Sure, the ABCs are the important basics of Columbus, Ohio sports, but it's also the A's (Arnold Sports Festival, Arena Football), B's (Blue Jackets, Buckeyes), and C's (Crew, Clippers).

As a life-long resident of central Ohio, it was simply a matter of time until Robert Barga became a fan of all the local teams. Having watched the Ohio State Buckeyes for years, and now attending the University, Barga has become engaged in their sports. Growing up playing baseball and soccer led him to watch and enjoy the Clippers and the Crew. Finally, when the NHL came to town, Barga decided that it was time to get into the sport, and started to watch the team being born.

The ABCs of Columbus Sports follows Barga’s passions, as he writes on his teams, and he speculates on their future. Among these writings, Barga writes predominantly on the Blue Jackets, Clippers, and Buckeyes football.

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• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Time to go Bowling

  It is redemption time for the Big Ten Conference!

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Dec 29, 2009

• Top Ten College Football Games From 2009

  A look at the best college football games from the 2009 season.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Dec 08, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Twelve - The Rivalry Edition

  Now featuring 150% more trophies!

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 18, 2009

• Blue Jackets Beat Oilers in a Shootout, 3-2

  A great win was soured with news of Filatov's problems.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 17, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Eleven

  One game will decide the Big Ten representative to the Rose Bowl!

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 12, 2009

• Detroit Slaughters Columbus, 9-1

  The Blue Jackets know the playoffs are over, right?

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 12, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Ten

  OSU starts their gauntlet run.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 05, 2009

• Jackets Lose in Overtime Again, 3-2

  The third straight overtime game for the Jackets does not turn out too well.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 04, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Nine

  Now with 150% more laughing!

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 29, 2009

• Jackets Losing Continues, This Time 4-1 to Phoenix

  Where did the team go?

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 29, 2009

• Jackets Get Decimated by Kings 6-2

  The back-and-forth tennis match is finally over.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 26, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Eight

  What will the upset be this week?

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 23, 2009

• Calgary Burns Columbus, 6-3

  Revenge smells like burnt hair.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 21, 2009

• Terrelle Pryor and the Terrible Twos

  Why the toddler should be pulled.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 20, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Seven

  Penn State will suffer yet another upset at home.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 15, 2009

• The Jackets Smother the Flames, 2-1

  When the refs are bad, the fights are great.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 14, 2009

• Garon, Jackets Shut Out Coyotes 2-0

  The first shutout of the season for CBJ and it wasn't tended by Mason.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 11, 2009

• San Jose Sharks Dismantle The Blue Jackets 6-3

  The Shark Tank should scare any competitor.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 09, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Six

  For once, I am picking against Ohio State.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 07, 2009

• The Columbus Blue Jackets Stun the Vancouver Canucks, 5-3

  Controversy in Vancouver is overshadowed by a franchise first for Columbus.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 06, 2009