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Ready to go again

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 8:34am

The start of High School Football is this week and marks the end of summer. Maybe not on the calender, but in reality it's done. As you get older you try and slow down the summer months, heck every month, but it seems to go faster and faster each year. People start asking about football and whose going to be good, who you doing first week, that kind of stuff, starting several weeks ago. I always say the same thing. "Haven't thought about it much, it will get here quick enough." And here it is. That said, I'm ready. There's something special about high school football. The atmosphere makes it special. Pre-game music, band warming up. Popcorn and hot dogs. Football meant a lot in the community I grew up so I might view it different than others. But I think most who love sports feel the same. Another season is here...so let's go.

Swartzentruber Scramble has great turnout

Mon, 08/02/2010 - 8:30am

Great weekend for golf. Gotta send out a huge thank you to everybody who played in the Swartzentruber Memorial Golf Classic Saturday at Riceland Golf Course. We had 148 golfers for the four-person scramble. That's 37 teams. Unfortunately we had to turn some people away. Unbelievable turnout. Some of these folks I only see once a year so it is always a special event. I can't explain the huge numbers this year except to say that the stars aligned. As always, it is out of respect for Galen that people show up. Hard to believe it's been eight years since our colleague and friend passed but it's great to gather, have some fun and raise money for local youth golf programs. Another big thanks to Larry Lisic and the entire staff at Riceland who make having an event such as this extremely easy. Thanks again. Fairways and one putts to all.

Movin' on

Mon, 07/05/2010 - 6:23am

Is it over yet? Just waiting for The Big Show to leave town. By now, everyone has voiced their opinion on the Lebron James Saga. Most that I've heard are pretty similar. I really thought he would stay...until I heard about the Chris Bosh deal a week before the announcement. The Cavs have done about all they could in the last seven years. They've been aggressive, spent money, brought players in...and in the end they have to take eight steps back. I'm not going on about why James should have stayed. Quite frankly I am now sick of the whole thing. However, leave the room with some class. Give the Cavs a personal phone call. Show some respect for the people (fans) who have idolized you since high school. Just when you have thought you have seen it all! The "ME" movement is alive and well in South Beach. It's not the real world is it?
I always wondered why my dad was not a huge professional sports fan when I was growing up when I knew that he played and loved sports his whole life. I have finally got it the last few years. No such word as enough anymore. Just worry about number one.

Summer is here

Fri, 06/25/2010 - 10:35am

Summer officially got underway this week. If that's the case then why do people say that July 4th is the midway point of the season? The old adage is true, the older you get, the quicker time goes by.

Have you noticed that nobody is talking about the Indians any more? I know the Tribe is rebuilding. They have admitted that and even stated in March that they were on a plan that normally goes five years. Even so, can you remember a year in which there has been as little attention on the Indians as there is now? Maybe this is good considering the state of the ballclub but at least a little chatter means everybody hasn't forgotten about you.

Is Lebron staying has been the hot topic for a while. We'll know soon enough. I may be in the minority but I still believe he'll be a Cavalier next season.

The NBA draft was last night. Congrats to Ohio State's Evan Turner, who was the second overall pick to Philadelphia. Here's a guy who just got better and better each year and is a quality indiviudal. Here's hoping he has a good pro career.

The NBA draft is totally different that the NFL draft, which is still the king in this department. Can you imagine a team taking a guy in the first round who averaged three points and three rebounds a game? It happened with Kentucky's Daniel Orton going to Orlando. Three points and three rebounds? The word "potential" means more in this draft than in any other sport.

Out with a bang

Mon, 06/07/2010 - 9:33am

A tremendous weekend for a number of local athletes that wrapped up their school years on the playing fields. Hats off to Hillsdale. The Falcon Softball team captured its 6th state championship with a win over West Liberty-Salem 2-1. It's as good a school/sport combination that we have ever had in the area.

Brandy Kelley ended her school year on top of the podium as the Chippewa senior took first in the Div. 2 State High Jump competition. Kelley did it in style with her final jump being a personal best.

