Feature: ABCs Of Columbus Sports

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: Week Four

  Finally, some conference play.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 22, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Three

  There will be some more tests this week, but the Big 10 should come out ahead.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 16, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Two

  With only two ranked teams, the Big Ten is looking to make themselves look stronger.

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

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week One

  Is this the season when the Big Ten goes back to the glory years?

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 02, 2009

• Minor League Baseball – What a Value

  $27.50 for a night between a father and son is difficult to beat.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 01, 2009

• Columbus Clippers Fight Their Way Past The Indianapolis Indians, 7-6

  There was plenty of controversy in this here game, but it didn't ruin it.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Aug 13, 2009

• Columbus Clippers Talent Traded Away; Only Relish Remains

  A bad loss to Gwinnett was in part due to major league callups and/or trades.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Aug 01, 2009

• Drawn To The Diamond By Cultural Ancestry

  Oh, and the Scranton/WB Yankees beat the Columbus Clippers, 2-1.

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

• Columbus Ends The Losing Streak, Beats Syracuse 7-2

  A victory and a marriage proposal. There was something for everybody.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Jul 16, 2009

• A Look at Huntington Park, Home Of The Columbus Clippers

  The Newest Park in minor league baseball is also one of the best!

  Review by Robert M. Barga — on Jul 08, 2009

• Indianapolis Indians Trounce The Columbus Clippers, 13-6

  Allowing five runs in the first doesn't help much.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Jul 07, 2009

• Columbus Seeks Revenge, Finds it by Destroying Toledo, 16-3

  I was looking for a mercy rule at the end of the first.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Jul 02, 2009

• Durham Bulls Trample The Columbus Clippers, 12-5

  The second pitch of the game was a homer, how do you think it went?

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Jun 27, 2009

• Columbus Clippers Fried Up Some Rochester Red Wings, 10-3

  The game was over by the fourth, leaving the only suspense as who would win the hot dog race.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Jun 16, 2009

• Columbus Clippers Lose To The Louisville Bats 6-1

  The start of a 3-game battle for Ohio began, as the Indians and the Reds AAA teams battled it out.

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

• Clippers Seek Revenge, Dominate Tides 16-3

  The bleeding started in the second and never ended.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Jun 01, 2009

• Norfolk Tides Dominate Columbus Clippers, 13-2

  The Clippers were sunk in the 3rd and never came back.

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

• Columbus Clippers Beat The Charlotte Knights 6-4

  A game so close, the deciding run was in the eighth.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on May 27, 2009

• More Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions – Round Three

  After a forgettable second round of predictions, it's time for a third period comeback.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on May 16, 2009

• Pawtucket Shuts Out Columbus 4-0

  The only people having fun were kids one the left field green, as the rain turned it into a slide

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