normal for opening weekend, police say
Sports Column: MAC teams play out the David and Goliath roles
Sports Column: Pirates stop losing off the field, finally win on it
Athens gasoline prices force big budgets
Hockey: Veteran core eyes new season, title
Hockey: Four possible players vying for goalie position
Hockey: Ohio to drop first puck of season
Hockey: Bobcats split two overtime games to start season
Kickin' It Old School
Athens man shot in head, details blurry
Department of Justice readjusts prison policy
Inside the Investigations
APD special unit requires drive, desire from officers
Shooting victim shares attack details with police
Hockey: 'Cats look to get season rolling vs. Mountaineers
Hockey: Bobcats rout West Virginia Friday
Hockey: 7-1 victory shows team strengths
Village employees wary of potential premium hike
Health care providers adjust to Affordable Care Act
Hockey: ’Cats hope to extinguish Flames
Solar project gleans interest, but too costly
A Defenseman’s Dream
Police unconcerned about homecoming events
Athens cops reflect on violent video game, remain indifferent
Hockey: ’Cats hope to redeem double losses
Hockey: Ohio notches three wins in showcase
Hockey: Ohio hopes to take pair of games vs. first place Canisius
Hockey: Bobcats extend winning streak to five games
Hockey: Ohio to face disciplined Iowa State Cyclones
Hockey: Winning streak over for Ohio
'Cats all-time scoring leader nets pro playing time
Hockey: Bobcats look to start new streak against Illinois
Coverage of alleged Court Street rape that was posted to social media
Athens police investigating alleged rape depicted on social media
OU student alleges rape on Court Street
University officials condemn social media reaction to alleged rape
OU student linked to alleged rape on Court Street
Onlooker details alleged Court Street rape
OU President McDavis releases statement regarding alleged sexual assault
APD investigating whether alleged Court Street rape victim and accused man went home together
Hall-Jones: OU student named online was not involved in alleged Court Street rape
Blackburn plans meeting with APD regarding case
Student falsely named as alleged victim
APD: OU student was misidentified as allged rape victim
APD: sites link wrong student to alleged rape
Notes left on bank lead to complaint against APD officer
Blackburn will not press charges in alleged rape on Court Street case
No charges filed in alleged Uptown rape
Public sex act sparks conversation about how to improve community relations
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Hockey: Bobcats look to start new streak against Illinois
Hockey: Bobcats dominate first game, lose momentum in second
Halloween crimes remain unresolved
Hockey: Bobcats look to win three vs. Hoosiers, Mountaineers
Hockey: Three game sweep concludes with shortened game
Manning the meters
Adept goalies learn from each other between the pipes
Athens police take action against officer, but that's not enough for the student who filed the complaint
Electric aggregation could sweeten deal
Halfway Home
It's been 10 years, and the shooting death of an OU student remains unsolved due to missing evidence
Morris steps down as director of Bird Arena, leaves hockey legacy behind
In Athens County, 22 percent of recently adopted kids were teenagers
City will not press public indecency charges in Court Street incident
Leaders mourn loss of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, who passed away at 95
Calling in Crime
Authorities release photo of suspect linked to Walmart fire
Student Senate president resigns after arrest for disorderly intoxication
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Steelers lifeless against Titans
The
Pittsburgh Steelers entered the season with more question marks than any time
in the past decade.
Their 16-9 loss to a perennially mediocre Tennessee Titans team only served to magnify those problems.
No one figured fans would be clamoring for the return of Jonathan Dwyer after the first game, but repeatedly, the fact that he had only fumbled twice in his NFL career was brought up time and time again after his replacement, Isaac Redman, fumbled at the Titans’ 2-yard-line.
He not only fumbled away the football, he fumbled away the mounting momentum the Steelers gained on an early drive following one of the weirder starts to a season where the Titans literally gave away two points on the opening kickoff.
