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NFL Week 1: The Ready and Not-so-Ready for Primetime QBs

Published about 1 month ago
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SEATTLE - DECEMBER 21: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets looks up after being tackled by Lawrence Jackson #95 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 21, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 13-3. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Brett Favre: Why All Athletes Need a "Not To Exceed Expiration Date" Clause

Published 2 months ago
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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 16: Detail view of the official NFL 'The Duke' game ball complete with commissioner Roger Goodell's signature as the Denver Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders 23-20 in overtime during week two NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 16, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

OAK's Recent First-Round Picks: Has Al Held On Too Long and Dropped The Ball?

Published 3 months ago
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 3: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles against the San Diego Padres during the game on July 3, 2009 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Man-Ram: "Crowd-Pleasing" (aka Mo' Money) or 'Who's Laughing Now?"

Published 4 months ago
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Michael2 Keller commented on Why The #1 Nationally Ranked Florida Gators Are The Best Team In College Football

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Favorite Athletes

Those not "juiced"
All Time Sports Moment

Watching my daughter and her soccer team win the Big 12 Championship.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Tie 1) between Sitting 10 rows up and looking down at Mutombo holding the ball and smiling ear to ear after the #8 Nuggets defeated the #1 Sonics in the 1993 Playoffs and how stunned the Seattle fans were and 2) watching Ernie Davis and Syracuse play against Nebraska in his Senior season when he won the Heisman Trophy and before he died of Leukemia.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Tie between Wilt's 100 point game and Cal Ripken's consecutive game string
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas. He did it New Skool in the olden days. Plus he wore some cool high-top shoes.
Jordan or Russell?

Too hard to choose. Maybe Wilt?
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Who cares?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Who cares?
Schumacher or Senna?

The Schue!
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Depends on the sport

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by Randy
10 days ago

Hey fellow Raider fan,Check this out and tell me what you think.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281355-the-oakland-raiders-have-to-make-that-commitment-to-excellence
by Alex
15 days ago

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven
by Keith
25 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Scott
about 1 month ago

Im becoming your fan just off the fact you saw the Nuggets upset the sonics in 93. It was definitely in my top three things I saw in my lifetime in the NBA. Its also why Im opposed to the 7 game 1st round series
by Scott
about 1 month ago

Im becoming your fan just off the fact you saw the Nuggets upset the sonics in 93. It was definitely in my top three things I saw in my lifetime in the NBA. Its also why Im opposed to the 7 game 1st round series
by Brian
3 months ago

Michael,

I knew you weren't challenging me. I just wanted to give you my honest answer.

Believe me, I know there are many who have the homer goggles on. Not just on BR but in newspapers, radio and TV.

I believe in trying to be as unbiased as possible. I was asked to write articles about the Steelers and I will write about them unbiased, good or bad, whether Pittsburgh fans like it or not.

I agree with you on Manny. Dodger fans can look the other way if they want, but it still takes away from his accomplishments. Sad thing is, he's such a good hitter, he didn't need to cheat.

Thanks for adding me as a friend and keep up the good work with your writing.
by Michael2
3 months ago

Thanks for the comment Brian and I was not challenging your integrity, just trying to determine if you would have written it on someone else.

I understand your position and respect it. I also am NOT condemning Ben or assuming any guilt on his part at this time.

I have just seen some of the writers here at B/R that have some very tight "Homer Goggles" on, which bothers me, as even though I follow certain teams, I do try to take any bias out, as much as I can.

A good example was in an article I wrote about Man-Ram and then the LA fans were in my face, feeling he did nothing wrong as long as he still had his stroke at the plate.
by Brian
3 months ago

Michael,
I wanted to answer you personally on the comment you left on my Ben Roethlisberger junk journalism story.

My answer may surprise you.

I have worked as a sportswriter in Central Pennsylvania for almost 20 years and most of my writing has been about Pittsburgh, but I'm not a Steelers fan.

So to answer your question in the comment, yes I would have written the same article if it would have been Joe Flacco or Philip Rivers.

BTW, may favorite team is the St. Louis Rams. I liked them all the way since their days in L.A.
by O
3 months ago

As a baseball fan I thought you might want to take a look at my new article on the Dodgers legend Steve Garvey let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220684-dodgers-legend-steve-garvey-was-a-true-ball-player

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by PJ
3 months ago

The two best young pitchers in the game are on the Dodgers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218144-chad-billingsley-and-clayton-kershaw-dominant-dodger-youngsters
by Matthew
3 months ago

Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury
by JW
3 months ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217092-the-almost-all-time-new-england-patriots-defense
by Randy
4 months ago

Shaq to the Cavs??? Check out my latest article and let me know what you think about this possible impending trade:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198943-shaq-headed-to-cleveland/poll_results#poll
by Mike
5 months ago

Ranking the hearts of the lineups in baseball

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175974-ranking-the-heart-of-the-order-30-1
by Frances
5 months ago

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NFL Week 1: The Ready and Not-so-Ready for Primetime QBs

Brett Favre: Why All Athletes Need a "Not To Exceed Expiration Date" Clause

OAK's Recent First-Round Picks: Has Al Held On Too Long and Dropped The Ball?

Man-Ram: "Crowd-Pleasing" (aka Mo' Money) or 'Who's Laughing Now?"

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