William Risser

William Risser

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About

Born 1976, on the Ides of March in Baltimore, Md., and grew up in Garrett Park, Md. Graduated from Walter Johnson High School in 1994 and promptly moved to Palo Alto, Ca. Attended Sonoma State University and graduated in 1999 with a bachelor's in communication. Moved to Washington D.C. shortly after graduation and worked for USA Today News from 2000 to 2008. Covered three presidential elections, the '04 and '08 political conventions, 9/11 and one-year anniversary, Afghanistan and Iraq wars, congress and Hurricane Katrina in that time. Burned out on Washington and politics after four years at USAT's Washington bureau and moved to Mission Beach, Ca., on New Year's 2009 to be with girlfriend Bonnie.
Growing up on the Redskins, Orioles, Capitals, Terps and Bullets I became an avid fan of all sports. Family on the west coast has resulted in becoming a 49ers fan and a berserk San Jose Sharks fan over the years. No matter the sport; from boxing to soccer or Aussie rules football, I enjoy it all. Blunt analysis and shrewd deductions are hallmarks of my commentary.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Ed Reed, Antonio Cromartie, Jonathan Cheechoo, Jamal Williams,

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Washington Redskins

  • Favorite Coaches

    Joe Gibbs, Bill Walsh, Scotty Bowman, Larry Brown, Dean Smith

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Miracle on ice

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Oct. 12, 1983. World Series Game 2 Phillies at Orioles.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Gretzky's All-time NHL scoring

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

    ACC

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  • Scotty Kimberly posted 864 days ago

    Scotty Kimberly

    How deep do you think the Chargers are?

    This article will test it.

    I really want some Chargers fans input.

    I appreciate it.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266993-it-could-happen-to-you-the-ballad-of-the-2009-seattle-seahawks

    sk.

  • JW Nix posted 868 days ago

    JW Nix

    this man belongs in Canton :

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

  • Bleacher Report posted 892 days ago

    Bleacher Report

    Think you'll like this. It's top ten organizations in the NFL. I spent a good amount of time on this, and you'll like one of the teams on here. Give it a look.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249987-nfl-ranking-the-top-ten-organizations-in-the-league

  • Eric Holmberg posted 912 days ago

    Eric Holmberg

    haha, no problem William. That was a low blow :) about the Ravens. I watched every second of that 23-0 win over the Redskins.

    The Ravens first team offense looked really good (Flacco as good as last year) and I think Troy Smith is a viable option as a backup. For the Redskins, not as good, but being a blind Redskins follower, the preseason doesn't matter right? Only if that were true...

  • Fletcher Kelly posted 914 days ago

    Fletcher Kelly

    Hey William,

    Check out my newest article.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237221-chargers-vs-seahawks-a-fans-perspective?just_published=1

    Thanks,
    Fletcher Kelly

  • JW Nix posted 916 days ago

    JW Nix

    you may dig this :

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236290-the-almost-all-time-san-francisco-49ers-offense

  • cameron posted 924 days ago

    cameron

    no worries my friend, keep the good work coming.

  • Alex Johnson posted 925 days ago

    Alex Johnson

    Team 26 in my countdown has been revealed!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230813-alexs-32-teams-in-32-days-team-26-denver-broncos/show_full

  • Blaine Spence posted 997 days ago

    Blaine Spence

    San Diego community:
    It is not too late to make a difference!
    You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a

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