Sports Column: Carbone's commitment to character instills tradition at Ohio
When my editors approached me about which spring sport I wanted to cover, I didn’t balk at my choice.
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When my editors approached me about which spring sport I wanted to cover, I didn’t balk at my choice.
AVON, Ohio — Ohio entered Thursday's game against eighth-seeded Buffalo needing three straight wins in the Mid-American Conference Tournament to keep its season alive.
Bob Wren Stadium was not even open the last time Ohio won a Mid-American Conference tournament in 1997. But now, the team is playing for the right to bring a title back home.
It was a weekend complete with myriad emotions, a weekend meant for sending Ohio coach Joe Carbone out with a series win in the final home series of his career.
The dimensions of the field differ; there are fewer downs and more players, but to former Ohio running back Chris Garrett, it’s still just football.
Ohio broke out the black jerseys for the final midweek regular season game, and the Bobcat batters brought the blue.
It might be difficult at times for the Ohio baseball coaching staff to determine which Plys brother is which, but one thing the coaches know is that the twins can pitch.
Sport is about performance on an individual or team level and the measurement of that success. Craig McCarthy’s Ohio University hockey career can be quantified by the three American Collegiate Hockey Association championships he won behind the bench at Bird Arena.
Streaks are commonplace in baseball and can define a season, like Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak in 1941. Ohio right fielder Jensen Painter’s season has been defined by a lengthy streak of his own.
After keeping first place in the Mid-American Conference within striking distance for most of the season, Ohio’s chance at an outright conference crown disappeared in a flash.
For Ohio, the only source of electricity in Tuesday’s game was provided by the severe storm that passed above Bob Wren Stadium.
For the first time since the Toledo series more than a month ago, Ohio dropped a series against a conference opponent. But the Bobcats still have a chance to catch Kent State for the best record in conference.
Baseball teams sometimes rely on quirky symbols to spur a comeback when losing. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim turn to the rally monkey, and the St. Louis Cardinals use the rally squirrel.
Editor's Note: This story has been update to reflect a correction. Leon Williams was a forward for the Bobcats, not a guard.
With important conference games looming, the Bobcats are looking to polish their game before heading down the home stretch of Mid-American Conference play.
It started with a bond between a scout and player and led to a legacy that will be remembered by future members of the Ohio baseball program. The legacy comes in the form of the Pro Batter, a pitching simulation that gives players the feel of hitting against live pitching.
Running competitively takes commitment. It is one of the only sports where the athletes are competing directly against themselves, trying to best previous times.
“You know what the best thing about a freshman is? Next year he is a sophomore.”
It was Bark at the Park day Sunday at Bob Wren Stadium, but the offense featured more bite.
In a game that went down to the wire, the Bobcats had a couple of opportunities but couldn’t crack into the Buckeyes’ lead.