Daniel McGowin
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Daniel McGowin

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About

Formerly 'Uncle Popov', I have decided to start going by my given name as I make a return to Bleacher Report!

Sports is my passion to the point where my wife thinks it is more important that she; she may not be entirely wrong! My sports interest is wide-ranging, but I tend to be most interested in college football. I am neither a journalist nor a former athlete, unless you count my one season playing college football...in Japan. Seriously.

I am currently an assistant professor at Alabama State University. I have conducted sports-related research in the past and will, on occasion, incorporate that into my articles.

Here are some of the works which I am most proud :

NCAA Football Conferences and the Broken System - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284690-the-bcs-conferences-and-justice-in-college-football (some people missed the point on this one)

Sports Media and the Loss of Power - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267378-jeff-passan-sports-media-and-the-loss-of-power

Josh Hamilton and Human Frailty - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234967-disasterpieces-josh-hamilton-addiction-and-human-frailty

Brett Favre's Football Addiction - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219462-hi-my-name-is-brett-and-i-am-an-addict-brett-favre-and-football

The Pimping of Candace Parker - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/148265-the-pimping-of-candace-parker

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Bo Jackson

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Ottawa Senators, Alabama Crimson Tide, Hawai'i Warriors, Tampa Bay Rays, Jacksonville Jaguars, Utah Jazz

  • Favorite Coaches

    Mike Leach, Robb Akey

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Hiroshima University versus Okayama University - my first start at split end [as a fan, 1998 Alabama v. BYU - got to see LaVell Edwards, then Shaun Alexander went crazy for five TDs]

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Most points scored by one team in a college football game - 222 by Georgia Tech

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Oscar Robertson [but of the two, Russell]

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC (but also MWC and WAC)

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  • Delores Smith-Johnson posted 437 days ago

    Delores Smith-Johnson

    You're welcome!

  • Daniel Muth posted 700 days ago

    Daniel Muth

    What's your diss subject buddy? Trying to finish mine at the moment too! LOL

  • Andrew Brining posted 750 days ago

    Andrew Brining

    Could've sworn I was already a fan.

  • Tim Seeman posted 752 days ago

    Tim Seeman

    this brett favre article of mine started out as a comment on your article. i'd appreciate it if you'd take a look at it. thanks.

    http://bit.ly/685RRB

  • Steven Resnick posted 843 days ago

    Steven Resnick

    James Montgomery formerly of Cal currently at Washington State will his story become another inspirational one?http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279299-james-montgomery-will-face-an-uphill-battle-that-he-can-hurdle

  • Matt Algarin posted 860 days ago

    Matt Algarin

    No problem man... glad to help.

  • Mosang Miles posted 862 days ago

    Mosang Miles

    Never a problem Popov. I remember those early days of Napster fondly...and still grind my teeth when I think of how Metallica banned me.

  • Mohamed E.M posted 896 days ago

    Mohamed E.M

    Hi mate,

    This is one of the serious lines I've ever written.. and it means a lot to me.
    I do appreciate a read and a comment if possible.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247308-messi-what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you-boy

    Thanks so much in advance,
    Mo

  • Richard O'Neal posted 903 days ago

    Richard O'Neal

    Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

    Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

    ro

  • Mohamed E.M posted 907 days ago

    Mohamed E.M

    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

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