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Akron Zips offense has to deliver this week against undefeated Marshall

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Marshall presents the perfect challenge and measuring stick for the Akron Zips to see how far the rebuilding plan under head coach Terry Bowden has improved over three seasons.

AKRON, Ohio -- This is the kind of game, against undefeated Marshall (3-0), that the rebuilding Akron Zips have been pointing toward.

Three years into the project, head coach Terry Bowden and a now veteran team has a measuring stick -- not too hard (Penn State), not too soft (Morgan State) -- but just right to see where the process now stands.

Bowden, in fact, admits that the Thundering Herd has the makeup of the kind of teams he envisions for the Zips (1-1).

"A great challenge for us,'' Bowden said Tuesday at his weekly media briefing. "(Marshall) runs it well, and throws it very well.

"Yes. I don't think anybody in their right mind wouldn't like to run it (286.7 yards per game) and pass it (333.7 yards per game) like that. Do I envision us being like them? Exactly."

Bowden said Marshall's offense, which has scored scored 42, 48 and 44 points this season, is at the peak of its game behind senior quarterback Rakeem Cato (953 yards, 9 TD).

"They're coming off a manhandling (44-14) of Ohio University last week," he said, noting Akron's defense, which has only given up 21 points to Penn State and none to Morgan State, has to be up to the challenge.

Now the offense, experienced and expected to be a potent unit all season, has to measure up. Because Marshall, against basically a Mid-American Conference schedule (Miami, Rhode Island, Ohio) has extended a string that now stands at nine 40-point games in its last 10 regular-season matchups, including last season.

That could very well continue as The Herd, unlike most mid-major grid programs, has no power five conference team on its schedule this season.

In recent years, the rebuilding Zips have been fed to the wolves against Michigan, Tennessee, Penn State and under-valued Central Florida, then the top layer of MAC teams.

It was hard to measure just where the team stood. Midway through three straight 1-11 seasons, prior to 4-8 last season, losing and inevitable injuries began to wear the team down.

Not now. Standing at .500, coming off a bye week, and with the leaves still green on the trees, the healthy Zips can give a true measure of themselves at 2 p.m. Saturday in InfoCision Stadium against Marshall, a team that once dominated the MAC before sliding down the ranks of also-rans in Conference USA, only to rise again after that league was raided by bigger conferences.

"We clearly think we have a good defense, but this will be a huge challenge,'' Bowden said. "I don't know how you beat Marshall unless we hold them a little (below) their average and we score a little above our average.

"You're not going to win the game unless you can get into the upper 30s, at least. And if the past is any indication you will have to score over 40 to win this game."

The Zips, behind second-year starting quarterback Kyle Pohl and one of the top 10 returning receiving units in the nation, now have the chance to send a message to the rest of the MAC's East Division, if not the league, that the time is now for Akron.

"We know we got to put up some points,'' Pohl said after Tuesday's short, yet lively, practice. "I think that's something we can definitely do. It all comes down to us being able to execute, doing the little things better."

The plus for Akron was the bye week, not only to get guys healthy, and for Ohio State transfer offensive lineman Tommy Brown to get up to speed now that he has been declared eligible, but to fine tune an offense that put up 41 points in the opener vs. Morgan State, but just three against the Nittany Lions.

"That (bye) was really big," Pohl said. "It gave us a chance to clear our minds after a long camp and two tough games. Now we're back into it. Everybody is positive, and everybody has the right attitude."

Now, can the Zips score enough points to topple the Thundering Herd.


NEO Varsity Live Two-minute Drill topic for this week: Is the new mercy rule good for Ohio high school football? (poll)

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Vote in the poll or leave a comment about this week's topic and we might share it during the show.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – NEO Varsity Live, a new live and interactive video show debuts tonight at 8 p.m., and you can be involved.

Each week on the show we will discuss a football-related topic in our Two-minute Drill segment. We’ll also share your thoughts and the results of a poll on the topic.

This week’s topic centers around the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s new point differential rule – also known as the mercy rule. For those unaware, a running clock is used this season when a lead reaches 30 points or more in the second half.

Vote in the poll below to let us know what you think of the new rule after three weeks of the football season.

Also, share your thoughts in the comments section below and we might use them during the show. You will need a cleveland.com account to comment (don’t worry, it’s free, easy and fast). Click here to get started.

Follow our new high school sports Twitter account @NEOvarsity and tag your high school sports Tweets and score updates with the #NEOVarsity hashtag.

LeBron James gives fans a preview of Cleveland Cavaliers NBA 2K15 player introductions

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Want to whet your appetite for the new NBA season? Check out the video LeBron James tweeted out.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Can't wait for opening night to see the Cavaliers starting lineup introduced? LeBron James and NBA 2K15 have you covered.

James tweeted out a video from NBA 2K's YouTube channel titled "The Land" and, well, just watch the thing and get chills already.

Of course, this isn't quite what the actual introductions will look like. The Cavaliers plan to use 3-D projection technology for the player intros this season. The team used the same technology during Zydrunas Ilgauskas' jersey retirement last season.

(NBA 2K15: The Land)

 

Columbus making a serious push to host Cleveland Browns' training camp

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Ohio Dominican University in Columbus is one of the sites being discussed.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state capital might talk Buckeyes' football 365 days a year, but it would love to be home to the Browns for three weeks every summer.

A prominent Columbus business leader with ties to Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told cleveland.com his organization has submitted a bid to become the team's new training camp home. Alex Fischer, president and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, acknowledged he's spearheading a campaign to lure the Browns to the state's largest and most prosperous city for their annual summer camp.

The deadline for bids was Aug. 15, although the Browns have not decided whether they will relocate camp from their Berea facility. The University of Akron, which hosted the Browns' Family Day scrimmage, is known to be one of the bidders. It's unclear how many locations are vying for the honor or when the Browns will make a decision. One source said Ohio Wesleyan University in suburban Columbus also is in the running.

Columbus' proposal included letters of recommendation from the mayor, county commissioners, local businessmen and other "political types," Fischer said.

