Terrelle Pryor’s exclusion from Fiesta Bowl media day was not policy. Instead, Coach Jim Tressel’s fear is that the freshman is a loose cannon. According to a university official with knowledge of football operations, Pryor is considered immature and untrustworthy.
“He’s plain and simple another Maurice Clarett and we aren’t getting burned by that one again,” said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “People are screaming let the kid talk. We let the kid talk, he’d be on the front cover of a magazine throwing his jersey in the trash. We’ve seen that film once.”
On March 19, Pryor announced that he would attend Ohio State. That announcement, hailed by Sport’s Illustrated as “the most anticipated in history,” was widely panned as arrogant and may have been, according to our source, a defining moment…even if it occurred prior to the quarterback’s arrival.
“At least when Mo [Clarett] announced, there wasn’t a hundred reporters there,” he said. “They tried to play it like this was just this humble kid pushed into the spotlight. Humble, my [expletive]. This is a kid who knows exactly where he is and what he is saying. That’s what has everyone so paranoid. You’d think the kid’s already won Troy’s Heisman.”
Troy, of course, refers to Troy Smith, the 2006 Heisman Trophy winner, who was a member of Ohio State’s previous three Fiesta Bowl teams. In his first season as a starter, Smith completed 68 of 122 passes for 896 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. In Pryor’s first season, he has completed 95 of 152 passes for 1,245 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Smith’s record was 4-1. Pryor’s is 8-1.
“His numbers are similar, yah they are,” the official said. “But you could tell from the outset, Troy was a special kid. He had something. TP doesn’t have that. He has all the talent and athleticism in the world. But in terms of off the field, I wouldn’t bet the stadium on him. I would’ve on Troy.”
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Two Days, Two Robberies
At this point, I think my money and myself are safer in an alley of High Street and 17th.
10 TV: Police on Saturday were searching for a man who held up a north side bank while trying to conceal his face with his hooded jacket. According to the FBI, the robbery occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. at the Huntington Bank located at 2141 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
After waiting in line, the man handed a teller a note that demanded cash and stated that he had a weapon. Although no weapon was observed, the teller handed the man money from her drawer and fled. Some cash believed to have been from the robbery was later found just east of the building, the FBI said.
The robber was described as a black man who appeared to be in his mid-20s to early 30s. He was between 5 feet 8 and 6 feet tall, and was wearing a dark winter jacket with the hood up to conceal his face.
The robbery was the Columbus area's second bank robbery of 2009. In 2008, 78 bank robberies occurred in the area, according to the FBI. Anyone with information about Saturday's robbery was asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4665, or the FBI at 614-744-2168.
10 TV: Police on Saturday were searching for a man who held up a north side bank while trying to conceal his face with his hooded jacket. According to the FBI, the robbery occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. at the Huntington Bank located at 2141 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
After waiting in line, the man handed a teller a note that demanded cash and stated that he had a weapon. Although no weapon was observed, the teller handed the man money from her drawer and fled. Some cash believed to have been from the robbery was later found just east of the building, the FBI said.
The robber was described as a black man who appeared to be in his mid-20s to early 30s. He was between 5 feet 8 and 6 feet tall, and was wearing a dark winter jacket with the hood up to conceal his face.
The robbery was the Columbus area's second bank robbery of 2009. In 2008, 78 bank robberies occurred in the area, according to the FBI. Anyone with information about Saturday's robbery was asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4665, or the FBI at 614-744-2168.
Deadly, Hopeful Start to 2009
This is another bad news, good news… The bad news, 2009 begins as 2008 ended… The good news, after only a 44% murder clearance rate last year, Columbus Police are off to an improved start…
10 TV: A man who was found shot on the city's east side has died, police said Saturday. The man was found lying on Forest Street shortly before noon. He was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Police said the man was pronounced dead a short time later... Homicide detectives were investigating the shooting.
10 TV: Police said a woman faces charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the city's northeast side. The case is the city's first homicide of 2009, police said. According to police, officers were called to a home on Dawnlight Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting. After arriving at the scene, police said they found Kiana Davis with a gunshot wound to the head. Davis was pronounced dead a short time later. Cindy L. Crump, 47, was later arrested and charged in connection with Davis' slaying, police said. Investigators said there was a dispute and Davis was shot.
10 TV: A man who was found shot on the city's east side has died, police said Saturday. The man was found lying on Forest Street shortly before noon. He was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Police said the man was pronounced dead a short time later... Homicide detectives were investigating the shooting.
10 TV: Police said a woman faces charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the city's northeast side. The case is the city's first homicide of 2009, police said. According to police, officers were called to a home on Dawnlight Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting. After arriving at the scene, police said they found Kiana Davis with a gunshot wound to the head. Davis was pronounced dead a short time later. Cindy L. Crump, 47, was later arrested and charged in connection with Davis' slaying, police said. Investigators said there was a dispute and Davis was shot.
Gophers Gouge Buckeyes
After starting 9-0, we have now lost 2 of 3… Were we that good? Were we really just overachieving? Michigan State (Tuesday night) will answer those questions…
This is the way coach Tubby Smith wanted Minnesota to rebound. Three days after a humbling defeat to 10th-ranked Michigan State, the Gophers got another chance against a Top 25 team. They went after the ball with gusto, got their shots to fall, and sent an outhustled Ohio State home furious.
Lawrence Westbrook led a typically balanced offense with 15 points, and No. 21 Minnesota salvaged a split in the opening week of Big Ten play by beating the 24th-ranked Buckeyes 68-59 on Saturday.
The Gophers (13-1, 1-1) went 8-for-20 from 3-point range; Westbrook was 3-for-5. The lack of pressure on the shooters, plus the occasional lapse that left a would-be dunker wide open on a backdoor cut, had the Buckeyes (10-2, 1-1) steamed.
Dearly missing junior guard David Lighty, his contagious energy and his 10 points per game, Ohio State made a late charge but trailed by seven or more for the last 16 minutes. Guard Jon Diebler had 15 points and five steals for Ohio State, but the Gophers held a 42-30 rebounding advantage after getting destroyed on the boards against the Spartans. Damian Johnson had 12 points and six rebounds for Minnesota.
