William Risser's Sportswriter Profile

William Risser joined May 2009

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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.

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

ACC

Latest Articles »

Miami at San Diego: Five Keys to a Chargers Victory

09/25/2009

240 reads 3 comments 1 likes

Chargers Lose Veteran Center Nick Hardwick for at Least Eight Weeks

09/23/2009

170 reads 0 comments 1 likes

Chargers Defense Will be Tested by Dolphins' Wildcat, Running Game

09/23/2009

308 reads 4 comments 2 likes

Not Enough Sproles Magic Against the Baltimore Ravens for the San Diego Chargers

09/21/2009

205 reads 0 comments 2 likes

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Scotty Kimberly said...

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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.

51 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

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

55 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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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

79 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello William, 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

94 days ago

Eric Holmberg said...

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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...

99 days ago

Fletcher Kelly said...

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Hey William,

Check out my newest article.

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

Thanks,
Fletcher Kelly

101 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you may dig this :

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

103 days ago

cameron said...

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no worries my friend, keep the good work coming.

111 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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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

112 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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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

184 days ago

Ryan Ayars said...

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Hey, I just wrote a summary about your team. Tell me if you agree!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177991-denver-broncos-primed-for-a-playoff-run-a-look-at-the-afc-west-part-3?just_published=1

191 days ago

Kristin Hamlin said...

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William,

My latest :) Hope you like. How the Chargers stole my heart :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175260-the-2009-chargers-you-stay-classy-san-diego

195 days ago

Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"

197 days ago

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Latest Articles »

Miami at San Diego: Five Keys to a Chargers Victory

Chargers Lose Veteran Center Nick Hardwick for at Least Eight Weeks

Chargers Defense Will be Tested by Dolphins' Wildcat, Running Game