Dear Bleacher Report

by Jake Widlowski (Analyst)

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March 24, 2008

March 25, 2008

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St Joseph's Basketball, Bracketbreaker Challenge, 2008 NCAA Men's Tournament

Dear Bleacher Report,

I, along with many other people, was really hoping to win a free Bleacher Report T-Shirt.

I picked the St. Joseph’s Hawks for my entry into the Bracketbreaker Challenge. I was wishing for a couple of upsets, and in the end an awesome Bleacher Report T-Shirt. But unfortunately for me, the Hawks lost in their first round game to Oklahoma, 72-64.

As I sat watching the game slip away from the Hawks, I was very disappointed. Not because I am a St. Joseph’s fan, but because I wouldn’t be able to have a Bleacher Report shirt.

I was sad, but not shocked. In my opinion picking St. Joe’s was a sort of a stretch but I wanted to go with a team that could win and also a team that I liked.

Writing about a team such as Villanova or Davidson seemed to be a popular and obviously a smart choice. Those writers that picked these teams made a smart bet. They will be receiving their free T-Shirt in the mail within the next couple of weeks.

According to Trey Bradley’s article titled Bracketbreaker Challenge: The Entries, only 18 people chose either Villanova, Davidson, or West Virginia. Which means only 18 people will receive a free T-Shirt.

This is my wish for Bleacher Report…

Please make these T-Shirts available to the other writers! Now don’t get me wrong here. I do not want a FREE shirt, but I would be willing to pay for a Bleacher Report shirt.

This website is an awesome opportunity for people like me to not only practice their sports-writing skills, but it also gives people a free opportunity to get noticed and recognized. This Web site has been a great tool for me to become a better writer for not only my school newspaper, but also for (hopefully) my future profession.

For me, a T-Shirt that represents Bleacher Report would be great. I would like to give recognition to an amazing Web site that has some great writers and also a lot of non-writers that just read the articles.

By wearing the T-Shirt, I would be able to give free advertising for the Web site. What better way for a company on a budget to get noticed than to have a bunch of people walking around with their Web site’s name on it?

Bleacher Report would be smart to make these T-Shirts available to the public!

Trust me, they would be a big seller!

Thanks,

Jake Widowski

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Reply to this Comment by Tim
from about 1 month ago

Yeah, I'll second that.

Nice, Jake.
Reply to this Comment by Dave
from about 1 month ago

Jake -

Thanks for the letter. We made a limited run of shirts for this contest, but if there is popular demand (and you and Tim certainly seem to be starting the trend), then we just may have to print up some more and start making them available. We'll keep you posted.

On another note, sorry that St. Joseph's got bounced but hope you enjoy the rest of the Tournament.

Dave
1. by Jake
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Alright. Thanks Dave
2. by David
  from about 1 month ago
  
  I would definitely rock a Bleacher Report t-shirt. Good idea.
Reply to this Comment by Tim
from about 1 month ago

The people have spoken, Dave. We need t-shirts. This outpouring of support proves it.

Seriously, get the Bleacher Report Store page running...

I would totally rock a BR wife beater. I'm just sayin; the possibilities are endless.
1. by Ben
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Amen. Unlike Dave and Tim, I am unable to "rock" any bit of clothing. However, I would be willing to let the t-shirt "rock" me, which if it contains some of the underlying awesomeness of the bleacher report, it most certainly will.
2. by Dave
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Alright, Ben. Prepare to be rocked.
Reply to this Comment by Jake
from about 1 month ago

Does that mean it's going to happen Dave?
1. by Dave
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Give us some time to figure out the logistics, but we'll definitely make it happen.
Reply to this Comment by Simon
from about 1 month ago

Can we have departmental shirts? Like Bleacher Report - EPL on the back?

