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Rumblings
by Bob Hunter (Article | Columbus Dispatch - August 24)
From fairly far down in the local sports recap: former Crew and current Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel said the opening of his new Premier Soccer Academy this week in Lorain won't hasten his retirement. Also: don't expect the Columbus Crew to engage in another exhibition with a local adult league all-star team any time soon. more details | go to article

Rumblings
by Bob Hunter (Commentary | Columbus Dispatch - April 13)
Farther down the page: If the Crew is able to sign Argentinean veteran Guillermo Barros Schelotto without having to use the league's new designated-player rule, it could have important implications down the road. more details | go to article

Crew’s Record A Mirage When It Comes To Gauging Coach
by Bob Hunter (Commentary | Columbus Dispatch - September 6)
The last time I checked, Greg Andrulis was stupid. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of places you can confirm that kind of thing, at least to the satisfaction of picky, factdemanding editors. Intelligence tests are generally confidential, and family members have a way of slamming the door on nosy reporters who ask whether they really think their son, husband or brother has even the tiniest clue how to coach the city’s Major League Soccer team. more details | go to article

Crew’s GM Is An Easy Target For Fans During Winless Start
by Bob Hunter (Commentary | Columbus Dispatch - May 11)
Jim Smith is an easy guy to spot at Columbus Crew home games. "I’m the only guy in a tie," he says. The Crew general manager thinks about that for a second, then laughs at the apparent stupidity of being so visible during trying times like these. It’s a little like entering a cage full of rabid dogs wearing a necklace of sausage links. more details | go to article

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