ZachTheZip

The ABJ posted the AP version of the story, not bothering to write their own. You would think with how big high school sports and OSU are around here they would have their own take on it. Then again, they might not want to because it's hard for OSU not to look bad.

What media will be willing to do that? the ABJ? 95% of their readers are buckeyes firts fans. Why would the ABJ write a story that will piss their readers and make them loose subscribers? They won't lose subscribers. How often does the ABJ report on the bungling of some issue by the Browns or Indians? They take delight in ripping their sports teams, but OSU enjoys immunity from that for some reason.

Over ten thousand students here on campus celebrating Springfest. A band from Columbus called Red Wanting Blue is playing on one of the two stages set up. Look at Coleman Commons and tons of kids sitting on the grass at a concert makes me realize how great of a small concert venue that place actually is. Almost on par with Lock 3. Fireworks are tonight at 10:00, launching from the top of the new parking deck.

Are you sure it's at the JAR?

I voted 6 years, but it is presumably as soon as Mr. Wistrcill leaves for greener pastures. That seems to be the pattern. AD leaves to a bigger school before having time to actually get stuff done, claiming credit for things that happened through his predecessor, and the new guy wants to bring in his own head coach from his own circle of friends. Rinse, repeat. The key here is the AD. If Wistrcill stays long enough to be able to take credit for his work, then hiring Ianello could be counted among his successes. If he leaves, Ianello gets fired for not living up to the new standards of the new AD, even though those standards are the same as we've always had but since he's not from the new AD's list of contacts he doesn't get the extra latitude.

Because of "accidental" text message from the coach. Oops. Edit: Aaand I misspelled "Shawn". Sorry about that.

Can anyone name the last football coach at UA who was not fired/forced to resign/contract not renewed?

Somebody's not reading the instructions. I chose CSU in the top section. It can't even be called a campus.

They could stick one on top of the softball pressbox right now and it would give you a view of the whole thing without having to wait for the light poles to go up.

New offer: DE Bryan Baird

Attending? They're employed by the sports marketing department.

I always thought he would be better off at Oregon, anyways.

Phase I complete. I saw they mentioned that the new playing field will be turf? I like having the grass berm on both the east and north sides now. Can' wait to get the new lighting system in, which finally allows games to be on TV.

ESPN has him rated at the same level as Josh Egner. I don't see how that's a bad thing.

If true, that only leaves one spot left open for the 2011 class. Also, those two links have drastically different measurements. Rivals says he's 6'3" and 170lbs, but ESPN says he's 6'1" and 180lbs.

Chivas gets the win last night. So cool to see Gavin and Zemanski both starting. To see both of them out there, especially Zemanski as a 3rd round draft pick, is surprising in terms of the MLS.

I love the bread factory... On those cold winter days when the wind is coming out of the north (inevitably also the days when we get tons of snow), all you can smell is the fresh bread all over north campus. http://www.ohio.com/news/91971564.html Buy it up. It's in a perfect location for the university, for any number of things. I like how they held off in the hopes of keeping jobs downtown, but that time is over. Make the move, UA. Buy it now, and figure out what to put on it later.

Very responsible response by TW. There is no reason to build a bigger arena if only 3,500 are going to show up. A new arena is a want, not a need. True. But then fixing up the JAR becomes a need, not a want. Getting rid of the track and moving the upper seats forward and adding a few rows behind them is important. Allowing entry to some of the lower seats from the ground floor is also something to look into, so the blue hairs aren't forced to climb stairs. Upgrading the concession stand to feature a cash register instead of a hand calculator or maybe adding a few staffers would be smart. Making a consolidated student section would be huge if you're trying to create atmosphere. Upgrading the lights to allow them to turn off for the player introductions is something to consider. There are lots of small things that could be done better that would add up to a nicer experience, too.

New offer: OLB Derek Watt

Article mentions Stevie Taylor, and also a new recruit: Aaron White

So where does this scholarship come from?? We've reached the maximum number of recruits allowed by the NCAA for a single year with this kid. Does this mean three players this season and three redshirts? We know that Diggs and Abreu will certainly play, and one freshman. That's all the playing time we have to give. http://ncstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1077950

Any unsigned players out there that are still interested in a spot at Akron. We have a roster spot open. Maybe this guy is still interested in getting a free education and playing in a top-notch stadium on a beautiful campus.

I hope everyone got a good look at Howard, because that's the last time you'll ever see him.

Both teams/conferences in the play-in game are awarded 1 unit just like every other team in the tourney. The winner is also awarded a 2nd unit. I assume it will be the same for the additional play-in games. How does that not generate tons of complaints? The teams that win the play-in game get paid double what the 15 seeds get?

Memorial is still there, for now. I like the idea of going vertical. More tall, highly visible dorms sends a message to people passing by and visiting campus that we are a residential school.