Tim Darnell

Tim Darnell

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About

• Former owner of a professional minor league baseball team
• Author of three books, including "The Crackers: Early Days of Atlanta Baseball" and the soon-to-come "101 Atlanta Sports Legends"
• Founding editor of numerous print and online publications. There isn't much I haven't done in journalism.
• I've done podcasts, videocasts, interactive elements ... you name it. In my world of journalism and reporting, you have to be versatile and unafraid of technology. You have to welcome it, and I do.
• Met and profiled Arthur Blank; Ted Turner; Thomas Dimitroff; Mike Smith; Bobby Cox; Hank Aaron; Terry McGuirk; Steve Bartkowski; Evander Holyfield; Joe Corley; Keith Vitali; Lenny Wilkins; every Atlanta-based sports agent. I know everyone - and I mean, EVERYONE - in the world of Atlanta sports
• Two decades of involvement with the Chick-fil-A Bowl and the Atlanta Sports Council
• Volunteer with the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
• Three decades of public speaking experience
• First degree black belt in American karate

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Brian McCann, Keith Brooking, Al Horford, Zach Bogisian, Kyle Busch, Nate (the Great) Marquardt

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Atlanta Braves, Falcons, Thrashers and Hawks

  • Favorite Coaches

    Dan Reeves, a class act and true gentleman all the way. Not to mention, the only coach to ever guide the Atlanta Falcons to a Super Bowl, and the man who kicked off my alma mater's entry into college football, the Georgia State Panthers!

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    1995 Braves world championship; Evander Holyfield's dismantling of the Tyson legend

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Michael Vick's return to the Falcons after his broken leg. The crowd was deafening. Never mind what happened later. The rafters of the Georgia Dome are still ringing.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Martin Broduer's career record wins as a goalie

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas. The absolute definition of toughness and grace.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Orr. No one will ever match the great No. 4.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus. The Golden Bear will never go out of style.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    King Richard, always and forever

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Shumacher

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC, all the way. The toughest division in all of college sports

Bulletin Board

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  • JW Nix posted 1160 days ago

    JW Nix

    PLEASE Read this story on a Lions and Rams Legend :
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/366861-crazy-canton-cuts-roger-brown

  • Matt Shea posted 1348 days ago

    Matt Shea

    Check out what made the first week of the NFL one of the most exciting in years!
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254936-first-week-of-nfl-a-roller-coaster-ride

  • try p posted 1354 days ago

    try p

    please check out my first article


    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250968-matt-ryan-vs-joe-flaccowho-is-overrated

  • Kyle Ballinger posted 1361 days ago

    Kyle Ballinger

    Hey man I would really appreciate some feedback on my newest article http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246511-oakland-raiders-game-recap-vs-saints-82909/poll_results#poll Thanks!

  • Chris Farmer posted 1367 days ago

    Chris Farmer

    Hey if you have time, I am looking to get feedback about my new look blog. Looking for constructive criticism and feed followers. I have looked at it a bunch and need more sets of eyes. I write about NFL and Fantasy Football. Let me know what you think, at your leisure. Much appreciated!

    ~Chris Farmer
    http://undrafteds.com/

  • Chris Farmer posted 1368 days ago

    Chris Farmer

    Tim, if you have time to read and comment, please do

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241696-arizona-cardinals-preseason-game-2-review

  • Mike Kent posted 1369 days ago

    Mike Kent

    For Jacobs and Turner waiting may be key


    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242330-brandon-jacobs-and-michael-turner-watching-from-the-bench-may-be-key

  • Chris Farmer posted 1374 days ago

    Chris Farmer

    Tell me what you think of my sleepers

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239674-top-5-fantasy-football-sleepers

  • Chris Farmer posted 1387 days ago

    Chris Farmer

    It is controversial, hope you find the time to read my take on Vick's reinstatement, thanks

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231650-michael-vick-is-a-human-being-not-a-monster

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