Alliance, OH- Asking the Marlington Dukes boys soccer team to share the EBC title, or even lose it, does not go over well. The boys in orange–with a year hiatus–are back atop the Eastern Buckeye Conference as they took down Alliance 3-0 to confirm an undefeated conference season.
The big storyline, outside of the conference crown, was the return of Parker Woods after his transfer to Alliance from Marlington.
“We certainly hated to see him go,” remarked Marlington head coach Clayton Cowgill. “He’s a tremendous soccer player, a tremendous athlete, and a good kid.”
Woods would go on to have the first shot of the game, but Brock Swisher was easily able to get the save. While the junior goalkeeper was challenged on multiple occasions, he still earned his ninth clean sheet of the season. What makes this stat even more incredible is the fact that he didn’t allow a goal in EBC play this season.
After the match, Swisher said,
“It [dropping the EBC last season] was really heartbreaking, so getting this back was huge.”
With five minutes left to play in the first half, Marlington junior Iden Tate smashed in a wonderstrike on a free kick well outside the 18-yard box to give the Dukes the 1-0 lead at halftime.
“Going into it, I just practice those all the time and was just confident through the hit and placed it like I know I could,” proclaimed an excited Tate. That was his 11th goal of the year, a team high for the Dukes.
Towards the end of the first half, Marlington’s Andy Frederick came up lame after a lunging attempt at the ball and was subbed out soon after. However, he showed the whole city of Alliance that he was ok by getting the Dukes a brace with just over 25 minutes left to play.
Around five minutes later, Marlington found their ‘cherry on top’ as TJ Guess skillfully went through the Aviator defense to make it 3-0. After 20 more back-and-forth minutes, which included Jacob Schuette being denied one-on-one against Swisher, the Dukes clinched the EBC title as the full-time whistle confirmed the 3-0 victory.
For the first time this season, Allinace has dropped back-to-back games as Louisville defeated them 2-1 at Rockhill on September 25th. As well, this was the biggest defeat for the Aviators in 2025, a margin once held by Canton Central Catholic as they downed A-Town 2-1. The Aviators have St Thomas Aquinas, Akron Garfield, and Streetsboro before the regular season comes to a close with a 7-4-3 record in hand.
As for Marlington, the Dukes are now 11-1-3. With this win over Allinace, MHS is now a top 500 team in the country, coming in at 499 according to MaxPreps. As for the state of Ohio, they are ranked 69th. Saturday is going to be a tough test for the Dukes as they travel to Canton to take on the Federal League champions, GlenOak. Then, it’s a senior night duel with Nordonia. That game will be streamed live on the SmeeSports YouTube Channel.
The goal was simple heading into 2025–get back on top. That’s exactly what the Marlington boys soccer team did. In the words of Tj Guess,
Cincinnati, OH – The Xavier University Musketeers Women’s Volleyball team is off to a hot start this season! The team is currently 7-1, playing at a very competitive level and dominating their opponents at home and away.
The games can almost take your breath away as these teams are so competitive. The ball seems to never touch the floor once it is in play. The teams can play off some pretty insane and impressive volleys back and forth.
Most recently, the Muskies played Eastern Michigan in the Oakland Tournament winning 3-1. The Muskies won the first set 25-12, lost the second set 25-22, won the third set 25-18, and won the fourth set 25-15! The game leaders from Xavier were Charlotte Moriarty with 13 kills, Kelsey Niesen – Macy Hatkevich – Charlotte Moriarty with 1 ace each. Macy Hatkevich with 31 assists. Kelsey Niesen with 11 digs.
Last season, the Muskies finished their season with a record of 10-18. They had lost their first 4 games, and have turned that around this season winning the first 6 games already. Last season, the Muskies were 6-5 at home, and 4-8 away. They were also 8-10 in conference games. So far this season, the Muskies are 3-0 at home and 1-1 away. So far, they have not played any conference games.
As the season goes on, hopefully the Muskies are able to keep up their winning streak and go further to the playoffs.
The header picture is accredited to Daniel Betz, a sports photographer at Xavier University.
Parma, OH – On Saturday, September 6th, the undefeated Howland Tigers faced off with the 3-1-1 Padua Bruins. The Bruins looked to build on to their momentum, as they’ve won two of their last three. For the Tigers, they hoped to keep their undefeated start alive.
As the game got underway, the Tigers jumped out to an early lead, scoring in the first five minutes of the contest. Howland held a 1-0 lead until the end of the first half when Padua’s Garrett Nowicki scored on a penalty kick, making it 1-1 going into the half.
