+ SECTION C, PAGE 4 w THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2005 + NFL HIGH SCHOOLS Libbey holds off Northwood Colts vault Libbey surged to a 37-20 lead in the fi rst three quarters, then GIRLS BASKETBALL held off visiting Northwood’s BOWSHER 59, furious rally for a 46-45 girls bas- BOWLING GREEN 26 ketball victory last night in the Stephany Johnson led the Cowboys’ season-opener . Steeler hurdle Rebels (1-0) to the home-court Kadyia Gregory led Libbey win with 14 points while Ciara with 14 points, while Shanice ASSOCIATED PRESS Palmer added 10. Whitney Lane Colts.................................. 26 Coster and Stephanie Morris INDIANAPOLIS — The India- paced the Bobcats (0-2) with 12. added 11 and 10 points, respec- napolis Colts are shoving aside Steelers ............................... 7 SOUTHVIEW 67, CLAY 33 tively. The Rangers were paced challengers as if they’ll never be Southview got a dozen points by Brittany Bogart and Laryn beaten. nifi cant obstacles ahead in their apiece from Jessica Hausfeld Ziegler with 15 points apiece. Now the Pittsburgh Steelers quest to match the 1972 Miami and Mandi Lisk and Liz Tansey SPRINGFIELD 54, are out of the way, too. Dolphins’ perfect regular season added 11. ROGERS 28 From their fi rst offensive play (San Diego, Jacksonville and Se- NORTHVIEW 80, WOODWARD 34 Springfi eld’s Kate Helminiak last night, the unbeaten Colts attle) the Colts should be favored Lisa Johnson threw in 22 led all scorers with 14 points and dominated the Steelers, winning in all fi ve remaining games. points for the Wildcats (3-0), was dominant under the boards. their 11th straight game 26-7. Manning hit 15 of 25 passes who led 48-18 at the half. Riana Jaimee Stoner added 11 points Peyton Manning hit a streaking for 245 yards and two touch- Miller added nine. for the Blue Devils (2-2), while Marvin Harrison in stride for downs with one interception. Freshman Yolanda Richardson Shallah Howze was high for Rog- an 80-yard score, and the Colts Indianapolis allowed just 197 paced the Polar Bears (0-1) with ers (0-1) with 10 points. never looked back. yards by the Steelers and ended 18 points . Now they can look forward a seven-game slide in this series to the fi nal month of what is dating to 1984. becoming an extraordinary sea- The Colts handed Steelers ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL son. The 11th team ever to go quarterback Ben Roethlisberger DIVISION I Canfi eld, 6-2, 265, sr.; Chris Miller, Sandusky, 6-3, 285, sr. Quarterbacks–Dan Whalen, Willoughby South, 6-0, 11-0 and the fi rst since Denver his fi rst road defeat in his fi rst First Team 170, sr.; Miles Schlichter, WCH Miami Trace, 6-2, 220, in 1998, the Colts have beaten game back after missing three OFFENSE: Ends–Jeff Cumberland, Cols. sr.; Drew Kuhn, Louisville, 5-11, 185, sr. Backs–Matt Brookhaven, 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, senior; P.J. Evans, W. Carrollton, 5-11, 190, sr.; Hosea Simpson, three of their main AFC com- weeks because of knee surgery. Mahone, Elyria, 6-0, 195, sr.; Raymond Small, Cleve. Cin. Winton Woods, 5-9, 190, jr.; Delone Carter, Co- petitors — the Patriots, Bengals Glenville, 6-0, 177, sr.; Joe Morgan, Canton McKinley, pley, 5-10, 200, sr.; Phillip Morris, Cols. Miffl in, 6-0, Roethlisberger completed 17 6-2, 175, sr. Linemen–Justin Boren, Pickerington 204, sr.; Brandon Saine, Piqua, 6-1, 209, jr.; Chris and Steelers (7-4) — in a span of of 26 passes for 133 yards and REUTERS North, 6-4, 320, sr.; Joe Thomas, Lakewood St. Ed- Wells, Akron Garfi eld, 6-2, 220, sr.; Angelo Babbaro, four weeks. ward, 6-4, 290, sr.; Connor Smith, Cin. Colerain, 6-5, Canfi eld, 5-9, 184, sr.; Jordan Edwards, Sandusky, one touchdown with two inter- Marvin Harrison scored on the fi rst play from scrimmage for 305, sr.; Andrew Hauser, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-3, 280, sr.; 6-0, 185, sr. Kickers–Jon Snyder, Pataskala Watkins While there are some sig- ceptions. Bill Nagy, Hudson, 6-5, 303, sr.; Ryan Palmer, Canton Memorial, 6-0, 170, sr.; Kevin Lanning, Southview, the Colts, hauling in an 80-yard pass from Peyton Manning. GlenOak, 6-7, 285, sr.; Ben Burkett, St. John’s Je- 5-10, 160, sr.; Jon Lyons, Avon Lake, 6-2, 177, sr. suit, 6-7, 310, sr. Quarterbacks–Alex Earley, Huber DEFENSE: Linemen–Kris Luchsinger, Cols. Hts. Wayne, 6-1, 195, sr.; Anthony Lanzara, Bruns- Watterson, 6-4, 226, sr.; Jake Ballard, Springboro, wick, 6-3, 190, sr.; Aaron Opelt, Fremont Ross, 6-2, 6-7, 268, sr.; Anthony Oliver, Central Catholic, 198, sr. Backs–Morgan Williams, Canton McKinley, 6-1, 230, sr.; Kyle