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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets: Live updates and chat Game 4

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Get the latest updates and analysis from the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Houston Rockets on Saturday night in Game 4 of the 2016 NBA regular season.

Follow along in the comments section as Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor bring you observations and analysis throughout the game.

Make sure to follow Vardon and Fedor on Twitter

Game 4: Cavs (3-0) vs. Rockets (1-2)

Tipoff: 6 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena.

TV/radio: FoxSports Ohio; NBA TV; 100.7 WMMS FM; 87.7 FM (ESP)

Cavs probable starting lineup: LeBron James, Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, J.R. Smith, Kyrie Irving.

Rockets probable starting lineup: Trevor Ariza, Ryan Anderson, Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, James Harden.

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A closer look at Jamie Collins: What he brings to the Browns

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The Browns added a linebacker who will help them in coverage and adds speed to their defense.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When the Browns traded for Jamie Collins on Monday, Sam Monson at Pro Football Focus called it a "trade-coup." It's not a surprise. Collins has graded highly on Pro Football Focus for a while. Monson points out that he earned the 11th-best grade among linebackers in 2014 and the seventh-best a year ago.

Collins was a Pro Bowler in 2015 and this is about as low-risk a move as the Browns could find. That being said, it feels a little odd that Bill Belichick would give up on a player of Collins' talent, even with his free agency looming.

With all that in mind, I watched every snap Collins played this season through the first seven weeks. He was inactive in Week 6 with a hip injury, and he played just 62 percent of the Patriots' snaps in Week 8. Here's some of what I noticed -- with my untrained eye, of course -- watching Collins.

Where he lined up

Basically, everywhere. In the middle, on the outside, along the line -- he lined up anywhere.

The Browns currently have him listed at outside linebacker, but he played very much like a player who could thrive at inside linebacker.

Coverage

This is the strongest part of his game. He dropped into coverage for the Patriots a lot and it's something the Browns desperately need. Collins should be able to help the team against tight ends immediately and does a nice job covering running backs.

Here he is in coverage against Houston:

Here are both of his interceptions this season. The first is a right-place, right-time play in zone coverage after Ryan Tannehill gets hit on a throw:

 

Here's his second interception of the season, this time against Brock Osweiler.

His ability to cover along with his nose for the football will be a welcome addition.

Run defense

This is the area of his game that Michael Lombardi was harping on in defending Belichick's decision to trade Collins. This video has been making the rounds since the trade of an example of Collins "freelancing" and trying to do too much against the run:

 

That's not entirely unfair. I saw a few examples of plays like this, especially in recent weeks. 

Collins is at his best against the run when he is stretching a play out and, to steal a phrase from Belichick, just doing his job. Here's a good example against Buffalo:

There are examples of him getting through the line and making a play, but not enough to call it a trend. He hasn't spent much time in the backfield as disruptor this season, but here are a couple of times when he got through:

Generally speaking, though, as a run defender and pass rusher, there haven't been a ton of instances this season where he's given blockers too much trouble. When he's been in the right position, though, he's been able to shed blockers and make stops when he's supposed to.

So what did the Browns get?

At worst, they got a solid linebacker who is athletic enough to go sideline-to-sideline and can cover anyone he's asked. There were times in New England where he was able to run with slot receivers before handing them off to someone else.

Can he be a consistent pass rusher? He had 9.5 combined sacks in 2014 and 2015. There have been times this season in which he has gotten to the quarterback and failed to bring him down -- his tackling has been, at times, very good and, at others, shaky.

The Browns are better at linebacker than they were before the trade. There's no doubt in my mind about that. Even if Collins leaves after this season, there's almost no risk in acquiring him now.

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College football playoff contenders; sizing up schedules, resumes for Ohio State Buckeyes, others

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Sizing up schedule strength, resumes for 11 college football playoff contenders, including Alabama Crimson Tide, Clemson Tigers, Washington Huskies, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - With the playoff committee for college football about to announce its first rankings, here's a look at the resumes for the contenders and the schedules left for each team.

By the end of the season, Ohio State could have what is considered the toughest schedule in the country. That could be a big deal if the Buckeyes are one of a multiple of one-loss teams under consideration by the committee.

The four playoff teams will be announced Sunday, Dec. 4. From now until then, the committee will release rankings each Tuesday.

Below is a summary of the resumes for the 11 remaining undefeated or one-loss teams from the Power Five conferences.

Notes:

  • The strength of schedules (SOS) are based on statistics compiled by the NCAA, totaling wins and losses opponents. Games against FCS schools (formerly known as Division I-AA) are not included.
  • The number of top 25 teams defeated or remaining is based on the current AP rankings, not the rankings when the games were played.
  • As noted, some schools may also have conference title games remaining.
AP
rank
SchoolRec.SOS
played
(rank)
SOS
left
(rank)
Top 25
beaten
Top 25
left
Title
game
possible
1 Alabama 8-0 .654 (11th) .571 (32nd) 1 2 Yes - SEC
2 Michigan 8-0 .510 (59th) .667 (7th) 3 1 Yes - Big Ten
3 Clemson 8-0 .756 (3rd) .517 (57th) 3 0 Yes - ACC
4 Washington 8-0 .432 (101st) .613 (23rd) 1 1 Yes - Pac-12
5 Louisville 7-1 .479 (74th) .600 (26th) 1  0 Yes - ACC
6 Ohio State 7-1 .596 (21st) .667 (7th) 2 2 Yes - Big Ten
7 Texas A&M 7-1 .646 (12th) .407 (102nd) 1 1 Yes - SEC
9 Nebraska 7-1 .451 (91st) .724 (3rd) 0 1 Yes - Big Ten
10 Florida 6-1 .444 (95th) .571 (32nd) 0 2 Yes - SEC
13 Baylor 6-1 .324 (124th) .600 (26th) 1 2 No - Big 12
14 West Virginia 6-1 .514 (54th) .444 (89th) 0 2 No - Big 12

Below are details of each ranked team defeated, and ranked opponents left on each school's schedule, based on the latest AP top 25.

