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When Larry Hogan won his gubernatorial election in the State of Maryland back in 2014, he became just the second Republican Governor to win in the State of Maryland in 50 years. The first governor, who had won election 2002, was Bob Ehrlich, for whom Hogan served as Appointment Secretary. As appointment secretary, Hogan controlled all gubernatorial appointments in the State of Maryland from 2003-2007, creating a tremendous opportunity for Hogan to make political inroads.Hogan’s election was covered nationally as one of the largest upsets of the 2014 Election cycle, as Hogan defeated Lt. Governor Anthony Brown for the position....

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Troy Smith's Heisman Trophy was shipped home because airport security would not allow the Ohio State quarterback to take it on the plane Tuesday. Smith wore a black leather jacket with the Heisman insignia on back when he arrived at the airport from New York, where he was presented college football's most coveted trophy. Eddie George, the last Buckeye to win the Heisman in 1995, had his trophy get stuck in an airport X-ray machine, losing the tip of its right index finger and bending the middle finger. "We decided to have it shipped. That's much...

Troy Smith and Ohio State did it all, overwhelming Michigan with offense, winning the Big Ten title and streaking into the national title game. The Wolverines may have another shot at the Buckeyes though -- they, too, can still make it to the BCS title game in Arizona. Smith and the top-ranked Buckeyes put their dazzling speed on display with a barrage of big plays, and they needed every one of them to beat an inspired Michigan team, 42-39 on Saturday. The Game of the Century, the first 1 vs. 2 matchup in this storied rivalry, was played a day...

Baptizing Athletic Excellence - OH HS football playoffs Wow ! A Baptism of athletes early in week.... The beginning of an interesting playoff week for High School Football in Ohio (more in a bit re baptisms) - This is a sports post, a spiritual post ..a warm fuzzy post it is long but hope those who have the time will scan it... Went to high school playoff games at Brown's stadium yesterday - Saturday November 12, 2005. Can this be fall in Ohio.. November 11th & the temps over 60 ! Wow. Had it been 30, I would not...