This is the way coach Tubby Smith wanted Minnesota to rebound. Three days after a humbling defeat to 10th-ranked Michigan State, the Gophers got another chance against a Top 25 team. They went after the ball with gusto, got their shots to fall, and sent an outhustled Ohio State home furious.
Lawrence Westbrook led a typically balanced offense with 15 points, and No. 21 Minnesota salvaged a split in the opening week of Big Ten play by beating the 24th-ranked Buckeyes 68-59 on Saturday.
The Gophers (13-1, 1-1) went 8-for-20 from 3-point range; Westbrook was 3-for-5. The lack of pressure on the shooters, plus the occasional lapse that left a would-be dunker wide open on a backdoor cut, had the Buckeyes (10-2, 1-1) steamed.
Dearly missing junior guard David Lighty, his contagious energy and his 10 points per game, Ohio State made a late charge but trailed by seven or more for the last 16 minutes. Guard Jon Diebler had 15 points and five steals for Ohio State, but the Gophers held a 42-30 rebounding advantage after getting destroyed on the boards against the Spartans. Damian Johnson had 12 points and six rebounds for Minnesota.
INVITE: Sexy Saturdays
“VIP”Commencement: 10:00
Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
VIP Access: Text (406-3072)
Open Bar 10:30 – 11:30 pm –Midnight
Quick Read
Obviously, special sections are to newspapers what bunnies are to this website… Without them, there is no color… With that said, the Dispatch’s eight page Fiesta Bowl extra should have been (and should be by all readers) thrown out… It’s an eight-page recitation of the obvious… From mindless keys to the game (who wants it more… really that determines who wins?) to Tim May’s ridiculous headline touting Little Animal as one of Ohio State’s greatest linebacker… Now, I like Tim May, but seriously? He is a three time All-American and multiple award winner… No kidding he is a great linebacker… The only useful stat (Buckeyes 5-0 in bowl games vs. Big Twelve) opponents was buried on the last page…
Speaking of buried, the Dispatch continued their excellent coverage of the New Year’s Shootings, but the article was dumped inside in the metro section… Speaking of things that should be buried, Ken Gordon’s pathetic praising of Terelle Pryor, in which he admitted that his “great performance” was not supported by statistics, emphasized that Coach Tressel has utilized a rush heavy offense with Pryor (since when did Tressel not run the ball a lot?), and stuck the “Terelle can’t talk” story in the next to last paragraph… Ken, either stop being an public relations mouthpiece for OSU or go teach English to cab drivers…
The Dispatch’s only worth reading story (and it was fascinating) was “Hop Cop Out” (Life & Arts) which detailed the rise of shopping and style and the decline of gallery patronage in Short North…. The article was insightful and it included one gallery owner boldly taking a shot at Easton (who doesn’t like Easton?)
Speaking of buried, the Dispatch continued their excellent coverage of the New Year’s Shootings, but the article was dumped inside in the metro section… Speaking of things that should be buried, Ken Gordon’s pathetic praising of Terelle Pryor, in which he admitted that his “great performance” was not supported by statistics, emphasized that Coach Tressel has utilized a rush heavy offense with Pryor (since when did Tressel not run the ball a lot?), and stuck the “Terelle can’t talk” story in the next to last paragraph… Ken, either stop being an public relations mouthpiece for OSU or go teach English to cab drivers…
The Dispatch’s only worth reading story (and it was fascinating) was “Hop Cop Out” (Life & Arts) which detailed the rise of shopping and style and the decline of gallery patronage in Short North…. The article was insightful and it included one gallery owner boldly taking a shot at Easton (who doesn’t like Easton?)
Friday, January 2, 2009
Terrelle Can’t Talk?
Ripped from ESPN… Apparent, Coach Tressel is playing hide and don’t seek with Terrell Pryor and the media… The quarterback wasn’t included in the media session and isn’t available to reporters this week… I understand Coach likes to control everything, but this is ridiculous… Pryor is the current and future face of this program, that comes with a responsibility…
Ohio State starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor was not among the 30 Buckeyes players made available during Fiesta Bowl media day Friday morning. Pryor and center Mike Brewster, both freshmen, were the only two starters who didn't appear at the bowl's media gathering. Texas brought all of its starters to its portion of media day.
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Pryor, who hasn't met with reporters since after the regular-season finale Nov. 22, spent the morning in meetings in preparation for Monday's matchup against the No. 3 Longhorns (Ohio State is No. 10). "We were asked to bring 30 players and we sent in a list of players," Tressel said. "I did get one call asking, 'Did you happen to miss any?' I said, 'Well, you might be talking in terms of Terrelle and Mike Brewster because they're starters.' But they're freshmen and we decided when we were counting to 30 that there were 30 others who were afforded the opportunity to be there."
Fiesta Bowl president and CEO John Junker said he could not recall a team not making its starting quarterback available before the bowl game. The BCS media policy asks teams to make all of their starters available before the game, but there isn't a method for enforcement.
Ohio State starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor was not among the 30 Buckeyes players made available during Fiesta Bowl media day Friday morning. Pryor and center Mike Brewster, both freshmen, were the only two starters who didn't appear at the bowl's media gathering. Texas brought all of its starters to its portion of media day.
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Pryor, who hasn't met with reporters since after the regular-season finale Nov. 22, spent the morning in meetings in preparation for Monday's matchup against the No. 3 Longhorns (Ohio State is No. 10). "We were asked to bring 30 players and we sent in a list of players," Tressel said. "I did get one call asking, 'Did you happen to miss any?' I said, 'Well, you might be talking in terms of Terrelle and Mike Brewster because they're starters.' But they're freshmen and we decided when we were counting to 30 that there were 30 others who were afforded the opportunity to be there."
Fiesta Bowl president and CEO John Junker said he could not recall a team not making its starting quarterback available before the bowl game. The BCS media policy asks teams to make all of their starters available before the game, but there isn't a method for enforcement.
Spice is Sour
Received this from a tipster… It doesn’t say much for Spice Bar….
No lines at Spice, but a $10 cover. I thought that this was a little absurd since it had been advertised for the last few days that it was free to get in. But we paid the cover cause it was getting close to midnight and wanted to be somewhere for the count down. The first four people in my party paid the $10 and as soon as we got through they turned to my sister and her friend and said $20. She talked him back down to ten figuring all of us had just got in for ten.