AP
rank
SchoolDefeatedRemainingAdditional
title game
possible
1 Alabama 7. Texas A&M 11. Auburn
15. LSU
Yes - SEC
2 Michigan 8. Wisconsin
20. Penn State
21. Colorado
6. Ohio State Yes - Big Ten
3 Clemson 3. Louisville
11. Auburn
19. Florida State
  Yes - ACC
4 Washington 16. Utah 25. Washington State Yes - Pac-12
5 Louisville 19. Florida State   Yes - ACC
6 Ohio State 8. Wisconsin
12 Oklahoma
2. Michigan
9. Nebraska
Yes - Big Ten
7 Texas A&M 11. Auburn 15. LSU Yes - SEC
9 Nebraska   No. 6 Ohio State Yes - Big Ten
10 Florida   16. LSU
19. Florida State
Yes - SEC
13 Baylor No. 22 Oklahoma State No. 12 Oklahoma
No. 14. West Virginia
No - Big 12
14 West Virginia   No. 12 Oklahoma
No. 13. Baylor
No - Big 12

Sources: cleveland.com/datacentral research with data from the NCAA, Sports Reference LLC., and the Associated Press.

World Series Game 7: First pitch time, TV, radio and streaming info for Cubs vs. Indians

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Here's where you can catch Cleveland vs. Chicago in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Indians play Game 7 of the 2016 World Series Wednesday at Progressive Field against the Chicago Cubs. Here's how to watch, listen and stream the action online.

What: Cleveland Indians (10-4) vs. Chicago Cubs (10-6).
Where: Progressive Field.
When: 8 p.m.
TV: Fox.
Radio: WTAM, 1100 AM.
Online: MLB.TV (premium subscription); FoxSportsGo

Chicago notable: Cubs starer Kyle Hendricks is 1-1 in the postseason with a 1.31 earned run average and 17 strikeouts.

Cleveland notable: Indians starter Corey Kluber is 4-1 in the postseason with a 0.89 earned run average and 35 strikeouts.

Catch the coverage from before the game; join in the live chat and stick around for full postgame coverage. For all Indians information, be sure to check out cleveland.com/tribe.

7 reasons Cleveland Indians can beat Chicago Cubs in Game 7 of the World Series

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The Indians and Cubs will play Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. Here are seven reasons why the Indians can beat the Cubs and win their first World Series since 1948.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Here are seven reasons why the Indians will win Game 7 of the World Series against the Cubs on Wednesday night at Progressive Field.

1. Corey Kluber: The right-hander is on the verge of being a postseason legend. He's 4-1 with a 0.89 ERA (three earned runs in 30 1/3 innings) in five starts in October. In the World Series, he's entering Game 7 with a 2-0 record and a 0.75 ERA (one earned run in 12 innings) in two starts against the Cubs. He is just the seventh pitcher in the last 30 years to make three starts in one World Series. Five of the first six pitched their teams to titles.

The concern is that this will be Kluber's second straight start on short rest and third of the postseason. You have to wonder how much gas there's left in the tank.

2. Jason Kipnis: The second baseman, after struggling in the ALCS (1-for-19), has found his groove in the Fall Classic. He had his second three-hit game in Tuesday night's blowout loss to the Cubs, going 3-for-5 with a single, double, homer and two runs. Kipnis has homered in every round of the postseason.

3. Andrew Miller: The 6-7 lefty has spent the entire postseason tilting games in the Tribe's favor no matter when he pitches. In the last two games, however, manager Terry Francona hasn't had a lead (or a tie) at the right point of the game to insert Miller. The good thing is Miller hasn't pitched since Game 4 on Saturday so he should be rested and ready to add to his postseason record of 29 strikeouts in 17 innings.

4. Cody Allen: If the Indians can get a lead to Bryan Shaw, Miller and Allen in the late innings Wednesday night, Indians' fans should be celebrating at a downtown parade in the near future. Allen, with six saves in the postseason, has not allowed a run in 11 2/3 innings, while striking out 22 batters. He's appeared in three World Series games, striking out 10 and walking one in four innings.

Meisel: Seven reasons for a Cubs win

5. Francisco Lindor: The 22-year-old switch-hitting shortstop is having a blast in his first postseason. The only problem is that he wanted to open the season in the cold (check) and end it in the cold (uncheck). Game time temperature for Game 7 could be in the 70s.

Lindor is hitting .364 (8-for-22) with two RBI in the World Series and .340 (18-for-53) in the postseason. He has a habit of doing big things at big moments and Game 7 of the World Series is baseball's biggest moment.

6. Terry Francona: If the Indians have a Mr. November, it could well be their manager. Francona, with the help of an excellent coaching staff and an innovative front office, has guided a three-man rotation, a great bullpen and a temperamental offense to Game 7 of the World Series. You can disagree with his choice of starting Tyler Naquin in center field in Game 6, but other than that Francona has been golden in the postseason.

7. Why not? Give the Cubs credit for overcoming a 3-1 deficit to force Game 7. It is a young and talented team built to win. But they were supposed to be here, right? Since spring training people have been writing that they're headed for the World Series.

The Indians, well, their success was contingent on what was called the best starting rotation in the AL. That changed dramatically in September, but today, on Nov. 2, they stand nose-to-nose with the Cubs. Closer Cody Allen said in spring training that the Indians' goal was to be the last team standing after the last game of the season.

Wednesday night is Game 7 of the World Series. It doesn't get any more final than that. The Indians are nine innings away from standing alone on baseball's center stage.

Sure the Cubs have been waiting 108 years for a World Series title. But so what, the Indians have been waiting for 68 years. Either way it's a long time between celebrations. If Allen and his teammates really want this, they're never going to have a better opportunity.

So why not the Tribe?

7 reasons the Chicago Cubs can win Game 7 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians

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After six weeks of spring training, six months of regular-season play and one month of postseason play, everything boils down to one game for the Indians and Cubs. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After six weeks of spring training, six months of regular-season play and one month of postseason play, everything boils down to one game for the Indians and Cubs.

One team will snap its franchise's lengthy championship drought on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. The other will head off to winter hibernation.

Paul Hoynes outlined seven ways the Indians can win Game 7 of the World Series. Here, we'll detail seven things that could work in the Cubs' favor.

1. Lester will pester: Left-hander Jon Lester, who pitched the Cubs to victory in Game 5, will be available out of the bullpen. Look for him to potentially bridge the gap from starter Kyle Hendricks to closer Aroldis Chapman. Lester limited the Indians to two runs on four hits over six innings on Sunday.