The second half began similar to the first, with a Howland score in the first five minutes. However, following the Tiger’s goal, Garrett Nowicki scored again, tying the game 2-2. Unfortunately for Padua, the Tigers gained momentum and went on to score two goals in the final ten minutes of the game, going up 4-2 with a few minutes left. The Bruins were unable to match, and would go on to lose by a final of 4-2. Howland remains undefeated to start their season. For Padua they will fall to 3-2-1 on the year.
I talked to Garrett Nowicki following the match. I asked him what was the key behind his performance was and he said, “The coaches gave me a great game plan and my teammates always put me in good positions to score.” I also talked to Caleb Zolkowski following the game, and I asked him how the team can bounce back following the loss and he told me, “We just have to take away only good things from our last game, and be ready to start fast in our next game.”
The Bruins will be back in action on Tuesday, September 9th to take on CVCA at home.
Cincinnati, OH – What does this NCAA basketball season have in store for Xavier University? Last season and the post-season were quite a roller coaster for the Muskies.
Last year they went 22-12, which was a significant difference from the 2023-24 season where they went 16-18. Since last season however, the Musketeers have changed in multiple ways. For one, the coaching staff.
Sean Miller was the coach from the beginning of the 2022 season from the end of the 2025 season. He was a good coach, but after 3 years of not making it to the Sweet 16, he decided to depart from Xavier University. He is now the head coach of the University of Texas’ men’s basketball team. Now, Richard Pitino will be in the position of the head coach of the men’s basketball team. Pitino recently was the head coach of the men’s team at the University of New Mexico. Pitino has 13 seasons under his belt, winning an NIT Championship and has made 4 NCAA Tournament appearances. Xavier is very excited to have Richard Pitino as their head coach and hope he and the players can work as a cohesive unit and bring the team to a championship.
Other changes to the team were the loss of many, game changing players. Most were due to being graduate students, or seniors and having to leave the team due to graduation. Those players were Marcus Foster, Jerome Hunter, Ryan Conwell, Cam Fletcher, Dayvion McKnight, Dante Maddox, Zach Freemantle, Bob Nunge, and Brad Colbert. Each of these players gave a big part of themselves to the basketball team for years.
In the upcoming weeks the 2025-26 season will begin and this new team’s story will unfold.
Welcome to the first article since my announcement of being the writer for MAC content on Smee Sports. Here are the previews of all the 13 football teams in the Mid American Conference this season.
Akron
After finishing 3-5 in the conference, we will advance to a new season for the Zips. They bring back quarterback Ben Finley who threw for 2,604 yards last season and had a completion percentage of 54.8%. His 9 interceptions to 16 touchdowns are notable statistics as well. We must acknowledge however that Akron needs to be an all-around team. The defense had 3 interceptions all season and 16 sacks. Their defense should not be considered poor, they have 844 tackles. This means their lineman can get the job done. . We’ll have to see how their journey begins when the Zips take on Wyoming at home on August 28th. As of now, the idea that Akron will be at Ford Field December 6th is far fetched.
Ball State
Their conference record of 2-6 (The 2nd worst in the MAC) and an overall record of 3-9. Led many people to note a difficult season for the Ball State Cardinals. Their quarterback who threw for 2,904 yards, and 25 touchdowns: Kadin Semonza has transferred to the Tulane Green Wave. Mike Uremovich has arrived for his first year in Muncie, Indiana. Currently the Cardinals are in a rebuilding stage of their football program. What this rebuild will look like, it is too early to tell. The Cardinals start on Saturday August 30th, yet they take on the unenviable task of facing the Purdue Boilermakers. Even with all odds against them, there still is a chance with Coach Uremovich in the future.
Bowling Green
A lot has changed and 2025 marks a clean slate for the Bowling Green Falcons. They now have Drew Pyne. He is a grad student from Notre Dame, Missouri and Arizona State. He will be at the helm of the offense this season. Pyne threw for 391 yards last season and recorded 3 touchdowns with an even 3 interceptions to follow. Last season, Harold Fannin Jr led their offense. He was the 67th overall pick in this year’s draft. Having 1,555 yards on 117 receptions. The biggest piece of new for BG this year. They will have head coach Eddie George who, like 5 other MAC schools; have a new head coach for 2025. BGSU will start their season at Doyt Perry Stadium on August 28th against the Lafayette Leopards. BG is set on Ford Field for December, we will need to see how others perform in the MAC. Including that school up north.