Aside from the fumble, he gained zero yards on four carries during a drive where QB Ben Roethlisberger could do no wrong. Even though it was early in the first quarter, it felt all too eerily like the Steelers of last year, and the life was sucked out of the stadium, never to return after a scoreless run of nearly four quarters.
Redman sealed the fate of the Steelers lifeless rushing attack when he followed that play up with another fumble on the ensuing drive, one he was lucky enough to recover. Unfortunately, the Titans no longer had to take the Steelers rushing attack seriously, with three quarters remaining in the game.
As if that wasn’t enough, a devastating injury to Center Maurkice Pouncey, , deprived the O-line of their centerpiece, no pun intended. Pouncey is by far the best player the Steelers boast in the trenches, on offense or defense.
There was no rushing attack and no downfield passing against the leagues worst pass defense from a year ago. The Steelers lost key players to injury, and Pouncey’s looked to be severe.
“Fans” were exiting in mass by the start of the fourth; unable to comprehend that their beloved Steelers could be stifled in a home game against the Titans.
The Steelers have to correct the course of their ship, or the 2013 season will be a waste before it even gets going.
But, as the die-hards will attest, it’s a four-way tie for first.
Their 16-9 loss to a perennially mediocre Tennessee Titans team only served to magnify those problems.
No one figured fans would be clamoring for the return of Jonathan Dwyer after the first game, but repeatedly, the fact that he had only fumbled twice in his NFL career was brought up time and time again after his replacement, Isaac Redman, fumbled at the Titans’ 2-yard-line.
He not only fumbled away the football, he fumbled away the mounting momentum the Steelers gained on an early drive following one of the weirder starts to a season where the Titans literally gave away two points on the opening kickoff.
Aside from the fumble, he gained zero yards on four carries during a drive where QB Ben Roethlisberger could do no wrong. Even though it was early in the first quarter, it felt all too eerily like the Steelers of last year, and the life was sucked out of the stadium, never to return after a scoreless run of nearly four quarters.
Redman sealed the fate of the Steelers lifeless rushing attack when he followed that play up with another fumble on the ensuing drive, one he was lucky enough to recover. Unfortunately, the Titans no longer had to take the Steelers rushing attack seriously, with three quarters remaining in the game.
As if that wasn’t enough, a devastating injury to Center Maurkice Pouncey, , deprived the O-line of their centerpiece, no pun intended. Pouncey is by far the best player the Steelers boast in the trenches, on offense or defense.
There was no rushing attack and no downfield passing against the leagues worst pass defense from a year ago. The Steelers lost key players to injury, and Pouncey’s looked to be severe.
“Fans” were exiting in mass by the start of the fourth; unable to comprehend that their beloved Steelers could be stifled in a home game against the Titans.
The Steelers have to correct the course of their ship, or the 2013 season will be a waste before it even gets going.
But, as the die-hards will attest, it’s a four-way tie for first.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Saying no to Shell was a good move by Pitt, not a good move for Pitt
Photo Credit: Matt Freed/Post-Gazette
Last month, Pitt's starting running back Rushel Shell decided he wanted out, and was set on transferring to UCLA. Now, Shell decided he had a change of heart, and wanted to return to his former team. The timeframe was so short, Shell hadn't even yet enrolled in classes at UCLA and would have more than likely been able to return to Pitt without having to miss a year due to transfering. That is, of course, if Pitt were to allow him to return.
Head Coach Paul Chryst had other ideas.
Chryst made a bold move, deciding against the return of his starting running back, even though he has spoken of wanting to install a power-running offense for this fall, one that Shell is a perfect fit.
Chryst has said on multiple occasions that he only wants players who want to play at Pitt to be on his team, and one has to give him credit for taking a strong stance that his predecessors, such as Walt Harris, Dave Wannstedt and Todd Graham likely wouldn't have. It makes the University and the program look good. It goes to show that Chryst instills a level of pride in the program, even though the better part of the past 30 years have been filled with disappointment.
