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The Crew are not exciting, not right now
For Crew fans, it feels like it's 2022. And that's not optimal.
Michael Arace
Born and raised in Hartford, Conn. Hartford Courant 1982-1999. Major beats: Boston Celtics/NBA, Hartford Whalers/NHL, UConn basketball. Columbus Dispatch 1999-2025. First Blue Jackets beat writer. Columnist 2004-2025.
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How I got here
Michael Arace on why he left the Columbus Dispatch to hang up his own shingle. The Disrespected is independent, local media covering the Blue Jackets and Crew, and much more. Welcome.
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Welcome to The Disrespected
The Blue Jackets are largely neglected by the national media. Some rich punk tried to steal the Crew. I'm Michael Arace and disrespected Columbus is my beat. Welcome.