Archive for November 9th, 2007
Shoremen quarterback Nick Firment is a master at running the offense
This is it for Nick Firment. This is his comfort zone. The pressure of being the Avon Lake starting quarterback, the intense practice and preparation for the Division II, Region 6 semifinal against Ashland tonight in Brunswick, the quest for a state championship — none of it makes Firment quiver.
Not the heat of the playoff […]
Scouting report: Avon Lake, Ashland use 2 styles to earn same result
They will arrive at Brunswick’s Kirsh Field for tonight’s much-anticipated showdown of state powerhouses with seven playoff appearances between them in the past five years, and with rosters fully loaded to perhaps claim a state championship.
But the Avon Lake Shoremen and Ashland Arrows have emerged as title contenders with vastly different styles which have achieved […]
Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison joining the Steel elite
BEREA — Since the days of the Steel Curtain, the Steelers have been known for their linebackers. Jack Ham and Jack Lambert in the 1970s and ’80s. Greg Lloyd and Kevin Greene in the ’90s.
But when Pro Bowler Joey Porter was allowed to walk away in free agency in the offseason, there appeared to be […]
Browns’ Holly still not happy with Steelers’ Ward
BEREA — Browns nickelback Daven Holly will be looking for Steelers receiver Hines Ward on Sunday. He has a big hit to deliver.
“No doubt. That’s the way I play football,” Holly said Thursday. “I’m looking to get every chance I can to go out there and compete and get him back.”
After two months, Holly hasn’t […]
Browns notes: Linemen up, guards down
BEREA — The Browns practiced without their two starting guards Thursday. It’s not the ideal way to prepare to face the top-ranked Pittsburgh defense.
Right guard Eric Steinbach, who signed a $49.5 million deal in the offseason, sat out after twisting his back in practice Wednesday. Coach Romeo Crennel said the injury occurred about midway through […]
Ford posts $380M loss
Weak auto market puts a dent in recovery plan
Tom Krisher | The Associated Press
DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford’s ignition timing is off these days.
Just when its restructuring is starting to take hold - the automaker actually made money for the first nine months of the year - the auto sales market is going into the tank.
Its […]