Schools officials and the Massillon police investigated an incident alleged to have taken place at practice on June 26.
Massillon Washington (Ohio) head football coach Nate Moore has returned to his position after being put on administrative leave during an investigation into an alleged hazing incident at practice.
Schools officials and the Massillon police investigated an incident allegedly occurring at practice on June 26.
According to the police report, multiple players took part in a “game” that involved pinning other student-athletes to the ground and attempting to strip their clothes off while the victims attempted to break free, according to a report by Alec Sapolin and Julia Bingel from Cleveland 19.
Their report also includes the following statement by Massillon City Schools Superintendent Paul Salvino.
“While Coach Moore was on paid administrative leave our administrative team was able to review all aspects of the situation. At the conclusion of this review we are extremely confident in his ability to lead our athletic programs as well as our football team. We are excited to get back to business as Coach Moore returned to work on July 25, 2023. Once again, we have the utmost confidence in Coach Moore’s leadership moving forward.”
The Stark County Prosecutor’s office says they are still reviewing the case.
Joe Jacoby moves one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Every year, there are snubs for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Almost every NFL team will tell you they have players who should be enshrined in Canton, whether it is true or not.
For fans of the Washington NFL franchise, there are multiple players who have arguments for entry into the Hall of Fame. The most glaring is offensive tackle Joe Jacoby.
This week, Jacoby got one step closer to entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame as he entered the next stage of consideration for the Hall’s 2024 class. Jacoby was one of 31 senior candidates selected for Hall of Fame consideration earlier this month, and that list was trimmed to 12 players Thursday.
The committee will next meet in August, where they will select up to three senior candidates. The seniors will then be a part of the 2024 Hall of Fame class if they receive at least 80% of the votes in January.
Jacoby was undrafted out of Louisville in 1981 by Hall of Fame general manager Bobby Beathard and Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs. Jacoby became a starter at left tackle during his rookie and was an original member of the famed “Hogs.”
He would go on to play 13 NFL seasons — all with Washington — playing in four Super Bowls, with three championships. Jacoby was a three-time first-team All-Pro, a four-time Pro Bowler and a member of the 1980s All-Decade Team. He started 148 games for the Redskins, appearing in 170 games over the course of his career.
The Hall of Fame process has been disappointing for Jacoby and his longtime supporters. Hopefully, this is the year they do the right thing and make him a part of the class of 2024.
Here are the 10 best players in the state of Ohio, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Schools from California, Florida and Texas tend to get most of the attention when it comes to the nation’s top high school football prospects. Several other highly-competitive states produce great talent every year, though. Georgia has to be on that list, as does Ohio. Today, let’s take a look at some of the top Ohio-based recruits going into the 2023 season, according to our colleagues at the Cincinnati Enquirer.
High school football is meant to be played on Friday nights.
High school football is meant to be played on Friday nights, but a lot of games take place on Saturdays – especially in the playoffs. That won’t be the case in the state of Ohio going forward, though.
Responding to requests by its coaches, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has banned playoff games on Saturdays. Instead, all postseason games through the state semifinals will take place on Fridays, per Jeff Gilbert at the Dayton Daily News.
“All playoff games through the state semifinals will be played on Friday nights… For several seasons the playoffs followed the Friday-Saturday model in the regional semifinals, regional finals and state semifinals. That schedule had Divisions I, II, III and V playing on Fridays and Divisions IV, VI and VIII playing on Saturdays…”
(Colerain quarterback Zacchaeus Jennings (7) hands off to running back Dashawn Hopper (10) in the second quarter of the first OHSAA DIV I Playoff game between the Mason High School Comets and the Colerain High School Cardinals at Atrium Stadium in Mason, Ohio, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.)
The first Friday night for teams in Ohio this year is August 18. The season runs through October 21.
No position in sports is more important than the quarterback. Notre Dame is lucky that it will have a good one this season in [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag]. Though his services only will be for one year, the potential for him to have a history-making season is high. With that will come high expectations.
But how will Hartman measure up to the great Notre Dame quarterbacks of the past? For that, let’s turn to AI writing tool ChatGPT and see what it believes is a fair list for the top 10 men under center to play for the Irish.
Keep in mind that ChatGPT has this disclaimer:
“Ranking the top 10 quarterbacks in Notre Dame history is subjective and open to interpretation, as different eras and playing styles contribute to individual greatness. However, based on their impact on the program, statistical achievements, and team success, the following list represents 10 notable quarterbacks in Notre Dame’s storied history.”
And this one:
“Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there are many other talented quarterbacks who have contributed to the Notre Dame football legacy. The rankings can vary depending on personal opinions and criteria used to evaluate their performances.”
On that, here is the list with some entries edited for clarity and accuracy:
StrackaLine offers a hole-by-hole course guide for Muirfield Village in Ohio, site of the Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour.
Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio – site of the 2023 Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour – was founded and designed by Jack Nicklaus, opening in 1974. The course has been the site of the Memorial since 1976.
The course, which completed a large renovation in 2020, will play to 7,533 yards with a par of 72 for this week’s Memorial Tournament.
