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Cassandra Adkins joined May 2009

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I was born and raised on the North Side of Chicago 15 minutes away from Wrigley Field. I lived there until my parents and I moved to WV when I was 17. I'm a huge sports fan but baseball is my first love and it always will be. I played baseball and softball from the age of four on. I'm also a Bears, Duke college basketball, University of Illinois college basketball and Nascar fan too. I still live in WV and do miss getting to go to Cubs games and watching them on tv.
I've also battled cancer twice and am amazed I'm still here walking and talking, I don't think of myself as this person who is strong and determined, if anything I'm quiet and just manage to get through each day as it comes. I feel at home the most when I'm on a baseball field, I might not be able to play anymore, but I still love to watch baseball on tv and in person. I was born a Cubs fan and will die a Cubs fan they're my team no matter what.
Growing up my favorite Cub player was Mark Grace and I still enjoy watching him on tv doing commentary on the games of the week. My favorite Cub player now is Ryan Theriot because he's scrappy and has tenacity-something that a lot of ball players are missing now a days. He knows his role on the team and is a player who actually looks like he's enjoying playing the game.

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Favorite Athletes

Mark Grace, Ryan Theriot, Ryne Sandberg, JJ Redick, Jim Edmonds,Jody Davis,Andre Dawson,Michael Jordan, John Paxson,Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards, Ron Santo, Tony Hawk, Ernie Banks,Walter Payton,Brian Urlacher and Kerry Wood.
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Duke Blue Devils, University Of Ilinois, #24 Jeff Gordon and his Dupont Nascar Team
Favorite Coaches

Mike Ditka, Coach K from Duke, Sweet Lou
All Time Sports Moment

It was a Cubs game in the summer of 1993, I came to visit my sister who still lives in Chicago. The Cubs were down 8-0 in the bottom of the 8th they scored four runs in that inning and then in the bottom of the 9th the game was now tied 8-8 with two outs, Mark Grace comes upto bat and hits a homerun over the right field basket into the bleachers and wins the game for the Cubs-I will never forget that moment.
Most Memorable Game Attended

It was the last Cubs game I got to see in person before we moved, it was Mark Grace's Birthday and I had made a huge sign saying Happy Birthday. He saw the sign and tipped his cap toward me and my friends who were with me because I needed help in holding the sign up-like I said it was huge. Never was I happier than at that moment because my favorite Cub acknowledged me and my friends and at the end of the game while waiting to see if I could get an autograph or two, Mark Grace came over and signed a card and a hat for me along with Sandberg, Dawson and Maddux. I was speechless and all I could get out was Thank You-That's the game I was in happy land from.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most consecutive games played-Cal Ripken Jr. did it and I don't think there's any player that can surpass him.
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Joe Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

I know nothing about soccer.
Federer or Sampras?

Neither, I was and still am an Andre Agassi Fan.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

I am not a fan of golf in any way.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Richard Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

Don't follow F-1 Racing, I'm a Nascar Fan All The Way.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

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Ash Marshall said...

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Hey Cassandra,

I'm writing articles on the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Chicago Cubs' piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289455-mlb-9s-chicago-cubs-are-ernie-banks-and-hack-wilson-the-best-ever

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Ash

25 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead

73 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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This article was originally published in support of Relay for Life. If you have read this before, then I apologize, but please considering donating at least $1 to Make a Wish in the memory of Josiah Herring. In light of several recent events I felt compelled to revisit cancer awareness and have not had the time for a new article. I Promise to have a new article out soon in support of the cause.

Thank you everyone!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two

76 days ago

Goon said...

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Looking for a good laugh?

NY Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain is a ridiculous, clown pig who people laugh at!

Now sit back, relax, and mock this miserable lump of human pork as you watch my slideshow:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256098-oink-oink-joba-oink-oink

82 days ago

Glenn Card said...

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Terry and I published a Patriots perspective on this weeks picks for week one.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251522-nfl-week-one-picks-from-patriots-fans-perspective

89 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Just in time for the U.S. Open...tennis anyone?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe

102 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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"No room for racism"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time

120 days ago

Glenn Card said...

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It's a disease all Patriot fans are afflicted with.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230357-patriot-fan-anonymous-members-youve-been-missing-your-meetings-lately

126 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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This one is very personal to me. It is about a wonderful children's stoy and grassroots movement benefitting kids who play for the love of the game.

I encourage you to take the time to check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222937-come-to-think-of-itthe-inspiring-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own

138 days ago

Glenn Card said...

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I was stuck on the number, the 50th is done.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222174-for-my-50th-i-had-to-tell-myself-quit-your-whining-and-get-to-writing

139 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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My latest article is about the evolution of a quiet kid from Spokane to a man on a mission in the Cubs minor league system. I hope you enjoy reading it as much I did writing it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219661-come-to-think-of-it-the-astonishing-transformation-of-ryne-dee-sandberg

144 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Cassandra....hope you are doing well...drop me a line if you can.

147 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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I decided to do a list with a twist!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210912-sports-oddest-traditions-explained

159 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Hope you are doing well Casandra...please keep me posted.

164 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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If you’re looking for artistic poetry, if your looking for a sentimental heart tugging emotional piece, and even if your looking for A deep rooted commentary on life…

You won’t find it here!

I'm taking a look at my favorite sports team from a slightly different angle:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203806-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-part-one?just_published=1

169 days ago

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