Sam Swofford's Sportswriter Profile

Sam Swofford joined April 2009

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Big time Duke Blue Devil fan. I've been a Dukie since birth pretty much. I was raised by a Duke grad in my father and grew up watching the Wojo years, Langdon years, Battier years, Boozer and Williams years, all of those. My biggest memory from that time growing up what when I was 8 years old and Duke faced UConn in the NCAA Championship. I have hated the Huskies ever since then, with a burning passion. Don't even get me started on UNC, actually, the fans are infinitely worse than the actual team to me. But anyway, I am an avid fan who gives every attempt to stay as current as possible on what's going on with my boys and I am using Bleacher Report to help me with it.

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Favorite Athletes

Kyle Singler, Shane Battier, LeBron James, Adrien Peterson, Drew Brees.
Favorite Sports Teams

Duke Blue Devils, Washington Redskins, Appalachian State Mountaineers, Carolina Panthers.
Favorite Coaches

Mike Krzyzewski, Johnny Dawkins.
All Time Sports Moment

2001 National Championship, actually that entire final four.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Its hard to get into Cameron Indoor so I havent seen much, but I did see Steph Curry play my Dukies in Bobcats arena where I was nearly on the floor. I also attented Duke's first round game against Southern Alabama in the 2004 NCAA Tourney where it was awesome to see Sheldon tear them up. I have only seen one game in Cameron when I was 8 years old, but I will remember it forever. Duke played NC Central in that game and killed them which wasn't a big game at all but I will cherish the memory of my first game in Cameron.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripkens consecutive games
Ruth or Mays?

No opinion
Unitas or Montana?

No opinion
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan even though he played at unc
Gretzky or Orr?

I have never been much of a hockey guy being raised in NC.
Pele or Maradona?

I know nothing about them and am not a soccer fan.
Federer or Sampras?

I don't watch tennis much anymore but Federer is just unbelievable.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger Woods is amazing but so was Nicklaus from what I have seen. I'm going with Woods just because I've seen more of him.
Petty or Earnhardt?

I really see no point in Nascar, save the gas for us!
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC by a long shot.

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Domino Effect Resulting From Kyrie Irving's Duke Commitment?

10/22/2009

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Hey Sam,

I just completed the second of a three part series between myself, Mike Kline and Justin McTeer, breaking down the Duke Blue Devils basketball season.

I highlight the back court of Duke and the different players that will need to contribute to the team. If you get a chance, check it out.

Feedback is always appreciated. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279356-duke-basketball-season-breakdown-part-two-back-court-offers-leadership

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JW Nix said...

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33 days ago

Tyler Lambert said...

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Hey Samuel, thanks for the pick. I really appreciate it man!

43 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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Hi Samuel, would appreciate your take on my article pertaining to my love for Michigan State:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212573-all-roots-are-born-green-a-select-proud-few-are-white-as-well

Thanks

143 days ago

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