Buffalo
A 3rd place finish suits the Bulls well and they look to repeat dominance. Their quarterback C.J Ogbonna recorded 2,381 passing yards for the season with 19 touchdowns. He is a breakout player for Buffalo and a key factor of their offense. Running back Al-Jay Henderson returns from a season of 2,381 yards on 204 carries. The defense is solid. They recorded over 900 tackles during the entire season. They also achieved 13 interceptions and 33 sacks. Buffalo is a force to reckon with this season and they bring back two notable receivers to their resume. JJ Jenkens with 36 receptions for 536 yards, and Victor Snow who had 55 receptions for 651 yards. Given all the data, I predict Buffalo will be in the MAC championship game at Ford Field.
Central Michigan
The Chippewas finished last season with a conference record of 2-6 having conference wins against Ball State and Western Michigan. While their record struggled and they only had one non conference win. Matt Drinkall will be in charge of the program for his first season in 2025. He has 22 years of coaching experience, leading many to believe this season could be improvement at CMU. Veteran quarterback Joe Labas will return to the Maroon and Yellow on the offense. He recorded 1,114 yards passing on 160 attempts with a completion percentage of 58.8%. As for the defense Senior Jordan Kwiatkowski returns as the linebacker had 96 tackles last season. Improving on his 32 tackles in 2023. The Mount Pleasant destination is still uncertain. However, we will see their season opener on August 29th as they travel to San Jose State.
Eastern Michigan
Finishing with the same conference record as neighbor Central Michigan, but a better overall record at 5-7. The Eagles are coming into the 2025 season with big shoes to fill. Chris Creighton has led EMU since 2014 and will be a rarity in the conference. Leading a program longer than any other coach in the MAC and tied with Miami of Ohio head coach Chuck Martin. Quarterback Cole Snyder and running back Delbert Mimms III left due to graduation. They will rely on veteran wide receiver Terry Lockett jr. who had 660 yards on 46 receptions. In 2025, their new quarterback will be either Jerimiah Salem who served as a backup to Snyder last season. He recorded 126 yards on 11 attempts, with a completion percentage of 72.7%. With a lot of new and established coaching, Eastern Michigan will begin their season on August 30th as they face the Texas State Bobcats on the road.
Kent State
Dubbed the worst team in college football by Bleacher Report and many other content creators on YouTube. Kent State finished 2024 with a record of 0-12. They have won only a single game in the last two seasons, leading many to speculate. Interim head coach Mark Carney will begin to rebuild the program after years of disappointment. Many players including QB Tommy Ulatowski, WR Chrishon McCray, and S Josh Baka have transferrd to different universities. While many things are worrisome for the Golden Flashes. A positive note is they are rebuilding from their shortcomings. A new head coach, backups now becoming starters such as QB Devin Kargman. He had a 2024 record of 432 passing yards, 3 touchdowns with a QBR of 106.3 for an overall completion percentage 54.9%. While this may seem low, there was improvement as his percentage was 51.2%. KSU will not be competing for a MAC title this year based on stats. However, no rebuild happens overnight. Kargman has two more seasons of eligibility and if Kent can recruit. We will see a very different Kent State than the one we have now.
UMass
Return customers to the Mid American Conference, the Minutemen return as they had been independent since 2015. Dawning a record of 2-10 last season, they had played 5 other MAC schools. Signs were there that they would return home to the MAC, but even with a homecoming. There is still plenty of work to be done. Head Coach Joe Harasymiak will take over the program. Wide Receiver Jakobie Keeny- James will not return as he is now with the Detroit Lions. Last season he had 839 receiving yards for UMass. As at QB signs point towards AJ Hairston being the new QB for the minutemen. Last season he had a 54.8% Completion, for 480 yards and 5 touchdowns. He will definitely see the field more this season only playing in 4 games last season. Where the Minutemen will go in 2025 is to be determined but, we’ll follow along with an addition to the conference.
Miami of Ohio
Finishing 2nd in the conference last season with a record of 7-1 and an overall record of 9-5. Miami of Ohio is going to see a lot of change coming into 2025. While they still have head coach Chuck Martin who’s been their coach since 2014. One could wonder what the future hold for the RedHawks. They won the Arizona Bowl yet came short in the MAC championship with a loss to Ohio. They lose quarterback Brett Gabbert who had 2,921 passing yards all season, and they lose runningback Keyon Mozee who recorded 1,098 rushing yards. On the defensive side of the ball, their new leader will be senior Silas Walters who recorded 95 tackles last season. This is an improvement to his 34 tackles in 2023, and brings up some consideration. While the players may not be in Oxford, the leadership is. Coach Martin who’s been a coach since 1992. Has experience in the game of football.