2. Road, sweet road: The Indians have home-field advantage for Game 7, thanks to the American League's victory in the All-Star Game. Corey Kluber, Cleveland's starter for Game 7, earned the win in that midseason exhibition. How fitting. Plenty of Cubs fans made the trip for Game 6, though. By the ninth inning of Tuesday's lopsided contest, once some Tribe fans had filtered out of the ballpark, there was a sea of blue behind the visitor's dugout.

3. Closing time: Joe Maddon turned to his closer to protect a five-run lead in the seventh inning of Game 6. That's understandable; neutralize the Indians' threat of a rally and then let another reliever close it out. Only, Maddon returned to Chapman in the eighth inning. And even after the Cubs extended their lead to seven runs, he inexplicably sent Chapman back out there for the ninth. After a leadoff walk, Chapman exited.

All told, Chapman tossed 20 pitches over 1 1/3 innings. That probably won't alter his Game 7 usage.

4. Not just a homebody: Hendricks dominated at Wrigley Field this season, with a 1.32 ERA in 15 outings. He wasn't too shabby on the road, either, with a 2.95 ERA. He limited opposing batters to a .213/.278/.365 slash line away from the north side of Chicago.

It all boils down to this: Game 7

5. Better bats: The Indians had allowed fewer than two runs per game during the playoffs before the Cubs tagged them for nine runs in Game 6. Kris Bryant collected four hits. Anthony Rizzo tallied three hits. Addison Russell tied a World Series record with six RBI. For the first time in the series, the Cubs' batters ought to be feeling good about themselves.

6. The Great Schwarbino: Kyle Schwarber has received plenty of attention this series (from certain broadcasts, at least). Chicago's lineup is stronger when he is involved, and that's the case with AL rules in play. Schwarber has four hits in 12 at-bats during the series.

7. Study session at Napoli's: The Cubs have been fortunate that Indians slugger Mike Napoli, in his own words, has been "a click off." Napoli has only three RBI this postseason, and he's 9-for-47 overall, with 18 strikeouts. Napoli often says his home runs come in bunches, but he only has one during the playoffs.

Game 7 World Series results all-time; home team has won 8 of last 9

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All-time Game 7 World Series results, including home and away records, game times and attendance.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The home team in Game 7 of the World Series has won eight of the last nine games.

But all-time, the home team is 18-18 in Game 7s when the championship was on the line for both teams.

Below are the results of each Game 7 in World Series history.

The Chicago Cubs will play the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series on Tuesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. This will be the 37th Game 7 with a best-of-seven series tied, 3-3. But there were five other Game 7s in years when the series lasted longer.

Beginning in 1975, each Game 7 has been played at night. The Cincinnati Reds won the 1975 game in Boston's Fenway Park, 4-3.

The 1982 St. Louis Cardinals started an eight-game winning streak in Game 7s for the home team, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers. That streak ended in 2014, when San Francisco Giants won in Kansas City.

Related: home field in the World Series

Here are the results of each Game 7.

YearDateResultWinning
league
Winner
H/A
VenueAtt.Time
2016 Nov. 2 Chicago vs. Cleveland     Progressive Field    
2014 Oct. 29 San Francisco 3, Kansas City 2 AL Away Kauffman Stadium 40,535 3:10
2011 Oct. 28 St. Louis 6, Texas 2 NL Home Busch Stadium 47,399 3:17
2002 Oct. 27 Anaheim 4, San Francisco 1 AL Home Edison International Field 44,598 3:16
2001 Nov. 4 Arizona 3, New York 2 NL Home Bank One Ballpark 49,589 3:20
1997 Oct. 26 Florida 3, Cleveland 2 NL Home Pro Player Stadium 67,204 4:10
1991 Oct. 27 Minnesota 1, Atlanta 0 AL Home Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 55,118 3:23
1987 Oct. 25 Minnesota 4, St. Louis 2 AL Home Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 55,376 3:04
1986 Oct. 27 New York 8, Boston 5 NL Home Shea Stadium 55,032 3:11
1985 Oct. 27 Kansas City 11, St. Louis 0 AL Home Royals Stadium 41,658 2:46
1982 Oct. 20 St. Louis 6, Milwaukee 3 NL Home Busch Stadium 53,723 2:50
1979 Oct. 17 Pittsburgh 4, Baltimore 1 AL Away Memorial Stadium 53,733 2:54
1975 Oct. 22 Cincinnati 4, Boston 3 AL Away Fenway Park 35,205 2:52
1973 Oct. 21 Oakland 5, New York 2 AL Home Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 49,333 2:37
1972 Oct. 22 Oakland 3, Cincinnati 2 NL Away Riverfront Stadium 56,040 1:50
1971 Oct. 17 Pittsburgh 2, Baltimore 1 AL Away Memorial Stadium 47,291 2:10
1968 Oct. 10 Detroit 4, St. Louis 1 NL Away Busch Stadium 54,692 2:07
1967 Oct. 12 St. Louis 7, Boston 2 AL Away Fenway Park 35,188 2:23
1965 Oct. 14 Los Angeles 2, Minnesota 0 AL Away Metropolitan Stadium 50,596 2:27
1964 Oct. 15 St. Louis 7, New York 5 NL Home Busch Stadium (Sportsman's Park) 30,346 2:40
1962 Oct. 16 New York 1, San Francisco 0 NL Away Candlestick Park 43,948 2:29
1960 Oct. 13 Pittsburgh 10, New York 9 NL Home Forbes Field 36,683 2:36
1958 Oct. 9 New York 6, Milwaukee 2 NL Away County Stadium 46,367 2:32
1957 Oct. 10 Milwuakee 5, New York 0 AL Away Yankee Stadium 61,207 2:34
1956 Oct. 10 New York 9, Brooklyn 0 NL Away Ebbets Field 33,782 2:19
1955 Oct. 4 Brooklyn 2, New York 0 AL Away Yankee Stadium 62,465 2:44
1952 Oct. 7 New York 4, Brooklyn 2 NL Away Ebbets Field 33,195 2:54
1947 Oct. 6 New York 5, Brooklyn 2 AL Home Yankee Stadium 71,548 2:19
1946 Oct. 15 St. Louis 4, Boston 3 NL Home Sportsman's Park 36,143 2:17
1945 Oct. 10 Detroit 9, Chicago 3 NL Away Wrigley Field 41,590 2:31
1940 Oct. 8 Cincinnati 2, Detroit 1 NL Home Crosley Field 26,854 1:47
1934 Oct. 9 St. Louis 11, Detroit 0 AL Away Navin Field (Tiger Stadium) 40,902 2:19
1931 Oct. 10 St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 2 NL Home Sportsman's Park 20,805 1:57
1926 Oct. 10 St. Louis 3, New York 2 AL Away Yankee Stadium 38,093 2:15
1925 Oct. 15 Pittsburgh 9, Washington 7 NL Home Forbes Field 42,856 2:31
1924 Oct. 10 Washington 4, New York 3 AL Home Griffith Stadium 31,667 3:00
1909 Oct. 16 Pittsburgh 8, Detroit 0 AL Away Bennett Park 17,562 2:10
 
