Sports Editor of News-Herald in Willoughby and Morning Journal in Lorain; I write about local colleges (John Carroll, others), pop culture, whatever else.
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.@Kareemhunt7’s mother Stephanie delivers #chiefs #browns tix to members of @southathletics football team at South HS @NHPreps
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.@AndyIsabella5 shows off his hands as his 11-year-old sister feeds footballs into a JUGS machine at their Highland Heights home @MayfieldFB @MayfieldSports @NHPreps #NFLDraft
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All-America RB @JoshPetr01 of @MountUnionFB was set to student-teach at Chagrin Falls this school year but is taking his shot at the NFL @NHPreps @Perry_Pirates @purpleraiders @d3football
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.@NDCFB QB Chris Brimm is back for his fifth season starting for the Falcons. With 41 wins, he can tie or pass Boise State’s Kellen Moore’s NCAA mark of 50. @NDCFalcons
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.@JCUFootball QB @ADMegs_10 is a true leader IMO. He took today’s playoff loss hard to Randolph Macon hard and accepted blame on himself. #d3fb
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Frantic finish at goal line as @NDCFB D holds on for 31-24 win over West Chester @NDCFalcons
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.@NDCFB standout receiver/kick returner Marvelle Ross of @VASJHighSchool is hoping for a shot in the NFL but he’s most proud of his change in attitude about life and how he lives it and here’s why @NDCFalcons @Vikings_AD @VASJFootball @NHPreps
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Check out the video bomb by @Mtrubisky10's dad @bigdheelfan on red carpet in Philly before NFL Draft @MentorAthletics @NHPreps #Bears
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No idea if former @NDCFB tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden is gonna make it with the #Browns but the young man is UBER talented and a physical specimen. @NDCFalcons (Photos by Brian Fisher) @newsheraldinoh
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Awesome scene at @JohnCarrollU for a car procession honoring longtime JCU sports information director Chris Wenzler, who passed away June 23. Hundreds lined up their cars to wave to wife Melissa (@mwenzler4021), family and friends. @jcusports @JCUAlumni
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Per Marvelle Ross’ agent Greg Diulus, the @NDCFB kick returner, receiver has signed with the @Jaguars @NDCFalcons @VASJVikingsAD @VASJFootball @NHPreps
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.@Mtrubisky10 at Day 2 of the Mitchell Trubisky Youth Camp talking about what giving back to the football program means to him. @MentorRedline @MentorAthletics @NHPreps #Steelers
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Hail Mary!!! @LECfootball beats Post 28-27 as time expires on 33-yard TD by Ali Lee @NHPreps @LakeErieStorm
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INCREDIBLE rally as @JFloriea2 finds Joey Torok for a TD with 45 secs left and @JCUFootball leads 29-28
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TD @JCUFootball with 23 ticks remaining, lead 17-10 over @bwathletics @jcu #d3fb @JFloriea2 to Colmon
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.@JCUFootball fans will never forget WR Willie Woods, who caught the GW TD vs Mount Union in 2016. Willie visited JCU practice today and is set to coach at alma mater Shaw this season after one year on @CoachTriv staff at @MentorRedline @NHPreps
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.@RickFinotti was one happy coach after his @JCUFootball team came from down 28-10 in the fourth to win 29-28. @jcusports #d3fb
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.@NDCFB offensive lineman Jimmy Burchett on blocking for running back Jaleel McLaughlin (@speedkills2k_) @ndcfalcons
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Here’s a game-changer: @JCUFootball blocks @BWYJFootball FG attempt and Josh McLean returns it for a TD and leads 14-3 q3. JCU special teams have been huge tonight. @jcusports @d3football
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What a great @BigDaddyWenz photo by @TCPPhotoCLE when Chris was inducted into @jcusports Hall of Fame. So happy, so proud. RIP my friend. @JohnCarrollU