It was a good move by Pitt. Yet, it was a bad move for Pitt
While the move looks amazing from a public relations and media standpoint, it's obvious that the team is going to suffer as a result.
Going into the season with question marks at Quarterback after the graduation of Tino Sunseri, granted, QB at Pitt is ALWAYS a question mark, another hole in the backfield is going to be tough for the players to fill before the start of the programs first season as a part of the ACC.
This group will be going into a week one, primetime Monday night matchup against previous ACC champ and powerhouse Flordia State with many unproven players on the offensive side of the ball, including what are always the two most important positions for the team, QB and RB.
After a season where the team beat some tough competition, and nearly ended Notre Dame's perfect season, this season is looking as if it will be a waste, with the team hanging out near the bottom of the conference standings.
Chryst better hope his big decision inspires the players on the field. The season is counting on it.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Primetime for Athens baseball fans; Pirates/Reds bad blood is nothing new
Best time to be baseball fan in Athens
For Ohio University students, there are four teams that have a large following on campus. In no particular order, they're the Reds, Indians, Pirates and Tigers, being the four closest teams to Southeast Ohio.
This season, not unlike the prior, has the appearance of these four teams making a playoff push deep into the season. The Reds and Pirates are right at the top of the National League, and the Tigers and Indians are fighting for first place in the AL Central. The teams have a combined record of 163-126 as of June 21.
The Reds and Tigers have been to the promised land of October before, and will continue to play at their current level. Betting against them would be a mistake.
The Indians and Pirates on the other hand have been prone to collapses, yet this year just seems to have a different flavor.
The Indians spent money no one was predicting they would spend, and brought in veteran players such as Nick Swisher and Micheal Bourn who were top flight free agents as well as guys like Mark Reynolds who were coming off down years looking to rebound.
With a good-enough offense to avoid long losing streaks, the Indians pitching will determine where they finish. On the bright side for them, they have one of the easiest remaining schedules in baseball. With many games against sub .500 foes, including every game they have following September 5th, the Indians really can only beat themselves, which Cleveland fans are well aware isn't out of the question.
The Pirates have won games with a different approach than Cleveland, relying on some of the best pitching in baseball to reach their current height. While the rotation has been decimated by injuries, the Pirates seemingly keep calling up starters who aren't just able to hold the fort down for a start, but continue to be just as dominant as the pitcher they're replacing. With a rotation now running 10 deep, the Pirates finally have the pitching depth that has been the reason for their late season collapse the past two seasons.
Athens fans are looking at a September playoff push, meaningful games every night and the victors advancing to the October stage.
Should be a fun few weeks on Court Street.
Pirates/Reds is no new rivalry
After wrapping up a four game set with the Reds, which included a beanball-war and heated tempers on both sides, many are claiming that the Pirates have a "new" rival.
This "new" rival sits just a half-game up on the Bucs after the series split, and the teams have the second and third best records in all of the big leagues.
Yet, the Pirates/Reds rivalry is nothing new, simply one that remained dormant for the better part of the past 20 years. The two city's are separated by just under 300 miles, which is the closest National League town to Pittsburgh. However, distance isn't the only thing linking these two teams.
Beginning at the start of the 70's, these teams have met five times in the NLCS, with the Reds winning in '70, '72, '75 and '90 and the Pirates winning in '79. The teams combined to play in seven of ten League Championship Series during the 70's, and were two of the best teams in the National League.
Now, it looks as if that could be the case over the next decade.
For Ohio University students, there are four teams that have a large following on campus. In no particular order, they're the Reds, Indians, Pirates and Tigers, being the four closest teams to Southeast Ohio.
This season, not unlike the prior, has the appearance of these four teams making a playoff push deep into the season. The Reds and Pirates are right at the top of the National League, and the Tigers and Indians are fighting for first place in the AL Central. The teams have a combined record of 163-126 as of June 21.
The Reds and Tigers have been to the promised land of October before, and will continue to play at their current level. Betting against them would be a mistake.
