David Klingler's Sportswriter Profile

David Klingler joined April 2009

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About David »

I am a husband and father from Central Pennsylvania. I have been a Steelers fan since the Super Bowl XIII victory over hated Dallas. I have a vast library of NFL biographies and reference books with enough statistics to choke a moose. I enjoy following all sports, espcially college and pro football. Most of all, I enjoy sharing knowledge and opinions of these sports with fellow fans.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Ben Roethlisberger
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Coaches

Mike Tomlin
All Time Sports Moment

Super Bowl XIII Steelers victory
Most Memorable Game Attended

1999 regular season matchup versus the Browns at Three Rivers Stadium
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Unitas' touchdown streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big East

Latest Articles »

Despite the Steelers' Success, the Patriots Remain the NFL's Team of the Decade

06/29/2009

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Does Another Title This Season Make These Steelers a Dynasty?

06/18/2009

408 reads 20 comments 0 likes

Pittsburgh Steelers' Highlights of 2008

06/08/2009

592 reads 8 comments 0 likes

Steelers' Playmakers Reminiscent of '70s Title Teams

06/08/2009

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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

22 days ago

Tim SteelersFan said...

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Much has been written about the Steelers, the 1970s, and their use of steroids. The current public perception is the Steelers began and glamorized the use of roids in the 70s. Read my article to find out who one man, with 4 NFL teams, spread the use of steroids throughout the NFL, beginning in 1963, and see just how pervasive roid usage was by the time the Steelers began their decade of dominance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232404-the-steelers-steroids-and-profound-misconceptions

114 days ago

Tim SteelersFan said...

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I just wrote an article about the inconsistencies of Roger Goodell's beefed-up Player Conduct Policy. I'd appreciate you reading it and any thoughts you might have. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231443-how-kaczur-thurman-and-other-players-expose-nfls-pcp

116 days ago

Tim SteelersFan said...

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I've written two new articles recently. Please have a look and let me know what you think, thanks!

How The Roethlisberger Story Affects a Sports Family: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223595-roethlisbergers-effect-on-a-sports-family

And I wrote an article debating the view I see commonly on BleacherReport that 2004 was a major shifting point in the elevation of passer rating in the NFL. Let me know your thoughts:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222790-did-nfl-passer-ratings-spike-in-2004-or-standardly-evolve

128 days ago

Andy Rarick said...

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I'm doing an all-division rivalry tournament! Check out your team and vote on who will win to advance to the next round! Good luck and ENJOY!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215790-tournament-bracket-round-1-afc-north-vs-nfc-north

143 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210460-the-nfl-where-neglecting-ex-players-happens

147 days ago

Tim SteelersFan said...

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Ben Roethlisberger faces a lot of criticism for not putting up MVP-like numbers year in and year out. I believe it is the system he plays in. Read my article "Do Lack of Pass Attempts Keep Steelers' Roethlisberger Down?" for a statistical explanation.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212530-do-lack-of-pass-attempts-keep-steelers-roethlisberger-down

147 days ago

Tim SteelersFan said...

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Want to know why I think Peter Angelos and Dan Snyder may have been switched at birth? Read this article I wrote for the answer :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212836-were-peter-angelos-and-dan-snyder-separated-at-birth

147 days ago

Andy Rarick said...

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If you could draft your own fantasy team for the NFL to play against the world, who would you choose? ENJOY!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212866-nfl-dream-team

148 days ago

Kevin Bowersox said...

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Dude ur doing well with writing articles on here keep up the great work :D

150 days ago

Jake Cole said...

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Hey,
Check out my opinion on what is thought to be the best team in the NFL.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/201929-the-new-england-patriots-overrated

Thanks,
Jake

165 days ago

Leo Pizzini said...

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Please give me your feedback on my NFL power poll.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198746-pizzinis-nfl-power-poll-training-camp-edition

Thanks, Leo

170 days ago

Josh Sanchez said...

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I just published an article on the Five Plays That Lead To Steelers Success. Check it out and leave me some feedback. I'd love to hear what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176015-five-plays-that-lead-to-steelers-success

199 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"

202 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

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Why the 2005 Steelers are my all time favorite team, and always will be!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173295-2004-pittsburgh-steelers-one-for-the-thumb-finally

I would love if you could take a few minutes and read, comment if you would like to.

Thanks,
Nick

203 days ago

David's Achievements & Awards (4) »

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Despite the Steelers' Success, the Patr…

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Great Debate: Silver Medal

Big Ben Roethlisberger Has Already Take…

Received 50 comments • April 13, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Big Ben Roethlisberger Has Already Take…

Received 2,000 Reads • April 13, 2009
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Steelers Add Much-Needed Depth in 2009 …

Received 1,000 Reads • April 28, 2009

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Latest Articles »

Despite the Steelers' Success, the Patriots Remain the NFL's Team of the Decade

Does Another Title This Season Make These Steelers a Dynasty?

Pittsburgh Steelers' Highlights of 2008