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Year ago this week, captured this classic @D_trubisky video bomb covering #NFLDraft and @Mtrubisky10 #Bears
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RIP in peace my friend Chris Wenzler. @BigDaddyWenz you will always be the man. John Carroll lost a great one but his spirit will live on there. Sympathy to his wife @mwenzler4021 and his son and daughter, and countless others he helped along the way. @jcusports
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Ali Lee Jr. on his game-winning Hail Mary TD as @LECfootball beat Post 28-27 on the game’s final play
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Five years ago, Brandon Staley of @Perry_Pirates was the DC of @JCUFootball and now NFL teams are lining up to interview him as their HC. Incredible story. @jcusports @NHPreps
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.@ZipsFB coach Tom Arth on the origin of his motto ‘Our way’ during his time as @JCUFootball coach from 2013 to 2016 and carrying it over to the Zips @jcusports
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With 102 rushing yds last week vs. Johns Hopkins, @MountUnionFB RB Josh Petruccelli (@JoshPetro5) of @Perry_Pirates is just 3rd player in school history to rush for at least 5,000 career yards. Joins Nate Kmic (8,074), Chuck Moore (5,871). @NHPreps Photo courtesy @purpleraiders
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.@MentorWrestling coach Ray Lamanna organized the first all-girls wrestling meet for Dec. 30 at Mentor HS and more than 80 competed. @MentorAthletics
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.@NDCFB All-America running back Jaleel McLaughlin (@LaurenSpeed) is hopeful for 2,000 yards this season so he can celebrate the milestone with his offensive line and the rest of his teammates @NDCFalcons
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.@_devvv16 40 dash at @KentStFootball pro day @NDCFB @NDCFalcons unofficial time in 4.6-second range @NHPreps
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.@Marty_Gibbons @nflcommish @browns @LCCougarFB @LCHS_Cougars @jcusports @JCUFootball photo credit : Aaron Josefczyk #NFLDraft2021
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With a year of eligibility remaining, @JCUFootball QB @ADMegs_10 walks away from the sport with his legacy intact and a whole lot more. @jcusports @d3football news-herald.com/sports/john-…
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.@NHPreps boys basketball award winners: @lukechicone is 2021 Clark Kellogg Award winner; @CoachKrizancic wins 2021 Coach of the Year Award. Congrats to both, who are very deserving of the honors. @MentorAthletics @CardinalCage @NHPreps @ClarkKelloggCBS
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.@NDCL_Football freshman RB @Speedkills2k_ on his reaction when told he rushed for 340 yards vs West Liberty on Sept. 28 @NDCFalcons
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Not sure how many QBs can say their last pass in a game was for a TD in final seconds to rally his team from 18 down in 4th Q against their bitter rival for a dramatic win. That’s what @JFloriea2 did. Pretty cool. @JCUFootball @jcusports @NHPreps @MentorRedline @MentorAthletics
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.@LakeErieFB QB Gerald Gardner on his journey from Houston to Painesville and becoming a leader for the 4-3 Storm @LakeErieStorm
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All-America wise receiver @AndyIsabella5 on buying a JUGS machine and setting it up at his family’s Highland Heights home to keep him sharp before the upcoming #NFLDraft @MayfieldFB @MayfieldSports @UMassFootball @NHPreps
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.@NDCFB coach @mmental7 on taking over the reigns of the Falcons. Mental was named HC Dec. 22 when @coach_mjacobs left for Lenoir Rhyne. @NDCFalcons
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Former 2x All-Ohio QB from @MentorRedline Ian Kipp is set to transfer and play next fall at @CWRUFootball for Coach @DebeljakGreg. Kipp has four years of eligibility. @caseathletics @NHPreps @MentorAthletics (photo by @TCPPhotoCLE)
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.@tadas_tatarunas of @MentorAthletics voluntarily switched from QB to tight end for @JCUFootball team this fall. Said his teammate and starting QB @JFloriea2: ‘He’s big, he’s athletic. He can be an all-conference tight end.’ @jcusports @MentorRedline @NHPreps