Thanks to yardage books provided by StrackaLine – the maker of detailed yardage books for thousands of courses around the world – we can see exactly the challenges the pros face this week at Muirfield Village.
Ohio’s Hocking Hills region is full of adventures for outdoor explorers. Families can search for wildlife on the new Butterfly Trail. Kayakers can paddle through the waters at nearby Lake Hope State Park. Hikers also have a variety of fascinating places to spend the day. However, only one of these hiking destinations offers the curious sights found at Old Man’s Cave.
Old Man’s Cave is the name of both a trail and a specific site. Trekking along Old Man’s Cave Trail will lead adventurers to many natural wonders, including the cave bearing the trail’s name. Discover more about this unique attraction with the virtual hike below.
Traveling with bug-crazy kids this summer? Ohio’s new Hocking Hills Butterfly Trail offers a family-friendly outdoors experience that’s educational and fun. Just download your printable map, passport, and butterfly coloring book before your trip. Then you can follow the map to the 14 butterfly stations and mark them off on your passport.
The trail includes 14 locations where visitors can stop and look for butterflies. To make this more appealing to screen generations, each place has a selfie station where you can pose in front of massive wings accurately depicting the featured butterfly species. Wing stations are open from sunrise to sunset (after that, you’ll turn into a moth.) Visitors will also learn about butterfly habitats, lifecycle, and food sources.
Photo courtesy of Explore Hocking Hills
“Hocking Hills Butterfly Trail encourages stewardship of our natural areas by demonstrating how important pollinators are to the wellbeing of the very thing visitors come to here to experience: nature and wildlife,” Explore Hocking Hills Executive Director Karen Raymore said in a statement. “A diverse group of partners came together to implement the trail, creating outstanding visitor experiences that educate while making each stop fun and interactive.”
At the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, visitors can witness the whole monarch butterfly lifecycle. From May to August, the young caterpillars feed and prepare for some chrysalis time. They emerge as monarchs between late August and October. Guests can participate in monarch migration research by tagging the butterflies and bidding them adios as they begin migrating to Mexico.
Releasing monarchs. / Photo courtesy of Explore Hocking Hills
The Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center is another special stop along the trail. There, you can take guided hikes across the pollinator-friendly prairie, forest, and gardens. Check the schedule for special workshops, and pick up seeds to plant a butterfly habitat once you go home. Some summer Saturday nights also feature moth safaris.
Photo courtesy of Explore Hocking Hills
The 14 featured butterflies are the monarch, great-spangled fritillary, orange sulfur, silver-spotted skipper, clouded sulfur, red admiral, pipevine swallowtail, viceroy, red-spotted purple, pearl crescent, hackberry emperor, eastern tiger swallowtail, spicebush swallowtail, and eastern comma.
Photo courtesy of Explore Hocking Hills
The Hocking Hills are located about 50 miles southeast of Columbus and are known for various outdoor activities. You can camp, glamp, kayak, canoe, ride horses, stargaze, rock climb, rappel, and do lots of other fun things — all while keeping an eye out for butterflies.
Tucked away in the Ohio wilderness just outside Cleveland, Cuyahoga Valley National Park calls to city dwellers seeking a break from the busy streets. This national park’s rivers, hills, and trails offer guests a breath of fresh air and a moment of tranquility. Countless natural wonders make Cuyahoga Valley a delight to explore.
With all these stunning sights, it’s no wonder the park charted over 2.9 million recreation visits in 2022. Curious to see the landscapes that make this region so popular? Explore six of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s top landmarks in the gallery below. You can also see where the site ranks in this list of the top 10 most visited national parks of 2022.
Cleveland Heights High School lit up its biggest building in honor of #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce & #Eagles C Jason Kelce ahead of Super Bowl LVII. | from @TheJohnDillon
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has strong roots in the Cleveland Heights area of Cleveland, Ohio that he shares with his brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. Both have remained an active part of the community, having played football and attended school at Cleveland Heights High School, and even named their podcast “New Heights” after their beloved hometown.
Sunday’s Super Bowl, which some have nicknamed the “Kelce Bowl”, has been the object of much excitement in Cleveland Heights over the past weeks, and their alma mater commemorated the occasion with an impressive light display.
Heights High lit up for the #KelceBowl East pillar and N/E clock tower green for Eagles. West pillar and S/W clock tower red for Chiefs. Center gold for Heights. Thanks to the maintenance dept for making it happen! @tkelce @JasonKelce @newheightshow pic.twitter.com/3oxT25waEh
The display, which is on the biggest building on the school’s main campus, has several details that express the organization’s support for their notable alumni while remaining impartial in their rooting interest for the Super Bowl.
The younger Kelce, Travis, was given the Southwest clock tower’s face, which was illuminated in red for the Chiefs, which may provide an extra edge for the future Hall of Famer since it will (technically) face toward the Super Bowl’s location in Phoenix, Arizona.
Regardless of the game’s outcome, Cleveland Heights High School will have another accolade to add to its impressive list of alumni accomplishments on Monday morning.
