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Steve Chabot beats incumbent Jason hoffman | staff reporter Excitement and anticipation filled the Sungarden Lounge at the Hyatt Hotel on W. Fifth Street Tuesday night as Republican candidates and their supporters awaited the results from the election. Headlining the evening were congressional hopeful Steve Chabot; Mike Wilson, who founded the Cincinnati Tea Party and Chris Monzel, current Cincinnati councilman running for election as Hamilton County commissioner. After Rep. Steve Driehaus, the incumbent Democrat, conceded at 11 p.m., Chabot gave his acceptance speech to the crowd of approximately 350 supporters. “Now the real work begins,” Chabot said. “We’re going to take the gavel out of Pelosi’s hands and give it to John Boehner.” For Chabot, one of the biggest issues was the health care reform passed by President Barack Obama. “We have to stop Obamacare,” he said. “We do need reform, but not that kind.” One supporter, Patty Franklin of Symmes Township, was there to see Steve Chabot take back the First Congressional District of Ohio. “Driehaus sold the west side and all
of Cincinnati down the river when he supported Obama and Pelosi, especially on the health care bill, which I think is ridiculous,” Franklin said. “If it’s good enough for us, why isn’t the health care bill good enough for them in Washington?” George Brunemann, head of the southwest Cincinnati Tea Party, was a supporter of Steve Chabot, Chris Monzel, Mike Wilson and Mike Robison. Brunemann says it’s important for the Tea Party to now shift its focus. “From the listening and supporting role, to making sure that the candidates we supported follow through on their message because we are not going away,” he said. Despite the victories and celebration, Chabot was cautious about how the Republicans should move forward. “We’ve got to get it right this time,” he said. “The American people have given us a second chance and there won’t be a third.” Republican Chris Monzel defeated Democrat Jim Tarbell in the race to replace David Pepper as Hamilton County commissioner. The Cincinnati Tea Party’s founding member and UC alumnus Mike Wilson, was in a tight race with incumbent Connie Pillich for the 28th district of the Ohio House. The race was not finalized before press time.
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VICTORY IS OURS Steve Chabot rode on a wave of voter dissatisfaction to take back the congressional seat he lost to Democrat Steve Driehaus in 2008. Chabot credited his victory to Driehaus’ support of the Affordable Health Care Act.
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The American people have given us a second chance and there won’t be a third. —steve chabot CONGRESSMAN ELECT
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28th District’s results still hazy gin a. ando | EDITOR-in-chief With 100 percent of precincts reporting for the election of the Ohio 28th District State Representative, it came down to five votes. Since the statistics were so close, incumbent Democrat Connie Pillich won’t be celebrating her reported five-vote victory tonight, as the votes are likely to be recounted and final results announced afterward. While some news outlets have Pillich up, at the Cactus Pear in Blue Ash — where Pillich hosted a watch party for her volunteers — a phone call told her otherwise. After a night of watching the polls, Pillich received a phone call at about 10:40 p.m. Tuesday saying University of Cincinnati alumnus and Cincinnati Tea Party founder Republican Mike Wilson had taken the lead. “It’ll be a very late night,” she said. As absentee ballots were being totaled, Wilson held onto a lead of about 2 percent. By the end of the night, however, the number was deadlocked at approximately 20,100 with all precincts reporting. “It’s been a long campaign,” Pillich said, addressing her constituents. “Today we knocked on more than 7,000 doors.” Reports of precincts’ results didn’t start coming in until later in the evening for the 28th District race, but Pillich’s supporters watched on as Republicans swept Ohio’s. Many were sighed aloud when news of Chabot’s sizable lead came onto the two TVs situated atop the bar. At approximately 10:35 p.m., Pillich received a text saying she was leading Wilson by one point, although WLWT reported Pillich was trailing Wilson by seven points. “Well, we won’t know until tomorrow,” she said. “But I want to thank you all.”
