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Ron Clements joined May 2009

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About Ron »

As a working journalist for the past decade, I have enjoyed covering everything from NASCAR to the NHL, Division I football, baseball and basketball and every high school sport you can imagine. I've even covered surfing and deep-sea fishing. But football is my true passion and writing on the NFL with my own blog at ronclements.blogspot.com or for bleacher report keeps me in the game and up-to-date.
A life-long Packers fan, I now live in St. Louis and cover the Rams as a featured columnist for B/R. As a non-fan of the team, I take an objective look at the team and not see things through blue and gold-colored glasses.
I've published a mock draft each of the past nine seasons, five of which have been in daily newspapers in North Carolina and Virginia.
I'm a Summa Cum Laude graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in broadcast journalism, and currently work in the metro St. Louis area for the Alton Telegraph.

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Favorite Athletes

Brett Favre, Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Ryan Braun, Chris Johnson, David Garrard, Lee Evans
Favorite Sports Teams

Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Badgers, East Carolina Pirates, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Kings
Favorite Coaches

Vince Lombardi, Mike Holmgren
All Time Sports Moment

When the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI
Most Memorable Game Attended

I drive eight hours from San Diego to Palo Alto to watch Wisconsin and Stanford play to a 21-21 tie in 1995. So disappointing and still irks me.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 career wins
Ruth or Mays?

Mays - he was just in better shape
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas - changed the way quarterbacks play the game
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan - best to ever play
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky, and it's not even close
Pele or Maradona?

Pele is soccer
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger will eventually pass the Bear
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't really care
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

Latest Articles »

The Baker's Dozen: 13 College Football Games To Watch in Week 12

11/20/2009

448 reads 22 comments 2 likes

St. Louis Rams Put Up a Fight, But Fall Short Against the Perfect Saints

11/16/2009

202 reads 0 comments 0 likes

The Road to Pasadena Becomes Clearer in Week 11

11/12/2009

153 reads 3 comments 0 likes

Green Bay Packers Need To Part Ways With Their Current Regime

11/08/2009

2086 reads 37 comments 5 likes

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Sportscaster007 said...

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Last week I had quite a few BUSTS.
But I was resilient! Appreicate the feedback, Ron.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293975-college-football-predictions-week-12-whos-on-upset-alert

12 hours ago

Craig Santucci said...

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I thought I would check in with some bye week perspective...

NY misses Spagnuolo...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292733-spagnuolo-owes-a-giant-thank-you

3 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you might dig this from KD. Worthy of AOTD :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

8 days ago

Sportscaster007 said...

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Hey Ron, check this one out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288943-college-football-predictions-week-eleven-whos-on-upset-alert

8 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

10 days ago

JW Nix said...

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here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

13 days ago

Jesse S said...

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Just a genuine attempt to promote a related event to St Louis fans. Not my intention to "spam" at all.

Thought it was relevant.

Thanks though.

Sorry about the confusion.

17 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

18 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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As Favregeddon approaches, it's time to look back at the Packers-Vikings Rivalry and the moments that have made it a special one... Hope you like it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281184-green-bay-packers-vs-minnesota-vikings-the-historythe-rivalry-favre

22 days ago

Sportscaster007 said...

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Who's on Upset Alert this week?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280811-college-football-predictions-week-nine-whos-on-upset-alert

As always, I appreciate your feedback!

23 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

Richard Marsh said...

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Hey it's really nice to get a fan from the Midwest where some of the most passionate fans are alive and not so well.

41 days ago

Carl Stine said...

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Hey great work on the upsets article...I really enjoyed it. How do you think OSU will cover Garret Graham and Kendricks this week, nickel of some sort or linebacker dropping back.

43 days ago

Mike Foster said...

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you have no idea how many people on my campus ask if I'm from Wisconsin.

I have a strong southern accent...

its def a Dawg hat!

47 days ago

Dan Scofield said...

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I've spent the past several weeks adding to a piece dedicated to one of the father's of college football, Knute Rocke. In time for his dedication tomorrow at Notre Dame Stadium, I present to you the true and inspiring story of the most renown coach in the game:

Don't be shy, and as always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265043-the-true-story-of-knute-rockne-college-footballs-most-renowned-coach

R.I.P 3/31/1931

50 days ago

Sportscaster007 said...

Delete

Last week I had quite a few BUSTS.
But I was resilient! Appreicate the feedback, Ron.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293975-college-football-predictions-week-12-whos-on-upset-alert

12 hours ago

Craig Santucci said...

Delete

I thought I would check in with some bye week perspective...

NY misses Spagnuolo...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292733-spagnuolo-owes-a-giant-thank-you

3 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

you might dig this from KD. Worthy of AOTD :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

8 days ago

Sportscaster007 said...

Delete

Hey Ron, check this one out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288943-college-football-predictions-week-eleven-whos-on-upset-alert

8 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

10 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

13 days ago

Jesse S said...

Delete

Just a genuine attempt to promote a related event to St Louis fans. Not my intention to "spam" at all.

Thought it was relevant.

Thanks though.

Sorry about the confusion.

17 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

Delete

18 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

Delete

22 days ago

Sportscaster007 said...

Delete

Who's on Upset Alert this week?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280811-college-football-predictions-week-nine-whos-on-upset-alert

As always, I appreciate your feedback!

23 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

Delete

38 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

Delete

Hey it's really nice to get a fan from the Midwest where some of the most passionate fans are alive and not so well.

41 days ago

Carl Stine said...

Delete

Hey great work on the upsets article...I really enjoyed it. How do you think OSU will cover Garret Graham and Kendricks this week, nickel of some sort or linebacker dropping back.

43 days ago

Mike Foster said...

Delete

you have no idea how many people on my campus ask if I'm from Wisconsin.

I have a strong southern accent...

its def a Dawg hat!

47 days ago

Dan Scofield said...

Delete

50 days ago

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Why Ted Thompson Needs to Be Fired as G…

Received 100 comments • August 08, 2009
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Green Bay Packers Need To Part Ways Wit…

Received 2,000 Reads • November 08, 2009
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Great Debate: Silver Medal

New AP Poll Displays Obvious Bias and D…

Received 50 comments • October 04, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Ranking the NFL's Defensive Leaders

Received 50 comments • September 23, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

College Football's Top 10 Games of Week One

Received 50 comments • September 01, 2009
Hot Read

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College Football's Top 10 Games of Week One

Received 2,000 Reads • September 01, 2009
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East Carolina's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium I…

Received 2,000 Reads • July 30, 2009
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Green Bay Packers Need To Part Ways Wit…

Received 25 comments • November 08, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

10 College Football Teams with Somethin…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 14, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

New AP Poll Displays Obvious Bias and D…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 04, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Why Ted Thompson Needs to Be Fired as G…

Received 1,000 Reads • August 08, 2009
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The Road to Pasadena Becomes Clearer in Week 11

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