Kyle Rowland
The Toledo Blade
Northwest Township, OH, United States
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Dog located in aftermath of Springfield Twp. house fire
A dog missing from a Springfield Township house fire has been found. After a search, Pudge, the small Chihuahua, was found safe on Tuesday. A crew of ... → Read More
4 injured as fire destroys home in Springfield Township
Multiple regional crews were at the scene of a large residential fire in Springfield Township where a home was destroyed, four people were hurt and a ... → Read More
No. 3 Ohio State pulls away from pesky Indiana in second half
COLUMBUS — Visions of the Iowa game crept into Buckeye minds across the state. It was déjà vu all over again. One year ago, an emotional fourth-quarter comeback over Penn State was followed by one of the most inexplicable results in program history for Ohio State — a 55-24 loss at Iowa. The Buckeyes weren’t going to let a repeat performance spoil a promising 2018 season. Third-ranked Ohio State… → Read More
Michigan fullback Mason personifies tough-guy ethos of coach
ANN ARBOR — Twice this season Karan Higdon has made the trek from Michigan Stadium to Crisler Arena for a postgame news conference. Both times he’s worn a black T-shirt that reads “Definition of A Running Back” across the front. Teammate Ben Mason might want to get one that says “Definition of a Jim Harbaugh Football Player.” The 6-foot-3, 254-pound fullback is a bruising force in the backfield.… → Read More
Buckeyes make statement in final game without Urban Meyer
ARLINGTON, Texas — When Ohio State’s season teetered into dangerous territory Saturday, it was the defense, not the high-powered offense, that came along to save the day. The No. 4 Buckeyes escaped North Texas with a 40-28 win against the 15th-ranked Horned Frogs, yanking away momentum and the lead late in the third quarter on a 28-yard interception return by defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones. It… → Read More
High school parking lot is a moneymaker on Michigan football Saturdays
ANN ARBOR — As the opening kickoff was going on inside Pioneer High School’s stadium Friday, the parking lot outside was starting to fill up with RVs. They weren’t coming to see the Pioneers and Tecumseh High School. They were arriving for Saturday’s festivities, namely tailgating — and Michigan’s home opener against Western Michigan. More than 200,000 people will be inside Ann Arbor’s city… → Read More
For 100 years, national anthem and sports have gone hand in hand
The NFL season kicks off Thursday, which means discussions about the continued incompetence of the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions and quarrels about the national anthem are coming to a breakfast nook near you. If the launch of Nike’s ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick is any indication, this season’s anthem debate could be the most polarizing yet, begging the question, why is The… → Read More
Edwards' comments have civil war brewing in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR — Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh came to the defense of his team Monday, telling a former player to “come at me” if he has negative opinions about the program. Shortly after the team’s 24-17 loss Saturday at Notre Dame, former UM receiver Braylon Edwards, a frequent critic of Harbaugh and his alma mater, tweeted comments about the play of the Wolverines, including quarterback… → Read More
Michigan can't rally, drops rivalry game to Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Michigan came to Notre Dame with grand visions of making a nationwide statement to a primetime audience. The Wolverines left for their two-and-a-half-hour bus ride back to Ann Arbor on Saturday wondering if the past eight months was all a mirage. The 12th-ranked Fighting Irish put No. 14 Michigan in its place with a humbling 24-17 defeat, exposing the same shortcomings that… → Read More
If you are what you eat, Michigan football is on the right path
ANN ARBOR — Behind a door that can be accessed only with a keycard, up the elevator, and around a corner sits Abigail O’Connor’s sanctuary: the commons inside the University of Michigan’s Schembechler Hall. It’s a spartan space — no pun intended — with tables, chairs, and refrigerators filled with water and sports drinks. Cases of Gatorade fill the room, and on a recent day, dozens of Jimmy… → Read More
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer suspended 3 games