The Browns have been strengthening their ties with the nation's 15th largest city since they named Alec Scheiner team president in December 2012. One of his first trips was here to introduce himself to businessmen in the vibrant corporate community.

Fischer's effort to make Columbus the Browns' summer home intensified about six weeks ago, however. A native of Hendersonville, Tenn., Fischer has worked in the private and public sectors. He served as a deputy governor and chief of staff to former Tennessee governor Don Sundquist. He also was commissioner of the Tennessee department of economic development.

Fischer lived in Knoxville – home to Pilot Flying J – and knows the Haslam family.

"Nobody in Ohio holds Jimmy Haslam and the Haslam family in higher regard than me," Fischer said.

Unlike the University of Akron's plan, the Columbus proposal does not have a specific site targeted.

"There are a number of places we think could meeting the Browns criteria," Fischer said. "During the process we've expressed that to them."

Greater Columbus Sports Commission executive director Linda Shetina Logan told cleveland.com Ohio Dominican University is one place under consideration. Another possibility is eventually building a facility, which also could be used by the Columbus Crew, the city's MLS entry, and area youth soccer organizations.

Central Ohio represents an NFL battleground market, one within 185 miles of four franchises: Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts. The Browns' losing ways have enabled the Steelers and Bengals to make inroads in a region that's created 100,000 jobs in the past four years.

Browns officials want to be a serious player here, capitalizing on marketing opportunities and a shifting population base. The club's vice president of fan experience and marketing Kevin Griffin is a Columbus native and former Buckeyes football player. He's also the nephew of OSU icon Archie Griffin.

In January, he told cleveland.com:

"We will do an event or two down there in the off-season," Griffin said. "The strategy is not fleshed out, but I can tell you it's one of our top priorities."

The Browns might ultimately opt to stay in Berea, where camp has been held since 1992, but General Manager Ray Farmer and coach Mike Pettine seem receptive to moving it.

"I definitely like the idea," Farmer said on Sept. 5. "Now, whether or not it makes sense, that's a whole other subject – where you go, how far away is it, what the facility is like. There are a lot of intangibles that go into making that decision, but I do think there are positives and there are negative either way with taking training camp somewhere else."

The NFL trend, however, has teams returning to their home facility. This past summer just 13 of 32 clubs conducted camps offsite.

Super shooters for September 16

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Golfers recording hole-in-one or double eagle in the past week at local courses.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Here is the list of holes-in-one and double eagles as reported by golf courses for the past week.

Betty Allen of North Ridgeville aced the 92-yard fourth hole at North Olmsted G.C. using a 9-wood.

John Davian of Hinckley aced the 170-yard 18th hole at Conley Resort in Butler, Pa. using a 5-iron.

Terry Green of Lakewood aced the 160-yard eighth hole at Big Met G.C. using a 6-iron.

Dave Kozlowski of Hudson aced the 114-yard fourth hole at Ellsworth Meadows G.C. using an 8-iron.

Patrick Needles of North Olmsted aced the 154-yard third hole at Columbia Hills G.C. using a 7-iron.

Mason Nungesser of Mayfield aced the 115-yard seventh hole at Johnny Cake Ridge G.C. using a 4-iron.

Bill Petri of North Ridgeville aced the 150-yard 14th hole at Indian Hollow Lake G.C. using a 9-wood.

Lisa Puzzitiello of Strongsville aced the 124-yard fifth hole at Columbia Hills G.C. using a 6-hybrid.

Michael Robison of Eastlake aced the 150-yard seventh hole at Lost Nation G.C. using a hybrid.

Larry Thomas of Westlake aced the 160-yard 12th hole at Lakewood C.C. using a 6-iron.

Recruiting roundup: At LSU, a reminder that even committed players are still shopping around

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In this day and age of football recruiting, it's not really over once that early commitment is made.

One thing to know about this day and age of football recruiting, with so many prospects committing to programs earlier and earlier, is that it's not really over once that early commitment is made.

LSU is a case in point after some slightly unsettling developments over the weekend for the Tigers.

First came news Saturday of Alabama offering Tigers commit David Womack, a 3-star offensive tackle per 247Sports' composite ranking. Womack visited Alabama for the Southern Miss game, landing the offer while he was there.

Then came word Monday that long-time LSU commitment and 4-star running back Nick Brossette was preparing to name his five official visits with rumors swirling that he may be swayed from the Tigers.

None of this is particularly bad news for the Tigers. Womack has signed scholarship papers with LSU and is on schedule to enroll in January. Brossette is a Baton Rouge native rooted on LSU's campus at the university-run prep school (University Lab). And, notably, neither have decommitted.

So the news is not bad, just a little unsettling. That's the business of football recruiting.

alexander.jpgA.J. Alexander will likely be a hybrid tight end for Ohio State (247 sports)

Buckeyes catching on: While the buzz in the Big Ten is about Penn State getting back on its feet with a full allotment of scholarships, Ohio State keeps chugging along.

Over the weekend, Urban Meyer's team added 4-star wide receiver/tight end hybrid A.J. Alexander to the fold, giving the Buckeyes their 16th commit in the class. Another 4-star prospect, wide receiver Lawrence Cager, said OSU is his leader, and Texas star cornerback Kendall Sheffield plans to visit for the Cincinnati game.

Then, on Tuesday, Matt Burrell, Jr., the No. 5 offensive guard in the country, according to 247's composite, named Ohio State his leader.

Certainly, Penn State will be a factor in Big Ten recruiting, and the Nittany Lions currently have the top 2015 class in the league, but with all the good news this week, certainly Ohio State isn't going anywhere.

OU adds a pair: Oklahoma had a big recruiting weekend for the Tennessee game and it paid dividends with two commitments.

The big prize was 4-star safety Will Sunderland, who committed to the Sooners before their 34-10 win over the Vols. OU also got offensive line help with the pledge of junior college offensive tackle Jamal Danley at the end of the weekend.

Virginia gets 4-star boost: What a weekend for Virginia.

