Lorain County High School Football Week 4 Predictions

Conference play begins this week in high school football. It's time for teams to play their familiar rivals. Week 3 of picks was decent with a 15-8 record to bring my season total to 42-24.

The week was not so good for Jeremy, who was 12-11 and fell half game behind me in the standings. I'll wait another week before I unveil the trash can image for Jeremy due to his garbage picks.

Last week's WOBL game between Northwestern and Columbia was a classic. It's part of the reason I work high school football games. The Raiders defeated the Huskies 43-42 on the scoreboard but there were no losers on that field.

This week's WOBL game between Amherst and Berea-Midpark is not as promising. Both teams enter tonight's game at 0-3. 

Tonight's winners are listed below in bold.

The picks

Berea-Midpark at Amherst - I will covering this game for WOBL radio - tune in to 1320 AM or listen online

Lorain County High School Football Week 3 Predictions

The weekend is off to a crazy start.

Last night, Elyria Catholic defeated Beachwood in a game that concluded at 11:30 thanks to a lightening delay. The Panthers persevered and were victorious just like I'm going to be a winner over Jeremy the Fireman after this week.

Tonight's winners are listed below in bold.

The picks

Northwestern at Columbia - I will covering this game for WOBL radio - tune in to 1320 AM or listen online

Lorain County High School Football Week 2 Picks

Very tough first week for yours truly.

A record of 11-11 in Week 1 is not the start I was looking for. Remember, last year I started 12-11 and ended up finishing the year at over 77%

For the 2nd straight year, Jeremy Hudgens will make picks as well. Mr. Hudgens started 2013 on a strong note with a 14-7 record.

The season just began. A lot of picks to be made. Tonight's winners are listed below in bold.

The picks

Oberlin at Brookside - I will covering this game for WOBL radio - tune in to 1320 AM or listen online

AIW Gleaming The Cube

Results from August 30 @aiwrestling event at Turner Hall in Cleveland Ohio. .

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1. Tim Donst defeated Josh Prohibition
   
   
2. Mark Andrews defeated "Dynamite" Pete Dunn.
   
   Up next was Biff Busick vs. "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti. Since Busick was not at the event, Angelosetti calls out anyone from the locker room. Josh Alexander answered the call which led to …
   
   
3. Josh Alexander pinned "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti after hitting a spinning tombstone piledriver.
   
   
4. The Submission Squad (Evan Gelistico and Pierre Abernathy) won a 4-way tag team match which included The Jollyville F***-Its (Nasty Russ Myers and T-Money), The Hooligans (Mason & Devon Cutter) and The Sex Ba-Bombs (Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett) when Gelistico rolled up Vega and pulled the tights.

Lorain County High School Football Week 1 Predictions

Football begins in two days. Here are my predictions with the winner listed in bold.

Clearview at Vermilion - I will covering this game for WOBL radio - tune in to 1320 AM or listen online

AIW Absolution 8: Hits and Misses

The @aiwrestling show last Sunday night was hands down the best wrestling card I ever attended. The in-ring action, the build-up and the crowd were terrific. Here are the results and below are the Hits and Misses - all AIW wrestling blog posts.

HITS
Michael Hutter vs. Tim Donst I have never seen a crowd some amped up for a match as I witnessed in this one (see Youtube video below). If these two guys wrestled an hour, no one would have minded and the crowd would have been just as hot. Hutter made his first AIW appearance in six years after spending time with WWE. Donst is a crowd favorite. Hutter had the beach balls, Donst had the masks. The action inside the ring delivered as well.

AIW Absolution 8

Results from last night's @aiwrestling #ABSO8 event at Turner Hall in Cleveland Ohio - all AIW wrestling blog posts.


1. The Jollyville Fuck-Its (T-Money & Nasty Russ Myers) defeated The Sex Bob-ombs (Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett) when Myers pinned Vega after hitting a top rope cannonball.
   
   
2. The next match was scheduled to be Louis Lyndon vs. ACH. After Lyndon was introduced, AIW Acting President Matt Wadsworth came out and told the crowd ACH suffered a concussion and was unable to compete. Wadsworth then introduced Lyndon's opponent as his former AEROFORM tag team partner Flip Kendrick which led to ...
   
   Louis Lyndon beat Flip Kendrick via dragon sleeper submission.
   
   Up next, #Nixon (Eric Ryan, Bobby Beverly, Rickey Shane Page and Duke Schork) came out and cut a promo. Duke led the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the group after making their debut at Absolution 7.
   
