Ohio State disaster vs FAU: Matta has to be held accountable!!
I said on Sunday that after a solid performance at Virginia that this Buckeye team could shake things up a little this year. Before yesterday's game, the KenPom basketball power index gave Ohio State 97% chance of beating Florida Atlantic. Ohio State lost 79-77 in overtime, and the Bucks were 4-20 from outside the 3 point line. This isn't the first time OSU has played terribly vs an unknown non-conference opponent. They didn't look ready to play vs NC Central, early on against Navy, Farleigh Dickinson and yesterday. This team lacked energy and wasn't ready to play. What does this likely have to do with? Coaching. I have been a big defender of Thad Matta, but he must be held at least somewhat accountable for this pathetic outing last night.
Blue Jackets low attendance: here is the reality
The Blue Jackets are only ONE point out of 1st in the Metro division, but they only drew just over 11,000 on Monday night vs the Coyotes, and the CBJ is 27th in the league in attendance. Here is the reality of the situation, the Blue Jackets in Central Ohio have a small, but a very supportive core of fans/season ticket holders who have kept the team from being in relocation conversations with teams like Florida and Phoenix. But the average Central Ohioan is not a Jackets fan, and fan bases aren't build by success in November/December. I don't believe the attendance issues will be solved this season, it can be if the Blue Jackets make the playoffs, and win a playoff series. Only success in the playoffs will turn this town into a solid hockey market (which this area has the potential to be).
Encarnacion to the Indians? Why not!!
After the World Series, I was pretty resigned to the belief that the Indians wouldn't resign Mike Napoli. He had a career year while on a one year contract, and understandably he has a higher price tag this offseason. However, I love Napoli, but he is 35 years old and I am of the belief that last year is the best we will get from him. There have been rumors of him going back to the Tribe, the Indians are potential suitors for former Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion, who in my opinion is an upgrade over Napoli. Encarnacion is 33 years old, and has more years left in him. He is a DH/first baseman, which Cleveland will likely need because Carlos Santana's contract is up at the end of next season. He is supposedly looking for a multiyear contract.
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