First, the Cavaliers broke a 10-game ACC losing streak by upsetting Louisville. Then, they landed 4-star defensive end Rasool Clemons, a South Carolina prospect rated the nation's No. 17 weakside defensive end by 247Sports.

Louisville didn't finish the weekend empty handed, despite the loss at Virginia. The Cardinals landed 3-star wide receiver Jaylen Smith Monday.

Virginia Tech lands QB: Another ACC team that was upset Saturday was Virginia Tech, which lost to East Carolina.

But the Hokies finished the weekend with a future quarterback in place as 2016 3-star prospect Logan Byrd, who is in the ESPN 300 for his class, committed to Virginia Tech.

Fantasy football 2014: Top waiver wire pickups for Week 3

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Injuries could thrust Miami's Damien Williams into the role of workhorse, and if Tennessee tight end Delanie Walker is still available, claim him immediately.

*This content is provided by our sister site, OregonLive.com. For additional resources, check out OregonLive.com's complete fantasy football coverage.

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Week 2 was bad for the NFL off the field,  and it didn't get much better for many fantasy owners on the field as a rash of injuries to top-flight running backs is sure to create one of the more competitive waiver wire weeks in years.

Three first-round talents either didn't play or couldn't finish their games Sunday - Adrian Peterson (Switchgate), Jamaal Charles (high ankle sprain), and Doug Martin (knee).

Four other starting running backs suffered injuries, three of them serious: Ryan Mathews (sprained MCL), Mark Ingram (broken hand), and Knowshon Moreno (dislocated elbow), while DeAngelo Williams (thigh) was inactivate.

But with every injury, there is an opportunity. Check out the photo gallery above for a list of players you should chase in this week's waiver wire.

Cleveland Indians discover that September is the cruelest month -- Terry Pluto

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At the start of the season, the Indians' highest-paid players were Swisher ($15M), Bourn ($13.5M), Cabrera ($10M) and Masterson ($9.75M). Not much to show for all that cash.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When Bryan Shaw coughed up homers in back-to-back games in Detroit last weekend, that represented what has happened to the Tribe this month.

They are exhausted, exposed for simply not having enough depth and veteran talent to compete for a playoff spot.

Shaw leads the American League with 74 appearances. The side-arming right-hander is always willing to pitch, always ready. And almost always effective.

But he had nothing left in Detroit. The Tribe had nothing left in terms of offense to come back against the Tigers.

This is not to fault Shaw. He had allowed only four homers in his first 72 games, before being victimized in consecutive days in Detroit. Since coming to the Tribe, Shaw is 12-8 with a 2.95 ERA in the last two years.

But Shaw looked weary, much like some many others in Wahoo red, white and blue.

That's why it's no mystery that the Tribe lost six of seven to Detroit in September. The high-paid Tigers are the much better team. They also were being pushed by Kansas City (and even a lesser extent, the Tribe) in the Central Division.

Suddenly, the Tigers began to roar. They wiped out the Indians, and they took a 10-4 September record into Tuesday night's game.

Meanwhile, the Indians are 6-9 heading into Tuesday's action.

Give Terry Francona credit for keeping them alive.

A STRONG AUGUST

In August, Francona began managing as if a playoff bid was riding on every game. He continually went to the bullpen. He juggled his lineup. He pushed the players hard, and the result was an 18-9 record.

They did that averaging only 3.8 runs per game. They won with pitching, pitching and more pitching. And lots of waves to the bullpen.

Not only has Shaw pitched the most games in the American League, but Tribe closer Cody Allen is tied for second with 71 appearances. Also in the top 15 are Marc Rzepczyynski (67) and Scott Atichson (66).

The reason the Tribe had any relevance in September was due to how Francona and his coaches approached August.

Zach Walters came to the Tribe in the Asdrubal Cabrera trade and smashed six homers in his first 13 games. His last home run was Aug. 26. Since then, he is 4-of-35 with 16 strikeouts and one RBI.

September can be a very cruel month, especially for young teams. That's what happened to Indians.

LOOKING BACK

A year ago, the Indians were 21-6 in September. The schedule helped. They had one game with Detroit -- the only meeting that month with any team that made the playoffs.

But 21-6 in September is 21-6. Finishing with a 10-game winning streak with every game needed to make the playoffs was a remarkable achievement.

The Tribe's 92-70 record in 2013 was better than the following seasons from the recent Glory Era: 1997 (86-75), 1998 (89-73), 2000 (90-72) and 2001 (91-71). That was a very good team last year. It also was a team sparked by veterans down the stretch.

Nick Swisher led the team with seven homers in September. Asdrubal Cabrera and Swisher tied for the team lead with 17 RBI. Ryan Raburn had 14 RBI, along with Carlos Santana.

In September, Ubaldo Jimenez was 4-0 with a 1.09 ERA. Scott Kazmir was 3-2, 2.57. Corey Kluber was 4-0, but his ERA was 5.33. In the bullpen, Shaw, Matt Albers and Joe Smith combined to allow only two earned runs in 38 September innings.

Strange things happened, such as Jason Giambi blasting three pinch-hit homers last season. Matt Carson was promoted and batted .700 (7-of-10) in September. Michael Bourn was third on the team with 11 RBI in September.

I listed 13 names of September heroes. Only five are healthy right now, and that counts the seldom-used Giambi. Six are not with the team.

Ubaldo JimenezUbaldo Jimenez won four games for the Tribe last September. He is only 4-9 and in the bullpen with Baltimore in 2014.  

WHAT HAPPENED

Consider the following from 2014:

1. Swisher is on the disabled list with surgery on both knees. He batted .208 with eight homers and 42 RBI.

2. Justin Masterson was an All-Star (14-10, 3.45 ERA) last year. He was terrible for the Tribe (4-6, 5.51) and traded to St. Louis at the end of July. He is 2-3 with a 7.53 ERA for the Cardinals.

