Benton Anderson's Sportswriter Profile

Benton Anderson joined March 2009

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About Benton »

I originally grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and I lived there for about 6 years of my life. After that, I moved to Las Vegas, one of the biggest cities in the U.S without a single pro franchise. I lived there for 8 years, then I moved back to Phoenix.

Sports down here in Arizona are not immensely popular, but with the recent success of the Cardinals, it's become a lot more popular for the average resident. I've never openly admitted it, but it's tough being a Carolina Panthers fan down here in AZ. Everyone is too busy being a bandwagon fan for the Suns, Diamondback, and Cardinals to really pay attention to other sports around the leagues. But that's quite enough about that...

Writing has always been a bit of a passion for me. Even though I'm not an avid reader of novels, I frequently read loads of newspaper and online articles; the perfect start for writing about sports, wouldn't you agree?

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Favorite Athletes

Steve Smith, DeAngelo Williams, Jake Delhomme, Ray Lewis, Mike Singletary, Johnny U, Jerome Bettis
Favorite Sports Teams

Carolina Panthers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, USC Trojans, Team Discovery (defunct)
Favorite Coaches

Pete Carroll, Tom Landry, Bill Belichick
All Time Sports Moment

2008 Superbowl - Holmes' game winning catch
Most Memorable Game Attended

When Carolina went to AZ and beat the Cards with Vinny Testeverde in 2007.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Johnny U's 50-some straight games with a TD pass
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas - Sounds like the name of a super secret organization
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan, but who's Russell? (<- stupid question)
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretsky, I guess... Who's Orr?!
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, but seriously, what's with the second option being someone I've never heard of?!?!
Federer or Sampras?

I know 'em both! Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger, yo! Nothing like a youthful BEATDOWN!
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty. 43 is the greatest number ever
Schumacher or Senna?

... uhhhh....
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 - Gotta love me some Trojans!

Latest Articles »

Analyzing Carolina's First Day: Did They Fill Their Needs?

04/26/2009

448 reads 4 comments 0 likes

Recapping Carolina's Losses: Let's Hope It Doesn't Get Any Worse

03/22/2009

649 reads 20 comments 0 likes

Good Riddance: Why the Panthers Should Send Julius Peppers to the Patriots

03/20/2009

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Mohamed E.M said...

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Hi mate!
this is an interesting article hope u enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241529-sport-and-children-humor-and-education
Thanks for the read and comment in advance

Mo

93 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Benton, 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

94 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
In the heat of the NFL off-season I thought this would be a refreshing change of pace.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207742-if-nfl-players-were-superheroes

151 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
I enjoyed your last article. Hope you can read mine. Enjoy!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200451-you-werent-supposed-to-win-the-stories-that-never-were?just_published=1

162 days ago

Eric Quackenbush said...

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How's it going, Benton? If you get a chance I just finished my latest article http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170763-recounting-the-carolina-panthers-five-most-exciting-games-of-2008 and I always appreciate if you have an opportunity to look it over.

200 days ago

Paul Augustin, Jr. said...

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Round one of the battle of NFL divisions continues with the AFC North vs. the AFC South.

Please vote in the poll!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/169143-which-division-is-the-best-afc-north-vs-afc-south

203 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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This is the first in what should be an on-going series. Hope you enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153166-nfls-forgotten-stories-part-one-drew-bledsoe

230 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
Remember Denver's collapse last season? I'll explain the domino effect it had on the entire franchise.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149900-why-the-broncos-collapse-last-season-forever-changed-their-franchise?just_published=1

236 days ago

Matt Gilmartin said...

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Thanks for adding me to your list, Benton!

247 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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During these times in the economy, people are losing jobs, and everyone is down. Yet, I have come up with twenty reasons why sports is still going strong in this economy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143002-theres-a-depression-twenty-reasons-why-sports-survives-this-economy

248 days ago

Eric Quackenbush said...

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Lol, looks like Thaddeus copy and pasted...Or we share the same name?

Hey, Benton, welcome to Bleacher Report! It's great to have you aboard! When you get a chance, if you haven't already, join the Panthers community! Any help I can offer, or any new articles you write, post the links on kmy bulletin board, and I'll be sure to check 'em out!

Thanks for becoming a fan, too! I returned the favor, but also because you caught my interest with your first article! THank you for the POTD as well.

249 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey Eric,
What should the Panthers do about Peppers? I have some advice.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/142037-advice-on-the-peppers-situation-dont-trade-him?just_published=1

250 days ago

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About Benton »

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Latest Articles »

Analyzing Carolina's First Day: Did They Fill Their Needs?

Recapping Carolina's Losses: Let's Hope It Doesn't Get Any Worse