Ohio State proves it means business in its crackdown of alcohol... 80 people in streets and parking lots immediately around Ohio Stadium arrested/ticketed/issued summons during OSU-Washington game for either open alcohol containers in public, public indecency, or underage consumption
Ohio State names Maurice Hall the starting TB for the Washington game over Lydell Ross in their bid to replace the suspended Maurice Clarett... OSU AD Andy Geiger says Clarett will be suspended at the minimum 3 games
WHIZ has learned former Meadowbrook head football coach Steve Warden resigned this past Sunday from his post as Shenandoah football assistant due to personal reasons. He hasn't had contact with the team since last Wednesday, and Monday, he was charged with 1 count of sexual battery (3rd degree felony). Guernsey County prosecutor's office tells WHIZ charges were brought when alleged victim's father discovered e-mails between alleged victim and Warden. The father then called the Sheriff's...
Maurice Clarett's former Teaching Assistant Norma McGill met with an NCAA commitee yesterday in her hometown of Lexington, KY. McGill says she spoke to the crew investigating Clarett's alleged special academic treatment and that when the group showed her test scores from the class she helped teach, they had been altered. McGill accused Clarett of leaving class during the midterm exam, but later taking an oral exam. Clarett is still sitting out of practice as the investigation...
Buckeyes' Running Back Maurice Clarett is still sitting out of practice while the Ohio State University and the NCAA investigate alleged special academic treatment and a false police report. But, even if the matter of Clarett's eligibility shapes up, his coach doesn't think he'll be in shape to play football when the season starts. Jim Tressel said that it's not possible for a player to be physically ready for a game without working out with the team. Clarett has been practicing on his own,...
Baseball Prospectus reports that Pete Rose and MLB have come to an agreement for him to be reinstated and eligible for Hall of Fame induction in 2004... rumors denied by MLB COO Bob DuPuy... Baseball Prospectus stands by its report
Cincinnati ships RP Kent Mercker to Atlanta for player to be named... Mercker pitched for the Braves from 1989-95... Mercker's stats so far: 49 GP, 0-2, 2.35 ERA
Buckeyes' Running Back Maurice Clarett think he may be practicing by the end of the week. Clarett met with OSU Athletic Director Andy Geiger and NCAA Officials Monday. Geiger says the meeting was not about OSU's investigation into allegations of special academic treatment involving Clarett. The Sophomore running back says he's cooperating with the school, but it bothers him not to be with his teammates. However, they have supported him all the way.
Reds' OF Austin Kearns will miss the rest of the season. Kearns is scheduled for surgery on his shoulder this Thursday. The Cinci OF has been on the disabled list since mid-July.
Defending Champion Adam Lescalleet retained his ZDGA Amateur title, erasing a five-stroke deficit on the final day to win the 2003 Championship. Lescalleet's 68 at Zanesville Country Club on Sunday forced a three-way playoff with A.T. Spires (73) and Brad Baker (69). The Muskingum All-American won on the first playoff hole with a birdie on number 18. It's Lescalleet's fourth Amateur Championship.
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