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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.

John's Recent Articles

2009 MLB Trade Deadline:Winners & Losers

Published 3 months ago
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NEW YORK - JUNE 14: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets wipes sweat from his face against the New York Yankees on June 14, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Who's Now: Top 5 MLB Starting Pitchers

Published 4 months ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 06: (L-R) Ron Artest #96, Aaron Brooks #0, Kyle Lowry #7 and Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets huddle against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 6, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Yao Ming: The Great Wall Of Houston

Published 4 months ago
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BOSTON - MAY 17: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics loses control of the ball as Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic defends in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 17, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 101-82 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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

Published 4 months ago
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John Writes About

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Ann Arbor (7),
Detroit (7),
Basketball (5),
College Basketball (5),
2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (4),
NBA (4),
NCAA (4)

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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
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

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by A
3 months ago

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
by Matthew
3 months ago

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
by Austin
4 months ago

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-
by VSN
4 months ago

It's a sports messageboard.... www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/forum/register.php?
by VSN
4 months ago

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!
by Austin
4 months ago

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
by Craig
4 months ago

Thanks for the comment.
by Scott
5 months ago

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
by JW
5 months ago

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
by Austin
5 months ago

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.
by Austin
5 months ago

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.
by Austin
5 months ago

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

A look at the Lions Defensive Line in '09

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184130-the-2009-detroit-lions-positional-outlook-defensive-line
by Matt
5 months ago

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.
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

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)

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