3. The Indians didn't sign Jimenez, who is 4-9 with a 4.96 ERA for Baltimore.

4. The Indians didn't sign Kazmir, who is 14-8 with a 3.32 ERA for Oakland. He has struggled since the All-Star break (3-5, 5.27), but he certainly would have helped here.

5. The Indians gave Jason Kipnis a seven-year, $52 million contract extension. He is batting .243 with six homers and 41 RBI, the worst season of his four-year career.

6. Cabrera batted (.246, 9 HR, 40 RBI) and struggled at shortstop. He was traded to Washington at the end of July. Now playing second base, Cabrera is batting .236 with five homers for the Nationals.

7. Raburn was such a key player, especially against lefties. He is hitting only .200 with four homers and 22 RBI. He also may be done for the year with knee problems.

8. Bourn missed 54 games due to hamstring problems. His stats are much like a year ago, batting .264. Since coming to the Tribe, he is no longer a Gold Glove center fielder or a major threat to steal bases because of his leg injuries.

Bottom line: At the start of the season, the Tribe's highest-paid players were Swisher ($15 million), Bourn ($13.5M), Cabrera ($10M) and Masterson ($9.75M). Not much to show for all that cash. Nor did the front office supply much help in terms of veterans to make an impact in 2014.

MLB: Detroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Indians 4 -- Sept. 14, 2014Yan Gomes has emerged as one of the best hitting catchers in the majors.  

LOOKING AHEAD

The Indians have a chance to finish with a winning record. If they do, it will be the first time since 2000-01 that they have had consecutive winning seasons.

The starting rotation (Trevor Bauer, Danny Salazar, T.J. House, Carlos Carrasco and Kluber) was terrific after the All-Star break this season and holds real promise for next year. Only Salazar and Kluber were in the rotation last September.

Michael Brantley (.322, 19 HR, 94 RBI) has been outstanding. Yan Gomes (.284, 18 HR, 62 RBI) is one of the best hitting catchers in baseball.

Santana (.234, 27 HR, 80 RBI) has hit five homers in September. Jose Ramirez has been excellent at short. Lonnie Chisenhall (.287, 13 HR, 58 RBI) has emerged as a legitimate major leaguer after spending part of the previous three years going up and down from the minors.

Despite some recent breakdowns, the bullpen has been strong.

So the future is intriguing, but the lack of veterans producing this season has cost the Tribe in September.


Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros lineups for Tuesday night's game

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Corey Kluber takes the mound Tuesday night against the Astros looking for his 16th win of the season.

HOUSTON -- Here are the lineups for Tuesday night's game between the Indians and Astros at Minute Maid Park.

INDIANS

CF Michael Bourn, L.

SS Jose Ramirez, S.

LF Michael Brantley, L.

1B Carlos Santana, S.

2B Jason Kipnis, L.

3B Lonnie Chisenhall, L.

C Yan Gomes, R.

DH Jason Giambi, L.

RF David Murphy, L.

RHP Corey Kluber, 15-9, 2.45.

ASTROS

LF Robbie Grossman, S.

2B Jose Altuve, R.

CF Dexter Fowler, S.

DH Chris Carter, R.

SS Marwin Gonzalez, S.

1B Jon Singleton, L.

C Max Stassi, R.

RF Alex Presley, L.

3B Gregorio Petit, R.

RHP Nick Tropeoano, 1-0, 3.60.

Patriot Athletic Conference football matchups, previews Week 4, 2014

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See all preview capsules for the Patriot Athletic Conference football conference.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Check out all the Week 4 football matchups involving Patriot Athletic Conference teams.

BROOKSIDE VS. BROOKLYN

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Brooklyn High, Brooklyn Athletic Complex, 4525 Roadoan Road, Brooklyn. Call 216-485-8164.

Records: Brookside 2-1; Brooklyn 1-2.

Brookside last week: Defeated Western Reserve Academy, 49-27.

Brooklyn last week: Lost to Wickliffe, 48-7.

Last meeting: Brookside won, 42-22, in 2013.

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FIRELANDS VS. COLUMBIA

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Columbia High, 14168 S West River Road, Columbia Station. Call 430-236-5001.

Records: Firelands 3-0; Columbia 2-1.

Firelands last week: Defeated Vermilion, 34-3.

Columbia last week: Defeated Northwestern, 34-20.

Last meeting: Columbia won, 49-7, in 2013.

OBERLIN VS. BUCKEYE

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Buckeye High, Steingass Field, 3084 Columbia Road, Medina. Call 330-722-8257.

Records: Oberlin 1-2; Buckeye 1-2.

Oberlin last week: Lost to Richmond Heights, 34-21.

Buckeye last week: Defeated Cloverleaf, 27-7.

Last meeting: Buckeye won, 47-12, in 2013.

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BLACK RIVER VS. LUTHERAN WEST

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Lutheran West High, Alumni Field, 3850 Linden Road, Rocky River. Call 440-333-1660.

Records: Black River 1-2; Lutheran West 1-2.

Black River last week: Lost to Manchester, 51-28.

Lutheran West last week: Defeated Independence, 35-14.

Last meeting: Black River won, 36-30, in 2013.

FAIRVIEW VS. WELLINGTON

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Wellington High, 201 S Main St., Wellington. Call 440-647-3734.

Records: Fairview 0-3; Wellington 0-3.

Fairview last week: Lost to Bay, 37-17.

Wellington last week: Lost to Milan Edison, 41-7.

Last meeting: Fairview won, 21-0, in 2013.

KEYSTONE VS. CLEARVIEW

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Clearview High, 4700 Broadway, Lorain. Call 440-223-6313.

Records: Keystone 2-1; Clearview 2-1.

TV/Radio: WEOL 930-AM.

Keystone last week: Lost to Galion, 14-0.

Clearview last week: Lost to Rhodes, 32-18.

Last meeting: Keystone won, 52-13, in 2013.

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Cleveland Browns pick up LB Allen Bradford for practice squad, release WR Ifeanyi Momah

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Bradford, 5-11 and 235 pounds, is in his third season in the NFL and has spent time with Seattle and the Giants.

BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns announced Tuesday that they have signed linebacker Allen Bradford to the practice squad. To make room, the club released receiver Ifeanyi Momah from the practice squad.

Bradford is 5-foot-11 and 235 pounds. He is in his third NFL season out of Southern Cal. Bradford has appeared in 12 games and recorded four special-teams tackles. He was taken by Tampa Bay in the sixth round of the 2011 draft.

Last season, he appeared in one game with Seattle and nine games with the New York Giants. He spent Week 1 of this season on the Seahawks' practice squad.

Cleveland Browns need clarity in murky Josh Gordon saga -- Bud Shaw's Sports Spin

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Josh Gordon's length of suspension isn't as important as a proposed drug policy change that will allow him access to his teammates and coaches -- Bud Shaw's Sports Spin.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Josh Gordon pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from his July arrest for DWI in North Carolina.

According to "reports," this could mean any one of a couple hundred things.

Is he subject to the old policy where DWI doesn't trigger the automatic two-game suspension believed to be part of the new policy?

If so, he won't get two more games on top of the 10-game suspended sentence (we think he'll receive under the new rules). But hold on. He could still get two more games because he's had other issues with other substances. Or one more. Or no more.

How exhausting. That's what employing Josh Gordon has been. Exhausting. OK, and exhilarating, too.



Nothing in the debate about his length of suspension should make Browns fans feel any better about his future with the team.

Only one aspect of the new drug policy expected to go into effect any day (or year) now that holds promise for the team paying him and the fans cheering him is (reportedly) that Gordon can remain in contact with the Browns, his teammates and coaches during his sabbatical.

And that's promising, we think, mostly because it beats the alternative.

Having a support system didn't keep him out of trouble in July or didn't help him pass a drug test in February. So we will see.

Whether or not he has a drug problem, staying in Cleveland where his teammates and coaches can support him is the best possible scenario.

After all northeast Ohio is where he gets his paychecks signed, even if for now it's by the Sarchione Auto Group.

Organizations have long griped about the suspension policy cutting players completely off.

You can say some of that is for selfish reasons but it's also for the sake of the player who is removed from a structured support system.

If you want to to be more pragmatic and not give NFL teams credit for running heart-felt outreach programs, fine. Teams having access to their investments is still good enough reason to revamp that part of the policy.

The NFL's attempt to write a new policy in-season in exchange for HGH testing chaotic.

Gordon's suspension could be reduced under the new terms. But the new threshold that raised positive-test levels for marijuana from 15 nanograms per millileter to 35 doesn't apply to him even though he registered 16.

Why? Because his failed test – or half test, if reports of his "B' sample being under 15 nanograms – happened in February.

That's 2014. Since he is serving a 2014 suspension, why isn't it wiped clean? Why isn't every player serving a suspension for testing below 35 nanograms – the new level – reinstated?

Because the league calendar year doesn't start until March. So Gordon's positive test is viewed as an old calendar-year violation.

The Gordon saga is so murky – including whether he's missed previous tests, etc. – that it's problematic to debate whether the league is treating him harshly or fairly. We can throw out an opinion but we really don't know.

Whether he's suspended for a full season, or 10 games, or 12 games, the bigger question is his future here.

If he's eligible for six games this season, it means his contract only has one more year remaining.

The Browns will soon enough have a decision to make as he approaches free agency. Could they bet on him now, knowing what they know?

A team facing that kind of decision should simply have as much information as possible.

Josh Gordon being part of the Browns organization during his suspension, however long it lasts and for whatever reason, can only help him and them.

For more Bud Shaw, read Spinoffs and You Said It.

New LeBron James banner could rise on Sherwin-Williams complex in downtown Cleveland

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Images submitted to the Cleveland City Planning Commission on Tuesday show James with his arms stretched, once again, across the eastern face of the Landmark Office Towers, the Sherwin-Williams headquarters complex at the back of Tower City.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James isn't just coming back to the Q.

He also could return to the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Ontario Street in downtown Cleveland, where Gigantic Media of Solon and the Sherwin-Williams Co. are seeking approval for a banner dedicated to Northeast Ohio's favorite prodigal son.

Sherwin-Williams banner 2View full sizeSherwin-Williams Co. unveiled its current 10-story banner in May 2013. The image, rendered by a local artist, is a colorful salute to Cleveland celebrating many of the city's most recognizable landmarks. 

Images submitted to the Cleveland City Planning Commission on Tuesday show James with his arms stretched, once again, across the eastern face of the Landmark Office Towers, the Sherwin-Williams headquarters complex at the back of Tower City.

The LeBron banner would replace a brightly toned sign depicting Cleveland landmarks and bearing the paint company's logo.

And the new image harkens back, of course, to the iconic Nike Inc. banner of James that greeted drivers entering downtown until mid-2010. Crews tore down that display after James announced he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the Miami Heat.

Sherwin-Williams banner 1View full sizeWorkers installed the first Sherwin-Williams Co. banner on the Landmark Office Towers in October 2010. The image replaced an iconic photograph of LeBron James, who left Cleveland for Miami, Florida, earlier that year. 

Now, it appears, all is forgiven.

On the new banner, James still stands beneath a puff of chalk dust, acting out a pre-game ritual. But this time, he's not alone. He's facing a crowd, instead of downtown. There's no script. Just a simple Nike swoosh.

Mike Conway, a Sherwin-Williams spokesman, wouldn't discuss the banner proposal this week. He said the company won't comment until after a Thursday vote by a Cleveland design review committee and a Friday Planning Commission vote.

The public bodies will need to make an exception for the size of the image, which is 10 stories tall.

Cleveland limits downtown billboards, making it difficult for property owners to erect new signs. The city does allow on-premises advertising, though, for businesses that want to promote themselves and landlords who want to post displays highlighting their tenants.

LeBron-James-billboard-removalView full sizeWorkers began disassembling downtown Cleveland's 10-story mural of LeBron James on July 10, 2010. 