Inside the club the atmosphere was enjoyable. Enough room to stand and talk with people and have a conversation. But enough people that you could be social. The dance floor in the back was crowded but in an enjoyable way.
At 12:03 we looked down at our watches and realized that we had just missed the new years count down. No one counted. There was no announcement. Nothing. How could a place be advertised as a New Years party and not even countdown to New Years.
At this point we decided that it wasn’t worth our time anymore and left. Everyone went to the check out and ended up loosing each other. I walked out to the street to see if anyone was outside and then turned back around cause they wernt. Twenty bucks the guy said to me at the door. Really, I was JUST inside. He didn’t care and tried to charge me the twenty to get in.
For a regular Friday night this club would have been a lot of fun for me and my friends. But for a place to go on New Years, I will never return to Spice again...
No lines at Spice, but a $10 cover. I thought that this was a little absurd since it had been advertised for the last few days that it was free to get in. But we paid the cover cause it was getting close to midnight and wanted to be somewhere for the count down. The first four people in my party paid the $10 and as soon as we got through they turned to my sister and her friend and said $20. She talked him back down to ten figuring all of us had just got in for ten.
Inside the club the atmosphere was enjoyable. Enough room to stand and talk with people and have a conversation. But enough people that you could be social. The dance floor in the back was crowded but in an enjoyable way.
At 12:03 we looked down at our watches and realized that we had just missed the new years count down. No one counted. There was no announcement. Nothing. How could a place be advertised as a New Years party and not even countdown to New Years.
At this point we decided that it wasn’t worth our time anymore and left. Everyone went to the check out and ended up loosing each other. I walked out to the street to see if anyone was outside and then turned back around cause they wernt. Twenty bucks the guy said to me at the door. Really, I was JUST inside. He didn’t care and tried to charge me the twenty to get in.
For a regular Friday night this club would have been a lot of fun for me and my friends. But for a place to go on New Years, I will never return to Spice again...
Quick Read
Now that I finally have a subscription to the Dispatch (I love Christmas presents), I will read the news, so you don’t have to… (Seriously)… Everyday, we will present the intriguing stories and the annoying stories, in a condensed format, that you can enjoy with your first sip of coffee (I said condensed)… Here is a review of the last three days (yes I hate old news also, but when you don’t have the internet, what are you going to do…)
How the Economy is Reshaping Sports (Front Page – Wednesday): Bill Rabinowitz’s story was without question, the best story I read… Insightful and illustrative… He paints a bleak, but truthful picture…
Since I’m mentioning sports have the top, I have to congratulate and crack the Dispatch’s Fiesta Bowl coverage… Tim May wrote an excellent feature on James Laurinaitis (Wednesday) and the reporting of Nathan Williams lockdown was great…
But, Ken Gordon’s front-page banner coverage of the non-news that Chris Wells hasn’t made up his mind (yeah right) was terrible… K.G., when someone holds a press conference to announce that no decision has been made, that’s not news… Also, if you read our story (that he is turning pro), you could have saved yourself some ink…
Equally nauseating was Michael Arace’s column coupling Ohio State basketball (yeah, did anyone notice we beat Iowa) and dentistry (it had all the appeal of Novocain) and the Metro Thursday front page about Fiesta Bowl activities (Brush with Greatness) was ridiculous…
Kathleen Parker’s commentary, on 2008 being the year of denouncing, was brilliant and hilarious… But that was offset today by the front-page story about downtown dwellers not fitting the young professional stereotype (if the story had a point, I couldn’t find it)…
Also, the last three days of news coverage was ambiguous… The story on the murder rate (Thursday) was solid, but it buried the lead… that only 44% of the murders actually get solved (its not scary that people are dying, its scary that no one knows who is doing the killing)… The story on the New Year’s shots fired was good, but it felt a step behind the television’s coverage…
I opened with the best story; I’ll close with the second best story… Metro third page (Friday) featured a story on movie releases and how they are executed… The story gave a great explanation of the process, but I must admit, the more I read, the more frustrated I became… (Why not just have the movies out so when I want to see them, I can…)
How the Economy is Reshaping Sports (Front Page – Wednesday): Bill Rabinowitz’s story was without question, the best story I read… Insightful and illustrative… He paints a bleak, but truthful picture…
Since I’m mentioning sports have the top, I have to congratulate and crack the Dispatch’s Fiesta Bowl coverage… Tim May wrote an excellent feature on James Laurinaitis (Wednesday) and the reporting of Nathan Williams lockdown was great…
But, Ken Gordon’s front-page banner coverage of the non-news that Chris Wells hasn’t made up his mind (yeah right) was terrible… K.G., when someone holds a press conference to announce that no decision has been made, that’s not news… Also, if you read our story (that he is turning pro), you could have saved yourself some ink…
Equally nauseating was Michael Arace’s column coupling Ohio State basketball (yeah, did anyone notice we beat Iowa) and dentistry (it had all the appeal of Novocain) and the Metro Thursday front page about Fiesta Bowl activities (Brush with Greatness) was ridiculous…
Kathleen Parker’s commentary, on 2008 being the year of denouncing, was brilliant and hilarious… But that was offset today by the front-page story about downtown dwellers not fitting the young professional stereotype (if the story had a point, I couldn’t find it)…
Also, the last three days of news coverage was ambiguous… The story on the murder rate (Thursday) was solid, but it buried the lead… that only 44% of the murders actually get solved (its not scary that people are dying, its scary that no one knows who is doing the killing)… The story on the New Year’s shots fired was good, but it felt a step behind the television’s coverage…
I opened with the best story; I’ll close with the second best story… Metro third page (Friday) featured a story on movie releases and how they are executed… The story gave a great explanation of the process, but I must admit, the more I read, the more frustrated I became… (Why not just have the movies out so when I want to see them, I can…)
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Skye Bar’s Send-Off?
During Skye Bar’s potential final evening, paramedics and police were required. According to witnesses, a drunken patron fell unconscious while in the bathroom. The college age customer was described as “incontinent.” He was transported to Ohio State Medical Center. No further information concerning his condition was available.
Bunnies, Belligerence Bring In 2009
In “H to the Izzo’s” opening line, Jay-Z comments “You coulda been anywhere in the world, but you're here with me…”
Prior to New Years, I could have drown in party invitations (and I want to say before I say anything else that I appreciated everyone)… From the Arena District to Campus to Easton and Polaris, I received three dozen invites… While I considered each carefully and all had their plusses and minuses, my decision came down to an important and sentimental truth… When I moved to Columbus, the first venue that I visited, the first venue that impressed me was McFadden’s….
