It is refreshing to read about people who move into the valley. Unfortunately, it is not refreshing to watch our children move out. They have moved out because of no work, because of crime and because of poor reputation. I hate hearing about how nice it is where they live and how they enjoy their new home, and I especially hate hearing them say, " you should move down here too".
Owner Randy Lerner has no choice now but to fire Mangini during the bye week. He cannot allow this bleeding to continue. Firing Mangini and Daboll now will allow the team to find itself, give the rookies a chance to gain playing experience and provide the fans with some hope that this season has not been lost.
Just a comment about weapons...even in a maximum security prison, with all the security, rules, regulations and police, people still find a way to obtain weapons to injure or kill.
This proves that gun control or weapon control does not work. It only weakens the public's ability to protect themselves and provides better opportunities for the criminals.
First Energy is still pushing this issue because one of their brilliant executives purchased 3.75 million bulbs a while back to sell to customers and employees. The plan was a huge flop, so they are trying to use this ploy to unload the bulbs. Problem is, consumers do not go out of their way to buy these expensive bulbs and now Walmart is selling them for half the price that First Energy is trying to sell them for.
The out-of-state casino owners are spending huge amounts of dollars on TV ads to convince us to vote no. Why is that? Think about it. They do not want Ohio competition. And they do not want Ohio dollars to stay in Ohio. These out-of-state interests DO NOT contribute tax dollars to Ohio. VOTE YES to keep Ohio money in Ohio!
Whatever happened in 2007 was a miracle and the team has not been the same since...except they are getting worse. If we thought 2008 was bad, we never dreamed that 2009 would be this horrible!
What happened?
What really, really happened?
Could it possibly be that the 2008 team was that bad, or ... is the team not responding well to the new coaching? Is Anderson really a dork, or are his brain waves scattered and he cannot think during the heat of a game?. Did Brady get benched over an argument with Dabol about his play calling?
My brother seems to think the players are not getting the proper communications, training and instructions from the coaches and that is the reason for their sloppy play. I feel it is a combination of poor coaching decisions and poor execution. Are their schemes too complicated to execute properly? Ryan was a defensive coach for Oakland, where their defense was not that good. Dabol was a quarterback coach and never ran an offense. Mangini was fired as a head coach because the owners did not like his style. His control-freak management style is not winning points with the media, the fans, the players, and the league and it may have been a deciding factor in what new assistant coaches would come on board. He is loosing respect around the league as well as outside of the league.
Why are the "brainy" rookies having a difficult time adjusting to the coaches schemes?
Why is it that Cleveland teams hire managers who have been fired by other teams? If a manager has been fired, there is a problem, right?
Apparently, Cleveland team owners are telling us they are willing to wait for the manager and the team to develop, so look forward to 2 more losing seasons, then the managers will be fired again.
Each year it seems, an important issue comes before voters and then the special interest people come out of the woodwork to tell us how bad this issue is for us.
Special interest people in this instance include local and regional officials who are miffed that they are not included in this porposal and claim the issue is the downfall of the valley. What they are really telling us is, they are not going to see dollars lining their personal pockets if this issue passes and they will lose money from their interests. Special interest people are not looking out for the State of Ohio or for you.
Before you make your decision, look at the big picture and not the myoptic vision of those crying for its defeat. Issue 3 is before us to stem the tide of lost revenue and taxes to the out-of-state casinos and put those dollars back in the hands of Ohio. This is not about Youngstown. This is not about Cleveland. Issue 3 is all about Ohio, Youngstown, Cleveland, Champion, and all other communites in the state. l would like to see a renewed effort "For Ohio" and not the continued effort by others who have outside interests and look for ways to stifle Ohio growth.
We need to pool our efforts "For Ohio" because, as Ohio grows, so does its communities. An increase in tax revenue for Ohio means less demand for tax imcome from our pockets, road improvements that every community desperately needs, school improvements for our childrens' education and a balanced budget that does not impact safety services.
Issue 3 is the best proposal available to balance our budget and keep Ohio dollars working in Ohio. Don't let special interest people convince you otherwise. Keep Ohio dollars in Ohio. Vote YES on Issue 3.
It appears that the Cleveland Brown's offense is still sorting itself out. There is disharmony among the players and the offensive coordinator, Brian Dabol. Any player who has objected to the play-calling has been removed from play. Quinn sits on the bench (not good), Edwards has been traded (good), and Winslow was traded away because of his ability to cause turmoil in the huddle. Anderson's (and the receivers') performances last weekend indicate the offense is very much a works in progress. How long will this training camp continue? I have never seen such a prolonged process for learning a new offensive scheme. Is it coaching, or is it the players?
Posted on November 2 at 10:32 a.m.
It is refreshing to read about people who move into the valley. Unfortunately, it is not refreshing to watch our children move out. They have moved out because of no work, because of crime and because of poor reputation. I hate hearing about how nice it is where they live and how they enjoy their new home, and I especially hate hearing them say, " you should move down here too".
