Monthly Archives: June 2011

Caption Contest!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Associated Press photographer Brian Blanco was at a YMCA camp this week and managed to snap this image of former Buckeye Terrelle Pryor (at left) and former Auburn quarterback, now with the Panthers, Cam Newton (on the right). Considering the … Continue reading →

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Nothing Stands Between a Yankees Fan and His Bunny

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

My friend, Alicia, is a Yankees fan. She may want to reconsider her loyalties, though, because apparently there are some…side effects to being a supporter of the Bronx Bombers. This man, for instance, is exhibiting symptoms that seem to include … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Score Card Questions 6/23/11

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Every week, Columbus Alive asks the staffers at 97.1 The Fan a series of questions. Here are my answers: The Indians just fired their hitting coach. But who really needs the boot in the MLB coaching ranks? Mikwaukee’s Ron Roenicke … Continue reading →

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Tressel Inspires a Drink

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Well, we’ve now officially passed the point of ridiculousness. Now former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is being accused of oversigning. OVERSIGNING. Even though the Big Ten has policies to prevent that from happening. Even though Tressel usually undersigned and … Continue reading →

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Maybe Mad Scientists Ran the Cavs Draft?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Poor Cavaliers fans. Cleveland’s first attempt to rebuild following LeBron James “Decision,” was a draft that many regarded as one of the worst ever. The talent pool was especially shallow considering the number of college players who decided to return … Continue reading →

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Columbus Trade Earns Raves

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Jeff Carter told the Philadelphia Daily News that he wants to take the weekend before speaking to the media about the fact that he’s been traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Fortunately, not everyone has been so reticent to share … Continue reading →

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Know Your NCAA Scandals

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

It’s not easy keeping track of all the NCAA drama right now is it? Well, here is a handy chart to help! Notes: You can click on the chart above to see a larger version. These are all developments that … Continue reading →

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Radio Station Tour: Day Six

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

After showing you some of the jerseys and posters we have hanging on our walls here at the station, I think it’s time to show you…the wall. Why? Because here at 97.1 The Fan, there are multiple meanings to Buckeye … Continue reading →

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Eye on the Buckeyes

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

ESPN will televise a special next Thursday featuring former Buckeye Terrelle Pryor with former NFL coach Jon Gruden, and the network has released a preview to whet your appetite. Also releasing a video, former Colts head coach Tony Dungy weighed … Continue reading →

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NHL Draft Preview With Scott Howson

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson spoke to the media today and provided a rather candid self-assessment on his efforts to build the CBJ into a winner. “It’s hard. It’s hard. And we’ve made some mistakes here under my watch. You … Continue reading →

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