   
3. Johnny Gargano defeated Ethan Page via the Garga-No-Escape (Chickenwing over the shoulder crossface) submission.

With a name like Barkevious Mingo, he has to be a Dawg

The newest member of the Cleveland Browns
Barkevious Mingo (right) poses with
NFL Commissioner Roget Goddell

The Cleveland Browns selected Barkevious Mingo with the 6th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft. The defensive end from LSU recorded 38 tackles (8.5 for losses) and 4.5 sacks in 2012. Mingo is a quick pass rusher at 6-4, 241 pounds, and ran 4.6 40-yard dash. He was 2nd-team all-SEC as a junior.

In 3 seasons, Mingo recorded a total of 15 sacks to go with 119 career tackles, 4 forced fumbles and 11 pass deflections.

Although he played DE in college, the Browns would use him as an OLB. With Paul Kruger at one OLB and Mingo at the other OLB, the Browns hope they can now rush the passer which Cleveland hasn't had since Jamir Miller.

AIW Conspiracy Theory

Results from @aiwrestling #ConspiracyTheory event at Turner Hall in Cleveland Ohio - all AIW wrestling blog posts.


1. Ethan Page (with Seleyza Sparx) pinned ACH
   
   
2. Louis Lyndon defeated M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross via submission.
   
   
   Up next was the Beyond Wrestling Showcase match between The Jollyville Fuck-Its (T-Money & Nasty Russ Myers) and Addy Starr & Bill Carr. Due to travel difficulties, Starr was unable to attend. Nasty Russ issued an open challenge to the locker room for a replacement tag team which led to ....
   
   
3. Nixon Wrestling (Rickey Shane Page and Bobby Beverly with Duke Schork) defeated The Jollyville Fuck-Its (T-Money & Nasty Russ Myers) when Beverly pinned Myers after nailing a superkick.
   
   
4. Josh Alexander pinned Davey Vega after hitting a spinning tombstone piledriver.
   
   
5. All-American Beer Drinkers and Ass Kickers (Jock Samson, Bastard Bill Carr, subbing for Marion Fontaine, and Colonel Nolan Angus) defeated The Submission Squad (Pierre Abernathy, Evan Gelistico and Gary Jay) when Angus pinned Abernathy after hitting the Stone Cold Stunner.
   
   INTERMISSION
   
   
6. Josh Prohibition pinned Colin Delaney after hitting the Drunken Driver.

12th annual WWE Royal Rumble Party

Congratulations to Jeff LeGates and Eric Everett as they were the big winners at Sunday night's 12th annual Girod Royal Rumble party. Both had wrestler John Cena who was the 19th entrant and the last man standing in a 30-man over the top rope battle royal. LeGates had #19 in the Mirage Division and Everett had picked #19 in the Bellagio Division.

All WWE blog posts
Wikipedia Royal Rumble page

UNDERCARD

US Champion Antonio Cesaro pinned The Miz after delivering the Neutralizer.

Smackdown Champion Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) defeated The Big Show in a Last Man Standing match when Ricardo duct taped and tied the Big Show ankles to the bottom rope and rendering him unable to stand and unable to answer the ten count.

WWE Royal Rumble - Harrah's Division

Payouts

$25 Jeff LeGates - Last Man Standing (a)
$5 Darrin Goats - First to lose a wrestler (b)
$5 Darrin Goats - First to lose all three wrestlers (c)
$5 Kevin Kowel - Wrestler #13 (d)
$0 No one - Wrestler who eliminated Wrestler #13 (e)

The Match

Dolph Ziggler (Stella Mismas) was nearly eliminated 45 seconds into the match, but he only teased going over the top rope via Chris Jericho (Karen Daugherty). Cody Rhodes (Emil Girod) then came out third selling a neck injury from the Tag Title match moments ago. Jericho teased the Walls of Jericho early on, then #4 came out as Kofi Kingston (Karen Daugherty). Kofi, dressed in West Virginia's alternative uniform colors, dazzled everyone early on, then tried to toss Ziggler, but Ziggler held on. All four men stayed in leading to the next entry.