From my entrance, I knew I would not be disappointed. I know I’ve discussed McFadden’s uniqueness, however, I underestimated their brilliant versatility… Their transformation from campus hang out to chic, immaculate wonderland was remarkable… For this evening, you weren’t in McFadden’s, where you down shots… You were in a crystal paradise… Gorgeous snow flakes, silver disco balls, draped curtains… even white lights draping the DJ booth… Pictures would not do the evening justice… The reinvention was exquisite…
Even the bartenders and staff sparkled… Amy (Marketing Director) in a brilliant blue, barely there dress… Becca (Amy’s assistant) in a jaw dropping black ensemble… Even Dustin, Jackson, and Karl shed the jeans and McFadden’s logos in favor of fashion… While the staff makeover was obviously not the reason anyone attended, it was well worth the price of admission…
The bunnies were also worth the price of admission… Drinking everything they could consume, shaking their asses in dresses that in some circumstances appeared painted onto their bodies, their radiating sexuality could make anyone forget they were with a date… McFadden’s always has bunnies… However, this rush was different… Especially, when they took over the bar (more later)…
I must, at this point, interrupt my bunny lust to mention the buffet… Actually, I must rave about the buffet… When a venue throws in free food, you have to expect the worst… You have to expect since they gave you an open bar, they will scrimp on food… McFadden’s did not… The cooks deserve a round of applause or drinks, whichever they want… Meat balls, chicken balls, smothered chicken, pasta… Their spread was more impressive than their decorations (and that’s saying something)…
As midnight neared, I found myself talking with one of the security and I noticed an ambulance and fire truck outside… With recent memories of McFadden’s smoke mishap, I was curious… I walked outside and seven cops and fire fighters rushed past me headed toward (you guessed it)… Skye Bar… I will have more in our next post…
Moments later, I returned from Skye (how do you think I would have more if I didn’t go down there myself and find out) and the ball drop countdown had begun… Eyes on every television screen, Lester stirring the crowd… Five, four, three, two, one… The ball drops, the champagne bottles pop, and the making out begins… Here is where I sound like a bitter single person (which I am single, but not bitter)…
New Year’s Eve is a couples holiday… I get that and I also get that it’s tradition to kiss your significant other as your first act post countdown, but seriously, one kiss, one passionate, thirty second, adorable lip lock… That’s it people! When your making out carries on for the rest of the night (which some couples did), when your making out gets to the point that you are basically reproducing in front of a room full of people (which some couples did), when your making out gets in the way of people trying to get to the bar or leave the room (which some couples did), it’s freaking time to stop kissing… I don’t sound bitter at all do I?
From bitter to belligerent… Within forty minutes of the ball dropping, the massive, uninterrupted alcohol consumption caught up with the alcohol consumers… And the crap hit, well what the crap hits… Boyfriends and girlfriends started fighting, friends started fighting… I saw three people get tossed within a two minute span, Woody almost get kicked in the (cough) male anatomy… People fight so they wouldn’t leave, people argue, curse, threaten… I even, at one point, saw McFadden’s General Manager get into an argument with a drunken idiot, while the drunken idiot was surrounded by cops… I have said it before, I will say it again… Enjoy your drinks… Don’t ruin my enjoyment with your drinking…
Speaking of enjoyment (and I promised more about bunnies), they finally scaled the bar an hour after the ball drop… they were well worth the wait… Amy (yes, promotions director), Becca, McFadden’s newest bartender, a Taylor Swift look alike, rocked the downstairs bar… And upstairs, six bunnies in dresses so form fitting and flattering that they made makes want to scream… Black, blue, teal…. The color was irrelevant… Every male I looked at as they worked their butts had stopped and was drooling…
There exists (and I don’t know where I heard it) a cliché that your new year will be defined by what you do in the first hour of the year… As I watched these bunnies, I couldn’t help but think… If this is to be my year… I can't wait for each one of the next 364 days… Enjoy those January 1 hookup wishes and hangover dreams…
Prior to New Years, I could have drown in party invitations (and I want to say before I say anything else that I appreciated everyone)… From the Arena District to Campus to Easton and Polaris, I received three dozen invites… While I considered each carefully and all had their plusses and minuses, my decision came down to an important and sentimental truth… When I moved to Columbus, the first venue that I visited, the first venue that impressed me was McFadden’s….
From my entrance, I knew I would not be disappointed. I know I’ve discussed McFadden’s uniqueness, however, I underestimated their brilliant versatility… Their transformation from campus hang out to chic, immaculate wonderland was remarkable… For this evening, you weren’t in McFadden’s, where you down shots… You were in a crystal paradise… Gorgeous snow flakes, silver disco balls, draped curtains… even white lights draping the DJ booth… Pictures would not do the evening justice… The reinvention was exquisite…
Even the bartenders and staff sparkled… Amy (Marketing Director) in a brilliant blue, barely there dress… Becca (Amy’s assistant) in a jaw dropping black ensemble… Even Dustin, Jackson, and Karl shed the jeans and McFadden’s logos in favor of fashion… While the staff makeover was obviously not the reason anyone attended, it was well worth the price of admission…
The bunnies were also worth the price of admission… Drinking everything they could consume, shaking their asses in dresses that in some circumstances appeared painted onto their bodies, their radiating sexuality could make anyone forget they were with a date… McFadden’s always has bunnies… However, this rush was different… Especially, when they took over the bar (more later)…
I must, at this point, interrupt my bunny lust to mention the buffet… Actually, I must rave about the buffet… When a venue throws in free food, you have to expect the worst… You have to expect since they gave you an open bar, they will scrimp on food… McFadden’s did not… The cooks deserve a round of applause or drinks, whichever they want… Meat balls, chicken balls, smothered chicken, pasta… Their spread was more impressive than their decorations (and that’s saying something)…
As midnight neared, I found myself talking with one of the security and I noticed an ambulance and fire truck outside… With recent memories of McFadden’s smoke mishap, I was curious… I walked outside and seven cops and fire fighters rushed past me headed toward (you guessed it)… Skye Bar… I will have more in our next post…
Moments later, I returned from Skye (how do you think I would have more if I didn’t go down there myself and find out) and the ball drop countdown had begun… Eyes on every television screen, Lester stirring the crowd… Five, four, three, two, one… The ball drops, the champagne bottles pop, and the making out begins… Here is where I sound like a bitter single person (which I am single, but not bitter)…
New Year’s Eve is a couples holiday… I get that and I also get that it’s tradition to kiss your significant other as your first act post countdown, but seriously, one kiss, one passionate, thirty second, adorable lip lock… That’s it people! When your making out carries on for the rest of the night (which some couples did), when your making out gets to the point that you are basically reproducing in front of a room full of people (which some couples did), when your making out gets in the way of people trying to get to the bar or leave the room (which some couples did), it’s freaking time to stop kissing… I don’t sound bitter at all do I?