The Indians and Pirates on the other hand have been prone to collapses, yet this year just seems to have a different flavor.
The Indians spent money no one was predicting they would spend, and brought in veteran players such as Nick Swisher and Micheal Bourn who were top flight free agents as well as guys like Mark Reynolds who were coming off down years looking to rebound.
With a good-enough offense to avoid long losing streaks, the Indians pitching will determine where they finish. On the bright side for them, they have one of the easiest remaining schedules in baseball. With many games against sub .500 foes, including every game they have following September 5th, the Indians really can only beat themselves, which Cleveland fans are well aware isn't out of the question.
The Pirates have won games with a different approach than Cleveland, relying on some of the best pitching in baseball to reach their current height. While the rotation has been decimated by injuries, the Pirates seemingly keep calling up starters who aren't just able to hold the fort down for a start, but continue to be just as dominant as the pitcher they're replacing. With a rotation now running 10 deep, the Pirates finally have the pitching depth that has been the reason for their late season collapse the past two seasons.
Athens fans are looking at a September playoff push, meaningful games every night and the victors advancing to the October stage.
Should be a fun few weeks on Court Street.
Pirates/Reds is no new rivalry
After wrapping up a four game set with the Reds, which included a beanball-war and heated tempers on both sides, many are claiming that the Pirates have a "new" rival.
This "new" rival sits just a half-game up on the Bucs after the series split, and the teams have the second and third best records in all of the big leagues.
Yet, the Pirates/Reds rivalry is nothing new, simply one that remained dormant for the better part of the past 20 years. The two city's are separated by just under 300 miles, which is the closest National League town to Pittsburgh. However, distance isn't the only thing linking these two teams.
Beginning at the start of the 70's, these teams have met five times in the NLCS, with the Reds winning in '70, '72, '75 and '90 and the Pirates winning in '79. The teams combined to play in seven of ten League Championship Series during the 70's, and were two of the best teams in the National League.
Now, it looks as if that could be the case over the next decade.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
The Post: Spring Semester 2013
2012 Local Year in Review
Sports Column: Common journalistic practice of fact-checking breaks biggest sports story of the year
Mill Street tops list of Athens noise complaints
Ordinances provide raises, vendor space
Estate tax abolished in Ohio
Athens’ small size, affordability appeal to retirees
Hocking College’s enrollment has fallen in past 2 years
High total of government jobs skews poverty rate
APD chief: Feb. crime spike ‘far from worst’
Village Venture Series:
Lack of funds makes Trimble life tough
Albany eyes system upgrades, construction
Amesville tightens bonds, looks to future after floods
Coolville stays cool with low crime rate
Glouster citizens remain positive
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ODE releases district report cards
City officials hold conference, discuss fests
Ohio politicians focus on goals in face of sequester cuts
Grants, interest groups influence housing market in Athens County
Marriage equality rally raises awareness in Athens
Alcohol key factor in fatal car crashes
Skewed Statistics
Winter weather in Athens has fluctuated within past 2 years
Candidates campaign for at-large council seats
Athens past influences lifelong political career
11Fest arrests stay steady
Rowdy spring fests remain Athens staple, span 5 decades
Suspicious package sent to University building
Courtside stabbing suspect indicted for felonious assault
Athens police, mayor say past year of crime was typical
Officials attribute ‘calm’ fest season to house-party shutdowns, semester switch
Downtime in Athens means more officers ask for vacation, top cop says
Eye in the sky
