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    Ohio's football playoff season welcomes the return of Manchester's wise leader, says Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    November 04, 2009, 8:14PM
    When it comes to success and durability in Northeast Ohio high school football, few do it any better than Manchester head coach Jim France. Full story »

    Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about QBs and other Browns challenges, and a good role model for Manny Acta

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    November 01, 2009, 4:30AM
    Without a fast turnaround by Derek Anderson, the Browns have seemingly little choice but to give Brady Quinn another chance, writes Terry Pluto. Full story »

    On second thought, Cavs' start is cause for concern: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 30, 2009, 3:30AM
    I was the genius who wrote not to worry after the Cavs lost their home opener, 95-89, to Boston on Tuesday. I wrote it was only one game, they'll figure things out, blah, blah, blah. Full story »

    Terry Pluto blog - Scribbles after the Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Boston Celtics

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 28, 2009, 1:23PM
    1. This season will not only be a huge challenge for coach Mike Brown, but also for assistants Mike Malone and Chris Jent who have replaced John Kuester (now coach at Detroit) as the offensive coordinators. This coaching staff has never had a low post-center who need to get the ball near the hoop, and they don't seem sure... Full story »
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    Sure, it's a loss, but positives outweigh negatives for Cleveland Cavaliers: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 28, 2009, 4:49AM
    Repeat after me: It's only one game. That's what Cavaliers fans need to remember after Tuesday's 95-89 loss to Boston in the season opener at Quicken Loans Arena.  Full story »

    Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta in a good place to succeed: Terry Pluto's Scribbles

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 27, 2009, 7:53AM
    After taking over a team that finished 65-97 this past season, there is plenty of room for improvement for the Indians' new manager.  Full story »

    Cleveland Cavaliers can provide therapy for a scarred city: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 27, 2009, 1:58AM
    If you're a Cleveland sports fan, can you actually cope with some good news -- like the Cavaliers are legitimate championship contenders. They really are the NBA's biggest story with 29 of their 82 games on national television and with most experts predicting they will at least reach The Finals.  Full story »

    Postgame scribbles for the Browns-Packers: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 25, 2009, 8:07PM
    It was a sunny day for the Packers and their fans, but more gloom (and lots of questions) for the Browns on Sunday. Full story »

    Manny Acta has the respect of his peers, but Cleveland Indians need results on the field: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 25, 2009, 5:49PM
    Several successful managers had rocky starts to their careers. That's why it is a mistake to simply write off Manny Acta based on what happened in Washington. Full story »

    Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about Browns defenders, Tribe's search for a boss and the start of Cavaliers' season

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 24, 2009, 11:52PM
    Terry Pluto talks about the Tribe's managerial search, the Cavs possibly starting slow and the Browns defense, especially the secondary. Full story »

    Idea of hiring Bobby Valentine manager is intriguing, but would come with risks: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 23, 2009, 4:40AM
    Terry Pluto writes that hiring Bobby Valentine as Indians manager would be a huge gamble that either would pay off big or become a disaster. Full story »

    Under the John Marshall plan, high school football successfully rebuilds: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 23, 2009, 4:39AM
    Columnist Terry Pluto highlights how John Marshall has beat the odds to have a strong football season in the Senate Athletic League. Full story »

    If Manny Acta is the Indians' man, he would help rebuild Latino ties to the players: Terry Pluto

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 21, 2009, 4:55AM
    No matter who is the next Tribe manager, the coaching staff needs a Latino flavor. Full story »

    Terry Pluto talks Browns, Indians and Cavaliers - Podcast

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    By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

    October 20, 2009, 12:39PM
    Hear Terry's thoughts on the Browns' loss in Pittsburgh, the Tribe's managerial search and the Cavaliers as they approach the start of the 2009-2010 season. Full story »

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