Out as #5 was Santino Marella (Darrin Goats). Santino marched to the ring, survived one second, and remained in the match to try to eliminate people, but everyone held on. Santino then found himself alone mid-ring, pulled out The Cobra, and struck Kofi. Jericho stopped the Cobra, then Ziggler popped him with a Superkick. Rhodes followed by dumping Santino over the top rope for the first elimination - Darrin Goats (b)

WWE Royal Rumble - Boulder Station Division

Payouts

$25 Eric Everett - Last Man Standing (a)
$5 Jack Newell - First to lose a wrestler (b)
$5 George McBride - First to lose all three wrestlers (c)
$5 Scott Mantz - Wrestler #13 (d)
$0 No one - Wrestler who eliminated Wrestler #13 (e)

The Match

Dolph Ziggler (Janet Girod) was nearly eliminated 45 seconds into the match, but he only teased going over the top rope via Chris Jericho (Jerry Stepnicka). Cody Rhodes (Janet Girod) then came out third selling a neck injury from the Tag Title match moments ago. Jericho teased the Walls of Jericho early on, then #4 came out as Kofi Kingston (Janet Girod). Kofi, dressed in West Virginia's alternative uniform colors, dazzled everyone early on, then tried to toss Ziggler, but Ziggler held on. All four men stayed in leading to the next entry.

Out as #5 was Santino Marella (Jack Newell). Santino marched to the ring, survived one second, and remained in the match to try to eliminate people, but everyone held on. Santino then found himself alone mid-ring, pulled out The Cobra, and struck Kofi. Jericho stopped the Cobra, then Ziggler popped him with a Superkick. Rhodes followed by dumping Santino over the top rope for the first elimination - Jack Newell (b)

"Epic Event 2013" PRIME Wrestling TV Taping

SPOILER ALERT: Results from last night's @PRIMEwrestling TV taping event at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Cleveland Ohio - all wrestling blog posts.

1. Television Champion Facade pinned Bobby Shields. During the match, Nicky Valentino left his fanny pack containing a foreign object in the corner. Shields opened the fanny pack and realized the foreign object was missing. Bobby Beverly appeared on the stage with the foreign object. The distraction allowed Facade to hit his finisher to retain the title.
   
   
2. The Megalomaniacs (Marion Fontaine, Jeremy Madrox and Rickey Shane Page) defeated Bryan Castle, Edric Everhart and ??? when Page pinned Everhart after hitting a swinging elbow to the head. 

2013 Running Schedule and Goals

It's that time of the year for New Year's Resolutions. Here is a list of races I'm considering running this year. Be sure to follow my blog all season to see how I am performing. 2012 running goals

February:
2/16/13 - Chili Bowl Classic 5K - Cleveland

March:
3/16/13 - St. Malachi Run - 5 mile race
3/23/13 - Strongsville Super Saturday 5K Run

April:
4/28/13 - Glass City Marathon - Toledo

May:
5/19/13 - Cleveland 10K - registered

June:
6/8/13 - Dean DePiero 5k, Parma

July:
7/6/13 - Run for the Pierogies, Parma – 5k
7/20/13 - Winking Lizard "A Shot in the Dark"

August:
8/3/13 - Cleveland Clinic 5K Run

September:
9/8/13 - River Run Half Marathon
9/21/13 - Cleveland Race for the Cure, 5k race
9/28/13 - Akron Marathon

October:
10/12/13 – Monster Mutt Dash, Berea – 5k
10/13/13 - Towpath Marathon
10/20/13 - Columbus Marathon

November:
11/28/13 - Cleveland Turkey Trot
11/30/13 - Pigskin Classic

December:
12/7/13 - Reindeer Run, Lakewood – 5k

Training for St. Malachi has already started. I hope to break 45 minutes. My 5k and 10k goals this season are to break 27 and 55 minutes respectively.

Merry Swishmas Tribe Fans

ESPN is reporting the Cleveland Indians have signed New York Yankees OF Nick Swisher.

I'm glad the Tribe recognized a need and moved quickly to replace Shin-Soo Choo after trading him earlier this month.

I'm luke-warm on Swisher - he's not a $14m ballplayer. Signing him to a 4-year $56 million contract (there is a 5th year at $14 million due to easily obtainable performance measures) is a lot for an average outfielder. The deal makes him the highest paid player in franchise history.

Nick Swisher is better than Shane Victorino - I'm actually glad he took less money to sign with Boston. I don't understand why Cleveland is so willing to spend money this off-season for marginal talent.

Look at Travis Hafner: In 2007, he was one of best power hitters in baseball, still in his prime and was worthy of a $12m/year contract (4 years/$49 million). By 2012, his salary handcuffed the Tribe's payroll.

