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OHSAA: No again to competitive balance initiative

Not all parochial schools are dominant or even prevalent in most sports. Do they not "recruit" or do they just do it poorly? Do schools with open enrollment recruit? You can bet that some do. Some schools without open enrollment have been accused of recruiting or have been assumed to be recruiting. Will changing the OHSAA rules change any of that? It's doubtful. If OHSAA membership sets up separate tournaments for parochial schools, you can bet there'll be a lawsuit. I'm not sure there's a good answer except to make the definition of recruiting very specific and to somehow make certain that it is effectively enforced.

May 17, 2012 at 12:51 p.m. suggest removal

Butler: Hello A-10; adios Horizon

Creates a definite loss of prestige for the Horizon League. HL needs to aggressively pursue one or more programs with good post-seson history which, like Butler, are looking to move up to a conference with a higher RPI.

May 4, 2012 at 7:21 a.m. suggest removal

Schools vote on OHSAA issue

Hmmm...the "Closed" and "Open" division idea is interesting, but would we then have 14 state champions? Not good.
The current proposal remains too complex. It also doesn't significantly close the top-to-bottom enrollment gap in Division I.
To be "fair," each division should have approximately 14% of the number of schools competing in football. Figure in one standard "multiplier" for parochial and open enrollment schools if need be. After that, it's pretty simple math.

April 18, 2012 at 10:58 a.m. suggest removal

Poland village panel to recommend cuts in face of projected $200K deficit

How about allowing at least on-premise beer & wine sales? Several quaint buildings would make great, tax dollar generating little bistros.

April 16, 2012 at 11:27 a.m. suggest removal

Dems: 'Buffett' tax proposal is ‘about fairness’

Tax system needs to be changed...for EVERYONE. That's fair. A 30% minimum tax is punitive. How about removing the earnings ceiling for paying Social Security tax and do means testing for benefits. That'd shore up that program.
As for Buffett, why is he still in at least two corporate tax fights? Just pay what they say you owe, Warren, and throw a couple of million on top of it. Tell your rich buddies to do the same. All our problems are solved...NOT! I'll guarantee Washington can spend it faster than all of us can send it in.

April 7, 2012 at 7:31 p.m. suggest removal

Fickiesen to leave YSU hoops team

This will hurt. Fickiesen isn't really quick enough to be a point guard, but she is a hard-nosed, aggressive, tenacious player who could be an offensive threat.

April 6, 2012 at 9:31 a.m. suggest removal

YSU defenders stride forward, please coach

Offense sells tickets; defense wins championships.

April 5, 2012 at 8:53 a.m. suggest removal

Brawl in Boardman Park attracts 100

I hope parents involved don't stand by their little sweethearts. These kids need a dose of reality...some "tough love." Any adults involved should be ashamed of themselves and be prosecuted to the fullest extent the law will allow. We are too far along the path of becoming a self-indulgent, disrespectful society. The inmates are beginning to run the asylum.

April 3, 2012 at 8:31 a.m. suggest removal

GHOST SIGHTING

He shouldn't come back to Youngstown. Too many temptations to fall back into old habits. Stay in Oxnard; stay clean. Otherwise this just becomes a "Bum of the Month" tour and Kelly will wind up being one of the bums.

April 2, 2012 at 8:50 a.m. suggest removal

Last call at Sports Grille

Wing Warehouse has been looking at YSG and other locations locally for several months. Lone Star building had a "sold" sign on it briefly, but apparently is still available.

March 29, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. suggest removal

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