Game 7 in a best-of-seven series that went eight games because of an earlier tie.
1912 Oct. 15 New York 11, Boston 4 AL Away Fenway Park 32,694 2:21
 
Game 7s when the series was best-of-nine; there never was a Game 9 as all were decided in eight or fewer games.
1921 Oct. 12 New York 2, New York 1 NL Home Polo Grounds V 36,503 1:40
1920 Oct. 12 Cleveland 3, Brooklyn 0 AL Home Dunn Field (League Park) 27,525 1:55
1919 Oct. 8 Chicago 4, Cincinnati 1 NL Away Crosley Field 13,923 1:47
1903 Oct. 10 Boston 7, Pittsburgh 3 NL Away Exposition Park 17,038 1:45

Cleveland.com/datacentral researched the history of home field in the World Series, using a database of game details compiled by the website retrosheet.org. The database is free to use  with this attribution:

The information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by Retrosheet. Interested parties may contact Retrosheet at retrosheet.org.

Clevelander Neil Giraldo and his hometown Thrills and Company band mates say Go Tribe! with 'Liftin' the Curse of the Rock'

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Neil Giraldo grew up an Indians fan, so when he saw his hometown team making a run towards the playoffs, he and his ex-Cleveland Thrllls and Company band mates reunited to write "Liftin' the Curse of the Rock.''

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Neil Giraldo is a Clevelander through-and-through. Which explains why he is so nervous about his Indians World Series anthem "Liftin' the Curse of the Rock.''

"When I came up with that title,'' said Giraldo, calling Wednesday morning, the day after the Tribe's 9-3 loss in Game 6, from Miami, Florida, where he and wife Pat Benatar have a series of gigs, "I thought wouldn't it be great to write that song?

Hear a sample of "Liftin' the Curse of the Rock'' and buy it on iTunes.

"And then yesterday, when they started losing, I thought, 'I hope I didn't put a curse on the curse!'' he exclaimed. The fear scared the - well, you can guess - out of him, Giraldo said, laughing.

The song, rousing and rollicking, and told from the vantage point of a couple of Cleveland Italian kids who idolized fellow Italian Rocky Colavito, cites the curse that reportedly arose when the Rock was traded to Detroit in 1960 for Harvey Kuenn.

Best of all, it was recorded by Giraldo and his old Cleveland band mates Frank Amato, Gary Jones and Rod Psyka in Thrills and Company, the group he was in before leaving for New York 1977 to join Rick Derringer's band.

"It was a great little band, but we never made it,'' Giraldo said. "We went to California, tried, came back and failed.

"For years and years, I felt like I needed to do something for them to help them,'' he said. "They stayed in Cleveland had to get their day jobs, and I always felt like I wanted to give back.''

Initially, the Cleveland Cavaliers "reached out to me to do something, but I was a little afraid to do that,'' Giraldo said. "We have a lot of fans in Oakland, and I didn't want to piss anybody off.''

Tom,Jane, Frank 1987 Front Row Theater[4].jpgFrank Amato was the lead singer for Thrills and Company, the '70s Cleveland band that also featured Neil Giraldo on guitar. Giraldo, Amato (pictured singing to former Plain Dealer rock critic Jane Scott in 1987 with his other band, Beau Coup) and their TAC band mates teamed up to write and record a new Indians rallying anthem, "Lifting the Curse of the Rock.''

Then, this past July, the Tribe went on their run and the longtime Indians fan who dreamt of growing up to be a center fielder like Cleveland's Vic Davilillo, who played here from 1963 to 1968 - another guy who, like Giraldo, "was small and fast, too'' -- decided he'd spent enough time on the sidelines.

"I'm allowed to have a favorite, so in July, I came up with the title, 'Lifting the Curse of the Rock,' '' he said. "Being Italian, he was an icon for us.

So he called his old pals back in Cleveland and the process began. He'd write a chorus and play drums and guitar; Amato, the vocalist on the track, and the others back in C-town would write a verse and record it and ship it back to him. Thanks to the wonders of technology, they were able to put together the song without actually having to be in the studio together, which would have been impossible with Giraldo's touring schedule. And, of course, everyone else's dreaded "day job.''

You want true proof of his Cleveland roots, all you have to do is mention the 1997 meltdown when the Indians were up against the Florida Marlins.

"I was actually in Cleveland,'' he said. "We had a show and we were staying at the Ritz-Carlton.

"I walked out of the elevator and I see this wedding party at the bar,'' he said. It appeared to him that the group had bellied up to the bar after the ceremony to watch the Series finale.

Then Jose Mesa blew the lead in the ninth, and the Tribe fell, 3-2, in the 10th.

"The Indians the lost it and this girl looks like Hell had fallen on her,'' he said. "I felt so bad for her. They had it won. They SHOULD have won.

"That's why we gotta lift this curse!'' Giraldo said.

Even though he's working tonight for Game 7, Giraldo will be paying attention to the game.

"Here's the deal: I go on at 8 p.m.,'' he said. "I will watch the game before I go onstage, and I will have my tech have my phone there with the app so I can see the score.

"If they win, I will stop the show and I will play the song and blast it over the PA system,'' he promised.

Seems fitting, since the gig is in Miami, the site of that 1997 heartbreak. And maybe, just maybe, he'll run into that dejected bride when he returns for the Indians' victory parade.