Northern Illinois
While UMass is coming back into the Mid American Conference. NIU will join the Mountain West Conference for only football in 2026. This is the end to an era that began in 1973. A .500 record of 4-4 last season places them in the middle of the pack. They could go in any direction for their future. Upsetting College Football Playoff Finalist Notre Dame is surely a holy achievement and NIU is set for a rebuild in the right way. Head Coach Thomas Hammock is back and has led the Huskies since 2019. Key figures such as QB Ethan Hampton who transferred to Illinois and WR Trayvon Rudolph left for MAC rival Toledo. Hammock looks to start sophomore Josh Holst, who threw for 593 yards and 2 touchdowns as a true freshman. Overall, this team has lost a handful of players whether to the transfer portal or to the NFL. NIU will be a .500 team again. To be successful at the college level, you need players to develop with one team.
Ohio University
The Bobcats are on top of the Mid American Conference heading into the 2025 season. After winning it all at Ford Field for the first time since 1968. They have built a foundation over time of success. Head Coach Tim Albin has led the program since 2021 and through that time the Bobcats have a 23-16 record. Returning to Athens this season is QB Parker Navarro who had 2,423 yards with 13 touchdowns to 11 interceptions last season. He’ll continue leading the offense for this season as we see some changes to the Bobcat defense. Blake Leake will return to Ohio this season as one of the team’s best linebackers. He recorded 94 tackles last season and included an interception. Other notable names are Safety DJ Walker (he had 53 tackles and 34 solo), as well as Marcel Walker-Burgess. As the team goes into the season they battle difficult opponents, but have the ability to return to Detroit.
Toledo
Tucker Gleason is back at quarterback for the Toledo Rockets for his senior season. He had a 60.5% completion as well as 2,793 passing yards and 24 touchdowns last season, the best stats of his career. As for the run game they will be with Connor Walendzak with 458 rushing yards in 2024 on 128 carries. Now for the Rockets they also lose Daniel Bolden to graduation and Maxen Hook to the NFL. Their receiving core however is still there with Junior Vandeross III. He had 957 receiving yards last season with 5 touchdowns and averaged 11.3 yards per reception. As the main target for Toledo after last year target Jerjuan Newton went to the Broncos, the offense is as strong as ever for UT. Braden Awls returns as well defensively overall with 72 tackles as a sophomore and will be part of the backfield in 2025. Overall the testament to Toledo’s strength in the MAC will be shown as they take on the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field on August 30th.
Western Michigan
While the Bronco hockey team won their first national championship in Men’s Ice Hockey, their football team last season finished 6-7 overall (5-3 MAC). Broc Lowry appears to be the starting QB for the Broncos this season as we saw him in 5 games last season as the team would go 2-3 during those contests. Lowry also recorded a 50% completion percentage with a QBR of 72.1 and threw for 21 yards. For running back they will have Jalen Buckley who as a 2nd string last season had 683 yards and 9 rushing touchdowns. As for the defense, we see safety Tate Hallock return as he had 84 tackles last season and will be part of the WMU backfield. The coaching staff for WMU head coach Lance Taylor is back in the saddle, as he’s been there since 2023. With an overall record of 10-15 in that time, but he has the 3rd best home record in the conference. The Broncos will be heading into the new season on the side with an existing head coach and we will see if this gives them a benefit.
Thursday July 24th was an unforgettable day. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had in the world of media. Let’s break it down to bring you behind the scenes on what goes on during a conference media day. As well as show you my new position with Smee Sports as we transition into the school year. The day began early in the morning as I left Bowling Green that morning at around 6:30 in the morning. Battling mild Detroit traffic and getting ahead of the morning commute. I head inside to check in and register. Now everything in there from the people at the check-in desk. To the people with teams. Was professional. Suits everywhere with backpacks filled with cameras, helmets, and other media equipment. Players in their fanciest suits drinking coffee to prepare for the long day of interviews. Seeing each team walk in with their head coach, and two players (One offense and One defense). Was the sight to see. Cameras focused on their team. Also, various independent media outlets captured the action. I would fall under this category.
