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May 19, 2012 12:40 pm - Entertainment

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Meyer takes unconventional approach

May 17, 2012 12:21 am - Buckeyes, Featured Content, OSU Football

It might be mid-May, but there will not be any quarterback controversy in central Ohio come August. Neither will there be any discussion on who shall be the holder on place kicks. OSU football coach Urban Meyer did something quite unorthodox and released his two-deep roster to the public on Wednesday.

Certainly the list is fluid and can change during the fall due to performance or injury, but it shows who has impressed Meyer in his short time on campus.

The skill [...]
With each star player, Memorial gets a boost

May 15, 2012 3:27 pm - Featured Content, PGA Memorial Tournament - 2011, PGA Tour

The confirmations slowly roll in; Tiger, Phil, Rory, Rickie. Golfers that are on a first-name basis with fans of the sport from around the world have committed to the 36th annual Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Course which begins on May 31.

Tiger Woods, the world’s No. 7 ranked player and the game’s most popular athlete, committed to the Memorial on Monday to add to an already star-studded list.

“It is a combination of guys that have been constantly been a [...]
Richards back as Blue Jackets head coach

May 14, 2012 7:12 pm - Blue Jackets (NHL), Featured Content

There has been a long list of head coaches in the short history of the Columbus Blue Jackets. To say the least, the job of being the Blue Jackets’ head coach comes with very little job security. One man hopes to change the trend.

Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson announced Monday that former interim coach Todd Richards will remain with the Blue Jackets and will be the franchise’s sixth head coach. He replaces Scott Arniel who was fired in January; 41 [...]
Chevelle Hitting the Range

May 14, 2012 11:46 am - Entertainment

Chevelle will be bringing their heavy tone to Rock on the Range, Saturday, May 19th.

Has it really been over ten years since the Chicago trio, Chevelle, hit the airwaves with Point #1? It doesn’t seem that long when Chevelle released the Steve Albini produced album, with the single “Mia”, that seemed to set the blueprint for their own brand of melodic sludge rock. Since then, they have consistently been creating songs heavy grinding guitars, even heavier drums, and intelligent lyrics. [...]
ROTR welcomes Megadeth!

May 13, 2012 8:01 pm - Entertainment

Metal powerhouse, Megadeth is coming to Rock on the Range (ROTR) 2012. This is the band first appearance at the annual rock festival and will be on of the weekends highlights. Through the bands 29 year history, they have risen up and proven to be one of the most influential metal bands of all time. As part of the Big Four in heavy metal, Megadeth has the experience and technical skills to blow fans away. Megadeth has toured with bands [...]
Outlaws like Justin Moore

May 13, 2012 7:46 pm - Concert Reviews, Entertainment

On a Thursday night, country artists Justin Moore stopped at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus as part of the Outlaws Like Me tour. The warm sunny weather set the mood for the night as a parade of half lit concertgoers arrived. The lines for alcohol were enormous and it seemed at times that they were never ending. The already rowdy atmosphere became more excited as opening country artist Chris Cavanaugh stepped onto the stage.

Cavanaugh kicked off his 45 minute [...]
Black and Gold Breakdown: Coach Warzycha / Justin Meram (Crew 2, FC Dallas 1)

May 13, 2012 4:07 pm - Columbus Wired TV, Crew (MLS)

The Columbus Crew rallied to defeat FC Dallas 2-1 at Crew Stadium. Head Coach Robert Warzycha talks about the win, the header by Justin Meram and how his team played with a man up against Dallas.

Justin Meram talks about getting his chance to play against FC Dallas, scoring the winning goal against FC Dallas when he rocketed the ball from 35 yards in the 67th minute to tie the match and his teams performance.