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.@JCUMensHoops coach @Pmoran07 gets fourth D-I transfer in Luke Frazier (@luke_frazier5) of @LCCougarsAD, joining former Lake teammate @lukaeller, @lukechicone of @MentorAthletics and @j_higgins6 of @VASJVikingsAD. What a haul for Coach Moran. Blue Streaks must-watch! @NHPreps
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Had to be close to 100 on a football turf today but there were @JCUFootball players Kenny Cross, Tadas Tatarunas, Sean Fitzgerald, Zach Barther, Jake Floriea and Keyshawn Colman putting in the work at Mayfield’s Wildcat Stadium and killing it in the heat. @jcusports @RickFinotti
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No. 1 in AP boys hoops state poll for first time in school history @MentorAthletics @CardinalCage @NHPreps @lukechicone
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.@NDCFB defensive coordinator and @BENE_ATHLETICS grad Jahmal Brown on his return to the Falcons coaching staff and how 2018 has played out. He was with the team in 2016. @NDCFalcons
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The NCAA D-III football playoffs format needs revamping #d3fb @d3football news-herald.com/sports/ncaa-…
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Catch of the year in D2 this season? @_devvv16 making his case. @NDCFB @NDCFalcons (photo by @PaulADiCicco_) sorry if a little blurry, this is a pic of a pic
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.@Mtrubisky10 showing off his punting skills at his @MentorRedline youth football camp @MentorAthletics @NHPreps
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.@LakeErieFB first-year coach @dj_boldin on his team’s prospects heading into the fall. @LakeErieStorm
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Talked to @stipemiocic after the fight. On solidifying his status as @UFC heavyweight GOAT: 'It feels amazing. Great night." #UFC252
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.@JCUFootball coach @Jeff_Behrman on his emotions starting his first days leading the Blue Streaks and what the acronym of ‘Family’ means to him @jcusports @d3football @NHPreps
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Amid @MACSports and @bigten (reportedly) cancelling fall football seasons, @TheMountainEast is still holding onto football in the fall and that means fans might see arguably the best running back in the nation in in @NDCFB’s Jaleel McLaughlin (@Speedkills2k_) @NDCFalcons
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Longtime area gymnasts coach Don Schutz is retiring after this season. His impact on the sport has been huge. @NHPreps @WestGAthletics @MentorAthletics @OHSAASports
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.@lakecatholic freshman Sophia Pajcak on winning the Courage Award at the @CLESports Awards banquet and her current health. In 2014, she suffered heart failure, had surgery and endured a 2-year recovery @NHPreps
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.@BWYJFootball backup running back D.J. Griffus of @LCCougarFB is playing again after 3 years away from the game. Now, he’s emerging down the stretch as the Yellow Jackets prep for their rivalry game vs @JCUFootball @NHPreps @LCHS_Cougars
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Congrats to @JCUFootball’s @nick_semp … first QB in history of college football in any division to finish a regular season completing 80 percent of throws. He was 208 of 260 (exactly 80 percent). Could soon by joined by @OhioStateFB’s
Julian Sayin. @jcusports @NHPreps #d3fb
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.@NDCFB QB Chris Brimm on the importance of a spring season and using it as a springboard to the fall. @NDCFalcons
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Breakout game @JCUFootball RB @Mason1Sullivan of @kirtlandFB vs. Mount today: 103 yards on 16 attempts. Purple Raiders don’t allow many 100-yard rushers. Will be fun watching this young man run for two more seasons with the Blue Streaks. @jcusports @NHPreps @TCPPhotoCLE
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.@LakeErieFB wins 31-20 at Franklin Pierce and is 2-0 for the first time in program history. Considering Storm was 21-80 the last 10 seasons, it's a huge achievement for the football team. @LakeErieStorm @CoachMurphyLEC
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TD @NDCFB to take 19-14 lead over Hillsdale. 2-point try no good. 2:15 remaining.
