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Andrew Zercie joined March 2009

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I'm a sports fan getting back into writing after spending a few years working on my Master's degree. I'll write about MLB, the NFL, NBA and college basketball primarily, but I'll dip into other topics as well.

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Favorite Athletes

Don Mattingly, John Elway, David Robinson, Derek Jeter, Tim Duncan, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Greg Maddux, Jackie Robinson
Favorite Sports Teams

NY Yankees, Denver Broncos, UConn Huskies
Favorite Coaches

Joe Torre
All Time Sports Moment

John Elway's famous 8-yard "helicopter" run against Green Bay in Super Bowl 32. At that moment, I knew the Broncos would win the game, no matter what.
Most Memorable Game Attended

I was at Reggie Jackson Day at Yankee Stadium back in 1993. I don't remember the game, but I do remember everyone getting special edition Reggie Bars that day, and I remember the ceremony when the Yankees revealed Reggie's plaque that would go out in Monument Park.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 wins.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth could pitch, Mays couldn't. Ruth carried baseball back from the Black Sox scandal. Mays played in the shadow of Mantle, to some extent.
Unitas or Montana?

Put Elway in San Francisco in the 1980s, and there's no debate between Unitas and Montana.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan was more polished offensively, more complete.
Gretzky or Orr?

Super Mario.
Pele or Maradona?

Really? Maradona's claim to fame was the Hand of God. Pele was only the world ambassador to soccer for much of his life. Pele.
Federer or Sampras?

Agassi. He won Grand Slams on the grass, hard court, and clay. Federer and Sampras haven't done that. Nadal is making this debate moot soon, though.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?

I don't dig racing.
Schumacher or Senna?

See above.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East Hoops. SEC football. PAC 10 baseball.

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Alex Johnson said...

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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

34 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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Not a problem Andrew!

52 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Andrew, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

100 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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I haven't pimped an article in awhile, but the silence is deafening, so here I go again.

I think that the Strasburg negotiations warrant a look at something that MLB should have adopted a long time ago. I'd like to know if you agree.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237331-come-to-think-of-it-the-time-is-right-to-allow-trading-of-draft-picks

104 days ago

Doug Rush said...

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It's time for Sergio Mitre to be removed from the Yankees, and soon:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234050-yankees-need-to-send-sergio-mitre-packing-now

110 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The new Yankee Stadium had been criticized for its lack of intensity and electricity in the early months of the season, but this weekend’s series against the Red Sox finally make a familiar place seem like HOME.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233643-yankees-turn-familiar-confines-address-of-yankee-stadium-into-home

Thanks in advance, and I would look to hear your opinions and feedback. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

110 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Yankee fans rooting for the Red Sox? Has hell frozen over, or is there a rational thought process at the root of it all. Read why it is ok for you to root for Boston on select occasions without feeling like Benedict Arnold.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230865-backing-the-enemy-yankee-fans-face-dilemma-when-sox-play-rays-rangers

Thanks in Advance! I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

115 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Cody Ransom has become a running joke in Yankee communities across the US in chat rooms, Twitter, blogs, message boards, etc.

His “bromance” with manager Joe Girardi has emphasized this fan disdain, and I have created a Top 10 list of unknown Ransom “facts” in this banter’s honor.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229553-top-10-unknown-truths-about-yankee-utility-infielder-cody-ransom

Thanks in advance! I hope you enjoy it, and I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

117 days ago

Punkus said...

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Jarvis Moss calls it quits?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228914-desire-does-jarvis-moss-have-it

119 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

131 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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A-Rod’s 2009 salary is $33 million. What is the best team (9 hitter lineup with DH, 5 SPs, 1 RP, and a CL) you could create using only his salary as a budget, and no more than 5 players allowed to be making less than $1 million? You would be surprised…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219439-yankees-go-bargain-hunting-the-best-team-a-rods-salary-could-buy

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

134 days ago

Brenden Monroe said...

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The Yankees had a solid first half, but they may have their share of problems in the second half
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217586-problems-looming-in-the-bronx-the-second-half-concerns-of-the-new-york-yankees

138 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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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

138 days ago

Randy Garcia said...

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Thanks for your support

138 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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This is my best friend in the world. Plus he can write a mean article. Check him out. If you say something nice, I'm sure he will mention you on his weekly sports talk show here in Vegas and worldwide on the www. He is paying me to do this.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216872-end-the-joba-experiment-now?just_published=1

138 days ago

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