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New! FireRollie.com Goes to the Jake
Confessions of a Former Rollie Tout
Making A Case For the Young Guys
Why Rollie Won't Be Fired
Who Should Coach? Part 2
Hate Mail from the Commish
Alternatives to CSU Basketball
External Links
CSUVikings.com - The alleged Athletics Website
CSUohio.com - Not much sports, but some good stuff
The CSU Convocation Center - The scene of the crime.
Alternatives to CSU Basketball
It is pretty obvious that CSU men's basketball fans have become rather disillusioned over the past couple of years (and why not?). But if you really want to get into CSU sports, there are a couple of alternatives that you might want to consider:
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CSU Women's Basketball
Head Coach: Duffy Burns Venue: CSU Convocation Center Analysis: This is a rebuilding year for Duffy and his crew. But there's a key difference between Duffy's team and Rollie's team - at lease Duffy's team tries to win. Their attendance, to say the least, is minimal, so there are always good seats available. And if you become a fan now, you probably won't be sorry a couple of years down the road. |
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CSU Men's and Women's Swimming
Head Coaches: Wally Morton (men), Mike Lehto (women) Venue: Robert F. Busbey Natatorium Analysis: OK, I happen to be personally biased towards this CSU sport, considering my vast experience watching them, and the fact that Wally and Mike are two of the best guys on the planet. True, the 1000-yard and 500-yard freestyle races are about as interesting as watching paint dry, but then again, try watching a CSU men's basketball game. Both men's and women's teams are always good, and the sprint events are pretty good. |
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CSU Wrestling
Coach: Jack Effner Venue: Woodling Gym Analysis: The Cleveland area knows about this squad. Why doesn't CSU? Oh, I know. Because they pin their hopes on Rollie's team. The wrestler will just pin you, period. And CSU's wrestling presence in the NCAA's blows away the b-ball presence. They have sent at least one wrestler to the tourney every year for the last 36, and this year, they have at least three or more that could do just that. |
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Coach: John Lucas Venue: Gund Arena Analysis: Yes, I put the Cavs in here. Some would say the Cavs and CSU are turning Cleveland into a non-basketball town. But at least the Cavs' prospects are looking up. They got Zydrunas Ilgauskas back. Check it out, a 7-footer who can play. Take notes, Rollie. |
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Cleveland Crunch
Coach: Mike Pilger Venue: CSU Convocation Center Analysis: I am often fascinated with what people gravitate to. The Crunch falls into that category. I stopped watching the Crunch a long time ago, but they are still wildy popular in Cleveland. And better still, if you're writhing a a b-ball game, you can just go to the ticket counter and get some Crunch tickets. |
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Cleveland Barons
Coach: Roy Sommer Venue: Gund Arena Analysis: I'm a bit surprised that Cleveland got a new minor-league hockey team, considering that the old one, the Lumberjacks, folded because, among other reasons, nobody ever went to the games! The Barons are the minor league affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, so catch a game and get a glimpse of some future NHL stars. |
And if all else fails, read a book, watch television, surf the Net, or go out with your friends! Let those folks at Cleveland State know that Rollie can't cut it!
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