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AN UNSURE DAY Results were too close to call in the race between Connie Pillich and Mike Wilson.
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DOWN NOT OUT Steve Driehaus hugs his 10-year-old daughter Clare at an election party at Taqueria Mercado downtown after losing the 2010 senate election Tuesday.
Democratic Rep. Steve Driehaus delivered his concession speech to a packed room at the Taqueria Mercado Mexican restaurant in downtown Cincinnati late Tuesday night. Driehaus lost his congressional seat to Republican candidate Steve Chabot. The election party started at 7:30 p.m. Constituents filled the restaurant awaiting results of the race for Ohio’s First Congressional District. Driehaus supporters and campaigners drank at an open bar and watched election night coverage on local and national news networks. Waiting until a significant percentage of votes were tallied, Chabot appeared on the televisions accepting his victory of the congressional
Tarbell loses race for county commission COLLEEN ARNETT | STAFF REPORTER Supporters of Jim Tarbell, the Democratic incumbent for Hamilton County commissioner, faced a night of loss at Arnold’s Bar and Grill last night. The atmosphere at the beginning of the night was positive and exciting as Tarbell’s supporters anxiously awaited the results. Even Tarbell himself was in good humor. When making his grand entrance, he jokingly asked, “Did we win yet?” As the night went on, and the unfavorable results began to pour in, the mood at Arnold’s became more somber. Before all the precincts reported results, Arnold’s had begun to clear out. Despite the loss, Tarbell’s
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supporters continue to stand behind him. P. Casey Coston, a local attorney, described him as “an ambassador for Over-the-Rhine,” and “a walking historian.” Supporter Doug Brandt added that Tarbell is an “advocate” for the community. Tarbell has been active in the community. He is the founder of the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce, which has grown to be the largest neighborhood Chamber of Commerce in the tri-state area, and he has owned and operated various local establishments, such as Grammer’s German Restaurant and Arnold’s Bar & Grill, where everyone gathered last night. Tarbell has also received awards within the community, including the Charles P. Taft Civic Gumption Award in 1994.
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GOT THE BLUES After months of being slammed as “Taxin’ Tarbell,” Jim Tarbell lost his bid for Hamilton County commissioner. The loss deflated morale in Arnold’s Bar and Grill, where faithful supporters were sure of victory.
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seat. Driehaus entered the restaurant seconds after Chabot’s speech and began to address those that worked on his campaign and voted for him. “We’ve worked so hard over the last few years to create change,” Driehaus said. Driehaus gave a sense of accomplishment and of hope for the future. “We know how hard it was to work, we know how hard it was to get out there and do our part,” he said. “We are caught up in a change, caught up in a wave, just like we were brought in on a wave. But we will be back.” Driehaus added that now is the time both parties need to collaborate to move the country forward to “make positive change for the country.” After the speech, voices within the crowd then began to shout “2012!” in hopes for the next election year.
