10 TV: Freezing rain and sleet will overspread the region from the southwest late tonight into Tuesday. The precipitation may briefly start out mixing with snow. Freezing rain falling on very cold ground will result in ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch.
Temperatures will gradually warm Tuesday, but may remain below freezing or just at freezing through the afternoon. The ice accumulation will result in hazardous travel conditions, especially on untreated roads, bridges and overpasses.
Rain could freeze late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Untreated surfaces could become icy. Any ice accumulation is expected to be less than 1/4 inch, so a major ice storm is not expected.
Untreated roads and walk ways could become icy. Ice accumulations should be less than 1/4 inch. Allow extra time for travel on Tuesday, especially Tuesday morning. Surface temperatures should be at freezing, or slightly above, by Tuesday afternoon.
Live Doppler 10 chief meteorologist Chris Bradley said in Columbus, skies will be clear on Monday evening, with overnight lows dropping to 24 degrees. Rain will move into central Ohio during the early morning hours on Tuesday, with a mix of snow, freezing rain and rain developing after 8 a.m.
Bradley said that areas to the north of Columbus will have a better chance for snow, while areas to the south will see mainly sleet and freezing rain. Most precipitation will turn to rain during the afternoon hours as temperatures approach 36 degrees. Another round of snowfall will be possible on Wednesday. We'll hit our daytime high of 38 degrees early, with temperatures falling throughout the day.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Quick Read
It’s game day. You assume the reporters, who either energize us or inform us, would write as if it’s game day. You would assume their columns would be entertaining and smart. Unfortunately, Monday’s Dispatch never came close to expectations…
With one notable exception, Ken Gordon’s “Something to Prove” (sports front page), which was brilliant, the columns were bland, ridiculous, or in the case of Tim May’s column about bowl match-ups buried on page C5 (what idiot made that decision?)…
The most incredible disappointment of this game day was the front page “No Mo Mojo” story… The story had a great concept. It had monster potential. Unfortunately, there was no color. I kept reading for that one anecdote that I could relate to as someone who endured the last three embarrassing losses, but I could never find it…
The most nauseating column was Bob Hunter’s, which was about an opinion poll… No, I am not kidding… He wrote an entire column on the fact that 90% of people who watch ESPN chose the Longhorns… It was like Hunter arrived today and said to himself, “It’s game day, nothing left to write…”
With one notable exception, Ken Gordon’s “Something to Prove” (sports front page), which was brilliant, the columns were bland, ridiculous, or in the case of Tim May’s column about bowl match-ups buried on page C5 (what idiot made that decision?)…
The most incredible disappointment of this game day was the front page “No Mo Mojo” story… The story had a great concept. It had monster potential. Unfortunately, there was no color. I kept reading for that one anecdote that I could relate to as someone who endured the last three embarrassing losses, but I could never find it…
The most nauseating column was Bob Hunter’s, which was about an opinion poll… No, I am not kidding… He wrote an entire column on the fact that 90% of people who watch ESPN chose the Longhorns… It was like Hunter arrived today and said to himself, “It’s game day, nothing left to write…”
Sunday, January 4, 2009
BREAKING: Hartline Facing Punishment For Curfew Violation
Ohio State’s Brian Hartline will be punished for a team rules violation, Gossip Cbus has learned. According to witnesses, Hartline missed New Year’s curfew. He then engaged in a verbal altercation with an assistant. Hartline will miss between one series and one quarter of Monday night’s Fiesta Bowl, sources familiar with the situation said.
Gimme Some Sugar!
As promised, Gossip Cbus is co-sponsoring a Sugar Bar event… Thursday night. Want more details? When I have them? You’ll have them! Until then, you know you love me…
Fiesta Bowl 2009: McFadden’s
“Cinco de Whatever”Commencement: 7:30
Venue: McFadden’s (South Campus)
Sauza Tequila Drink Specials (All Night)
Fiesta Bowl 2009: Frog Bear & Wild Boar
Commencement: 4:00Venue: Frog Bear & Wild Boar (343 N Front Street)
Table Reservations Available
Drinks (Available All Night)
$10 Margarita Pitchers
$7 Bud Light Pitchers
$3.75 Margaritas
$3 Tequila Slammers
Menu (Available All Night)
$4.95 Cheese Quesadilla
$4.95 Chips & Salsa (endless)
$4.95 Fajita
$1 Tacos
Fiesta Bowl 2009: Lodge Bar
Commencement: 5:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Table Reservations Available
$10 Large Pizzas
Drinks (Available All Night)
$3 Soco Lime Shots
$2 Miller Lite Drafts
Fiesta Bowl 2009: Eddie George’s Grille
Commencement: 11:00 a.m.Venue: Eddie George’s Grille (South Campus)
Fiesta Dinner ($9.99)
2 Tacos
2 Enchiladas (with red sauce)
2 Tamales (with green sauce)
Re-fried Beans
Spanish Rice
Fiesta Sampler ($9.99)
Cheese Quesadilla
Chips & Salsa
Fiesta Potato Skins
Fiesta Free-For-All (3 items for $20)
5 Tacos
Cheese Quesadilla
Mexican Pizza
Nachos
Chips & Salsa
Bean Dip
Additional Menu
$7.99 Mexican Pizza
$7.99 Taco Salad
$1.50 Tacos
$1.50 Tamales
Drinks
$15 Fiesta Margarita Liter
Quick Read
Ken Gordon’s column (sports front page) dissecting and recounting the legacy of the latest Ohio State class was brilliant. It beautifully contrasted the class’ successes (five consecutive Michigan wins and 43 victories overall) with their three crushing national stage defeats (Florida, LSU, and USC).
Gordon and Tim May’s tag team coverage of the Alex Boone-Brian Orakpo clash was also enjoyable. Unfortunately, Bob Hunter erased their good work with his scattered column on the Fiesta Bowl as a referendum on Jim Tressel. The first half of the column was great. The second half was a slobbering and sloppy apology for Tressel and rebuke of Ohio State fans that dare criticize… Bob, once again, you do not work for Ohio State public relations… Don’t spin for them…
An intriguing column (which I found perplexingly laughable) was “Couples’ Big Day Budgets Smaller” (Arts and Life front page)… The story has some insightful statistics concerning catering and wedding amenities… But the quotes were weak and seriously, find me a bride that will truthfully admit to scrimping on their wedding day…
Equally ridiculous was the travel front page’s story on “O-H-I-O” being spelled out worldwide… Didn’t they do a television commercial about that?
Gordon and Tim May’s tag team coverage of the Alex Boone-Brian Orakpo clash was also enjoyable. Unfortunately, Bob Hunter erased their good work with his scattered column on the Fiesta Bowl as a referendum on Jim Tressel. The first half of the column was great. The second half was a slobbering and sloppy apology for Tressel and rebuke of Ohio State fans that dare criticize… Bob, once again, you do not work for Ohio State public relations… Don’t spin for them…
An intriguing column (which I found perplexingly laughable) was “Couples’ Big Day Budgets Smaller” (Arts and Life front page)… The story has some insightful statistics concerning catering and wedding amenities… But the quotes were weak and seriously, find me a bride that will truthfully admit to scrimping on their wedding day…
Equally ridiculous was the travel front page’s story on “O-H-I-O” being spelled out worldwide… Didn’t they do a television commercial about that?
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Breaking: Terrelle Pryor is “Another Clarett”
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.”
“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.”
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.
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