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David Burnett

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David Burnett is an award-winning former TV news anchor and reporter. He is a media consultant, and college journalism lecturer, based in Washington, DC. David is a lifelong sports fan who created Sports Sense to facilitate reasoned, common sense dialogue about sports, athletes and the issues we are so passionate about. Sports Sense will always strive to discuss topics in full context and provide perspective about the impact that sports have on our lives.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Mario Andretti, Reggie Miller, George McGinnis, Gale Sayers, Barry Bonds, Willie Mays, Dwyane Wade, Tiger Woods, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Arthur Ashe, Martina Navratilova, Dick Butkus, Peyton Manning

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    ABA Indiana Pacers, Peyton Manning's Indianapolis Colts, Big Red Machine (1970's Cincinnati Reds), 1985 Bears

  • Favorite Coaches

    Tony Dungy, Tom Landry, Mike Tomlin, Bob "Slick" Leonard, John Wooden, Mike Ditka, Sparky Anderson

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Watching Bob Beamon win the 1968 Olympic long jump with an utterly astounding leap of 29 feet 2 and one half inches - nearly two feet beyond the world record - no sports moment in history has ever come close to that. It was the single accomplishment that proved to me that on "one shining moment" anything is possible in sports. Beamon never approached that distance again. But he did do it once. And that's all that matters.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1982 Indianapolis 500 - real race cars, real fast, really close - a spine chilling fantastic finish!!!

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points

  • Ruth or Mays?

    No contest- it was the Say Hey Kid: Willie Mays. Mays played with grace and power. He changed the way people appreciated all aspects of the game.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Edge to Unitas; Unitas played in a much more difficult passing era. Montana was helped by Jerry Rice

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan was a better all-around player, Russell the consummate winner and leader by example who made teammates better. Tie - But the BEST player to ever play basketball was The Big O - Oscar Robertson. He defined the term Triple-Double. He could do everything. No basketball player past or present had/has his overall skill set.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele could do everything

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Roger Federer will win at least 18 majors - enough said

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger is already better than any golfer who has ever played including Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Mario Andretti - it isn't always about NASCAR

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Jackie Stewart from the past, Lewis Hamilton for the future

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Big 10

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This is my exclusive interview with Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver, Roy Hall. Without question, having been able to conduct this interview with Roy has been my greatest work here on Bleacher Report to date. Find out what Roy has to say about his football career, the players he's worked with, and what we can expect from the Colts in 2009...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182296-exclusive-br-interview-with-indianapolis-colts-wide-receiver-roy-hall

Any feedback you might have would be of the utmost value.

Hope you enjoy the Interview,
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The story of how Marc Bulger became the NFL's most underappreciated quarterback...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174695-the-story-of-how-marc-bulger-became-the-nfls-most-underappreciated-qb

If you have a moment, I'd really like to hear your opinion and any feedback you could give would be of the utmost value.

Hope you enjoy it,
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Peyton Manning has ALWAYS been surrounded by exceptional talent, right? Accurate or not, it happens to be the belief that many football fans have adopted as fact. If you've ever wondered how much support Peyton Manning has really had over the course of his career, you'll find out here...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167245-the-myth-of-peyton-manning-always-being-surrounded-by-exceptional-talent

Any feedback or imput you might have would be of the utmost value.

Hope to see you there,
-Ryan Michael

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Hey David, hope all's going well. I wrote a UNC preview if you're at all interested - I know it's not Big 10. =) Well, we did end up losing Lawson and Ellington as expected and Wall says we're "out of the running" (not that I care all that much), so I've previewed the '09-10 Heels as they stand:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/162509-the-return-of-marcus-ginyard-your-2009-10-north-carolina-tar-heels

Hope you get a chance to let me know what you think!

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I decided that it was about time to write something a but more personal than usual.

My personal thanks to Sports...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159701-a-thank-you-to-sports-the-immeasurable-value-of-the-priceless

Any feedback you have time to leave would be of the utmost value,
-Ryan Michael

222 days ago

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Huwebes Fernandez said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158565-exclusive-pacfans-report-on-global-supremacy-filipinos-invades-the-world

check out my latest article...an exclusive slideshow about the event called global supremacy... hope to hear from your critical analysis... thanks and good day to you all... hope you leave a comment.. thanks.. :)

223 days ago

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Ryan Michael said...

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Who was better, Joe Montana or Steve Young?

My latest article takes a deep look inside the numbers to find an answer to that very difficult question. I did more research for this article than any other I have ever written.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155771-joe-montana-vs-steve-young-an-extensive-look-inside-the-numbers

If you get the chance, please take a look and let me know what you think. I'd really like to hear everyone's opinion on the topic. Hope you enjoy it!

-Ryan Michael

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The story of Reggie Wayne ...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149904-the-story-of-the-colts-reggie-wayne-living-in-the-shadow-of-peyton-manning

Hope you like it, would love your feedback.

-Ryan Michael

240 days ago

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Hi David,

I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself to you. My name is Ryan Michael and I am the Community Leader for the Indianapolis Colts here on Bleacher Report. I really enjoyed your Baltimore/Indianapolis article and want to also lend my help and support if you need anything here on b/r.

Us Colts fans need to stick together and I've been working really hard on keeping the community together.

Welcome.

242 days ago

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