Brandon Hopper's Sportswriter Profile

Brandon Hopper joined April 2009

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About Brandon »

Hello everyone! My name is Brandon Hopper. I just graduated from Colorado State University-Pueblo with a major in Mass Communications emphasizing in news editorial.

My career as a sports writer has been short (two years), but it's consisted of a lot. I was the sports editor of the CSU-Pueblo TODAY for three semesters and then the editor-in-chief.

Right now I'm an editing intern here at Bleacher Report.

I've interned for The Pueblo Chieftain for a summer. During that time I learned a ton! I was lucky enough to be able to attend a Rockies game and write a mid-season report about it. I also went to Broncos' training camp and wrote a feature about Elvis Dumervil.

I've written about eight articles for The Denver Post. I've covered everything from Colorado College playoff hockey to the girls' 2A basketball state tournament. It was all a very good learning experience.

This past May I was contacted by The Greeley Tribune and covered an event for them.

And last, but certainly not least, I was honored to be syndicated by CBSsports.com for my first article on Bleacher Report.

I'm a huge fan of the Rockies, Nuggets and Broncos. Baseball is my first passion. I started playing when I was 2 years old and played through two years of college.

Being two hours south of Denver, I don't get to go to as many games as I'd like. I was blessed enough to be able to attend a few Rockies games during the streak at the end of September 2007. Those were the best games of my life...by far!

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Favorite Athletes

Larry Walker, Ryan Spilborghs, John Elway, Terrell Davis, Melo, Chauncey, Eddie Najera, Josh Hamilton, Tim Tebow
Favorite Sports Teams

2007 Colorado Rockies. Of course, I'm a die-hard Rockies fan win or lose, but that September and Rocktober was one of the best times of my life. Also a very, very big fan of the Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos.
Favorite Coaches

Don Baylor, George Karl (the real Coach K)
All Time Sports Moment

Game 163 of the 2007 season when the Rockies rallied for three runs in the 13th inning to beat Trevor Hoffman and the Padres. Kaz and Tulo started it off with back-to-back doubles followed by a triple by Matt Holliday. After the Padres walked Todd Helton, Jamey Carroll hit a sac fly to right. There is no question in my mind that Holliday DID touch home plate. I cried.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Either game 162 of the 2007 Rox season, or Game 3 of the World Series. Probably game 162 because we had to do scoreboard watching to make sure the Brewers beat the Pads. It was so intense. My celebration actually made it onto Sportscenter.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Longest hitting streak by Joe DiMaggio at 56 games
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Elway
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

What sport did they play? Just kidding, hockey isn't my sport though, but he's not called The Great One for nothing.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 12

Latest Articles »

Nuggets-Lakers: Carmelo Anthony Scores 34 To Outlast LA, Even Up Series

05/22/2009

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Kobe's 40 Points Too Much For Nuggets in Game 1

05/20/2009

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Getting Past the Trade: How the Denver Broncos Can Improve in the Draft

04/11/2009

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JW Nix said...

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read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

90 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Brandon, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see tis story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

95 days ago

Anthony Pascual said...

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thanks for the help bro

102 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Should baseball do something to the Cubs?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235498-cubs-fans-do-you-really-think-the-phillies-fans-will-let-this-go

104 days ago

Greg Riot said...

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Thanks for the feedback and edit!

107 days ago

Nick Burger said...

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Thanks again for the edit and for the reminder!

109 days ago

Walt Taylor said...

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Thanks for the edit.I appreciate all the help I can get.

109 days ago

Phil Hoops said...

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Thanks for the very helpful feedback!

119 days ago

Joe Viola said...

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Thanks for the edit.

120 days ago

Nick Burger said...

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Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the help.

121 days ago

Brian Hall said...

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Hey Brandon, I appreciate your comments on editing my article. I'm still very new to writing and welcome any advice that can help me improve.

124 days ago

Mike M said...

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Brandon, you have edited one of my stories in the past would you be able to edit my latest one? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222069-cutler-better-then-elway-are-you-pulling-my-leg

It seems to me that it doesnt display well, but looks good if you view it as one page. Could you please edit.

Thanks, Mike

126 days ago

jesse page said...

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Hey, sorry someone already edited it, but the next ones yours for sure.

127 days ago

O Shiri said...

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As a baseball fan and Rockies fan I thought you might want to take a look at my new article on the Dodgers legend Steve Garvey let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220684-dodgers-legend-steve-garvey-was-a-true-ball-player

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127 days ago

jesse page said...

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Hey do you think you could edit another short article for me?

128 days ago

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Nuggets-Lakers: Carmelo Anthony Scores 34 To Outlast LA, Even Up Series

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