Why are the Indians going down the same path in 2012 for a guy who is 32?

I'm glad the Indians are making attempts to improve the team. I like the Choo trade. Riding the Nick Swisher train and putting all of eggs in one basket is not the way to go.

AIW End of the World: Hits and Misses

@aiwrestling held their #EOTW event last Friday in Cleveland Ohio. Here are the results and below are the Hits and Misses - all AIW wrestling blog posts.

HITS

Josh Alexander: newcomer to AIW against a veteran in Louis Lyndon who is more a tag team specialist with his partner Flip Kendrick. Both men got in adequate offense. Alexander is in the middle of a push yet Lyndon got in enough offense that it made both men look good and Alexander's win seem meaningful.

AIW End of the World

Results from last night's @aiwrestling #EOTW event at Turner Hall in Cleveland Ohio - all AIW wrestling blog posts.


1. Josh Alexander pinned Louis Lyndon after hitting a spinning tombstone piledriver.
   
   
2. AIW Womens Champion Allysin Kay defeated Kobald (with Veronica Ticklefeather) after hitting a T-bone suplex
   
   
3. Davey Vega beat Chuck Taylor (with the Swampmonster)
   
   
4. Old School Express (Jock Samson, Marion Fontaine and Colt Cabana) defeated The Submission Squad (Pierre Abernathy, Evan Gelistico and Gary Jay) when Cabana forced Jay to tap out in the Chicago Crab.
   
   INTERMISSION
   
   
5. Jarek 1:20 pinned Jacka after hitting a kick in a Beyond Wrestling Showcase match.

Let the Coaching Carousel begin

Wisconsin football head coach Bret Bielema leaves the school to take the same job with Arkansas. Now Badger Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will coach the team for the Rose Bowl. Sound outrageous?

Not really, here are more coaches who are leaving their schools in the middle of the season to take a better job and leave their kids behind to play their respective bowl games without them.

• Dave Doeren (leaving Northern Illinois to go to North Carolina State),
• Darrell Hazell (Kent State/Purdue),
• Gus Malzahn (Arkansas State/Auburn)

New trend? Nope. Brian Kelly left Cincinnati prior to the 2010 Sugar Bowl, biggest football game in school history, to take the job at Notre Dame. The Bearcats subsequently got hammered by Florida.

What a bunch of scumbags.

How is it possible that a coach can leave before the end of the season? Why do athletic directors allow that to happen? Don't their contracts require them to at least finish the season?

I don't blame coaches for wanting to enhance their careers. I fault their timing, their mixed message to the kids and the system that allows this to happen.

Coaches can jump around whenever they want to chase a buck. Conferences jump around to chase a buck. Yet the players who are not "wink, wink" being compensated have to sit out a year if they transfer to another school. That's College Football for you.

AIW Hell on Earth 8

Results from last night's @aiwrestling #HOE8 event at Turner Hall in Cleveland Ohio - all AIW wrestling blog posts.


1. Jacka defeated Biff Busick via submission in a Beyond Wrestling Showcase match.
   
   
2. The Submission Squad (Pierre Abernathy & Evan Gelistico with Gary Jay) defeated the Old School Express (Jock Samson and mystery partner Marion Fontaine) when Gelistico pinned Samson using the ropes for leverage.
   
   
3. Josh Alexander pinned Louis Lyndon after hitting a spinning tombstone piledriver in a triple-threat match also involving Davey Vega.
   
   
4. Ethan Page (with Seleyza Sparx) defeated Colin Delaney when Sparx splashed Southern Comfort in Delaney's face allowing Page to hit his finisher and score the pinfall.
   

Columbia falls in District Semi-Finals

Columbia's magical season has come to crashing finish as the Patrick Henry Patriots throttle the Raiders 56-15 at Don Paul Stadium in Fremont, Ohio in a Division V Region 18 Semifinal. You can listen to the replay online.

Patrick Henry scored early. Taking the opening kickoff, the Patriots drove 80 yards in six plays capped by senior quarterback Gabe Jones 7-yard touchdown run. The subsequent kickoff bounced off a Columbia player before Patrick Henry's Brandon Cole recovered. The Patriots struck again on the next play when Jones found Josh Petersen for a 37-yard touchdown pass.

Down 13-0 with 9:31 left in the first quarter and Columbia hasn't run a play from scrimmage.