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.@JFloriea2 and @joey_torok will go down in @JCUFootball history after they hooked up for the GW TD in Blue Streaks’ come-from-behind 29-28 win over Baldwin Wallace @jcusports @MentorRedline @MentorAthletics @kirtlandFB @kirtlandsports @NHPreps
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.@JCUFootball All-American @Jimmy_TheMan on performing as @d3football player at @ZipsFB pro day @jcusports
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.@NDCFB QB Chris Brimm (@CB__Knows) plays his final home game Nov. 5. It’s been a standout career in 5 seasons with the Falcons — more than 11,000 yards, more than 100 TD passes, 5 @TheMountainEast titles and a 47-7 record. His favorite memories …
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.@JCUMensHoops’ @OTooleConnor2 on what to expect when No. 9 JCU plays at No. 6 Mount Union on Dec. 7 and how the team continues to grow during its 6-0 start. @jcusports @GALancerAD @NHPreps @d3hoops
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Cousins Marvelle Ross and Marcus Drish train five days a week throwing to each other. Ross of @NDCFB and @VASJVikingsAD signed with #Jaguars and Drish, who starred at Glenville, is looking to return to college this fall. @NDCFalcons @NHPreps
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Happy birthday @TomHolland1996 from my 9-year-old super Spidey fan Sam. He made me tweet this.
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SWEEEEET!!!!!! TD run @JCUFootball RB Devin Limerick as Blue Streaks take 14-0 lead on Stevens Point just b4 half @jcusports @d3football
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Justin Hill TD reception and it’s 14-0 @MountUnionFB q1. This is a nightmare start for @JCUFootball #d3fb
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.@NDCFB teammates keeping the offensive line warm during morning practice @NDCFalcons
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Big @JCUFootball news ... @d3football All-American defensive end @Jimmy_TheMan has agreed to a rookie minicamp deal with the #Cardinals @jcusports
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.@NDCFB coach @coach_mjacobs said his team’s 24-19 non-conference win over Findlay was big for several reasons @NDCFalcons
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Talk about an October to remember: Since @Lil_Cangs has been inserted into to starters spot at RB (for injured @Kuk20) for @JCUFootball here’s his all-purpose yards in 4 games: 104 touches, 814 yards, 10 TDs ... story soon. NHPreps @MayfieldFB @MayfieldSports @jcusports #d3fb
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Former @JCUFootball QB @JFloriea2 is taking his shot at pro football. It starts Jan. 17 at @TheDreamBowl in Salem, Va. as small-school prospect and he’s ready for the challenge. @jcusports @MentorAthletics @NHPreps
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Wild scene here as @MentorAthletics scores twice on a sac fly and errant throw to take 2-1 lead over @SIHSSports in bottom of fifth @NHPreps @OHSAASports
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Great to check out @JCUFootball practice today but wow was it cold out there! @jcusports @NHPreps @RickFinotti
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On April 24, @AndyIsabella5 got up early and talked to members of @MayfieldFB team with the message ‘It’s how you carry yourself off the field’ @NHPreps @MayfieldFB @UMassFootball #NFLDraft
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.@NDCFB’s @coach_mjacobs on his team qualifying for the NCAA D2 playoffs for the second straight season. Falcons host West Liberty Nov. 23. @NDCFalcons
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.@CWRUFootball QB Drew Saxton looking sharp during scrimmage vs Kenyon @caseathletics
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.@iankipp_ on his teammates picking him after earlier miscues and then scoring the game-winning TD in a 3-yard run in @MentorRedline’s 29-28 win over @SEHS_FOOTBALL @MentorAthletics @NHPreps
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Folks, this is a big-time one-handed catch by @_devvv16 captured by @PaulADiCicco_ @NDCFB @NDCFalcons @WilloughbyRebel @NHPreps
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