And Cleveland generally has treated large-scale banners on the Sherwin-Williams complex as "civic images," something more akin to commercial artwork than a billboard.

In late 2010, the Planning Commission signed off on a black-and-white image of the downtown skyline at night. The tagline - "Our Home Since 1866. Our Pride Forever" - referred to Sherwin-Williams' long history in the city.

Last year, the company replaced that more subdued picture with a colorful collage of buildings and bridges, rendered by local artist George Vlosich III.  

Josh Gordon pleads guilty to DWI, faces possible additional two-game suspension

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Gordon was arrested July 5 in North Carolina. He will have his driver's license suspended and must attend alcohol assessment and treatment.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Browns All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon pleaded guilty to his DWI Tuesday morning in Raleigh, N.C., the Wake County clerk's office told cleveland.com.

He faces a possible additional two-game suspension for the DWI under the NFL's new drug policy -- which has yet to be finalized -- but that's still to be determined. If he gets two more games, he'll be out for a total of 12 games and be eligible to return Dec. 7 at home against the Colts.

A source confirmed a report by profootballtalk.com that Gordon is not anticipating the two-game suspension by the NFL for the DWI.  If that's the case, he'll still have his season-long ban reduced to 10 games under terms of the new policy and return for the final six games of the season.

If he returns for those last six games, beginning Nov. 23 at Atlanta, his 2014 campaign will count as an accrued season, and he'll be eligible for free agency after the 2015 season, as originally scheduled.

If he gets the two more games for the DWI, he'll play in four games and won't have an accrued season (minimum of six). In that case, he wouldn't be eligible for free agency until after the 2016 season.

Other sources told cleveland.com it's too early to determine if Gordon will be suspended two more games for the DWI.

Gordon moved up his hearing to today so he could try to avoid the additional two-game ban, a source said. But he was arrested for the DWI on July 5, which occurred after the new league year began March 11, and it still might fall under the new rules.

His hearing in North Carolina was originally set for Aug. 26, but then postponed until Nov. 18 while he went through the appeals process for his indefinite drug ban. 

When the NFL's new policy is approved, Gordon will have his suspension reduced to 10 games because he's violated the substance-abuse policy at least four times, sources told cleveland.com last week.

Gordon's blood alcohol level on July 5 was .09,  just above North Carolina's legal limit of .08.

Attorney Trey Fitzhugh appeared in court without Gordon and entered the guilty plea.

Gordon received 12 months unsupervised probation and must pay $290 in court costs and a $100 fine. He have his driver's license suspended, and he must attend alcohol treatment, the clerk's office said.

Gordon, who's working selling cars at the Sarchione Auto Group, will be permitted to work out in Berea and attend meetings as soon as his suspension is reduced, which can happen any day now.

No. 17 Strongsville vs. No. 20 Solon football preview 2014

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Check out a preview capsule for the Week 4 football matchup between No. 17 Strongsville and No. 20 Solon.

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio. - Check out a preview capsule for the Week 4 football matchup between No. 17 Strongsville and No. 20 Solon.

What: Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division game.

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Strongsville High, Pat Catan Stadium, 20025 Lunn Rd., Strongsville. Call 440-572-7100.

Records: Strongsville, 3-0; Solon, 3-0.

Solon last week:Defeated Willoughby South, 51-27.

Strongsville last week: Defeated Berea-Midpark, 35-28.

Last meeting: Solon won, 34-7, in 2013.

About Solon: The Comets have won nine of the last 11 games with the Mustangs, including the last four. RB Melvin Jackson has 58 carries for 312 yards this season. QB Johnny Mooney is 38-of-63 for 462 yards and 7 TDs (1 INT). The Comets have started quick in all three wins, outscoring opponents 34-14 in the first quarter and 79-27 in the first half. LB John Sensibaugh leads the defense with 31 tackles and DL Tyree Seals has 10 tackles for loss.

About Strongsville: The Mustangs have rallied twice for wins this season. In Week 1, they used a last-minute drive to beat Lake Catholic on a two-point conversion, and last week they scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to beat Berea-Midpark. The Mustangs are without third-year starting QB Bobby Cole (torn MCL), but have persevered with various players under center. Last week it was backup QB Ryan Robertson and WR Drew Robertson taking snaps. Nick Kahn and Dominic Lombardo are featured in the backfield.

   

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Florida State benches Jameis Winston for 1st half of Saturday's Clemson game

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Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has been benched for the first half of Saturday's game against Clemson after making "offensive and vulgar" comments about women.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Jameis Winston has been benched for the first half of Saturday's game against Clemson after making "offensive and vulgar" comments about women and Florida State officials say that the quarterback will undergo internal discipline.

The decision was announced Wednesday in a joint statement by Florida State interim President Dr. Garnett S. Stokes and athletic director Stan Wilcox. Several students tweeted Winston stood on campus Tuesday and shouted a lascivious comment that may have derived from an internet meme.

The president and AD said, "As the university's most visible ambassadors, student-athletes at Florida State are expected to uphold at all times high standards of integrity and behavior that reflect well upon themselves, their families, coaches, teammates, the Department of Athletics and Florida State University. Student-athletes are expected to act in a way that reflects dignity and respect for others."

Winston's latest questionable off-field decision-making lack comes when Florida State is under scrutiny.

Florida State is currently under investigation by the Department of Education for the way it handles reports of sexual assault, including a case involving Winston. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from a FSU student who says Winston assaulted her in 2012.

A Florida State Attorney declined to press charges against Winston last fall.

A lawyer for the woman says the university is currently conducting its own investigation of that incident.

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher had said earlier Wednesday that the quarterback would be held accountable for his "derogatory" remarks.

"It's not something we want or we're indicative of and it's not a good decision," Fisher said. "It was something that has to be addressed.

"You can't make certain statements that are derogatory or inflammatory in any way toward any person, race, gender," said Fisher, whose top-ranked Seminoles host No. 22 Clemson on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference showdown. "The statements in which you make are always going to be made more public than statements that other individuals make," the coach said. "And that's just the nature of the business of who you are and what you are. That's the situation it is and you have to understand that.