The highlight of the morning was looking down onto the turf at Ford Field. Watching it go from school to school on the jumbotrons was also thrilling. Sitting down looking over notes and enjoying breakfast I took in the atmosphere. Knowing I had to interview the local guys (Bowling Green and Toledo), I also wanted to include Kent State in my expedition. What I regret however is not talking with Akron. As we all had leisure time before commissioner Jon Steinbrecher gave his remarks. I left to clean up. Before heading over to the opposite end of the stadium, I saw a familiar face. Head BGSU football coach Eddie George, along with new quarterback Drew Pyne, and defensive end Eriq George walked in. I introduced myself to the group. We had a discussion on astro-turf. We also talked about how George played on the surface during his time with the Tennessee Titans.
After walking around and undertsanding the amosphere, it was time for Commissioner Steinbrecher to speak with us all. He spoke highly of the MAC in how the conference is in a new era. What he highlighted was the academic excellence. Stating the purpose of all Mid American Conference Athletes is to eventually gain a college degree. After his remarks, we disbanded. Everyone scattered whether their athletes would speak 1 one 1 with media, or film promotional content. My job was to interview our Bowling Green student athletes and here is what I learned.
Drew Pyne, who graduated from Notre Dame, and has been around in college football ever since 2020. Afterward he spent a year at Arizona State then Missouri before finally landing in Northwest Ohio. He spoke highly of Coach George and the offense. He said that the offensive line is a veteran staff. He knows he can put his trust into them. As for classes, he still takes them seriously. Even as a grad student; Pyne takes his academic career seriously as well. Now for Eriq George, entering his junior season after playing with Tennessee State under his father. He finds the academic side of college football is as serious as his play. The Bowling Green defense looks to be strong this season, and with George gaining a roster spot. The Falcons will rely heavily on their lines. Coach George, who is one of 6 new head coaches in the Mid American Conference. Discussed his expectations for the student athletes, as well as what he expects on the football field. In the classroom, Coach George wants his players in the first two rows. He insights as well they should not be wearing hoodies to make themselves presentable in a learning environment. He also expects Falcon football to “Leave places better than we found it”.
Talking with all of the players, media, and coaching staff. It was an honor getting to know their stories and backgrounds . Other notable athletes I talked with were Tucker Gleason and Emmanual McNeil-Warren, both of whom are with the Toledo Rockets. As for coaching I met not only Eddie George, but also Mark Carney who is the interim head coach with Kent State. I was fortunate enough to meet the broadcast crew for ESPN+. I also met other local broadcasters and reporters. As the day began to end, I noticed some of my connections with WTOL 11. It is a local CBS affiliated tv station based out of Toledo. While they were on the field, I asked if I could help. I was fortunate enough to hang out with them for a few minutes. Capturing the photo for this article and being in an NFL endzone were experiences I will never forget. As I left, I felt proud of all the work I have done. I realized that the best is yet to come. Now for the final announcement you have all been waiting for.
I will be the writer for all MAC content this fall. I will give you weekly articles about the conference. You will also get updates on how all the teams are doing. Join us as we prepare to begin the 2025-2026 academic year, Go Falcons!
The halfway mark of a season is detrimental to what will happen to the team in the playoffs. If you are in a slump and aren’t winning, you will most likely not have a shot at playoffs, especially this season as it is another tight race with a lot of divisions having very similar records to each other.
What we do know is that before the All-Star break our Guardians were on a losing streak of 10 games, and a losing streak that big can hurt the team because you get into a mentality that you’re just gonna lose and that’s how it is.
Thankfully, they have won some games since then and are now about to be playing five consecutive series against teams with losing records. So, if they can win this stretch, they could be right back in the wild card race for the last half of the season.
We also know the biggest hurdle keeping the Guardians from playoff contention is, of course, our offense. This is some bad hitting we are producing compared to last season when we were seeing lots of clutch hitting and getting runners on the bases.
And of course, with the trade deadline just around the corner it is pivotal for players to be strong if they want to keep their spot on the team. But, the team is going to have to do what’s best for them at the end of the day and if that means giving up one or two of our relievers, then they may have to do that.
Winning the Super Bowl is a great feat that many teams have accomplished over the years. It comes with many praises, a trophy, a celebration parade, and a cool ring to show off.
Over the years, many teams have customized their own rings, and I want to share with you my personal favorites that have been given to the teams, including this year’s Super Bowl Champs the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles — Some of the highlights of this ring are the 40 diamonds featured in the words “World Champions” for the points that the team scored. There are 5 diamonds on a secret button for each of the players who scored (Cooper DeJean, Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jake Elliot). The ring also features a quote from head coach Nick Sirianni saying, “Tough. Detailed. Together.” And finally the most special feature of all, the secret button I mentioned. When the button is pressed, it extends wings on the sides of the ring and reveals another quote from Sirianni saying, “You can’t be great without the greatness of others.”
