Michael Ielpi joined May 2009

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Michael Ielpi

About Michael »

Welcome, my name is Mike. I live in New Jersey, in the heart of the Meadowlands and of equal distance between the Meadowlands and the Prudential Center. I enjoy all sports, my favorite sports are football, hockey, baseball and college basketball. Feel free to comment on anything that I have posted.

I have been online since 1993. This is my first year on the Bleacher Report. It will not be my last. I have already read some great articles and been able to talk to a few really good people.

I remember when Bill Simmons was the bostonsportsguy, this was before the Mickey Mouse ears were put on him by ESPN. He was great then. I still read some of his work, but the fastball does not even hit 90 anymore. Many writers have passed him. Two of my favorites are Will Leitch and Gregg Doyel.

If you have an Xbox 360, my gamer tag is: thecommish76

If you would like to contact me directly my personal email is miketony28 (at) msn dot com

I am also on twitter. You can follow me at www.twitter.com/ielpi

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Gary Carter, Scott Stevens, Adam Vinatieri, Wayne Chrebet, Joe Klecko, Joe Willie Namath

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Jets, Devils, Mets, Rutgers Football, Fairleigh Dickinson Basketball

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bobby Valentine, Lou Carnesecca, Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, Tom Green (FDU)

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Game Six of the 1986 World Series

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2003 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 - A Stanley Cup Celebration is like no other.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    DiMaggio - 56 Games - No one has come that close in almost 70 years

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth - No way Mays could eat as many hot dogs, drink as much beer, or smoke as many cheap cigars

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Johnny U - the best haircut in football history.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell - 11 Championships in 13 seasons!

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Orr - Redefined the game and his position, Gretzky just redefined the stat books.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Maradona - He played for my family's Italian Team, Napoli in the 90's.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer - Sampras was a bore to watch.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus - Nicklaus had actual competition that didn't wilt under pressure.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    The King

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Andretti - I still remember when IndyCar racing was just as big as NASCAR.

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

    Big East - even in football, Go RU!

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Crabber 1967 . said...

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Hello!
I’m finally back to publishing articles on Bleacher Report.
About 12 days ago I published my take on the Hall of Fame:
NASCAR Hall Of Fame's First Class a No-Brainer... and That's the Problem
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284615-nascar-hall-of-fames-first-class-of-inductees-a-no-brainer

My most recent effort is:
NASCAR, Stop the Talladega “Flip” Flap
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292015-nascar-stop-the-talladega-flip-flap

Part Two of NASCAR, Stop the Talladega “Flip” Flap
Will be coming soon!

Thanks for reading and I look forward to your comments!

5 days ago

Michael Cohen said...

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Same old Jets? Join the debate.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274394-no-matter-what-rex-ryan-says-these-are-the-same-old-jets

35 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

38 days ago

Michael Cohen said...

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Here is my take on the Braylon Edwards trade.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268069-jets-acquisition-of-braylon-edwards-a-gamble-worth-taking

46 days ago

Bermuda Bob said...

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Yo Mike !!!

Didya see that the Eastern Regionals are going to be played in the Pru Centre next year (2011) ???

I'm pumped already ... the Meadowlands was just such a PITA arena !!!

Besides, it's about time S/H got their due ... they deserve it going back to PJ putting them on the NCAA map !!!

I always hated Rutgers being the "host" school when Duke & UNC probably played more games there down thru the years than Rutgers !!!

Cheers & Ciao !!!

57 days ago

Skip said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253718-the-great-debate-roger-clemens-vs-greg-maddux

70 days ago

Clay Cunningham said...

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Top Five Fantasy Rankings per position; Tecmo Super Bowl addition. Enjoy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245593-fantasy-rankings-tecmo-super-bowl-additionb

84 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
Check out my latest. I'd love to get your opinion.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245145-if-defenses-win-championships-the-panthers-could-be-in-trouble

84 days ago

George Peterson said...

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Thanks for the fan add, I thought I added you the other day, I will now.

88 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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88 days ago

George Peterson said...

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Michael, I hope you don't mind but I put a link to your Rutgers article in the slideshow I wrote, you can check it out here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243344-big-east-fourteen-weeks-fourteen-cant-miss-games

88 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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

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

91 days ago

Ken Moyes said...

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Just posted some thoughts on Billy wagner and the Mets. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241266-does-a-wagner-trade-make-sense

92 days ago

Akash A said...

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Hey,

Jackie Robinson truly allowed baseball to be what it is today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240623-jackie-robinson-baseballs-hero

I would love for you to read and comment!

Thanks,
Akash (New England Sports Online)

93 days ago

Crabber 1967 . said...

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Although I've got TWO articles slowly moving to completion, a new article pops out of my brain!

NASCAR Hall of Fame: My Comments on the Nominees and the Process.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239046-nascar-hall-of-fame-my-comments-on-the-nominees-and-the-process

Your comments welcome!

96 days ago

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