Winston is no stranger to unwanted attention.

While playing for Florida State baseball team, he was suspended for three games and completed 20 hours of community service after acknowledging he stole $32 worth of crab legs from a local grocery store in April. He faced criticism nationwide and was the subject of taunts and jokes in print, online and on social media.

Senate Athletic League football matchups, previews Week 4, 2014 (poll)

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See the Week 4 Senate Athletic League football games coming soon.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Check out all the Week 4 football matchups involving Senate Athletic League teams.

GLENVILLE VS. JOHN HAY

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Collinwood Athletic Complex, 15210 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland. Call 216-229-0232.

Records: Glenville, 1-2, 0-0; John Hay, 0-3, 0-0.

Glenville last week: Defeated Cleveland Heights, 19-12.

John Hay last week: Lost to Central Catholic, 28-23.

Last meeting: Glenville won, 49-24, in 2013.

JOHN F. KENNEDY VS. JOHN ADAMS

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: Collinwood Athletic Complex, 15210 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland. Call 216-491-5700.

Records: John F. Kennedy, 0-3, 0-0; John Adams, 0-3, 0-0.

John F. Kennedy last week: Lost to Maple Heights, 33-8.

John Adams last week: Lost to GlenOak, 53-0.

Last meeting: John F. Kennedy won, 21-6, in 2013.

JOHN MARSHALL VS. RHODES

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Rhodes High School, 5100 Biddulph Ave., Cleveland. Call 804-459-4200.

Records: John Marshall, 0-3, 0-0; Rhodes, 3-0, 0-0.

John Marshall last week: Lost to Trinity, 41-14.

Rhodes last week: Defeated Clearview, 32-18.

Last meeting: Rhodes won, 21-0, in 2013.

LINCOLN WEST VS. EAST TECH

When: Friday, 3 p.m.

Where: John F Kennedy High School. Roye Kidd, 17100 Harvard Ave., Cleveland. Call 216-432-4446.

Records: Lincoln West, 1-1, 0-0; East Tech, 0-3, 0-0.

Lincoln West last week: Bye.

East Tech last week: Lost Villa Angela-St. Joseph, 43-8.

Last meeting: Lincoln West won, forfeit, in 2013.

WHITNEY YOUNG VS. COLLINWOOD

When: Saturday, noon.

Where: Collinwood Athletic Complex, 15210 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland. Call 216-451-8782.

Records: Whitney Young, 0-3, 0-0; Collinwood, 1-2, 0-0.

Whitney Young last week: Lost to Lutheran East, 50-14.

Collinwood last week: Defeated Open Door Christian, 56-12.

Last meeting: Collinwood won, 30-8, in 2013.

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Independence takes down Huron, another coach joins 100-win club: Best of the Beat

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Independence is currently ranked No. 8 in the state poll.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Don't look now, but the Independence Blue Devils are steamrolling through the regular season. 

Currently ranked No. 8 in the state in Division III, Independence is undefeated (9-0, 4-0) and has lost only five sets the entire season, through Wednesday.

The most impressive moment of the Blue Devils' season thus far is arguably a 3-2 win over previously undefeated No. 6 (Div. III) Huron. The back and forth affair elevated the Blue Devils in the polls from No. 13 to No. 8 and put other local teams on notice.

"It was a battle," said Independence head coach Megan Osysko. "Huron is a really good program and team. We just did not let the ball hit our side. Every time it came over, we were able to get it back.

"Presently, the girls doing great job of controlling the ball. We're always looking to be aggressive."

Leading the way this season for Independence is outside hitter senior captain Megan Screptock, who has 127 kills, 94 digs and 23 aces heading into the weekend's games.

"She really does a great job of getting the team going and brings enthusiasm to the court," Osysko said of Screptock, a four-year varsity starter. "She brings maturity and keeps our team together.

Gilmour's Kelly Coughlin reaches the century mark 

Gilmour is off to a great start on the season, at 9-2 as of this post. But the highlight of the season is an individual accomplishment by head coach Kelly Coughlin.

Gilmour defeated reigning Div. II state champion Padua at Gilmour's Invitational Tournament over Coughlin's close friend and Padua head coach Jim BeHarry.

"It felt great because of who I beat for the 100th," Coughlin said. "It was nice getting the win against someone I've been in the sport with for 20 years. Sometimes, when you reach milestones, you don't remamber everything about them, but when you get it against a good friend, it's easy to remember."

Coughlin is in his fifth season as Gilmour's head coach. In three of his first four seasons, Gilmour finished as the Division III state runner-ups (2010, 2011, 2013). He boasts an overall record of 100-23 at Gilmour, and 312-66 (at press time).

Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association poll 

The OHSVCA released its state poll for the week of Sept. 15, and 11 area teams are ranked among the best in the state.

The ranked teams are:

Division I

Division II

Division III

Player of the week

Mayfield sophomore setter Jolie Austin was our player of the week last week. Austin helped lead Mayfield to a third-place finish in the Avon tournament two weekends ago.

Coaches, to nominate your player for player of the week, fill out the form on cleveland.com/potw.

Katie Stansbury

Check out this week's profile on Padua's Katie Stansbury, who was an All-State selection a year ago as a junior.

What to watch

This weekend, Mentor High will host the Northeast Ohio Power Volleyball Tournament, which will feature six ranked teams in the state. 

The participants are:

  • Ursuline Jackson
  • No. 1 (Div. II) Lake Catholic
  • No. 12 (Div. II) Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
  • No. 8 (Div. I) Jackson
  • Walsh Jesuit
  • No. 20 (Div. IV) Notre Dame
  • Kenston
  • Magnificat
  • No. 14 (Div. IV) Tuscarawas Central Catholic
  • Mentor
  • No. 3 (Div. III) Highland
  • Solon

The most intriguing first-round matchups of the two-day tournament are Lake Catholic vs. Highland and NDCL vs. Notre Dame. The only first-round matches between ranked teams could set up the rest of the weekend.

