Josh Cribbs goes out and takes wildcat with him -- Bud Shaw Blog
Helmet-to-helmet hit sends Cribbs out of the game, without a penalty on James Harrison. PITTSBURGH, Pa. --Â The Browns clearly had a plan to support rookie quarterback Colt McCoy: throwing on first...
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Cleveland Browns now without Josh Cribbs, down, 7-3 -- Tony's take
Cribbs knocked out of game by James Harrison's helmet hit on Wildcat play gone awry. Gene J. Puskar / Associated PressJoe Haden's first-quarter interception denied a Steelers scoring threat. The...
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Terry Pluto's halftime scribbles from Browns-Steelers
Halftime scribbles as the Browns are competitive with the Steelers. Gene J. Puskar / Associated PressColt McCoy scrambles for yardage during the first half of Sunday's game against James Harrison...
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Ohio State falls from No. 1 to No. 11; Oregon No. 1 for first time ever
Ohio State pays price for its 31-18 loss at Wisconsin. Oregon becomes the 43rd team to hold the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll, which dates to 1936. Associated PressWisconsin's Isaac Anderson (6)...
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Cleveland Browns trail, 14-3, on Ben Roethlisberger's second TD pass --...
Hines Ward's 8-yard TD caps 96-yard drive. Colt McCoy surviving, not thriving. View full sizeJoshua Gunter / The Plain DealerBrowns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi is out of the game after taking this hard...
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Further weakened by injuries, Cleveland Browns just can't hang with...
Cribbs and Massaquoi leave in the first half with injuries; Colt McCoy throws for 281 yards and his first NFL TD in debut. View full sizeJohn Kuntz / The Plain DealerColt McCoy is sent to the ground...
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Pittsburgh Steelers put the game away, as McCoy gets his first TD -- Tony's take
One big special teams penalty widens Pittsburgh's lead before Colt McCoy engineers his first NFL TD drive. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerColt McCoy's first NFL touchdown comes in the late moments of...
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Cleveland Browns are hard-working but just not talented enough to win: Terry...
Sunday's loss is likely the kind of game the fans will be watching the next few weeks. John Kuntz / The Plain DealerThe Browns' Matt Roth (left) and Shaun Rogers (bottom) occasionally put pressure on...
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Ryan Hollins hopes his journeyman career finally settles down with Cleveland...
Ryan Hollins, who might be the Cavaliers' only true center, hopes he's found his niche with a team that values his quickness and agility. Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerOffense isn't really Ryan...
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P.M. Cleveland Cavaliers links: Cavs' regular season roster almost set
Barring a trade or the signing of a free agent, the Cavaliers will make one more cut to get to the maximum regular season-roster size of 15 players. Associated PressGuard Manny Harris (6), driving to...
View ArticleMary Kay Cabot and Tony Grossi offer postgame review of Steelers' 28-10 win...
Sunday's video analysis from the Plain Dealer's Browns beat writers. Beat writers Mary Kay Cabot and Tony Grossi analyze Sunday's game in Pittsburgh Analysis of the Cleveland Browns game against the...
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Unruffled (and not yet broken) Colt McCoy is the silver lining for the...
Minus two starting wide receivers and any NFL regular-season experience, Browns quarterback Colt McCoy got more than a passing grade in his debut, sports columnist Bud Shaw writes. View full sizeJohn...
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Rocky the rottweiler, Benedictine's football practice field: Whatever...
After eight years of lounging on the couch, swimming in the pool and being a popular fixture in a Parma neighborhood, Rocky died Oct. 3 after a bout with cancer. John Kuntz/The Plain DealerIn this...
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With 3 TD passes, Ben Roethlisberger was more than all right in his return to...
Ben Roethlisberger was not perfect in his return to a game that mattered Sunday afternoon, but he didn't need to be to beat the Browns. View full sizeJoshua Gunter / The Plain DealerWith three...
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Rocco Mediate, famed for 2008 U.S. Open playoff loss to Tiger Woods, wins for...
Mediate holed out for eagle for the 4th straight day, hitting a pitching wedge approach from 116 yards that spun back into the cup on the par-4 17th Sunday en route to a 1-stroke win over Bo Van Pelt...
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Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison says fines for his hits on Josh Cribbs,...
Steelers linebacker James Harrison knocked Josh Cribbs and Mohamed Massaquoi out of Sunday's game, but had no regrets. View full sizeJoshua Gunter / The Plain DealerBrowns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi...
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QB Zac Dysert's clutch TD pass a key moment for resurgent Miami: Mid-American...
After going 1-11 last season, Miami sits at 4-3, 3-0 for 2010 following its win over the defending MAC champions. David Kohl / Associated PressZac Dysert's evolution as a college quarterback was on...
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Another difficult day for cornerback Eric Wright: Browns Insider
Eric Wright, who struggled against the Ravens in week three, gave up two of the three TD passes on Sunday. View full sizeJohn Kuntz / The Plain DealerEric Wright lost his grip on Hines Ward and the...
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'Unprepared' Pettitte prepares for ALCS Game 3 showdown with Cliff Lee
Andy Pettitte doesn't know how he'll pitch Monday for the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS. The winningest pitcher in postseason history is still looking for that special something to "click in." Kathy...
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P.M. Ohio State football links: Buckeyes lose No. 1 by losing tussle against...
Wisconsin's offensive line delivers payback for its poor performance in last season's loss to OSU. Numerous links to what the loss means for Ohio State. Associated PressWisconsin wide receiver Isaac...
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