Why does that hurt?
Posted on November 2 at 10:23 a.m.
Owner Randy Lerner has no choice now but to fire Mangini during the bye week. He cannot allow this bleeding to continue. Firing Mangini and Daboll now will allow the team to find itself, give the rookies a chance to gain playing experience and provide the fans with some hope that this season has not been lost.
FIRE MANGINI TODAY!
Posted on November 2 at 10:16 a.m.
Just a comment about weapons...even in a maximum security prison, with all the security, rules, regulations and police, people still find a way to obtain weapons to injure or kill.
This proves that gun control or weapon control does not work. It only weakens the public's ability to protect themselves and provides better opportunities for the criminals.
Posted on November 2 at 7:59 a.m.
Hey dimebag - good one - was that a perch or a walleye?
Posted on October 30 at 9:23 a.m.
First Energy is still pushing this issue because one of their brilliant executives purchased 3.75 million bulbs a while back to sell to customers and employees. The plan was a huge flop, so they are trying to use this ploy to unload the bulbs. Problem is, consumers do not go out of their way to buy these expensive bulbs and now Walmart is selling them for half the price that First Energy is trying to sell them for.
Posted on October 30 at 9:15 a.m.
The out-of-state casino owners are spending huge amounts of dollars on TV ads to convince us to vote no.
Why is that?
Think about it.
They do not want Ohio competition.
And they do not want Ohio dollars to stay in Ohio.
These out-of-state interests DO NOT contribute tax dollars to Ohio.
VOTE YES to keep Ohio money in Ohio!
Posted on October 29 at 5:18 p.m.
Whatever happened in 2007 was a miracle and the team has not been the same since...except they are getting worse. If we thought 2008 was bad, we never dreamed that 2009 would be this horrible!
What happened?
What really, really happened?
Could it possibly be that the 2008 team was that bad, or ... is the team not responding well to the new coaching? Is Anderson really a dork, or are his brain waves scattered and he cannot think during the heat of a game?. Did Brady get benched over an argument with Dabol about his play calling?
My brother seems to think the players are not getting the proper communications, training and instructions from the coaches and that is the reason for their sloppy play. I feel it is a combination of poor coaching decisions and poor execution. Are their schemes too complicated to execute properly? Ryan was a defensive coach for Oakland, where their defense was not that good. Dabol was a quarterback coach and never ran an offense. Mangini was fired as a head coach because the owners did not like his style. His control-freak management style is not winning points with the media, the fans, the players, and the league and it may have been a deciding factor in what new assistant coaches would come on board. He is loosing respect around the league as well as outside of the league.
Why are the "brainy" rookies having a difficult time adjusting to the coaches schemes?
This team is a mess. A real, real, real mess.
Posted on October 26 at 9:23 a.m.
Why is it that Cleveland teams hire managers who have been fired by other teams? If a manager has been fired, there is a problem, right?
Apparently, Cleveland team owners are telling us they are willing to wait for the manager and the team to develop, so look forward to 2 more losing seasons, then the managers will be fired again.
Posted on October 19 at 9:23 a.m.
Each year it seems, an important issue comes before voters and then the special interest people come out of the woodwork to tell us how bad this issue is for us.
Special interest people in this instance include local and regional officials who are miffed that they are not included in this porposal and claim the issue is the downfall of the valley. What they are really telling us is, they are not going to see dollars lining their personal pockets if this issue passes and they will lose money from their interests. Special interest people are not looking out for the State of Ohio or for you.
Before you make your decision, look at the big picture and not the myoptic vision of those crying for its defeat. Issue 3 is before us to stem the tide of lost revenue and taxes to the out-of-state casinos and put those dollars back in the hands of Ohio. This is not about Youngstown. This is not about Cleveland. Issue 3 is all about Ohio, Youngstown, Cleveland, Champion, and all other communites in the state. l would like to see a renewed effort "For Ohio" and not the continued effort by others who have outside interests and look for ways to stifle Ohio growth.
We need to pool our efforts "For Ohio" because, as Ohio grows, so does its communities. An increase in tax revenue for Ohio means less demand for tax imcome from our pockets, road improvements that every community desperately needs, school improvements for our childrens' education and a balanced budget that does not impact safety services.
Issue 3 is the best proposal available to balance our budget and keep Ohio dollars working in Ohio. Don't let special interest people convince you otherwise. Keep Ohio dollars in Ohio. Vote YES on Issue 3.
Posted on October 18 at 9:46 a.m.
It appears that the Cleveland Brown's offense is still sorting itself out. There is disharmony among the players and the offensive coordinator, Brian Dabol. Any player who has objected to the play-calling has been removed from play. Quinn sits on the bench (not good), Edwards has been traded (good), and Winslow was traded away because of his ability to cause turmoil in the huddle. Anderson's (and the receivers') performances last weekend indicate the offense is very much a works in progress. How long will this training camp continue? I have never seen such a prolonged process for learning a new offensive scheme. Is it coaching, or is it the players?