From bitter to belligerent… Within forty minutes of the ball dropping, the massive, uninterrupted alcohol consumption caught up with the alcohol consumers… And the crap hit, well what the crap hits… Boyfriends and girlfriends started fighting, friends started fighting… I saw three people get tossed within a two minute span, Woody almost get kicked in the (cough) male anatomy… People fight so they wouldn’t leave, people argue, curse, threaten… I even, at one point, saw McFadden’s General Manager get into an argument with a drunken idiot, while the drunken idiot was surrounded by cops… I have said it before, I will say it again… Enjoy your drinks… Don’t ruin my enjoyment with your drinking…
Speaking of enjoyment (and I promised more about bunnies), they finally scaled the bar an hour after the ball drop… they were well worth the wait… Amy (yes, promotions director), Becca, McFadden’s newest bartender, a Taylor Swift look alike, rocked the downstairs bar… And upstairs, six bunnies in dresses so form fitting and flattering that they made makes want to scream… Black, blue, teal…. The color was irrelevant… Every male I looked at as they worked their butts had stopped and was drooling…
There exists (and I don’t know where I heard it) a cliché that your new year will be defined by what you do in the first hour of the year… As I watched these bunnies, I couldn’t help but think… If this is to be my year… I can't wait for each one of the next 364 days… Enjoy those January 1 hookup wishes and hangover dreams…
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Have A Very Gossip New Year’s
Columbus, it’s your turn… We’ve given you the info… Get out there, dance, drink, sand make this kick… (well you know)…Our reporters and photographers are covering this town… So smile, you never know which pics I’ll pick… You know you love me…
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
BREAKING: Russell Still Thinking
Ohio State’s Anderson Russell is still considering skipping his senior season, Gossip Cbus has learned. On Sunday, Gossip Cbus reported that Russell is among six underclassmen Coach Jim Tressel expects to return. A source close to the defensive back contradicted this report, saying that Russell will make a decision following the Fiesta Bowl.
In three seasons, Russell has notched 137 tackles. This season, he has tallied 58. One NFL talent evaluator we spoke with said that Russell should return to Ohio State. In the evaluator’s opinion, the safety is a second day pick.
In three seasons, Russell has notched 137 tackles. This season, he has tallied 58. One NFL talent evaluator we spoke with said that Russell should return to Ohio State. In the evaluator’s opinion, the safety is a second day pick.
New Year’s Eve 2009: Frog Bear & Wild Boar
Commencement: 7:00Venue: Frog Bear & Wild Boar (343 N Front Street)
Cover: $25-$40
Party Favors
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
Performances
Introspect
VJ Nohbody
New Year’s Eve 2009: Renaissance Gala
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Renaissance Hotel (50 North Third Street)
Tickets: Dr. Moejoe (Easton, Polaris, Short North)
$178 VIP Upgrade Package
VIP Access
Latitude 41 Party Access
Top Shelf Drinks
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
$129 General Admission Package
Drinks
Complimentary Hors D’orderves
Performances
Love Sick Radio
George Acosta
Dave Espionage
Jimmy Sexton
Shapeshifter
Chris Gonzalez
DJ Magic
DJ Jondi
DJ Samurai
Quantum
Lemon Lyman
The Bourbon Kings
AUS 10
The Late Crew
Co-Sponsors Include:
Columbus Alive
Columbus Underground
Columbus Renaissance Hotel
Dr. Moejoe
Got Cast
Kaplan Artist Group
Latitude 41
Miller Lite
The Riot Society
Vital Music Records
From Fire Fighter to Mutt Murderer
I know I’ve said send this jerk to jail, but now that’s insufficient!!! He sent text messages bragging about killing his dogs? Michael Vick didn’t even do that…
10 TV: A firefighter accused of shooting his dogs and dumping their bodies in a Dumpster near his fire station allegedly boasted in text messages that he was going to kill his animals instead of paying to have them boarded, according to court records obtained Tuesday by 10TV News.
Information included in a search warrant revealed that a tipster told investigators about the text messages that were allegedly sent by Columbus firefighter David Santuomo. Earlier this month, an anonymous tip brought officers from the Capital Area Humane Society to the Dumpster behind Station 27 where they found two bloody bags containing the dogs' bodies.
Santuomo, a 12-year veteran of the department, told his superiors that he shot the dogs because he thought they had consumed antifreeze. In a letter written to Columbus fire Chief Ned Pettus, Santuomo claimed he thought the dogs drank a "toxic substance" and was afraid they were "suffering." Santuomo added that he shot them to "save them" from their misery. Investigators are still waiting for toxicology reports to show whether or not the dogs consumed a toxic substance.
10 TV: A firefighter accused of shooting his dogs and dumping their bodies in a Dumpster near his fire station allegedly boasted in text messages that he was going to kill his animals instead of paying to have them boarded, according to court records obtained Tuesday by 10TV News.
Information included in a search warrant revealed that a tipster told investigators about the text messages that were allegedly sent by Columbus firefighter David Santuomo. Earlier this month, an anonymous tip brought officers from the Capital Area Humane Society to the Dumpster behind Station 27 where they found two bloody bags containing the dogs' bodies.
Santuomo, a 12-year veteran of the department, told his superiors that he shot the dogs because he thought they had consumed antifreeze. In a letter written to Columbus fire Chief Ned Pettus, Santuomo claimed he thought the dogs drank a "toxic substance" and was afraid they were "suffering." Santuomo added that he shot them to "save them" from their misery. Investigators are still waiting for toxicology reports to show whether or not the dogs consumed a toxic substance.
