Cardale Jones and Tyvis Powell sitting next to each other. 

Big deal.

"We do that every day," Powell said Tuesday morning. "We're always sitting on the couch talking about something, joking really."

The Ohio State quarterback and the Ohio State safety, two kids from Northeast Ohio, Jones playing at Glenville, Powell playing at Bedford, hanging out.

But this wasn't on the couch in their apartment for the tight friends who have lived together for three years. This was on the stage at the morning-after news conference following Ohio State's 42-20 National Championship victory over Oregon on Monday night.

Two kids from Northeast Ohio, sharing the stage with Urban Meyer, representing Ohio State at the peak of the program.

"To go from sitting on the couch at home to sitting on the big stage at a press conference, it's unbelievable," Powell said, walking to their waiting car after the Tuesday morning news conference to be taken back to the Buckeyes' team hotel. 

"I would say we're doing Northeast Ohio a great deal of justice right now."

The news conference at a Dallas hotel across the street from where the Buckeyes stayed was a final team analysis of the convincing win that ended an improbable season. It was supposed to feature the offensive and defensive MVPs from the game, running back Ezekiel Elliott Powell, but shortly before the Buckeyes arrived the name card on the stage was changed to Jones.

Maybe that was more appropriate. In the last month, the two-man act between the roommates has become a defining part of who these Buckeyes are, from Powell interviewing Jones at media day in Dallas on Saturday and eliciting and "your mom" joke from Jones, to Jones doing cartwheels behind a Powell TV interview at media day in Columbus.

"That's my son, that's my son, that's my son," Jones said Tuesday when asked about his friendship with Powell.

That's become a typical response from them in recent week as they battle over who's the father and who's the son in the relationship.

At Ohio State, they grew up together as members of the 2012 recruiting class, neither of whom were recruited by Meyer and his staff.

"Me and him went through a lot of ups and downs," Powell said. "We were both in the doghouse, so to see us go from the doghouse to being up on stage representing Ohio State, it's kind of like Coach Meyer said, it's never too late to change."   

Meyer made just that point on the stage Tuesday when talking about Jones, the Buckeyes' third-string quarterback turned leader of a championship team.

"A theme that we have around our facility (is) it's never too late to change. Some guys change when they're 50 years old, it's too late," Meyer said. "Other guys change when they're going through the journey like we all did when we're 17 to 21 years old, 22 years old in his case. Very proud of him."

Meyer couldn't have been more proud of Jones than Powell was. 

Three years is a long time to sit beside each other.

"We've done it a lot," Jones said. "It's crazy we're at this point right now."

"Endless (hours)," Powell said. "We're going to do that when we get back."

That is, unless it's time for Jones to leave the couch. The NFL may be calling.

"He's big time. He might leave me," Powell said. "I wouldn't leave him. He'll leave me."

At least they had Tuesday morning, the day when they stood for an entire team. And they'll have at least a couple more days on the couch back home.

"We're going to talk," Powell said, "and probably watch the interview."

Cleveland Muny Football alumni (E. 88th Street Browns) and Villa Angela-St. Joseph boys basketball senior Carlton Bragg announced on Thursday he will play his college basketball at Kansas. 

Bragg, a five-star recruit and the No. 18 prospect on ESPN.com in the Class of 2015, chose the Jayhawks over Illinois and Kentucky.

Bragg is the first recruit in the Kansas recruiting class and the third player on his team to commit to a Division I school. Forward Dererk Pardon committed to Northwestern and guard Brian Parker will play at Marist.

At 6-foot-10, 232 pounds, the first thing that jumps out about Bragg as a player is his athleticism. He has great explosiveness and can impact the game at both ends of the floor.

He is averaging 20.4 points per game, shooting nearly 60 percent from the field and better than 80 percent from the line.

Bragg has shooting range all the way out to the 3-point line, but can also work in the post and get to the free throw line. 

One of the biggest strengths of Bragg's game is his play around the rim on both ends of the floor, whether it is finishing on offense or blocking shots and being a rim protector.

On August 15, 2014 the Cleveland Browns presented a check for $20,000 to the Cleveland Muny Football League as well as 200 tickets to a Browns preseason game. The funds will be used to refurbish helmets and equipment for more than 200 players.

MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic inside CVS/pharmacy® and official sports physical provider and retail drug store partner of USA Football, is recognizing and rewarding football team moms across the country this fall.

Football moms hold important responsibilities and MinuteClinic wants to celebrate the accomplishments of these sometimes unnoticed team members.

Youth and high school coaches and parents are encouraged to nominate deserving football moms. Moms can also apply on their own as well by filling out a short online questionnaire.    

“I think it’s awesome that USA Football and MinuteClinic are recognizing football moms,” said Kim Brown of Kansas City, Kan., a coach’s wife and mom of five with three boys playing football.  “Moms may never score the winning touchdown or make that game-saving tackle, but we are practice-driving, snack-packing, jersey-washing, pant-scrubbing experts that cherish every moment on and off the field of just being a mom.”

A microsite with more information about the program can be found at www.usafootball.com/mom.

“Football moms have a significant role in keeping every football family together,” USA Football executive director Scott Hallenbeck said. “We’re proud to stand with MinuteClinic to recognize and honor them on a national level.”

USA Football and MinuteClinic will select 100 outstanding football team moms from across the country and award them with a Team Mom t-shirt, cooler bag, game day accessory kit and a $20 CVS gift card.  Ten (10) finalists will be selected by an online vote to compete for the Team Mom of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 equipment grant, a $500 spa gift certificate and a Team Mom of the Year jersey.  Each of the 10 finalists also will receive a $1,000 equipment grant as well as a $100 gift card from Sports Authority.

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CLEVELAND — Dozens turned out for a special dedication on the city’s east side Sunday morning.

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, along with other city leaders, dedicated the Lonnie Burten Recreation Field in honor of Dwayne Browder.

The field is home to Cleveland Muny Football League’s CMHA/Lonnie Burten Organization. Browder has served as the leader of the organization for 22 years.

Browder was also recognized Sunday for his leadership with the youth in local neighborhoods. He says the league helps fight a rising epidemic.

“We’re losing a battle with a lot of kids and teenagers today, and if someone doesn’t step up and help them, this thing can get even worse, and we’re not trying to let it get worse, we’re trying to get it better,” said Browder.

Brodwer says the league is one of a few in Ohio that does not charge children to play. He is hoping for some more financial support from the community.