Miami University–nestled a hard slap shot away from the Indiana border in Oxford, Ohio — is justifiably proud of its traditions — an academic pillar as one of the original eight “Public Ivy League” schools ; known as the “Cradle of Coaches” in football for producing Woody Hayes, Paul Brown, Weeb Ewbank, Sid Gilman, Ara Parseghian and Bo Shembechler, [...]
In Parts I through III of this series, we examined the historical background leading up to the development of Nationwide Arena, the circumstances confronted by all of the involved parties today, and some options for addressing these issues in the future. In Part IV, we examine the landscape throughout the NHL, finding that the [...]
The Arena Chronicles – Part III – Where We Go From Here
Part I of The Arena Chronicles
Part II of The Arena Chronicles
Having covered the past and the present in the first two installments, time to turn to the future. Fear not, however, as I do not bring you a black hooded spectre like the Ghost [...]
Imagine that you are a young person, who has had some success in your chosen career, and have now been recruited by a new company and given a more high profile job. You show up to work, armed with your knowledge and experience, and things seem to go well for the first day or so. [...]
As the ongoing debate in Columbus demonstrates, contemplated coaching changes are complex affairs invoking strong emotions.
With Andy Murray already gone in St. Louis, the drums are beating for Ken Hitchcock in Columbus. Recent events require a change.
By Jeff Little
In Part I of The Arena Chronicles, I provided an overview of the current issue the Blue Jackets face with ongoing operating deficits, the reactions to the initial disclosures, and related tidbits.
This installment focuses on the historical background that got us to this point. In putting this together, I spoke with more people, [...]
Combine equal parts desperate hockey club, sudden trade, surprising standing-room- only crowd, flawless performance from maligned goaltender, and timely goal by oft-injured elder statesmen and you have the recipe for a tonic that the Columbus Blue Jackets desperately needed in order to return to health. Such was the combination that delivered a taut 1 — 0 overtime [...]
In late May, news broke that the Blue Jackets had lost an aggregate of $80 million dollars since 2002, and (in cooperation with Nationwide) were working with state legislators and local officials to craft a deal where the County would assume ownership of the Arena…
As we have been reporting on THW ( See The Young and The Restless and Jacket’s Woes Lead to Media Friction) patience is wearing thin and nerves are getting frayed as the Columbus Blue Jackets remain mired in a death spiral of a slump, now reaching 5-11-5 over the past 21 games after a numbing [...]