COLUMBUS — When Ohio State opens the 2018 season Sept. 1 against Oregon State, Urban Meyer will not be in Ohio Stadium. But the embattled OSU coach will return this season. Ohio State announced Wednesday that Meyer, who was put on paid administrative leave Aug. 1 amid an investigation into his handling of domestic violence allegations against a former assistant coach, will serve a three-game… → Read More
OSU trustees set to meet Wednesday over Meyer
Ohio State head Urban Meyer has been on paid administrative leave since Aug. 1. BLADE PHOTO Enlarge COLUMBUS — Wednesday could be Judgment Day at Ohio State. The university’s board of trustees will meet at 9 a.m. in an executive session to discuss the investigation into Urban Meyer’s handling of domestic abuse allegations against former wide receivers coach Zach Smith. > Here's the official… → Read More
Soap opera at Ohio State will soon come down to just the facts
COLUMBUS — It’s hard to differentiate which sideshow is anchored at Ohio State: The Jerry Springer Show or the circus? Others might lobby for Days of Our Lives or The Young and the Restless. What’s transpired since allegations of domestic violence committed by fired receivers coach Zach Smith surfaced July 23 is nothing short of mayhem. Dueling writers posting stories on Facebook. Reddit… → Read More
Meyer: I have always followed proper reporting protocols
COLUMBUS — Urban Meyer released a statement Friday through his Twitter account apologizing for his statements at Big Ten media days regarding allegations of domestic abuse against former wide receivers coach Zach Smith in 2015 while reaffirming that he took the necessary steps. "I have always followed proper reporting protocols and procedures when I have learned of an incident involving a… → Read More
Meyer could face Title IX issues over what he knew in Smith case
COLUMBUS — Urban Meyer signed a contract extension through 2023 this spring with little fanfare. The Ohio State coach, coming off the most successful first six seasons in program history, received a raise, pushing his salary to $7.6 million per year, making him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten and the third-highest nationally. Four months later, a clause inserted into that contract could… → Read More
Major restoration: Inverness work yields picture-perfect results
Washington Road in Augusta, Ga., is lined with strip malls and chain restaurants. It’s not the bucolic scene, with white picket fences and stately homes, that someone who knows what lurks behind might expect. Amid the suburban sprawl lies Augusta National Club, home of the Masters and one of the most exclusive pieces of real estate in the world. The sites as you drive down Dorr Street in Toledo… → Read More
Meyer explains Smith firing: Change needed to be made
CHICAGO — Urban Meyer said he was unaware of the 2009 report regarding Zach Smith’s domestic violence arrest, but the Ohio State head coach didn’t know the full scope of the incident report, which included details about Smith abusing his then-pregnant wife, Courtney. “It was a young couple,” Meyer told a group of reporters. “He was an intern for us. Any time I get a phone call or something like… → Read More
Ohio State fires WR coach after domestic violence report
Ohio State fired wide receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday after a domestic violence civil protection order was filed against him last Friday by his ex-wife, Courtney Smith. This 2012 file photo shows Zach Smith addressing players participating in the Northwest Ohio all-star football game. A domestic violence civil protection order was filed against Smith last Friday by his ex-wife. Smith was… → Read More
Mud Hens avoid sweep, fight through dog days of summer
The dog days of summer have arrived in the Midwest. Temperatures in recent weeks have hit the high 80s and 90s, the humidity is stifling, and the baseball season feels like it’s moving at a snail’s pace. The Triple-A All-Star Game took place last Wednesday, marking the line of demarcation when games blur together and spring training was a lifetime ago. Mike Gerber of the Toledo Mud Hens runs to… → Read More
Moving on up: Henderson leads Marathon Classic after wild third round
Welcome to the Marathon Classic presented by U-Haul and Two Men and A Truck. Moving day at Highland Meadows Golf Club was a busy adventure, with players packing up their belongings, loading up their golf bags, and climbing up the leaderboard. Brooke Henderson takes a solo lead into Sunday at 11-under-par 202, but she has half the 71-player field chasing her down. Brooke Henderson waves after… → Read More