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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• 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

• Stanley Cup Second Round Playoff Predictions

  Expect another Californian upset.

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

• Detroit Beats Columbus 6-5 to Sweep the Series

  A horrific call late in the game decided it all

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 24, 2009

• Columbus Loses to Detroit in their First Home Playoff Game, 4-1

  Just one more game and Detroit has the series.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 22, 2009

• Red Wings Take Second Game of The Series, Beating Blue Jackets 4-0

  Columbus has no chance of taking home the series unless they turn this all around.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 18, 2009

• Detroit Ruins Columbus' First Playoff Game By Beating Them, 4-1

  This wasn't a game, it was a slaughter

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

• Stanley Cup First Round Playoff Predictions

  Expect letdowns from San Jose and New Jersey.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 14, 2009

• Wild Cream Blue Jackets In Season Finale, 6-3

  Double-or-nothing is only fun when gambling.

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

• Blackhawks Edge Blue Jackets 1-0 in OT

  This is the fourth overtime loss in seven games for the Blue Jackets.

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

• Blue Jackets Beat Predators 2-1 In A Spirited Fight

  Darth Vader is defeated and the Rebels control the galaxy once more.

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

• Blues Wipe The Floor With Blue Jackets, 5-2

  Holy Huge Loss, Batman!

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Mar 31, 2009

• Crew Opens With Tie vs. Toronto FC, 1-1

  An own goal keeps Columbus from grabbing their first win of the season.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Mar 31, 2009

• Blue Jackets Extinguish The Flames, 5-0

  Calgary needs a lighter to restart their fire.

  News by Robert M. Barga — on Mar 28, 2009

• The Blue Jackets Beat the Blackhawks in Overtime, 4-3

  My man crush scored the winning goal

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

• Blue Jackets Shutout by Red Wings 4-0

  Well, they got their revenge.

  Opinion by Robert M. Barga — on Mar 17, 2009

• Blue Jackets Beat Penguins 4-3 in Shootout

  Almost a complete and sudden failure, but it wasn't.

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

• Are The Blue Jackets The Best Team in the NHL?

  The 6th placed team in the West really should be the 1st.

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