![On Jan. 18, John Carroll University announced it will become the 10th member of the North Coast Athletic Conference. The announcement ends the university’s association with the Ohio Athletic Conference, which began for a second time in 1989. The Blue Streaks were also members of the OAC from 1932 to 1949. “Athletics has been an integral part of the student experience at John Carroll for more than a century and we are pleased to accept the invitation to join the NCAC during a pivotal time in our history,” said JCU President Al Miciak in a statement. The NCAC consists of […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TNH-L-JCUNCAC-0119-01-3.jpg?w=110 "On Jan. 18, John Carroll University announced it will become the 10th member of the North Coast Athletic Conference. The announcement ends the university’s association with the Ohio Athletic Conference, which began for a second time in 1989. The Blue Streaks were also members of the OAC from 1932 to 1949. “Athletics has been an integral part of the student experience at John Carroll for more than a century and we are pleased to accept the invitation to join the NCAC during a pivotal time in our history,” said JCU President Al Miciak in a statement. The NCAC consists of […]")
John Carroll officially joins North Coast Athletic Conference
On Jan. 18, John Carroll University announced it will become the 10th member of the North Coast Athletic Conference. The announcement ends the university’s association with the Ohio Athletic Conference,...
![If John Carroll playing Case Western Reserve in a bowl game around Thanksgiving seems far-fetched, think again. That and other bowl possibilities are now on the table after a Jan. 9 announcement among four conferences and the creation of the Division III Opendorse Bowl Series. The four conferences involved are the Ohio Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, Presidents’ Athletic Conference and Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Each will be represented by their highest-ranked team to not make the NCAA D-III playoffs in a one-day, two-game series. The inaugural bowl series is set for Nov. 23, 2024, at Tom Benson Stadium […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TNH-L-footballstock2-2.jpg?w=140 "If John Carroll playing Case Western Reserve in a bowl game around Thanksgiving seems far-fetched, think again. That and other bowl possibilities are now on the table after a Jan. 9 announcement among four conferences and the creation of the Division III Opendorse Bowl Series. The four conferences involved are the Ohio Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, Presidents’ Athletic Conference and Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Each will be represented by their highest-ranked team to not make the NCAA D-III playoffs in a one-day, two-game series. The inaugural bowl series is set for Nov. 23, 2024, at Tom Benson Stadium […]")
![Ohio State’s Dec. 29 bowl matchup against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl might not charge up Buckeye Nation as an appetizer to New Year’s Day, but there was a time when OSU playing in the Cotton was a big opportunity at bragging rights in a brand-new territory. Prior to the mid-1980s, a Big Ten football program never played in the Cotton Bowl, which back then was regarded as a prestigious destination on New Year’s Day. That was until the 1986 season, when Ohio State and Michigan tied for the Big Ten championship. The Wolverines and Buckeyes played their usual end-of-the-season […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/TNH-L-OSUCotton-1228-01-2.jpg?w=92 "Ohio State’s Dec. 29 bowl matchup against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl might not charge up Buckeye Nation as an appetizer to New Year’s Day, but there was a time when OSU playing in the Cotton was a big opportunity at bragging rights in a brand-new territory. Prior to the mid-1980s, a Big Ten football program never played in the Cotton Bowl, which back then was regarded as a prestigious destination on New Year’s Day. That was until the 1986 season, when Ohio State and Michigan tied for the Big Ten championship. The Wolverines and Buckeyes played their usual end-of-the-season […]")
![The end is near for the four-team College Football Playoff, and on Dec. 3 it showed it’s going out with a big bang — and not in a good way. Only in big-time college football — where for decades national championships were once awarded by sports writers and polls — can less than 1 percent of members FBS programs qualify for the playoffs and a section of fans are upset expansion is on the way. Since its inception in 2014, there have been some CFP snubs with the most notable being 11-1 TCU in 2014 and 12-1 Ohio State in […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AP23337229748449.jpg?w=132 "The end is near for the four-team College Football Playoff, and on Dec. 3 it showed it’s going out with a big bang — and not in a good way. Only in big-time college football — where for decades national championships were once awarded by sports writers and polls — can less than 1 percent of members FBS programs qualify for the playoffs and a section of fans are upset expansion is on the way. Since its inception in 2014, there have been some CFP snubs with the most notable being 11-1 TCU in 2014 and 12-1 Ohio State in […]")
![It’s likely the Browns will be starting their fourth different quarterback this season when the team takes its first offensive snap against the Rams in Los Angeles on Dec. 3. According to reports, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson — who started Cleveland’s last two games — remains in concussion protocol. That scenario could leave Coach Kevin Stefanski no choice but to start longtime veteran Joe Flacco, who was signed last week. If that happens, it could bring back memories of Cleveland’s 1988 season, when the team played four quarterbacks after starter Bernie Kosar was lost for the season. The Browns went through […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TNH-L-BrownsFlacco-1201-01.jpg?w=132 "It’s likely the Browns will be starting their fourth different quarterback this season when the team takes its first offensive snap against the Rams in Los Angeles on Dec. 3. According to reports, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson — who started Cleveland’s last two games — remains in concussion protocol. That scenario could leave Coach Kevin Stefanski no choice but to start longtime veteran Joe Flacco, who was signed last week. If that happens, it could bring back memories of Cleveland’s 1988 season, when the team played four quarterbacks after starter Bernie Kosar was lost for the season. The Browns went through […]")
![Darius Garland had a season-high 28 points and Evan Mobley and Max Strus scored 18 apiece as the host Cavaliers beat Detroit, 108-100, in an NBA In-Season Tournament game on Nov. 17, handing the Pistons their 10th consecutive loss. Mobley also had 10 rebounds and five assists, and rookie Craig Porter scored a career-best 12 points in 16 minutes for Cleveland, which returned home after a 2-2 West Coast trip. Jarrett Allen had 10 points and five blocked shots. Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 29.2 points, did not play because of a right hamstring strain. Cade Cunningham […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23322048612247.jpg?w=132 "Darius Garland had a season-high 28 points and Evan Mobley and Max Strus scored 18 apiece as the host Cavaliers beat Detroit, 108-100, in an NBA In-Season Tournament game on Nov. 17, handing the Pistons their 10th consecutive loss. Mobley also had 10 rebounds and five assists, and rookie Craig Porter scored a career-best 12 points in 16 minutes for Cleveland, which returned home after a 2-2 West Coast trip. Jarrett Allen had 10 points and five blocked shots. Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 29.2 points, did not play because of a right hamstring strain. Cade Cunningham […]")
![ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García took a few steps while watching the ball before tossing his bat aside after another big swing this postseason. This one won an extended Game 1 of the World Series for the Texas Rangers. Once his drive cleared the right-field wall in the bottom of the 11th, two innings after Corey Seager’s tying two-run homer, García thrust his right arm high into the air as he started a trot around the bases that ended with him being mobbed at home plate — and a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks to start this surprise World […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP23301155861366.jpg?w=132 "ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García took a few steps while watching the ball before tossing his bat aside after another big swing this postseason. This one won an extended Game 1 of the World Series for the Texas Rangers. Once his drive cleared the right-field wall in the bottom of the 11th, two innings after Corey Seager’s tying two-run homer, García thrust his right arm high into the air as he started a trot around the bases that ended with him being mobbed at home plate — and a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks to start this surprise World […]")
