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Erik McCall joined April 2009

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Erik McCall is a communications researcher in Wichita, Kansas.

Erik Moved to Wichita post Katrina and finished his college degree in integrated marketing communications at Wichita State University.

In my Senior year I wrote a thesis on the NFL draft and how the internet influences it. While the paper remains unpublished.(mostly because its not finished enough to publish) The sound idea translated into a career in media research.

Working with several researchers, we seek to improve and understand the fan experience for all sports while working with several clients, consulting on their local media presence.

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Favorite Athletes

Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, Payton Manning, Sedrick Ellis
Favorite Sports Teams

New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers, WSU Shockers, USM Golden Eagles, Indianapolis Colts
Favorite Coaches

Sean Payton, Bill Parcels, Tony Dungy
All Time Sports Moment

Hakim drops the Ball
Most Memorable Game Attended

2000 Saints Vs Rams Playoff game
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Antonio Cromartie's longest return for a touchdown . practically impossible to break by more than a half inch
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth, definatly love the atitude and life
Unitas or Montana?

Montana, while not the grandfather of QBs he ruined so many Saints Season I have to respect him
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan, more my time period though both are great
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretsky, did more for hockey than any other player
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, though not a soccer fan he's great enough to be recognized even in America
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras, Old School Greatness
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus, hate golf but always love the dominant old guys
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty, He wins the moustach wars
Schumacher or Senna?

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

SEC, can't help it, the division is so dominant right now

Latest Articles »

An Odd Beginning to Saints Fandom

05/28/2009

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Blowing Smoke: A Look at The 2009 Draft and The NFL Smokscreen-Part One

04/30/2009

364 reads 1 comments 0 likes

New Orleans Saints: Who's Headed to the Big Easy on NFL Draft Day?

04/15/2009

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2009 Schedule: New Orleans Saints Analysis

04/14/2009

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I just wrote an article that addresses the Bleacher Report Writer Ranking System, which has been a sore spot to some and an area of controversy to many of you on this site.

I think that it's an important issue that needs to be addressed within this community. Please give the article a read when you have the chance. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165546-why-br-writer-ranking-rules-must-change

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aka "Skillet"

219 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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A Story From A Boston Sports Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

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Paul Augustin, Jr. said...

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Okay, I thought your name seemed familiar. I graduated with you.

234 days ago

Paul Augustin, Jr. said...

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Erik, what HS did you graduate from and what year?

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Eric Dorman said...

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hey I just wanted to welcome you to B/R.

And please check out my articles

235 days ago

Chris Ory said...

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Hey man. Thanks for the fan add. Feel free with any article you have that you want read to go ahead and post it on my bulletin board.

Geux Saints!

235 days ago

Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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219 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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A Story From A Boston Sports Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

220 days ago

Paul Augustin, Jr. said...

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Okay, I thought your name seemed familiar. I graduated with you.

234 days ago

Paul Augustin, Jr. said...

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Erik, what HS did you graduate from and what year?

235 days ago

Eric Dorman said...

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hey I just wanted to welcome you to B/R.

And please check out my articles

235 days ago

Chris Ory said...

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Hey man. Thanks for the fan add. Feel free with any article you have that you want read to go ahead and post it on my bulletin board.

Geux Saints!

235 days ago

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Latest Articles »

An Odd Beginning to Saints Fandom

Blowing Smoke: A Look at The 2009 Draft and The NFL Smokscreen-Part One

New Orleans Saints: Who's Headed to the Big Easy on NFL Draft Day?

2009 Schedule: New Orleans Saints Analysis

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An Odd Beginning to Saints Fandom

Blowing Smoke: A Look at The 2009 Draft and The NFL Smokscreen-Part One

New Orleans Saints: Who's Headed to the Big Easy on NFL Draft Day?

2009 Schedule: New Orleans Saints Analysis

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