New Year’s Eve 2009: McFadden’s
Commencement: 9:00Venue: McFadden’s (South Campus)
Cover: $65
Top Shelf Drinks
Buffet
Party Favors
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
New Year’s Eve 2009: Park Street Patio & Sugar Bar
Commencement: 6:00
Venue: Park Street Patio & Sugar Bar (525 & 533 Park Street)
Cover: $10 (One ticket for both venues)
Sugar Bar
Masquerade Ball (Cash prizes)
DJ Samurai
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
Park Street Patio
Saving Jane
DJ Drew Hanson
Small plate buffet (7-9 p.m.)
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
Venue: Park Street Patio & Sugar Bar (525 & 533 Park Street)
Cover: $10 (One ticket for both venues)
Sugar Bar
Masquerade Ball (Cash prizes)
DJ Samurai
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
Park Street Patio
Saving Jane
DJ Drew Hanson
Small plate buffet (7-9 p.m.)
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
New Year’s Eve 2009: Lodge Bar
Commencement: 6:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Cover: $20
Couch Reservations Available $100
Complimentary Hors D’orderves
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
Performances
Bling Crosbys
Drinks (Available All Night)
$3 wells
$2 Drafts
New Year’s Eve 2009: Skye Bar
Commencement: 7:00Venue: Skye Bar (South Campus)
$75 VIP Package
Express Admission
Private Table
Top Shelf Drinks
Tapas Buffet (7-10 p.m.)
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
$40 General Admission Package
Admission Assured
Drinks
Tapas Buffet (7-10 p.m.)
Party Favors
Champagne Toast (Midnight)
Monday, December 29, 2008
BREAKING: Wells Decision “Purely Financial”
Chris Wells’ decision to skip his senior season and enter the NFL Draft is “purely financial,” Gossip Cbus has learned. This revelation comes despite NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s assurance that rookie salary structure will remain unchanged until 2011.
“He needs to get paid, he needs to get paid now, the boy has family and things outside OSU to think about,” said a source close to Wells’ family. “This is purely financial and anyone who throws up any static should shut up. He was already hurt this year. At least next year, he could be hurt with millions.”
Since our report of the junior’s intentions, Wells has slipped from a consensus top five selection to twelfth (in an average of six NFL Mock Drafts). Experts say his stock will continue to fluctuate based upon NFL free agency, individual workouts, and other underclassman who declare.
In three seasons, Wells has 569 carries, 3,276 yards, and 30 touchdowns. This season, despite injuries (three games missed), he has 191 carries, 1,091 yards, and 8 touchdowns. He closed his junior season with four one hundred yard efforts in five contests (three consecutive).
“He needs to get paid, he needs to get paid now, the boy has family and things outside OSU to think about,” said a source close to Wells’ family. “This is purely financial and anyone who throws up any static should shut up. He was already hurt this year. At least next year, he could be hurt with millions.”
Since our report of the junior’s intentions, Wells has slipped from a consensus top five selection to twelfth (in an average of six NFL Mock Drafts). Experts say his stock will continue to fluctuate based upon NFL free agency, individual workouts, and other underclassman who declare.
In three seasons, Wells has 569 carries, 3,276 yards, and 30 touchdowns. This season, despite injuries (three games missed), he has 191 carries, 1,091 yards, and 8 touchdowns. He closed his junior season with four one hundred yard efforts in five contests (three consecutive).
New Year’s Reality: Police Are Limited
While Columbus Police will deploy additional officers, New Year’s Eve revelers will not face random checkpoints and officers will be concentrated into specific areas. According to Columbus Police Pubic Relations, the objective is “to stop the fight before it happens.”
Drivers who are stopped will not be able to refuse a breathalyzer test. In the event of a refusal, warrants for a blood test will be sought.
Drivers who are stopped will not be able to refuse a breathalyzer test. In the event of a refusal, warrants for a blood test will be sought.
BREAKING: Serial Rapist Retired
For all the griping I’ve done lately (and it’s been legit), Columbus police deserve credit for this one… They never gave up… They kept working and now a dangerous piece of trash is off our streets…
A man suspected of raping at least seven women is in police custody… The man, whose name is not being reported by 10TV News, is a registered sex offender and has been in jail since Dec. 13 when officers said he robbed a Westerville tanning salon…
"We have a potential suspect," said Columbus police Sgt. Rich Weiner. "We have evidence in some of these crimes so we're just waiting on forensics to come back."
A stolen cell phone gave police their lead… According to court records, the rapist stole the cell phone of one of the victims and then sent "sexually explicit texts" to the list of contacts. When the victim called her phone, the man who answered it told her that he "could have raped her while she was sleeping."
Then, the man agreed to leave the phone at a bus stop located near downtown's North Market, court records showed. One of the numbers called came back to an address on Delbert Road, located on the northeast side. According to court records, the call came in close proximity to where a previous rape victim's cell phone that was also stolen "pinged off a tower" nearby "soon after the rape."
According to court records, undercover police officers started tracking the suspect's movements from Nov. 26 through the tanning salon robbery. The clerk told 10TV News that the man who robbed her at gunpoint forced her to a back room before fleeing out the back door. Police took him into custody moments later, Kocot reported.
Investigators believe the same man has raped or sexually assaulted seven women since June 4, with most of the attacks occurring on the city's northwest side. Investigators said that they believed ATM surveillance photos of the rapist would be the key to cracking the case. The images were captured after one of the attacks and showed the rapist using a debit card that he stole from a victim.
The suspected rapist was convicted of two rapes in 1984, Kocot reported. Both cases had similarities to the Northwest Serial Rapist. In one case, the woman told police that the man broke into her home, put a gun to against her head and said he would not shoot her as long as she cooperated. He also lied and said that he had a partner in another room who was holding a gun to her daughter's head.
In the other case, the man broke into a woman's house and threatened her with a knife and threatened to harm her daughter if she did not cooperate. The Northwest Serial Rapist also used a gun and knife in his attacks…
A man suspected of raping at least seven women is in police custody… The man, whose name is not being reported by 10TV News, is a registered sex offender and has been in jail since Dec. 13 when officers said he robbed a Westerville tanning salon…
"We have a potential suspect," said Columbus police Sgt. Rich Weiner. "We have evidence in some of these crimes so we're just waiting on forensics to come back."
