Ohio State duo laid groundwork
Ohio State duolaid groundwork
BACK IN August it seemed a long shot that Ohio State would have a quality defense; the Buckeyes had two returning starters surrounded by nine gaping holes. Luckily, those two players -- tackles David Patterson and Quinn Pitcock, above -- were the right duo to lead a young and talented Buckeyes defense to the top.
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Cowher's future?
STEELERS COACH Bill Cowher is expected to announce his plans within a few days of Sunday's season-ending game at Cincinnati, one that is without playoff implications for the no-longer-defending Super Bowl champion.
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FOOD
A new tradition
WHAT IF your family isn't gathering for your traditional holiday dinners as quickly as they used to? Maybe it's time to break from the routine.
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LOCAL
A lesson to share
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY teachers who devised a program to impact early literacy in their school have been asked to share their expertise with other educators from across Ohio.
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Resentencing set
A WARREN MAN sent to prison for 101/2 years on drug and other convictions, after his videotaped arrest was broadcast nationally, will be resentenced but only for a legal technicality.
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BUSINESS
Ford buyout option
ONE OF the options the Ford Motor Co. is offering 75,000 U.S. hourly workers is a 100,000 lump-sum payment to completely sever ties with the company.
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