That would be awesome!
1. by Dave
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Cool idea, Simon, but that might have to wait for "Bleacher Report: The T-Shirt—The Sequel". Hope you can make do with an original issue BR shirt to start out with.
2. by Simon
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Sounds great to me! A Bleacher Report T-Shirt is better than...well, any of the T-shirts you can get from Pri**** at any rate!
Reply to this Comment by Scott
from about 1 month ago

Give 'em a shirt...
Reply to this Comment by Russell
from about 1 month ago

Awesome idea, I'm with you Jake. I'd buy one.
Reply to this Comment by Jeremy
from about 1 month ago

I'm down 4 a shirt.......Let's go for it.
Reply to this Comment by Tim
from about 1 month ago

I, like Ben, do not "rock" but I would be "down" with a BR shirt.
Reply to this Comment by Anthony
from about 1 month ago

I am definitely in on the t-shirts, the sole purpose i write for this site is as a portfolio for journalism so a t-shirt would be an amazing idea!
Reply to this Comment by Matt
from about 1 month ago

this is an amazing idea, i would undoubtedly buy one
Reply to this Comment by Gavin
from about 1 month ago

Why stop at t-shirts? Let's evolve the BR Line to include the hoodie, the Muscle-T, the doo-rag, and for the ladies maybe a lovely visor?
1. by Dave
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Could "Bleacher Report: The Lunchbox" be far behind?
Reply to this Comment by Claire
from about 1 month ago

I love the idea!

Dave—please no Bleacher Report pink jerseys! For the love of goddess, say no to pink jerseys!
1. by Tori
  from about 1 month ago
  
  HAHAHAHHA AMAZING
Reply to this Comment by Andrew
from about 1 month ago

Expanding on Simon's idea:

What about having shirts that say like "analyst" or "columnist" on them? That would be pretty sweet!
Reply to this Comment by Tim
from about 1 month ago

I'm thinking bobblehead!
1. by Tim
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Funniest comment I've read in a while.
Reply to this Comment by Jake
from about 1 month ago

Ok Dave. The tribe has spoken!
Reply to this Comment by Bruce
from about 1 month ago

Maybe you should have all done a better job with your picks!
Reply to this Comment by Tim
from about 1 month ago

Touché, Bruce!
Reply to this Comment by Nino
from about 1 month ago

I'm in. I mean I only joined it for the free t-shirt and all. But I was pretty upset in the end when Brook Lopez hit that shot.

I would buy one anyway.
Reply to this Comment by Cameron
from about 1 month ago

how 'bout we put "bleacher report" on the front and slap a nice big picture of the Fonz on the back with lettering that says, "when you're this cool, they're after you"

of course I would buy the lunch box too...
Reply to this Comment by Aaron
from about 1 month ago

i'm buying, that simple...probably doesn't even matter what you end up making, t-shirt, lunchbox, coloring book, i'll buy it.
Reply to this Comment by Jeff
from about 1 month ago

I want a Bleacher Report flash drive.
Reply to this Comment by Skyler
from about 1 month ago

I would pay for one also
Reply to this Comment by Bob
from about 1 month ago

Come to think of it...count me in too!
Reply to this Comment by Marshall
from about 1 month ago

Bleacher Report hoodies? I would buy one!
Reply to this Comment by Marcus
from about 1 month ago

some bleacher report basketball shorts would be pretty B.A.
Reply to this Comment by Tori
from about 1 month ago

umm i'll definitely sport a bleacher report tee, to chime in with the general consensus.

what I'd really really like to see is commericals for BR.. commericals like sportscenter.. and the t shirts can even say "this is bleacher report"

haha sorry i'm wrapped up in my daydream of one day being in a sportscenter commerical.. ignore me..
Reply to this Comment by Tori
from about 1 month ago

PS I PICKED EFFING DAVIDSON! over georgetown!! I SHOULD HAVE WRITTEN A DAMN ARTICLE! AGH! I have my official ESPN bracket to prove it.. sigh.
Reply to this Comment by Michael
from about 1 month ago

Bumper stickers? Baseball caps? Coffee mugs? Anything that Disney has ever done - Do it! Just put the big 'ol BR on it.