Collins, Zanesville, 6-1, 200, sr.; 5-11, 190, jr.; Elijah Griffi n, Westerville South, 5-8, Cortez Robinson, Maple Hts., 6-2, 215, sr.; Marcellis 175, sr.; Brandon Shimits, Solon, 5-9, 175, sr.; Antoine Williamson, Warrensville Hts., 6-1, 325, sr.; Skylaar Add Mariucci to list of failed Lions coaches Moore, Fairfi eld, 5-7, 168, jr.; Brian Gamble, Mass. Constant, Bedford, 6-3, 225, sr.; Lamar Mapp, Spring. Washington, 6-0, 190, jr.; Caleb Enright, Findlay, 5- South, 6-3, 234, sr.; Mike Nitz, Copley, 6-1, 220, sr. 11, 240, sr. Kickers–Drew Larger, Hilliard Davidson, Linebackers–Jimmy Laner, New Philadelphia, 6-0, ASSOCIATED PRESS 6-1, 185, sr.; Brandon Walker, Findlay, 6-1, 176, jr. 200, sr.; Nathan Williams, WCH Miami Trace, 6-4, 235, Jauron said his fi rst inclination “Something had to give, I line has added to their passing DEFENSE: Linemen–Robert Rose, Cleve. Glen- soph.; Matt Hoffman, Willoughby South, 6-0, 175, sr.; ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Steve was to not accept the job. guess,” Backus said. “It’s not my and running-game woes, while ville, 6-6, 250, sr.; Danny Hall, Hilliard Davidson, 5-10, Austin Power, Louisville, 5-10, 210, sr.; Ryan Brown, 215, sr.; Jared DeWalt, Lyndhurst Brush, 6-5, 290, sr.; Central Catholic, 6-1, 230, sr.; Jason Riggs, Day. Mariucci came to the Detroit Li- “It’s hard for me to stand up job to judge whether Mariucci a decent defense has been ham- Alex Albright, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-7, 225, sr.; Antonio Carroll, 6-0, 205, sr.; Collin McCafferty, Kings Mills ons with a winning NFL record, a James, Mass. Washington, 6-5, 250, sr. Lineback- Kings, 6-2, 210, sr.; Kyle Banna, Canfi eld, 6-0, 230, here in this position because did a good job or bad job, but pered by being on the fi eld too ers–Tyler Moeller, Cin. Colerain, 6-2, 205, sr.; Jeff sr.; Ridge Riebold, Powell Olentangy Liberty, 6-0, 196, penchant for offense and raised Steve is a friend,” said Jauron, we’re in a bottom-line business, long — and by injuries. Vaughn, Canton McKinley, 5-9, 205, sr.; Andy Sena, jr.; Justin Yelling, Tallmadge, 5-10, 227, sr.; Seth Sir- Hilliard Davidson, 5-11, 195, sr.; Thaddeus Gibson, inger, Mansfi eld Madison, 5-11, 190, sr. Backs–Don- expectations. who had a 35-46 record as and our bottom line hasn’t been Millen, who was fi ned Euclid, 6-3, 210, sr.; Cobrani Mixon, Cin. Colerain, zale Moore, Bedford, 6-3, 175, sr.; Jovani Chappel, He leaves as just another in a Chicago’s head coach from 1999- very good.” $200,000 by the NFL because he 6-2, 225, sr.; Steve Vachon, Brunswick, 6-0, 217, sr. Trotwood-Madison, 5-9, 175, sr.; Steve Kuzyk, Lodi Backs–Jordan Gafford, Worthington Kilbourne, 6-0, Cloverleaf, 6-4, 185, sr.; Dwayne Smith, Youngs. long list of coaching failures. 2003. Mariucci has more than two didn’t follow the NFL’s minor- 190, sr.; Ryan Sottoway, Findlay, 5-11, 161, sr.; Rayen, 5-10, 180, sr.; Eric Chapin, Celina, 6-0, 180, sr. Phil Shepherd, Marion Harding, 5-10, 195, sr.; Steve Punter–David Brewer, Dublin Scioto, 5-11, 205, sr. After two-plus seasons and a After Detroit lost 27-7 to At- years remaining on the $25 mil- ity hiring policy when he hired Valentino, Solon, 5-11, 155, sr.; Kurt Coleman, Clay- Offensive player of the year: Delone Carter, 15-28 record, Mariucci was fi red lanta on Thanksgiving to fall lion contract he signed in 2003. Mariucci, said he would fol- ton Northmont, 5-11, 184, sr.; Andrew Dailey, Mass. Copley. Washington, 6-3, 215, jr.; Harriel Moore, Canton Defensive players of the year: Jake Ballard, yesterday after he was unable to to 4-7, reports swirled that the The Michigan native came to the low league guidelines when he McKinley, 6-2, 199, sr. Punter–Shawn Weisend, Mass. Springboro. turn around a franchise with one Washington, 6-2, 200, sr. Coaches of the year: Mark Hundley, Dublin Je- team was considering fi ring Lions from San Francisco, where searches for a permanent coach. Offensive players of the year: Alex Earley, Huber rome; Matt Duffy, Willoughby South; Mike Paulansky, playoff victory since 1957. Mariucci. When Mariucci was he was fi red with a 60-43 record Jauron, Detroit’s defensive co- Hts. Wayne; Morgan Williams, Canton McKinley. Canfi eld; Paul Farrah, Louisville; Greg Dempsey, The Lions promoted defensive Defensive player of the year: Tyler Moeller, Cin. Central Catholic. not dismissed during the week- over six seasons. ordinator the past two seasons, Colerain. Second Team coordinator Dick Jauron to suc- end, some thought his job was Mariucci was cut some slack was fi red in 2003 after four los- Coaches of the year: Steve Specht, Cin.