Sports Column: Common journalistic practice of fact-checking breaks biggest sports story of the year
Mill Street tops list of Athens noise complaints
Ordinances provide raises, vendor space
Estate tax abolished in Ohio
Athens’ small size, affordability appeal to retirees
Hocking College’s enrollment has fallen in past 2 years
High total of government jobs skews poverty rate
APD chief: Feb. crime spike ‘far from worst’
Village Venture Series:
Lack of funds makes Trimble life tough
Albany eyes system upgrades, construction
Amesville tightens bonds, looks to future after floods
Coolville stays cool with low crime rate
Glouster citizens remain positive
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ODE releases district report cards
City officials hold conference, discuss fests
Ohio politicians focus on goals in face of sequester cuts
Grants, interest groups influence housing market in Athens County
Marriage equality rally raises awareness in Athens
Alcohol key factor in fatal car crashes
Skewed Statistics
Winter weather in Athens has fluctuated within past 2 years
Candidates campaign for at-large council seats
Athens past influences lifelong political career
11Fest arrests stay steady
Rowdy spring fests remain Athens staple, span 5 decades
Suspicious package sent to University building
Courtside stabbing suspect indicted for felonious assault
Athens police, mayor say past year of crime was typical
Officials attribute ‘calm’ fest season to house-party shutdowns, semester switch
Downtime in Athens means more officers ask for vacation, top cop says
Eye in the sky
The Post: Fall Semester 2012
Pigskin fire still under investigation
OU students robbed at gunpoint
Freshman year, don’t worry about it
10Fest's new date to tangle with sororities' Bid Day
Athens fair in election
Candidates in new congressional district focus on economy
Local treasury race heats up with low-cost campaigns
Healthier options make new food truck unique
Zero Waste plan to create jobs, help save environment
Pyle discusses potential community crime watch to deter illegal activity
Justice credits OU for skill set
Between the Lines: Police ride-along a night to remember
GOP members, candidates gather for discussion
Early voters presented with absentee ballots
Residents’ questions answered by county treasurer candidates
Fracking dominant topic of candidates’ forum
Sen. Rand Paul visits Athens
Collaboration with other departments a key part of Athens police chief’s job
Campus, city police force have different opinions on social-media use
OU key in fostering careers of politician grads
Congressional debate pits Lang against Stivers in Lancaster
Campaign Finance
Democratic majority not always the norm
Stivers defeats Lang for seat in U.S. House of Representatives
Earthquake strikes in Eastern Kentucky at noon Saturday
Sports Column: Marlins’ trade leaves fans in cold
Alumni credit OU with international presence, success
Chatting with the Chief: a calm Thanksgiving and noise violation numbers
Between the Lines: Beard month is torture for smooth-faced lads
Excuse me, sir, I mustache you about your beard - 2nd Place General Feature Writing Large at 2013 SPJ Region 6 Awards
Fracking protesters converge upon ODNR meeting in Athens
City officials review plans, outline future adjustments
Debunking Doomsday: OU professors shed light on Armageddon theories
Chatting with the Chief: Active shooters
Elections chair asks to be dismissed from federal lawsuit
OU students robbed at gunpoint
Freshman year, don’t worry about it
10Fest's new date to tangle with sororities' Bid Day
Athens fair in election
Candidates in new congressional district focus on economy
Local treasury race heats up with low-cost campaigns
Healthier options make new food truck unique
Zero Waste plan to create jobs, help save environment
Pyle discusses potential community crime watch to deter illegal activity
Justice credits OU for skill set
Between the Lines: Police ride-along a night to remember
GOP members, candidates gather for discussion
Early voters presented with absentee ballots
Residents’ questions answered by county treasurer candidates
Fracking dominant topic of candidates’ forum
Sen. Rand Paul visits Athens