Four Rittman girls captured the school's first Track and Field title winning the 4X100 Meter Relay in Columbus. Three years ago, the school didn't even have a track program. That didn't phase Grethen Baisden, Crystal Barber, Alex Deffenbaugh and Stephanie Sanchez. They blazed their way to a Wayne County record time of 48.89 seconds to claim gold.

Many other great performances were given over the spring sports season. Hard to believe that another school year is over...in a blink.

Don't relax too much because the 2010-2011 school year is only ten weeks away.

Good but not great

Tue, 05/25/2010 - 8:17am

It's tough when only winning a title is considered a success (just ask the Cavs). It also means that being very good anymore just doesn't cut it. Also means that the regular season is very much overrated. Look at the major sports. Best record means very little. Take a look at the NHL this year. Philly wins the last regular season game just to get in the playoffs and they're playing for the Cup...Yankees last year...Lakers last year.

The Cavs need another player. It's obvious. Lakers have Gasol and proven players around him. Celtics have four all-stars and ( age aside ) can obviously still play when they need to. I still think as of this writing that LeBron stays, but they need more. And I think Dan Gilbert will get more. Who and when remain a mystery. Until then it's the Indians and Browns....when does OSU open up again?

May

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 9:24am

Random thoughts...Does it really feel like the year that the Cavs win it all?...and if it doesn't feel like it maybe that's a good thing considering what happens to Cleveland sports fans when they expect too much. Maybe a little reserved attitude is a good thing...like some say, when you least expect it....

A shirt that was spotted recently in a local store touting the Indians from 2007. The logo said "Crush the Rockies". Somebody got ahead of themselves, didn't they...

The roller coaster ride of this year's Indians is under way. Expect lots of ups and downs...win three straight...lose three straight...all year long.

This is definitely the year of the Falcon. Hillsdale domination is continuing. After great seasons in football and basketball, both the baseball and softball teams have been dominant...how deep in tournament can they go?

Ohio State's 2010 football schedule has eight home games...talk about expectations...seems like its all lined up for the Bucks this year...every big game at home except Wisconsin...is it ever too early to talk about OSU football?

Spring is here

Wed, 04/07/2010 - 10:13am

Better weather has enveloped the area the last week or so...and just in time. We all have a mental clock about when we think good weather should be here. Doesn't always happen but when baseball starts, better weather should follow and our attitudes normally improve. Now I can't speak for my co-workers but that is definitely the case for me. Baseball, golf, grillin' out,,,ahhhhh. Feeling much better now.

Boys State coming up

Fri, 03/19/2010 - 9:02am

Our sports department here at WQKT is readying for the Boys State Basketball Tournament. Even though we will do some College of Wooster Baseball, and possibly some local baseball and softball, over the next two months, we really slow down a bit after the boys tournament. That is good after seven months of activity since the start of football. As far as Boys State, congratulations to Mike Guidetti. He is the winner of the our "Why am I Worthy" contest and wins two tickets to each game of the Boys State Tournament in Columbus. We received some great entries. Some were sad, some were glad, some reminicising about the past or looking to the future. Mike's was unique because out of all the entries, his was the only one that made the committee laugh. And in the end, that distinguished his submission from every other. Mike told us about being the brother in-law of a local coach and never being invited down and would relish the look on his relatives face to see him in the arena. So, congratulations Mike and enjoy Columbus.

State Tourney

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 10:57am

The end of the high school basketball season is in sight as the girls state tournament is this weekend. It is a lot of hoops over a short time frame in Columbus over the next two weekends but, for the most part, it is a good time. As in many previous years, we have the pleasure of broadcasting some local teams at the State Tournament. Smithville and Hiland are part of the Girls Final Four this year. It really does add to our excitement being able to cover some "locals". Smithville's second trip this decade and Hiland's 11th overall and 3rd in a row make the week even more enjoyable. Hiland's dominance thru the years is probably more appreciated outside the area, where people not as close to the program have to think that something is in the water at the Reese Center. Its easy to get lulled into expectations when the program is so well known to you. Smithville heads to the Final Four for the second time this school year after the volleyball accomplished the feat this fall...quite an achievement. Two Final Four's in one school year doesn't happen all that often. Im sure they appreciate the accomplishment now but I bet it will mean even more later in life. Good Luck to both.

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