A stolen cell phone gave police their lead… According to court records, the rapist stole the cell phone of one of the victims and then sent "sexually explicit texts" to the list of contacts. When the victim called her phone, the man who answered it told her that he "could have raped her while she was sleeping."
Then, the man agreed to leave the phone at a bus stop located near downtown's North Market, court records showed. One of the numbers called came back to an address on Delbert Road, located on the northeast side. According to court records, the call came in close proximity to where a previous rape victim's cell phone that was also stolen "pinged off a tower" nearby "soon after the rape."
According to court records, undercover police officers started tracking the suspect's movements from Nov. 26 through the tanning salon robbery. The clerk told 10TV News that the man who robbed her at gunpoint forced her to a back room before fleeing out the back door. Police took him into custody moments later, Kocot reported.
Investigators believe the same man has raped or sexually assaulted seven women since June 4, with most of the attacks occurring on the city's northwest side. Investigators said that they believed ATM surveillance photos of the rapist would be the key to cracking the case. The images were captured after one of the attacks and showed the rapist using a debit card that he stole from a victim.
The suspected rapist was convicted of two rapes in 1984, Kocot reported. Both cases had similarities to the Northwest Serial Rapist. In one case, the woman told police that the man broke into her home, put a gun to against her head and said he would not shoot her as long as she cooperated. He also lied and said that he had a partner in another room who was holding a gun to her daughter's head.
In the other case, the man broke into a woman's house and threatened her with a knife and threatened to harm her daughter if she did not cooperate. The Northwest Serial Rapist also used a gun and knife in his attacks…
Bunnies Anyone?
As promised, Gossip CBUS and Lodge Bar details… While we cannot announce a date (likely late February), we can definitively announce a theme… The event will be known as “The Bunny Party.” (And please read what we have written, don’t send me a thousand e-mails on what is a bunny or why have we named the party that…)
Three Stations, Three Crimes
While only two of the three make our count (numbers 21 and 22), all three were worth mentioning… The first sounds particularly tragic, a man who may lose his ability to walk because our city is deteriorating… The second, two clerks, working on their normal day, find themselves assaulted… And the third, people are taking safes right off the floor…
WSYX 6: A man may be paralyzed for life after he was shot on the way to a store in Northeast Columbus. It happened on Bancroft Street last night. Police say William Dunbar was walking to the store when he stopped to talk to someone. Police say when Dunbar walked away a bullet hit him in the back. Police are now searching for the gunman.
NBC 4: UA police continued to investigate two robberies that happened within minutes of each other Monday. The first happened on Reed Road, and the second just around the corner on Henderson Road. Both happened between 11:30 a.m. and noon. And police think the same man hit both locations. The first robbery was at the Advance America Bank at 1935 W. Henderson Rd., according to police. The second robbery was at the National Cash Advance at 4740 Reed Rd., police said. Female clerks were violently assaulted during both the robberies. Anyone with information was asked to contact Upper Arlington police at 614-583-5160.
10 TV: At least two safes have been stolen from north side businesses in recent weeks, but police on Monday did not say whether or not the burglaries were connected. About a week ago, a burglar cleaned out cash registers and grabbed a safe from a Short North pizza parlor… Bill McWhorter, who lives in a different part of the city, experienced the same sort of crime. Someone busted into his home while he was away and stole his safe which held thousands of dollars.
WSYX 6: A man may be paralyzed for life after he was shot on the way to a store in Northeast Columbus. It happened on Bancroft Street last night. Police say William Dunbar was walking to the store when he stopped to talk to someone. Police say when Dunbar walked away a bullet hit him in the back. Police are now searching for the gunman.
NBC 4: UA police continued to investigate two robberies that happened within minutes of each other Monday. The first happened on Reed Road, and the second just around the corner on Henderson Road. Both happened between 11:30 a.m. and noon. And police think the same man hit both locations. The first robbery was at the Advance America Bank at 1935 W. Henderson Rd., according to police. The second robbery was at the National Cash Advance at 4740 Reed Rd., police said. Female clerks were violently assaulted during both the robberies. Anyone with information was asked to contact Upper Arlington police at 614-583-5160.
10 TV: At least two safes have been stolen from north side businesses in recent weeks, but police on Monday did not say whether or not the burglaries were connected. About a week ago, a burglar cleaned out cash registers and grabbed a safe from a Short North pizza parlor… Bill McWhorter, who lives in a different part of the city, experienced the same sort of crime. Someone busted into his home while he was away and stole his safe which held thousands of dollars.
INVITE: Orchids & Orange Blossoms
Commencement: January 8, 15, 22, 29 (5:30 p.m.)Venue: Franklin Park Conservatory (1777 East Broad Street)
Cameron Mitchell Catering hors d’oeuvres
Sunday, December 28, 2008
BREAKING: Tressel Expects Mass Return
With the exception of Chris Wells, Coach Jim Tressel expects all six underclassman to return for their senior seasons, according to a senior athletic department official. On December 16, Jake Ballard, Jim Cordle, Kurt Coleman, Brian Hartline, Anderson Russell, and Donald Washington turned in forms to gage their potential draft status. Wells did not turn in the forms. However, the official labeled Wells departure “a forgone conclusion.”
“Beanie? Beanie is gone,” he said. “No one is expecting any different. In our mind, that’s a forgone conclusion. The others, Coach fully expects them to play here next year. He would, I think, we’d all be shocked if any of them go now.”
None of the decisions would be a surprise. Wells is the only junior projected as a first round pick and the others would have trouble cracking the first day, according to one NFL talent evaluator we spoke with. Potential leadership roles, not draft position however, is what Tressel has used as a selling point.
“The last think we ever want to do is make a kid feel like he isn’t good enough,” the official said. “But, this team next year, wont be this year’s team. Only nine possible senior starters in the two deep, we need the help. The kids know that. That’s why coach expects them back.”
Currently, Ohio State is in Arizona, preparing to oppose Texas in the Fiesta Bowl (January 5). None of the underclassman, including Wells, is expected to make an announcement prior to the game. Underclassman have until January 15 to declare themselves draft eligible.
“Beanie? Beanie is gone,” he said. “No one is expecting any different. In our mind, that’s a forgone conclusion. The others, Coach fully expects them to play here next year. He would, I think, we’d all be shocked if any of them go now.”