The champion will be crowned Sunday.

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West Shore Conference football matchups, previews Week 4, 2014

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Check out all the Week 4 football matchups involving West Shore Conference teams.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Check out all the Week 4 football matchups involving West Shore Conference teams.

BAY VS. ELYRIA CATHOLIC

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Elyria Catholic High, 725 Gulf Road, Elyria, OH. Call 440-582-7822.

Records: Bay, 3-0; Elyria Catholic, 2-1.

Bay last week: Defeated Fairview, 37-17.

Elyria Catholic last week: Defeated Beachwood, 42-14.

Last meeting: Elyria Catholic won, 38-6.

LAKEWOOD VS. NO. 6 AVON

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Avon High, Avon Stadium, 3075 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon. 440-934-5111.

Records: Lakewood, 2-1; Avon, 3-0.

TV/Radio: SportsTime Ohio (tape delay).

Lakewood last week: Defeated Normandy, 35-0.

Avon last week: Defeated Twinsburg, 52-13.

Last meeting: Avon won, 52-7, in 2013.

NORTH RIDGEVILLE VS. AVON LAKE

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Avon Lake High School, Memorial Stadium, 175 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake. Call 440-933-5164.

Records: North Ridgeville, 2-1; Avon Lake, 1-2.

TV/Radio: WEOL-AM (930).

North Ridgeville last week: Defeated North Olmsted,    41-34.

Avon Lake last week: Defeated Shaker Heights, 16-0.

Last meeting: Avon Lake won, 14-7, in 2013.

NO. 25 ROCKY RIVER VS. MIDVIEW

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Midview High, Abelsderg Stadium, 38199 Capel Road, Grafton. 440-748-2123.

Records: Rocky River, 3-0; Midview, 3-0.

Rocky River last week: Defeated Warrensville Heights, 38-12

Midview last week: Defeated Elyria, 42-25.

Last meeting: Midview won, 42-27, in 2013.

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Cleveland Browns 1964 championship season: Safety Ross Fichtner (video, slideshow)

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Safety Ross Fichtner returned from a severe concussion to help the Browns win their last championship.

Cleveland Browns 1964 championship season


    The Cleveland Browns won the National Football League championship in 1964, defeating the Baltimore Colts, 27-0, in the title game on Dec. 27. The city of Cleveland has not seen a championship by a major sports team since. Each Wednesday for the next 17 weeks, we will feature a player from that title game as they look back to a time when Cleveland was No. 1 in professional football.

DETROIT, Michigan -- The 1964 NFL Championship ring might not have the bling of its current contemporaries, but the symbolism means so much to Ross Fichtner that he wears his prize in a place reserved for a wedding ring.

"I don't wear my wedding ring, I wear my championship ring," said Fichtner, who has been married to wife Karen for 41 years. "She doesn't mind. If she did, I'd have to put two rings on the same finger."

In Part 2 of this 17-part series, The Plain Dealer continues to profile the men who played during the 1964 NFL Championship season. Last week's feature was on running back Ernie Green. Fichtner, a safety, was probably more thankful for that special season because a concussion earlier that year almost ended his season, if not career.

Fichtner was a star quarterback at Purdue. The Browns selected Fichtner in the third round of the 1960 draft. He finished his career in Cleveland with 27 interceptions, and he ran three back for touchdowns. His 21.5 yards per interception (NFL minimum of 25) is still the highest average in NFL history.

But Fichtner's solid career received a major blow when he suffered a concussion in Week 4 of the 1964 season against the Dallas Cowboys. Fichtner was hit in the head by a knee as he tried to make a tackle. He went into convulsions and then his body went limp.

"My teammates thought I'd died on the field," Fichtner said. "I don't remember anything but I was told they stopped the game for over 20 minutes. They were praying on the sideline. When I woke up, my left eye had been knocked off its axis. I'd see my shoes and your face at the same time."

Fichtner spent two weeks in the hospital. He surprisingly returned to the field for the last two regular season games, and the postseason. And he played with a secret.

"I played with double vision for the rest of the season," Fichtner said. "I'd have to turn my head so I could see one ball because if I were running, my left eye would bounce. If I didn't get my right eye on the ball, I wouldn't know which ball to catch. I probably came back too soon, but I wanted to play."

Play he did.

The Browns were huge underdogs to the Colts, especially because the defense had to face the great quarterback Johnny Unitas, who passed for 19 touchdowns and only had six interceptions in the run-oriented era. Unitas' weapons included future Hall of Famers in running back Lenny Moore, tight end John Mackey and wide receiver Raymond Berry.

The Browns' defense had a major task at hand.
IMG_0101.JPGRoss Fichtner shows off his Cleveland Browns 1964 championship ring. "We weren't known as a defense that stuffed you," Fichtner said. "So I give coach Blanton Collier a lot of credit for preparing us for that game because he pushed about each guy on defense being responsible for our assignment. He told us to carry out the little detail and don't worry about the other guy. Basically we concentrated on the little things. We came back in the second half and picked up and had a great game."

Indeed.

The defense forced Unitas to throw two interceptions and held him to only 95 yards passing. Moore was held to 40 yards rushing. Berry caught three passes for 38 yards and Mackey caught one pass for two yards.

"We were 24-point underdogs so we had a lot of motivation," Fichtner said. "It was good we were at home. The Cleveland fans were pretty loud. It was one of the greatest days of my life."

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THE ROSS FICHTNER FILE

Name: Ross Fichtner
Position: Safety
College: Purdue
Browns career: 1960-67
1964 season: Fichtner missed six games due to a concussion but he made two interceptions in two separate games to help secure victories.
1964 Championship: Fichtner and the rest of the secondary held Johnny Unitas to 95 yards passing and two interceptions.
Resides: Plymouth, Mich.
Occupation: Retired from Athletes in Action.

• Read original Plain Dealer story from Week 2 of the '64 season.

• Previous profiles in this series: Ernie Green.

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