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Neil Powell joined March 2009

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Hello, my name is Neil Powell and I'm a super-charged-sports junkie! When I was 8 years old my friends were watching Bozo the Clown, I was watching "ESPN" with my dad and a bowl of oat meal. I've always loved to write about sports and I have a keen understanding for the intricacies that make them so compelling to follow.

My recent recruiting articles have been linked on CBSsports.com, ballhype.com, digg.com and YahooBuzz.

This is my personal favorite:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158981-the-masters-at-augusta-national-a-professional-point-of-view

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Favorite Athletes

Tiger Woods, Paul Pierce, John Elway, Terrell Davis, Champ Bailey, Tom Watson, Steve Atwater, Geroge Brett, Nolan Ryan, Kirk Hinrich, Danny Manning, Brandon Rush, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Reggie White, Greg Maddox, Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Darrell Arthur, Sherron Collins, Jacque Vaughn, Wilt Chamberlain, JoJo White, Cole Aldrich, Nick Collison, Scot Pollard, Drew Gooden, Sasha Kaun, Larry Bird, Darnell Jackson, Tom Chambers, Willie Wilson, Payne Stewart, Michael Jordan, John Stockton
Favorite Sports Teams

Kansas Jayhawks Basketball, Denver Broncos, Kansas Jayhawks Football, Boston Celtics, Kansas City Royals
Favorite Coaches

Bill Self, Mark Mangino, Mike Shanahan, John Wooden, Larry Brown,
All Time Sports Moment

2008 NCAA National Championship Game, 1988 NCAA National Championship Game (Basketball), Broncos Back-To-Back Super Bowls
Most Memorable Game Attended

2008 Kansas vs. Missouri "Border War" football game., Game 6 1985 World Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most Wins - MLB Cy Young 511 or Complete Games 749
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth! Not even close to me.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana! Super Bowl Stud! (and he took the Chiefs the the AFC Championship Game)
Jordan or Russell?

WOW! I guess Jordan but either/or here.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky! No question.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele! Don't know much about soccer, but I used to play a Pele soccer game on Atari.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer! Actually looked this one up with a buddy over a couple beers a year or so ago.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

I can't choose on this one. To close.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty. Every time I try to tell a NASCAR fan that Jeff Gordon is the best ever, they start spewing "The King's" stats like they are speaking from the Bible.
Schumacher or Senna?

Can't say that I care on this one. I know Schumacher makes a bunch of money though.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 12. Kansas Basketball. Oklahoma/Texas Football. The BIG 12 had the best player in the nation in Football and Men's and Women's Basketball.

Latest Articles »

Top Ranked Jayhawks Get Back To Business, Blast Bears 94-44

11/19/2009

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Memphis-Kansas: Tigers Take Top-Ranked Jayhawks To the Wire, 57-55

11/19/2009

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NPPR: Fantasy Football Week Two Rankings

09/20/2009

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NPPR: Fantasy Football Week One Rankings

09/11/2009

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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)

128 days ago

Joe Jones said...

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Your thoughts,,,,Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217099-kansas-city-chiefs-a-cut-above-the-rest

135 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

137 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Chien-Ming Wang collected his 1st win in 379 days. This puts him on pace to reach 300 wins on Oct. 21, 2263. Can it happen? Read why I am not ruling the tall Taiwanese right-hander out quite yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208829-yankees-chien-ming-wang-to-become-300-game-winner-on-nov-21-2263

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

149 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

152 days ago

Joe Jones said...

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Hey Neil, tell me what u think,,,Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204169-kansas-city-chiefs-will-todd-haleys-in-your-face-style-work-in-kc

156 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Read about a metaphoric but also personalized tale about a cocky Yankees fan realizing the harsh realities and lessons of professional athletics. I would love to hear your opinions.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197918-the-curse-of-a-cocky-undergrad-how-the-2004-alcs-changed-his-demeanor

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

166 days ago

Joe Jones said...

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Hey Neil,, Here's some food for thought,, tell me what you think, Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195792-kansas-city-chiefs-can-clancy-pendegast-work-his-magic-in-kansas-city

169 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

169 days ago

Brendan Costello said...

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Hey buddy, I just wrote my top ten best teams in baseball. See where i put your Yanks.
Oh and get back to me and tell me what you think, criticism is the only way for me to improve.

Brendan Costello
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191656-top-ten-baseball-teams-as-of-june-3

175 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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It appears as though Nick Swisher’s Yankees honeymoon is coming to a close, and is being replaced with married life. Smiles are quickly transitioning into expressions of concern. Read about how bad it has gotten for Swish in the Bronx.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185125-nick-swishers-yankees-honeymoon-quickly-turns-into-married-life

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

182 days ago

DJ Rallo said...

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My best article to date. Check it out
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183595-triumphant-demise-the-tony-conigliaro-story

184 days ago

Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"

197 days ago

Thomas H. said...

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Hey,
I'm 13, I like basketball, and I'm off to Europe. :)
Please Read, thank you!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/168800-dear-br-im-13-love-basketball-and-heading-to-europe

203 days ago

Jordan Lanning said...

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I just posted the article on the site, http://thekcexperience.weebly.com/kansas-jayhawks.html

Let me know if it's OK, and if you have any comments, questions, or concerns you can always contact me on here.

225 days ago

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