Francisco E. Velazquez joined March 2009

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Francisco E.  Velazquez

About Francisco E. »

A three-sport letter-winner in high school, sports have always had an impact on my emotions (as millions, I'm sure, can relate to). I've always found writing therapeutic. So, writing about sport fits my bill.

I am a graduate of Michigan State University's Journalism School. My intent is to serve you all as a fan who trains in writing and thus practices journalism.

I have served in numerous positions. I was a national news editor and layout director for Purpose Magazine. I moved on to online storytelling as an Arts and Culture writer for The Big Green Online Magazine. But beyond my recent post as the communications assistant and desktop publisher for the Michigan State University Spartan Fund, I also contribute as an editor here for all you "Bleacher Creatures."

I love all the major professional and collegiate sports. But I especially love the fact that sports bring people together. I really relish the opportunities to join my family on ocassion to watch the next Puerto Rican boxer rise to fame. I also love to join my fraternity brothers outside Spartan Stadium whenever there is a planned tailgate (Ditto for the Final Fours). Lastly, I love the fact that WHEN the Cubs go to the world Series, I will be joined, not only by 20 of my immediate family members, but also by millions of brothers and sisters armed with the same blue hat.

I'm truly just a fan. I bleed Cubbie blue and have an engrained 'C' on my forehead. I live to see the Cubs win a World Series for my forefathers who've fallen without purchasing a memorial Cubs' World Series shirt or other particular paraphanelia. I'm very opinionated but have the ability to be objective.

Hey, I'm a journalist. Most of all, I'm a fan.

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Michael Jordan, Roberto Clemente, Walter Payton, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg, Magic Johnson, Hiram Bithorn, Jackie Robinson, Ernie Banks, Felix Trinidad, Ali, Mike Singletary, Albert Pujols, Javon Ringer, Kerry Wood, Ivan Rodriguez

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Professional Chicago Teams, Michigan State Basketball & Football

  • Favorite Coaches

    Tom Izzo, Phil Jackson, Mike Ditka, Jud Heathcote, Terry Sare, Lou Piniella

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Jordan's last shot as a Bull...that is, until the Cubs win the World Series

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2006 Football: Although MSU lost, it was Notre Dame's crazy comeback at Spartan Stadium.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    DiMaggio's Batting Streak: NBA players are knocking on Wilt's 100...but with the type of pitching in the modern era, fuh-get-a-bot a streak ever happening like that again.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Definitely Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    I like Montana, but Unitas was tougher in a tougher era.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    I call him "J"

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

    Big Ten, of course.

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Richard Everett said...

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Hey Francisco
Check my new article- it may be on the horizon but it should be shelved.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293649-ricky-hatton-vs-juan-m-marquez-boxing-has-no-place-for-this-fight

4 days ago

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JW Nix said...

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you might dig this from KD. Worthy of AOTD :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

10 days ago

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Kenneth Ragpala said...

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Just wrote a new article. My first boxing interview really. Hope you guys can check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289121-mia-etelpelto-in-her-own-words?just_published=1

11 days ago

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JW Nix said...

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here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

15 days ago

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Keith Schlosser said...

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As a Knicks Featured Columnist, I will be making periodical attempts to give fans an inside look at the different aspects of Knicks games. Take a look at what I came up with when Lebron James came to visit.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286083-keiths-knickerbockers-korner-reliving-the-hype-the-top-10-things-about-lebron-james-appearance-at-msg#page/11

16 days ago

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Scott Ottersen said...

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Just thought I'd let you know that I started a new site for Chicago sports fans.

http://chicagosportsinterviews.com/

18 days ago

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Michael Schottey said...

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Which NFL Players have been disappointments so far in 2009? The Schottey Six takes a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268643-the-schottey-six-most-disappointing-nfl-players-of-2009

46 days ago

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King J said...

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Francisco,

You gotta check out the movie im producing! I know you gonna be feelin this!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266296-king-j-producing-temecula-skeletor-the-greatest-mma-film-of-all-time

50 days ago

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micheal malcolm said...

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Hey Francisco

Here is my latest, the REAL story on Gilbert Arenas along with some breaking news that you may not be aware of!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256325-atlantic-division-showdown-raptors-versus-76ers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256410-here-is-what-really-happened-to-gilbert-arenas

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256423-breaking-news-kings-to-sign-mason

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256429-breaking-news-blazers-sign-howard-to-a-one-year-contract

-Mike

67 days ago

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Michael Schottey said...

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Here's my latest! Top storylines for NFL Week 2!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255045-the-schottey-six-top-story-lines-for-week-two

69 days ago

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Richard Keenam said...

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I want to list you as a favorite but I don't remember how this was done. After scanning everything I can find, I can't find the way to do this. Let me know how and that's what I'll do. My last article, if I can finish it in time to be published before the season begins, will mention MSU.

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Richard Keenam said...

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Please read in my bio what I am sending to all who I thank as listing me as a fan.

I lived in Chicago from 1953 (except for my time at the U of AL) to 1969. When I moved there, I was going to be a fan of both the Sox and Cubs but was immediately told that wasn't done. My dad became a Sox fan while working there during the depression and they were winning more often than the Cubs, so I chose the Sox. But after leaving Chicago, I became fans of both and should both be in a subway world series, I'd probably pull for the Cubs, for I feel for their long drought of not winning the World Series. I know it will never happen but I wish Cub and Sox fans would pull for each other, except when they are playing each other.

85 days ago

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Michael Gibbons said...

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I am so annoyed by the Chicago Media over reacting to one preseason game
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239097-can-the-chicago-media-shut-it

97 days ago

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Taylor Rummel said...

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Hey Francisco,

Ever wonder why professional athletes go broke?:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238022-why-professional-athletes-are-going-broke-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

97 days ago

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Alex Johnson said...

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Brett Favre will be at Vikings practice TODAY!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238316-source-brett-favre-will-sign-with-vikings-today

98 days ago

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