John Manzo's Sportswriter Profile

John Manzo joined March 2009

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About John »

Hello everybody, my name is John and I have been a sports fan for many years now. I live in Detroit Michigan, but live for the Los Angeles Lakers. I would say my favorite sport is basketball, but I love every major sport.

I plan to attend either Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, or Oakland University and major in journalism. If anybody has any connections to the sports journalism or public relations field please let me know.

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Favorite Athletes

Kobe Bryant
Favorite Sports Teams

Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, North Carolina Tar Heels, LSU Tigers, and New York Giants
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

2004 Eastern Conference Finals: Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers Game 6
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hits in a row
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

Latest Articles »

2009 MLB Trade Deadline:Winners & Losers

08/02/2009

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Who's Now: Top 5 MLB Starting Pitchers

07/01/2009

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Yao Ming: The Great Wall Of Houston

06/29/2009

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Who's Now in the NBA: Top 10 NBA Superstars

06/18/2009

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A P said...

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My latest submission. Let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225210-big-12-office-your-referee-crews-ignore-offensive-line-holding

Thanks

Andy P

132 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

147 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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Hey John!
The Mid-Season awards article is published, check it out!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215612-detroit-tigers-2009-mid-season-awards-lets-ask-the-panel

Thanks-

150 days ago

VSN Writers said...

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It's a sports messageboard.... www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/forum/register.php?

160 days ago

VSN Writers said...

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www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/forum

Great articles...Your work is great and I wanted to invite you to my sports/sports gaming forum. We have a great forums to discuss sports and everything else. Great place to post articles for more exposure too! I hope you join!

160 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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Hey John,

Would you like to take part in a mid-season awards roundtable for the Tigers? If so, either email me at thedrake929@gmail.com or leave your email address on my profile and I will send you the information. Thanks.

-Austin

164 days ago

Craig Shorey said...

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Thanks for the comment.

172 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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John,

Check out my latest Lions article when you have a chance. I'd love to hear your take.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191494-detroit-lions-offseason-recap-and-grade

187 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you may like this

it is a story of a long time coach still doing his thing

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187188-this-bugel-sounds-beautiful

192 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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So far, your articles look pretty good, John.
The only problem I see is that you have week breaks in between new articles. Try and write a new one every other day, or like 2-3 a week. I'm not sure if you do this already, but when a person comments on your article, reply to that comment with your response... you get a better comment thread and your article shows a bigger number of comments, which means higher rankings.

192 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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Well I am a columnist, soon to be a Senior Writer I hope, but I know I'm not ranked in the top 50 writers yet. I don't know how I got up here so fast, I started a little over a year ago and just haven't stopped. The key to getting recognition from B/R is persistence and consistency. A regular writer/commenter/editor will get higher in the rankings faster.

193 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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Another teenage writer on B/R? Looks like we're getting some representation.
Thanks for being a fan!

193 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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A look at the Lions Defensive Line in '09

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184130-the-2009-detroit-lions-positional-outlook-defensive-line

195 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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Hey John,

Would love your feedback on my latest piece.

I have written a rare article about my Baltimore Ravens. With Anquan Boldin still wanted to be dealt, I would love to see him in the purple and black. Check out my analysis on my team and why Mr. Newsome needs to bring him to town.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/178292-anquan-boldin-to-the-ravens-please-make-it-happen-ozzie

Thanks In Advance,

Matt Miselis

P.S If you don't want me posting on your BB let me know.

203 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey John,

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

207 days ago

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