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Season’s fate sealed with loss This time last season, the Cincinnati football team was undefeated and rolling on all cylinders, well on their way to a second Big East championship. This season, the Cats are rolling on deflated Big Wheels tires and heading toward a potential last-place finish in the Big East. The Syracuse Orange played the role of the Four Horsemen Saturday, ending Cincinnati’s season with a 37-7 road win. Any hopes the team and Bearcat fans had of a third consecutive Big East championship were all but obliterated. And forget about a BCS bowl berth. The Bearcats will be hard pressed to make even the “prestigious” Beef O’ Brady’s Bowl. In order to be bowl eligible, Cincinnati must win three of its remaining four games — no easy task. The Bearcats will face West Virginia and Pittsburgh — two of the Big East’s top-three defensive teams. While the Cats lead the Big East in total offense, more than half of the team’s yards came against Miami (OH), Indiana State and South Florida — two non-FBS schools and the Big East’s third-worse defense. Big deal. Against strong defensive units like North Carolina State and Syracuse, the Bearcats have looked more like Bearkittens on offense. But how could a team that looked so mighty heading into the season have fallen so far? What went wrong? The short answer: lots. Head coach Butch Jones was dealt a tough hand in his first season: a plethora of injuries, a small senior class and a difficult schedule. Zach Collaros, Alex Hoffman, Isaiah Pead, D.J. Woods, Vidal Hazelton, Darrin Williams and more have all missed game time, hurting the Cincinnati offense. The defense hasn’t faired much better. Star defensive end Derek Wolfe is only the latest Bearcat to leave a game due to injury. And there’s always a transition phase when switching coaches, especially when the coaches have two different mentalities. Jones is a coach who opts for conservative, short gains and chooses not to take as many chances and play things safe. Kelly was a coach who would go for it on fourth down and live life on the edge. While each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, it takes time for players to adjust to a new system. But while Jones said he refused to throw his players under the bus, some blame does lie on them. Offensively and defensively, the team hasn’t clicked. The juggernaut offense that launched blitzkrieg after blitzkrieg against opposing defenses last season is a shell of its former self. After eight games last season, Cincinnati had 400 more yards and 10 more touchdowns than this year’s team. True, Tony Pike and Mardy Gilyard were lost to the NFL. But Armonn Binns is a future NFL receiver and should be able to replace Gilyard and, after an impressive four-game stint last season, much was expected of Collaros. And while the offense has gotten worse, the defense hasn’t improved from last year’s unit — due in large part to injuries and a severe lack of depth. Last season, the Bearcats finished the year ranked last in total defense in the Big East. Eight games into this season, they’re at second, allowing 354.5 yards per game. The mighty have indeed fallen. Last season, Cincinnati was the only team in the conference with a perfect record. This season, its the only team in the conference with a losing record. While fans should and will still support the team, aspirations for a marquee bowl appearance should be kept at a minimal. Besides, it’s basketball season in Cincinnati. Time to pull the No. 34 Yancy Gates jerseys out of the closet.
Elliott welcomes new faces in second season Duane Mcdonald | Staff Reporter The Cincinnati women’s basketball team features a brand-new cast entering the 2010-11 season and will make its debut Saturday in an exhibition against Northern Kentucky University. After a 12-18 finish last season and a 4-12 record in Big East play, the Bearcats welcome nine newcomers, including six freshmen and three transfers. Head coach Jamelle Elliott — entering her second season — is working to make sure her new players are ready for the challenges ahead. “We’re trying to get the freshmen to mentally prepare themselves every day throughout practice to work to the level we need them at to be competitive,” Elliott said. “You have to try to put them in situations in practice so when we play our games, they won’t look like deer caught in the headlights.” Aside from a lack of experience, Elliott said her team needs size. “We don’t have a huge presence inside, so we have to make up for that by doubling in the post and by playing a lot of zone defense,” Elliott said. Following the graduation of Kayla Roudebush, senior Shareese Ulis is Cincinnati’s leading returning scorer after scoring 11.4 points per game last season.
“Ulis is an awesome leader,” said freshman guard Kayla Cook. “She is especially great at handling the ball, running the floor and running the offense.” After a knee injury kept her sidelined for all of last season, senior Shelly Bellman returns to the court and will play with Ulis for the first time. “This is my first year playing with her and, already, she has been a good aspect to the team, as far as being a leader on and off the court,” Ulis said. “I’m really looking forward to our first game together.” This season will be Bellman’s sixth at Cincinnati, with more than two full seasons lost to knee injuries. “She knows what it takes to play in the conference, and we enjoy having her on the court and her senior leadership,” Elliott said. “We want to try to utilize her the best we can while keeping her as healthy as we can.” Bellman is excited to be healthy and back on the court. “My knee is feeling amazing,” Bellman said. “I’m very pleased God has blessed me with another year and I’m so happy my knee feels this good right now. One of my favorite feelings in the world is getting ready in the locker room before the game. Our first official game will be amazing. The adrenaline will definitely be pumping.”