None of the decisions would be a surprise. Wells is the only junior projected as a first round pick and the others would have trouble cracking the first day, according to one NFL talent evaluator we spoke with. Potential leadership roles, not draft position however, is what Tressel has used as a selling point.
“The last think we ever want to do is make a kid feel like he isn’t good enough,” the official said. “But, this team next year, wont be this year’s team. Only nine possible senior starters in the two deep, we need the help. The kids know that. That’s why coach expects them back.”
Currently, Ohio State is in Arizona, preparing to oppose Texas in the Fiesta Bowl (January 5). None of the underclassman, including Wells, is expected to make an announcement prior to the game. Underclassman have until January 15 to declare themselves draft eligible.
You Have Questions... I Have Answers
Since Gossip Cbus began, I’ve been swamped with e-mail (thanks for the love)… While I’ve tried to give individual responses to several, I also know that some of the questions are questions others may have and thus, answering them publicly would be better… Therefore, from time to time, I will answer questions where everyone can see them…
Q: I’ve noticed Frog, Bear, & Wild Boar, Lodge Bar, McFadden’s, and Sugar are the only locations mentioned. Why is this?
A: They are the bars which have sent us promotional material. Gossip Cbus will never limit ourselves in any area, particularly in working with venues. If you haven’t seen your favorite place mentioned on here, its not our fault!!
Q: How do I get my bar mentioned on Gossip Cbus?
A: You have two very simple solutions. (1) Tell your favorite bar’s promotions person to send us material (the e-mail address is on the site people!)… If a bar sends us material, we may not run all of it, but I promise we will run something… (2) If you cant get them motivated, send it to us yourself… Dates, times, cover charges, themes… Whatever you feel is relevant, make sure we know about it…
Q: You’ve mentioned events… Tell me more.
A: Since Gossip Cbus is committed to nightlife coverage in Columbus, we want to work with groups and venues on unique promotional events that will pack in people and jointly spread the word about their business and our website. While we are working on several events for February and early spring, we have not yet began our summer calendar, so suggestions are always welcome…
Q: How do I contribute to Gossip Cbus?
A: If you are out and having fun, doesn’t matter when or where, tell us about it. We cover a lot of ground, but tips and submissions (which we’ve received dozens of) are always appreciated. Photos, videos, stories… Anything you feel we might like, send it!!!
Q: Can I work for Gossip Cbus?
A: Yes you can. We’ve only begun to bring together a staff (we’re twenty-eight days old people, give us a break…)… If you like writing or photography or simply having fun, e-mail us and join… It’s always fun adding to the team…
Q: I’ve noticed Frog, Bear, & Wild Boar, Lodge Bar, McFadden’s, and Sugar are the only locations mentioned. Why is this?
A: They are the bars which have sent us promotional material. Gossip Cbus will never limit ourselves in any area, particularly in working with venues. If you haven’t seen your favorite place mentioned on here, its not our fault!!
Q: How do I get my bar mentioned on Gossip Cbus?
A: You have two very simple solutions. (1) Tell your favorite bar’s promotions person to send us material (the e-mail address is on the site people!)… If a bar sends us material, we may not run all of it, but I promise we will run something… (2) If you cant get them motivated, send it to us yourself… Dates, times, cover charges, themes… Whatever you feel is relevant, make sure we know about it…
Q: You’ve mentioned events… Tell me more.
A: Since Gossip Cbus is committed to nightlife coverage in Columbus, we want to work with groups and venues on unique promotional events that will pack in people and jointly spread the word about their business and our website. While we are working on several events for February and early spring, we have not yet began our summer calendar, so suggestions are always welcome…
Q: How do I contribute to Gossip Cbus?
A: If you are out and having fun, doesn’t matter when or where, tell us about it. We cover a lot of ground, but tips and submissions (which we’ve received dozens of) are always appreciated. Photos, videos, stories… Anything you feel we might like, send it!!!
Q: Can I work for Gossip Cbus?
A: Yes you can. We’ve only begun to bring together a staff (we’re twenty-eight days old people, give us a break…)… If you like writing or photography or simply having fun, e-mail us and join… It’s always fun adding to the team…
Death is the Objective
Number twenty is tragic… Not that every crime since we started counting hasn’t been… but this idiot (polite word) didn’t even get money… This just restates the obvious…. Murder may not always happen, but it’s always the intent…
Police said that a store clerk was critically injured after he was shot during a robbery late Saturday afternoon. The robbery occurred at about 5:15 p.m. at the Clintonville Market, located at 4400 Indianola Ave. on the north side, police said. Investigators said that an armed man entered the business and demanded money from the clerk's register before shooting the clerk and leaving the store.
According to police, the robber did not receive any money. The 73-year-old clerk, whose name was not released by police, was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition. The robber is described as black and between 20 and 23 years old. He is between 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs between 160 to 160 pounds. His hair was pulled back in a small ponytail, and has pierced ears. He was wearing a blue-hooded pullover sweatshirt, blue jeans and a blue bandanna, pulled over the lower portion of his face.
He was seen entering a gray, black or silver-colored, late 80s model Ford Escort with a broken out driver's side window with plastic covering it. The vehicle also had a loud muffler. Police said another person might have been driving the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Police Robbery Squad at 614-645-4545 or Crime Stoppers at 614-645-8477.
Police said that a store clerk was critically injured after he was shot during a robbery late Saturday afternoon. The robbery occurred at about 5:15 p.m. at the Clintonville Market, located at 4400 Indianola Ave. on the north side, police said. Investigators said that an armed man entered the business and demanded money from the clerk's register before shooting the clerk and leaving the store.
According to police, the robber did not receive any money. The 73-year-old clerk, whose name was not released by police, was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition. The robber is described as black and between 20 and 23 years old. He is between 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs between 160 to 160 pounds. His hair was pulled back in a small ponytail, and has pierced ears. He was wearing a blue-hooded pullover sweatshirt, blue jeans and a blue bandanna, pulled over the lower portion of his face.
He was seen entering a gray, black or silver-colored, late 80s model Ford Escort with a broken out driver's side window with plastic covering it. The vehicle also had a loud muffler. Police said another person might have been driving the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Police Robbery Squad at 614-645-4545 or Crime Stoppers at 614-645-8477.
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