Collaboration with other departments a key part of Athens police chief’s job
Campus, city police force have different opinions on social-media use
OU key in fostering careers of politician grads
Congressional debate pits Lang against Stivers in Lancaster
Campaign Finance
Democratic majority not always the norm
Stivers defeats Lang for seat in U.S. House of Representatives
Earthquake strikes in Eastern Kentucky at noon Saturday
Sports Column: Marlins’ trade leaves fans in cold
Alumni credit OU with international presence, success
Chatting with the Chief: a calm Thanksgiving and noise violation numbers
Between the Lines: Beard month is torture for smooth-faced lads
Excuse me, sir, I mustache you about your beard - 2nd Place General Feature Writing Large at 2013 SPJ Region 6 Awards
Fracking protesters converge upon ODNR meeting in Athens
City officials review plans, outline future adjustments
Debunking Doomsday: OU professors shed light on Armageddon theories
Chatting with the Chief: Active shooters
Elections chair asks to be dismissed from federal lawsuit
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Pirates: Breaking Down the Bucs' Successful Start to 2012 Season
Pittsburgh Pirates: Why This Year's Team Will Keep Winning
Ranking All 30 MLB Bullpens
Jordan Staal's Top Moments with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Pirates: How Andrew McCutchen Compares to Other NL MVP Candidates
Pittsburgh Pirates: 9 Outside-the-Box Trade Ideas for the Pirates
2012 NHL Free Agents: Pittsburgh Penguins' Ideal Targets
Pittsburgh Pirates: Predicting the Remainder of July
Drew Sutton: The Emergence of the Pittsburgh Pirates' Do-It-All Utility Man
Pittsburgh Pirates: Why the Team May Not Have to Upgrade the Offense
Pittsburgh Pirates: Power Ranking the Pirates' Teams Since the Sid Bream Curse
Alexander Semin: Pros and Cons of Pittsburgh Penguins Signing the Russian Star
Alexander Semin vs. Shane Doan: Which Winger Should the Pens Sign?
Pittsburgh Pirates: Ranking the Top 10 Pirates of the 21st Century
Pittsburgh Pirates: Analyzing the Contributors Who Came Out of Nowhere
Pittsburgh Pirates: Predicting the Month of August
Pittsburgh Pirates: Why This Year's Team Will Keep Winning
Ranking All 30 MLB Bullpens
Jordan Staal's Top Moments with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Pirates: How Andrew McCutchen Compares to Other NL MVP Candidates
Pittsburgh Pirates: 9 Outside-the-Box Trade Ideas for the Pirates
2012 NHL Free Agents: Pittsburgh Penguins' Ideal Targets
Pittsburgh Pirates: Predicting the Remainder of July
Drew Sutton: The Emergence of the Pittsburgh Pirates' Do-It-All Utility Man
Pittsburgh Pirates: Why the Team May Not Have to Upgrade the Offense
Pittsburgh Pirates: Power Ranking the Pirates' Teams Since the Sid Bream Curse
Alexander Semin: Pros and Cons of Pittsburgh Penguins Signing the Russian Star
Alexander Semin vs. Shane Doan: Which Winger Should the Pens Sign?
Pittsburgh Pirates: Ranking the Top 10 Pirates of the 21st Century
Pittsburgh Pirates: Analyzing the Contributors Who Came Out of Nowhere
Pittsburgh Pirates: Predicting the Month of August
The Post: Spring Semester 2012
Senator Nominates Athens Student to Air Force Academy
Jackie O’s Expands to Meet Brewery Demands
Counterfeit Bills Popping Up Around Athens
Student Scalpers Profit From Khalifa
Local Experts: Risk of rockslides remains low for Athens despite incident
‘Messenger’ parent company moves design center to Athens
Head-lice cases up as funding cut
Reefers rejoice, celebrate ‘holiday’
Farmers to build "sanctuary"
Relay for Life unites hundreds, raises thousands in fight against deadly disease
Landlords not perturbed by street fests
Jackie O’s Expands to Meet Brewery Demands
Counterfeit Bills Popping Up Around Athens
Student Scalpers Profit From Khalifa
Local Experts: Risk of rockslides remains low for Athens despite incident
‘Messenger’ parent company moves design center to Athens
Head-lice cases up as funding cut
Reefers rejoice, celebrate ‘holiday’
Farmers to build "sanctuary"
Relay for Life unites hundreds, raises thousands in fight against deadly disease
Landlords not perturbed by street fests
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