Hike in Bedford proves successful first step on mission to get readers moving: Stretching Out

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Of all the ways I could have spent my Wednesday morning, I can think of few better than the way I did: hiking the Bedford Reservation with readers of "Stretching Out" and members of the Cleveland Hiking Club.

Stretching Out

zachary-lewis-sig2.jpgZachary Lewis

WHAT NEXT?
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Yoga beginning to yield tiny but tangible results in week two of fitness experiment

BEDFORD, Ohio - Now that I could get used to. Of all the ways I could have spent my Wednesday morning, I can think of few better than the way I did: hiking the Bedford Reservation.

Thank you, Cleveland Hiking Club. Wise, I think, was my choice to attach myself to that group, and to invite readers to join me on one of its many journeys.

Collectively, the CHC (clevelandhikingclub.org) has been active nearly a century, leading multiple hikes every day since 1919; They know probably more than anyone about getting people up and outdoors, and safely on their feet through the woods.

This particular hike spanned five miles and took place entirely on mountain bike trail in the Bedford Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks, beginning and ending at Egbert Picnic Area. The terrain was curvy, flat single-track. One had to watch out for roots and rocks, but hills were few, far between, and perfectly manageable.

The conditions, too, were ideal. Not only did I luck out on weather, landing a November day warm enough for shorts and a tee shirt, but so too could I not have asked for a more picturesque setting. The leaves were all gold, orange, and yellow, the views lovely.

And oh, the exercise. Hike leader Barb Palumbo sustained a steady but not aggressive pace, ticking off miles every 20 minutes or so. Just enough, in other words, to elevate and hold up the heart-rate, but not so fast as to be strenuous.

No wonder so many of the club's members log double digits daily and thousands of miles a year. At the end of the trip, I felt nothing else so much as exhilaration; If I weren't a working stiff, I too would be out there in the woods every day, just for the health of it.

Hard to tell exactly who in attendance had answered my invitation and who was surprised to have a journalist in the group. Most or all of the two dozen participants appeared to be members of the club, out for a routine hike.

In any case, I was glad to distribute goodies (water bottles and lip balm) from University Hospitals, my corporate partner in this project, to all. Eventually, I hope to develop a logo and entice participants with branded t-shirts, hats, and other fitness paraphernalia. My goal, after all, is to foster a "Stretching Out" community, to transition my audience from simply reading about exercise to actually engaging in it.

I therefore need your help, on two accounts. Not only do I ask that you participate in future "Stretching Out" club activities (stay tuned). I also ask that you suggest activities for the group to try, just as you've been doing for me individually for years. Together, I think, we can get this city moving.

Was Ohio State's offense improved in its win over Northwestern?

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Some things were definitely better, like Ohio State's offensive line play. But overall? Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Was Ohio State's offense really improved in its win over Northwestern last Saturday? 

The Buckeyes clearly struggled in their loss at Penn State two weeks ago, and despite a close win over the Northwestern this past Saturday -- a game in which they scored only 24 points -- Urban Meyer and his players vow they saw improvements. 

Maybe it's hard to see with the naked eye. Some things were definitely better, like Ohio State's offensive line play. But overall ... 

Do you believe them?

Do we believe them? 

Listen to Ari Wasserman, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis discuss Ohio State's offense in the video above. 

Below is some of our coverage from Tuesday: 

Tate Martell and Ohio State's recruiting weekend: Will the 5-star QB get his first win in Ohio Stadium?

How the Cubs Kyle Schwarber got to know Urban Meyer - 'Awesome dude'

Was that the new normal for Ohio State's passing game? Inside J.T. Barrett's numbers

Ohio State football and the weight of expectations: Buckeye Talk Podcast

JK Dobbins, a four-star Ohio State RB commit, could play in U.S. Army All-American game

#winning? Charlie Sheen is bringing Wild Thing from 'Major League' to Game 7

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TMZ reports Sheen was given the ticket by a couple of local business owners who are "hoping to get him a prime seat, just a few rows behind the Indians dugout."

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cubs may have pushed the Indians to the brink of blowing a 3-1 lead in the World Series, but not to worry, Tribe fans, Charlie Sheen is on the case.

Thank goodness. [?]

The actor who played Indians closer Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn in the movie "Major League," but who can't actually pitch in a game or do anything really to help the Indians win, announced his pending arrival in a tweet this morning.

"Fear not, Believeland!" the star of "Scary Movie 3" wrote. "My bag is packed and help is on the way!! #GetMeVaughn."

Before the World Series began, fans on social media started a campaign to get Sheen to throw out the first pitch. Major League Baseball quickly put the kibosh on the idea, so the idea to bring Sheen out to Cleveland was hatched by a couple of fans.

TMZ reported Sheen was given the ticket by a couple of local business owners who are "hoping to get him a prime seat, just a few rows behind the Indians dugout." ESPN's Darren Rovell later identified the benefactors as Bobby George from TownHall and Tony Madalone of Fresh Brewed Tees.

"We're die-hard Clevelanders and wanted to do this for the fans," Madalone told ESPN.

How two Cleveland businessman brought Charlie Sheen, the Wild Thing, to Game 7 of the World Series  

George told WKYC Channel 3 that Sheen, in full "Wild Thing" costume, would be appearing at the Barley House downtown before and after the game. Whether or not Sheen brings any of his patented tiger blood or #winning mojo to Cleveland remains to be seen, but, hey, it's better than watching Vince Vaughn butcher "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" again, right?

Game 7 gets underway at Progressive Field starting at 8 p.m. Former Indians great Jim Thome will throw out the first pitch, in case you were wondering. 

Jim Thome to throw out ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 7 of the World Series

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Major League Baseball, in conjunction with the teams, chooses who throws out each ceremonial first pitch. Former players from each team have thrown out the first pitch prior to each game in the series.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jim Thome, who has attended several games during this World Series, will watch Game 7 from Progressive Field as well. In fact, he'll throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Thome ventured to Cleveland for Game 1 in Cleveland last week. He also brought his son, Landon, to Wrigley Field for Game 5. Despite growing up a Cubs fan in Peoria, Illinois, Thome's allegiance isn't in question during this series. 

"As en ex-player, you feel it with them," Thome told cleveland.com before Game 5. "You want this to happen so badly."

