Photo by: Dave Spano That might not be a popular take by social media critics of Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, but the numbers point directly to a defensive collapse as the primary cause of a disappointing 47-42 loss to the San Diego Chargers last Sunday....
By Mike McLain | Photo by: Dave Spano What is ugly to some eyes can be a thing of beauty in the eyes of another. For those that admire great defensive efforts and aren't convinced that football centers around explosive offenses, the Cleveland Browns 14-7 win over the...
Each week, the #SpanningtheNeed podcast will present an “Inspirational Student Athlete of the Week and have a “Q & A” with one of its many gifted individuals and/or groups who are willing to go out of their own way to help others and/or student-athletes who...
When Browns general manager Andrew Berry tackled the offseason, clearly his top goal was to rebuild a defense that was average at best in 2020. He knew it was necessary if the team is to advance further in the playoffs than last season's loss to the Chiefs in the AFC...
By Mike McLain | Photo by: Dave Spano The Cleveland Browns put the memory of a season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs I the rear view mirror with a solid performance in a 31-20 win over the Houston Texans at First Energy Stadium. "Solid", in this case, doesn't...
Photo by: Dave Spano The Cleveland Browns discovered that reality last Sunday in their 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In a confrontation of supposed NFL titans, the Browns often looked like the superior team, only to fall to a playoff-tested team that has...
The only win occurred at home in 2004 against the Baltimore Ravens, who played without Hall of Fame left tackle Jonathan Ogden. His glaring absence allowed Browns defensive end Kenard Lang to have a field day in harassing Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller. There would...
The National Football Foundation will hold its 63rd annual awards dinner on Dec. 7 in Las Vegas, Nev. when former Cardinal Mooney grid standout Bob Stoops will be inducted into the College Hall of Fame in recognition of his career as head coach of the Oklahoma...
When legendary Kentucky Offensive Line Coach John Schlarman lost his battle with cancer at the age of 45 last November, Wildcat Head Coach Mark Stoops turned to a former Youngstown State University head coach, Eric Wolford, who was just ending his fourth season as...
A season ago, Carl Pelini assumed the head coaching reins at his alma mater, Cardinal Mooney, the day before doubles were set to begin. With a full season and entire off-season now under his belt, he is cautiously optimistic that the 2021 campaign can be the one that...
Name: Kelly Long Organization: Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley Bio: I am a Parent Advocate. I advocate for services and accommodations for special needs children in the school systems. What first inspired you to become involved in the community? What do you...
The #SpannintheNeed shares inspirational quotes of the week and day to help motivate individuals or groups in our communities. Sometimes all it takes is a few positive quotes or words of encouragement to immediately turn someone's day around. Whether its your lifelong...
Photo by: Dave Spano That might not be a popular take by social media critics of Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, but the numbers point directly to a defensive collapse as the primary cause of a disappointing 47-42 loss to the San Diego Chargers last Sunday....
The Friends of Mahoning River picked-up enormous amounts of trash along the Chocolate Run Creek in Leavittsburg (LaBrae), Ohio this past week. Neighbors noticed about 20 large garbage bags of trash dumped over the Chocolate Run Creek bridge on Eagle Creek Road in...