John Sweeney, 43, a former state labor commissioner from Troy, is the Republican heavyweight.

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Kain has been covering the case of Troy Anthony Davis, who was executed yesterday by the state of Georgia after being denied a stay of execution by the United States Supreme Court.

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That's where Ohio State may have the advantage, because they have the experienced Troy Smith at quarterback.

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