Major League Baseball, in conjunction with the teams, chooses who throws out each ceremonial first pitch. Former players from each team have thrown out the first pitch prior to each game in the series.

Thome, one of three players with a statue out beyond center field, played for the Indians from 1991-2002 and again in 2011. He is the Indians' franchise leader in home runs.

Thome played in the World Series the last time the Indians advanced this far, in 1997. The Tribe fell short in Game 7 against the Marlins. Thome never again reached the World Series.

"It's what you live for," Thome said. "It's what you dream of."

Everything comes full circle for Thome, Alomar

Travis Hafner will deliver the game ball to the mound on Wednesday night.

Kenny Lofton and Carlos Baerga completed the act in Games 1 and 2, respectively, at Progressive Field. Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux, Billy Williams and Ryne Sandberg all had the honor before the three games at Wrigley Field over the weekend. Dennis Martinez, Cleveland's starter for Game 6 of the 1995 World Series, threw a pitch to Yan Gomes prior to Game 6 on Tuesday night.

Big Ten football will have games on Friday nights in 2017: Will Ohio State?

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Could Ohio State be playing Friday night games in Ohio Stadium in the future?

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If you're a Big Ten football fan and you like watching college football on weeknights, you're luck: Those two things are coming together in 2017. 

A lot of you may hate the idea, too. 

But according to the Chicago Tribune's Teddy Greenstein, the Big Ten struck a deal with ESPN/ABC and Fox that includes a six-game package of primetime Friday night games starting next season. 

Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany told the Chicago Tribune that the league would be reluctant to ask programs with big stadiums like Ohio State or Penn State to host a Friday night game. And apparently, Michigan has already gone on record as being staunchly opposed to it, both at home and on the road.

Penn State has also informed the Big Ten it won't host a game on Friday night.

That doesn't mean Ohio State won't participate. 

According to the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said the program is all for participating. 

"We are supportive of it," Smith said. "We battle for a long time to try to be respectful obviously for high school football. But the reality is what we need to do for our television partners and what we need to do for our revenue stream, we needed to consider some different options."

Ohio State is open to hosting Friday night games only a weekend when the school has its annual fall semester break in mid-October, Smith told the Dispatch. 

Next year Ohio State is playing away that weekend, so it won't be in 2017. But Smith told the Dispatch that the Buckeyes could host a Friday night home game in the future.

"We will participate in hosting one (Friday night) game once every three years," Smith said.

There is some question as to whether allowing Friday night games is a good idea for Ohio State given high school football is so important to the state in general. 

What do you think?

How 2 Cleveland businessmen brought Charlie Sheen, the Wild Thing, to Game 7 of the World Series

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Look out, Cubs.... The Wild Thing is landing. Charlie Sheen is scheduled to fly into Burke Lakefront Airport at 3:15 p.m. today and will attend Game 7 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Look out, Cubs.... The Wild Thing is landing.

Charlie Sheen is scheduled to fly into Burke Lakefront Airport at 3:15 p.m. today, according to a source.

The star of "Major League" will be attending Game 7 of the World Series between Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs.

Bobby George, of Corporate Management Group, has teamed up with Tony Madalone, owner of Fresh Brewed Tees apparel company, to fly Sheen in and get him tickets to the game.

"What an awesome opportunity for Cleveland, said Madalone. "We're die-hard Clevelanders and wanted to do this for the fans. There's no better way to rally everyone than to bring wild Thing to Cleveland!"

Bobby George, whose CMG owns Town Hall and Barley House, says  they both got the idea simultaneously.

"Every time I watch Vaughn come out in Major League I get chills. Tony and I couldn't let this opportunity slip by us. We decided to "bring out Vaughn" -- we were both working on this simultaneously," says George.

There are no plans for any other appearances by Sheen, who tweeted earlier that he was coming.

Starting lineups, World Series Game 7: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago Cubs

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It's a winner-take-all game for the Indians and Cubs on Wednesday night -- and the "all" is quite a bit, considering the lengths of the teams' respective championship droughts.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Well, this is it. Terry Francona has scripted 175 different lineups this season (spring training excluded).

Lineup No. 176 will be his last of 2016. It's a winner-take-all game for the Indians and Cubs on Wednesday night -- and the "all" is quite a bit, considering the lengths of the teams' respective championship droughts.

One of those hexes will come to an end as the teams duke it out for major-league supremacy.

Here are the lineups and the pitching matchup.

Pitching matchup: RHP Corey Kluber vs. RHP Kyle Hendricks

Lineups

Indians

1. DH Carlos Santana

2. 2B Jason Kipnis

3. SS Francisco Lindor

4. 1B Mike Napoli

5. 3B Jose Ramirez

6. RF Lonnie Chisenhall

7. CF Rajai Davis

8. LF Coco Crisp

9. C Roberto Perez

Cubs

1. CF Dexter Fowler

2. DH Kyle Schwarber

3. 3B Kris Bryant

4. 1B Anthony Rizzo

5. LF Ben Zobrist

6. SS Addison Russell

7. C Willson Contreras

8. RF Jason Heyward

9. 2B Javy Baez


Two men caught with counterfeit World Series tickets face felony charges

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Two men caught with several fraudulent World Series Game 7 tickets were arrested in Wood County on Wednesday.

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Two men face felony charges after being caught with fake tickets to the final World Series game between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers on Wednesday morning stopped a 2015 Chevrolet Impala on Interstate 80 in Wood County for a lane change violation.

The patrol reported criminal indicators were observed and the driver consented to a search that yielded eight tickets to Game 7 at Progressive Field.

How to avoid ticket scams for Indians World Series games

Highway patrol confirmed the tickets were fraudulent and estimated the tickets would have sold for more than $4,000. 

The driver, Terry R. Walls, 36, of Merrillville, Indiana and passenger, Citron A. Mitchell, 35, of Chicago, Illinois, were arrested and charged with forgery, a fifth-degree felony. 

If convicted, each could face up to a year in prison and up to a $2,500 fine. The investigation is ongoing, the highway patrol said, and more charges could be filed at a later time.

Last week, three men were arrested for selling counterfeit tickets. One man was selling fake staff passes, promising entry to Progressive Field for $150.

If you'd like to comment on this story, visit Wednesday's crime and courts comments section.