The New England Patriots — While they have earned many rings, their 6th would have to be my favorite. The ring is not as flashy or showy as the Eagles’, but the ring still has a couple cool features. The inside of the ring says, “we are all Patriots” and on the side of the ring it says, “still here”. But the star of the ring is the six Lombardi trophies that are featured on it, which no other ring has.
The Kansas City Chiefs — While they also have a few rings to choose from, I personally like their most recent one the best. The ring features 3 Lombardi trophies. It has the phrases “back-to-back” and “overtime” on it. It even opens up and reveals the game winning play written in head coach Andy Reid’s handwriting. And finally it is personalized for each player with their signatures on the inside of the ring.
This offseason has proven to be a busy one indeed and has certainly drawn attention of the football world. Aaron Rodgers, a future hall of famer and Superbowl champion, made the decision. He decided to take his talents to Pittsburgh, PA, earlier this summer. Ever since then, it seems to be a major headache. It also causes trouble as we had predicted back in June when this news broke. Rodgers has already had a dispute with head coach Mike Tomlin. He claims to be the one who “calls the shots.” He is also having disputes with fans on the golf course over autographs. He is showing an arrogance to him, which we have not seen in a long time, if ever. Rodgers presents a difficult situation for the Pittsburgh Steelers to digest. We can make our best predictions. We will also share the news on what’s going on in the Steel City.
The situation is not favorable for the 40-year-old quarterback. The shift that Mike Tomlin, the “Standard” head coach, likes to discuss is now more of a recommendation. It is not a hardcore never adapt concept to success. The current Steeler’s culture has become more of a recommendation to a fickle standard than an outline to success. While it may seem lopsided in one direction, the Aaron show isn’t as simple as it appears. One hand will project his arrogance and unwillingness to adapt. On the other hand, he shows optimism and the ability to be an established leader for Pittsburgh in 2025. Rodgers shows no sign of giving up. This is very clear in how he could have retired after leaving the Green Bay Packers. My point overall is that Aaron Rodgers has led football teams in the past. He did so most notably against his current team. Whether or not he can do the same in 2025, we will have to wait and see.
Let’s move now to the other side of the ball. Pittsburgh icon TJ Watt has been discussing a possible trade scenario. The former Wisconsin Lineman skipped the mandatory team practice sessions. As we have discussed before, he wants to get paid rightfully being so. Division rival Myles Garrett recently signed a massive $160 Million contract over the course of 4 years. The average annual value (AAV) is astronomically high. Garrett’s contract will be the highest by a non-quarterback in NFL history. TJ Watt is a player of high caliber. He deserves a lucrative contract and will pursue it. The case in point is clear. He will search for a lucrative contract. It will have to be with whatever team is willing to give it to him. Watt wants the same price tag as Myles Garrett and will need to find a way to get it. This isn’t all doom for the Steelers. There are still signs that Watt will stay in the black and gold next season. One of these signs being teams willing to give the value Watt will entail in a trade deal. Another good sign is per CBS where the Steelers want a deal finalized before week 1 vs the Jets. What will happen with either of these juggernauts in the NFL? We will find out if we see the #90 rushing Justin Fields. We will also discover how the #8 of Rodgers performs throwing the football.
Cleveland, OH – As we know, there has been an ongoing battle of whether the Cleveland Browns would be staying at their lakefront stadium, or moving, as their contract was coming to an end.
This talk of the move was extremely controversial to the city and the fans. Some fans were really upset over the idea of the team moving to a different suburb of Cleveland and leaving the lakefront stadium. While others were excited to hear the move and hear the plans of the new stadium being built. The new stadium includes lots more parking, a dome so that more events can be held there, and so many other cool things.
While the fans were split, it is going to be a good economic boost to the city of Brookpark, as they will get a huge income boost from this project once it is all finished. As mentioned, with a dome you can have many more options for events, and they can be held year round without having to consider the weather. Of course this means less snow game opportunities, but the new opportunities more than make up for that.
Now as for the backlash this is receiving, the Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, recently passed a budget that is going to allocate $600 million to the Browns for their first grant towards the build of the stadium. The issue is that using the residents’ unclaimed funds violates multiple provisions in the state and federal constitutions. So now they will be bringing this to court and there may or may not be updates soon, but I will make sure to keep you informed.
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