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CINCY’S SENIOR SCORER Guard Shareese Ulis scored 11.4 points per game and led the Bearcats with 3.2 assists per game last season. Cincinnati begins regular season play Nov. 12.
GATES LEADS CATS IN PRESEASON DEBUT I think people saw the difference in Yancy Gates tonight. You can see he is a different person physically and mentally. —mick cronin
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NEW AND IMPROVED Junior forward Yancy Gates scored 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting Monday and grabbed five rebounds in Cincinnati’s 89-57 exhibition win against Carleton.
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fter Cincinnati’s first exhibition game Monday, early indications point to who will fill the scoring void left following the departure of leading scorers Lance Stephenson and Deonta Vaughn. Yancy Gates, Dion Dixon and Sean Kilpatrick combined to score 58 points in the Bearcats’ 89-57 win against Carleton University at Fifth Third Arena. Head coach Mick Cronin was pleased with his team’s effective scoring after the Bearcats shot 48 percent from the field. Gates scored a game-high 23 points, showcasing his dominance in the paint with four dunks and an improved fitness level. “People appreciate hustle and hard work,” Cronin said. “I think people saw the difference in Yancy Gates tonight. You can see he is a different person physically and mentally.” Kilpatrick came off the bench to score 16 points in 17 minutes on 5-of-7 shooting in his Cincinnati debut after a redshirt year last season. The New York native grabbed three rebounds and made all five of his free throws. “I haven’t played in a year and a half, so it feels good to be out here,” Kilpatrick said. Dixon scored 19 points and played a team-high 27 minutes. The junior took initiative by knocking down mid-range jumpers and routinely finishing in the lane while shooting 10 free throws. “It was tough, [Stephenson] playing a lot of minutes had me spotting minutes and I wasn’t really able to get my rhythm or my confidence going,” Dixon said. “With him gone, we’re playing together as a team, so that’s a plus for my game.” The Bearcats used an 11-0 run against the Ravens in the second
half, stretching their lead to 23 points with 7:23 to play. UC began the game shaking off preseason rust in the Bearcats’ first outing of the 2010-11 season. Carleton held a two-point lead with just more than six minutes remaining in the opening half, but an alley-oop from Dixon to Gates capped an 18-6 Cincinnati run to end the half. Ravens guard Elliot Thompson led Carleton, making four of five three-point attempts for 15 first-half points, but was held to five second-half points on three attempts. The Bearcats shot a perfect 13 of 13 from the free-throw line in the first half, finishing the game 72 percent from the stripe after averaging 63 percent last season. Cincinnati closes exhibition play at 7 p.m. Tuesday against Indiana University Southeast at Fifth Third Arena.
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NEW NO. 5 Freshman forward Justin Jackson totalled four points, a team-high five rebounds and four steals in his Bearcats debut Monday.
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NIEMER EXTENDS BIG EAST RECORD, UC AT NO. 21 For the sixth time this season, the Big East named Cincinnati outside hitter Stephanie Niemer Big East Player of the Week. Niemer made league history by becoming the first person in the Big East to win the award six times in a single season. Earlier this season, Niemer won the award five weeks in a row from Sept. 13-Oct. 11, setting another Big East record. Niemer earned the award after leading the Bearcats to wins against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Villanova Tuesday and Sunday, respectively. Against IUPUI, Niemer finished the match with a .424 hitting percentage, 12 kills and eight digs. Against Villanova, Niemer celebrated her final game at Fifth Third Arena with her 11th double-double of the season, recording 18 kills and 16 digs. Following the two wins, Cincinnati remains No. 21 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. The Bearcats have been in the top-25 for seven consecutive weeks — the longest streak for a Big East team since St. John’s remained in the poll for 10 weeks in 2007. Pat Strang | Senior Photographer
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