Mike Dunleavy shoots to fit in on LeBron James' Cavs

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The introverted Mike Dunleavy knows the easiest way to fit in on the outgoing Cavs is to make shots, and he did that Tuesday against the Rockets. Watch video

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The easiest way for Mike Dunleavy to fit in with the gregarious, boisterous, defending-champion Cavs is to make shots.

That's primarily why they traded for Dunleavy, 36, a career 37.6-percent shooter from 3-point range who's on his fifth team in 15 seasons.

So consider Dunleavy's 11 points on 3-of-4 shooting in Cleveland's 128-120 win over Houston Tuesday night his formal initiation with new team.

"I know he was kicking the bed after last game when he got home for a couple shots that he missed in the fourth quarter, but that's OK," said LeBron James, who was referring to Dunleavy's relatively poor outing Saturday against Orlando.

Entering the Houston game, Dunleavy had made just three of his previous 12 shots, including a 2-of-8 performance against the Magic. He was 0-of-4 in the fourth quarter (0-of-3 from 3-point range), while the Cavs watched their lead melt from 18 points down to three. If Dunleavy had made just a couple of those shots, the Magic's threat wouldn't have been so real.

Dunleavy scored six in a frenetic fourth quarter against the Rockets (the teams combined for 79 points, and the Cavs shot 13-of-15), the last a 3-pointer assisted by James.

"Down the stretch we're going to definitely need him and it's part of my job to make sure everybody's involved and a part of a good rhythm," James said.

Speaking after practice Wednesday, Dunleavy didn't want to say that his game against Houston helped him acclimate to life here.

"We'll see. It's a long season," Dunleavy said. "You always feel better when you're knocking down shots, especially with this group."

Right, this group. It's a group that consists of three bona fide stars in James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. J.R. Smith is daring from beyond the arc. The large personalities in the locker room are numerous.

After a game in Toronto last week, James and Smith were bellowing out lines from the TV show "Martin," cracking up the entire time, while Jordan McRae chimed in and several onlookers laughed. Dunleavy quietly walked to and from the shower, barely looking up.

On the one hand, he was 1-of-4 for two points with two turnovers that night. But he's also a quieter guy on a team where the volume is usually way up. Even for a veteran like Dunleavy, it's reasonable to expect some time to adjust.

"Honestly it's been easy to blend right in," Dunleavy said. "At the same time, it's entertaining to watch these guys day in and day out, see what goes on. Through it all, though, guys get the work in and what needs done."

The adjustment, according to Dunleavy, has been to play under James' expectation to shoot the ball whenever he has the chance. James said Dunleavy, Smith, Channing Frye and James Jones (who seldom plays) have the "ultra green light" to shoot, and James harps on Dunleavy to take advantage.

Both of Dunleavy's 3's Tuesday night were from 26 feet, a couple feet behind the 3-point line.

"That's what I'm saying, you've just got to let it fly," Dunleavy said. "They find you on the break, but you've got to get rid of it."

Dunleavy also knows James will look for him. One of his two baskets on that otherwise rough night against the Magic came out of a timeout, when James threw a blind, wraparound, bounce pass across the court to Dunleavy, who was coming off a back pick and met the ball at a spot in the opposite corner for a 3.

After that game, James said there is "probably only one guy in the world that can make that pass."

Dunleavy is getting used to playing with that guy.

"That hasn't been as big of an adjustment as maybe some other things, but that's the easy part," Dunleavy said.

Tyronn Lue didn't follow NBA free agency like most, but believes Celtics improved with Al Horford addition

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That doesn't mean the Celtics haven't caught his attention now that the season has started. He singled them out one of the teams that to get better this off-season, along with Atlanta and Indiana.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- While NBA fans were following this summer's free agency bonanza and teams were flocking to the Hamptons to woo Kevin Durant, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue was basking in the glow of the Larry O'Brien Trophy, unconcerned with what else was happening around the league.

"I didn't follow it," Lue said following Wednesday's practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts. "Nope."

That doesn't mean the Celtics haven't caught his attention. Now that the season has started, Lue singled them out as one of the Eastern Conference's improved teams, along with Atlanta and Indiana, a trio that stayed busy this off-season. 

"We can't take anyone lightly and we can't talk or think about the separation," Lue said recently. "We have to go out and play games, win games."

Boston, despite bringing a strong contingent -- Danny Ainge, point guard Isaiah Thomas and Tom Brady, among others -- didn't win the Kevin Durant recruitment. So the Celtics went to Plan B, signing versatile big man Al Horford to a four-year contract and they hope he's the piece that takes them to a playoff series win for the first time since 2012.

"Whenever you are able to acquire another All-Star automatically you are going to get better," Lue said. "That's a great piece in going in the right direction. Guy who can play the 4 or can play the 5. He's a stretch-4 or stretch-5 and rebounds the ball well. He's a great passer, great team defender and anytime you can get a guy like that on your team it always makes your team better."

Boston is 2-1. Horford has reached double figures in the first three games. But the newest addition missed Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls in the league's concussion protocol.

That takes one thing off Lue's to-do list. He will forgo the chance to watch Thursday's opponent, opting instead to go to Game 7 of the World Series. 

Thursday's primetime showdown was expected to be the Cavs' first look at the improved Celtics, a gauge of whether Boston has closed the gap on the champs after a busy summer. Even without Horford, Lue knows all about the Celtics. They finished as the fifth seed last year and are hoping to be in the mix again this season, trying end Cleveland's run of East supremacy. 

"They play hard, execute very well, run a lot of great things out of timeouts and they have guys that compete," Lue said of the Celtics. "Avery Bradley, (Marcus) Smart, those guys play extremely hard. We know that and that's who they are. (Jae) Crowder, those guys play hard. So when you play against this team you have to be ready to compete on a 48-minute basis."

Browns' Jamie Collins says he never asked for 'Von Miller money' and 'more of a family here' than Patriots

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Browns linebacker Jamie Collins said he was surprised about the trade from New England and doesn't understand it. But he's moved on to Cleveland. Watch video

BEREA, Ohio -- New Browns linebacker Jamie Collins said he never asked for "Von Miller money" and also that it's more of a family atmosphere here than in New England.

"I don't know nothing about Von Miller money,'' he said during his introductory locker room interview Wednesday. "Nothing. It never came out of my mouth, never. Let's be smart. Let's all have some common sense.''

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Collins was asking the Patriots for a deal similar to that of Denver's Miller, who averages more than $19 million a year. Collins, more of a coverage linebacker to this point, has 10.5 sacks over the past 3.5 seasons, while Miller averages almost 14 a year for the Broncos when healthy.

Collins, whose rookie contract expires after this season, also said he didn't receive an offer of $11 million a year from the Patriots, which has been reported.

"I didn't get anything,'' he said.

He added that there's more of a family feel here than in New England, and was already joking around with teammates.

"It's a different level,'' he said.

Collins wasn't playing well, lacked effort: Lombardi

He was a man of few words during his almost eight-minute interview, but some of them packed a wallop.

Here are some other highlights:

* On the trade: "Business is business. I was surprised."

* Understand it? "I don't, but it's out of my control. I don't make the calls.''

* Did he leave on good terms with Bill Belichick: "I leave anywhere with good terms with anybody. Like I said, I'm not stressing over nobody, no one. Not me.''

* Did he receive an explanation from the Patriots: "No. I get the news and I move on.  I'm not the type to pout about nothing.''

* How long did the surprise last?: "Oh, 10 minutes. 10 minutes. Woke up, got the feeling and it was over with. I'm on to Cleveland. Yeah-ha.

* Was he 'freelancing' on the field, as Mike Lombardi claimed? "I don't know. That's what the coaches do. I just come out here and I do what I've got to do."

* On if he'll sign an extension with the Browns: "I'm here now. This is my home for right now, so I'm going to play like this is my home. This is my focus."

* Set to be a free agent in March, is he auditioning for 30 other teams? "Yeah, that's what we do, every player anyway. I'm good with that too. I'm just blessed to be in the position I'm in."

* On his first impression of the Browns: "It's a family around here, definitely. You can talk to anyone around here, any of these guys, they're close, you're going to feel welcome."

* More of a family feel than in New England?: "Yeah, it's a different level."

* Given that, is he happier about the trade? "I'm the same person. I'm going to be the same person. It all comes back to me. I'm going to do what I've got to do regardless of any situation, any situation. I'm going to always be me. Always."

* Was he playing at high level: "Yeah."

* On his work ethic: "I'm a workaholic. I'm going to give you what I've got every game, every day regardless.''

* On going from a Super Bowl contender to a winless team: "I've been there before (with an 0-12 team at Southern Miss). I know how to handle the situation. I'm up for the challenge. I've been here before, so this is really no big deal.  The only thing going through my mind was just transferring up here and all my personal belongings."

* On becoming the cornerstone of the defense: "I'm going to come in here and do what I've got to do. It's my job and I'm coming here to win. I'm going to give my all like I always do. This is my new home and I'm ready."

* On where he'll fit in: "Wherever they put me in, I'm good to go. I'm new here, so I'll just get in where I fit in."

* On how quickly he can get up to speed: "I'll get in there pretty quick."

* If he'd like to rush the passer more: "Whatever the situation is, whatever it is. I don't care if I'm rushing or covering or blitzing, it don't matter to me, man."

* On his dealings with Hue Jackson: "It's all been pretty good. Positive and helpful.''

College Football 2016 Week 10 Preview: No. 1 Alabama rolls into No. 15 LSU (video)

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No. 1 Alabama is at No. 15 LSU in one of several AP Top 25 matchups this week, also including No. 6 Ohio State against No. 9 Nebraska: College Football Week 10 Preview. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Once again the spotlight is on No. 1 and undefeated Alabama as the Crimson Tide is at No. 15 LSU at 8 p.m. Saturday on ABC.

Give LSU credit, the Tigers did not abandon ship when former coach Les Miles was fired early in the season. And with the return of tailback Leonard Fournette from injury, this team is capable of pulling the home field upset.

Staying in the SEC, No. 11 Auburn vs. Vanderbilt is definitely a curiosity game, considering that in-state rivalry battle with Bama is three weeks away. Many football insiders believe no team is getting better, faster in the SEC this season than Auburn, which means that season-ender could have quite a lot at stake for both teams.

No. 3 Clemson is hosting Syracuse, which is currently .500 under new coach Dino Babers. This is a potential trap game for Clemson as the schedule is definitely light down the stretch.

At the same time, any loss this time in the season is tough to overcome with national title aspirations on the line. Along those same lines, No. 4 Washington is at California, where the Bears have proven to be tough. The undefeated Huskies failed to crack the Top 4 in the first College Football Playoff Rankings this week and will be locked in to avoid the upset.

In the Big Ten, No. 2 Michigan hosts Maryland, No. 6 Ohio State hosts No. 9 Nebraska, and No. 8 Wisconsin is at Northwestern.

You can get scores and updates all weekend on our College Football Scoreboard.

Thursday
No. 12 Oklahoma at Iowa State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
No. 21 Colorado vs. UCLA, 9 p.m., FS1

Friday
No. 24 Boise State vs. San Jose State, 10:15 p.m., ESPN2

Saturday
No. 1 Alabama at No. 15 LSU, 8 p.m., CBS
No. 2 Michigan vs. Maryland, Noon, ESPN
No. 3 Clemson vs. Syracuse, 3:30 p.m., ABC
No. 4 Washington at California, 10:30 p.m., ESPN
No. 5 Louisville at Boston College, Noon, ESPN2
No. 6 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Nebraska, 8 p.m., ABC
No. 7 Texas A&M at Misissippi State, Noon, SEC Net
No. 8 Wisconsin at Northwestern, Noon, ABC
No. 10 Florida vs. Arkansas, 3:30 p.m., CBS
No. 11 Auburn vs. Vanderbilt, Noon, ESPN
No. 13 Baylor vs. TCU, 3:30 p.m., FOX
No. 14 West Virginia vs. Kansas, 7 p.m., ESPN2
No. 18 North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech, 12:30 p.m., ACC Net
No. 19 Florida State at NC State, 7 p.m., ESPNU
No. 20 Penn State vs. Iowa, 7:30 p.m., BTN
No. 22 Oklahoma State at Kansas State, 3:30 p.m., ABC
No. 23 Virginia Tech at Duke, 3:30 p.m., ESPNU
No. 25 Washington State vs. Arizona, 4 p.m., PAC 12 Net

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