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"Manic depression is searching my soul, I know what I want but I just don't know how to go about getting it, music sweet music, I wish I could caress, caress and kiss, manic depression is a frustrating mess." -Jimi Hendrix

*ATTENTION 49ER AND JAGUAR FANS: I have recently been put in charge of the San Francisco and Jacksonville blogs for a site called Fan Huddle, which is set to launch Sept. 10. More details to follow...*

*Yes, that man in the yellow shirt is the incomparable Mr. Two Bits, George Edmundson. And yes, I'm standing next to him with a gallon jug of champagne and OJ.*

*Just won best sports column in the FPA Better Weekly Newspaper Contest for the second year in a row.*

I'm a self-proclaimed sports junkie who was born and raised in sunny California and moved to Florida to go to UF. My first game at Florida Field showed me what football in the South was all about, and really just fed my unready unhealthy obsession for the game of football. I enjoy other sports (basketball, baseball, hockey - in that order), but football is definitely my No. 1.

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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Media mogul Rupert Murdoch looks on before Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Prelude to an Ugly Truth: (SLY) Fox's Involvement With Bleacher Report

Published 3 months ago
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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 26: Three female fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers show their hate for the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers defeated the Raiders 48-21. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Day of Reckoning Is Upon Us: NFL Contest Winners Made Known

Published 3 months ago
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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: A fan of the New England Patriots boos the Oakland Raiders before their 2005 NFL opening game at Gillette Stadium on September 8, 2005 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Stop Beefing: Personal Attacks on B/R Need to Stop

Published 3 months ago
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Parting Shot: My Biggest Issue With B/R

Published 3 months ago
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David Kutsch responded to a comment on Greg McElroy's Effort in Alabama Opener Like Deja Vu All Over Again
David Kutsch responded to a comment on Greg McElroy's Effort in Alabama Opener Like Deja Vu All Over Again
Daniel Shanks commented on Florida-Charleston Southern: What We Learned and What We Didn't
Daniel Shanks commented on Florida-Charleston Southern: What We Learned and What We Didn't
Daniel Shanks responded to a comment on Florida-Troy: Don't Sleep on These Trojans
Daniel Shanks responded to a comment on Florida-Troy: Don't Sleep on These Trojans
Daniel Wolf responded to a comment on Breaking News: Terrell Owens Says Quinn Is Browns Starter Via Twitter
Daniel Wolf responded to a comment on Breaking News: Terrell Owens Says Quinn Is Browns Starter Via Twitter

The Short List What Daniel thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Joe Montana, Steve Young, Tony Gwynn, Dwight Howard, Tim Tebow
Favorite Sports Teams

Florida Gators, San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Padres, Orlando Magic
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh, Steve Spurrier
All Time Sports Moment

The Catch
Most Memorable Game Attended

2009 National Championship game between UF and OU
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

56-game hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

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

SEC

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by Suzette
21 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274119-saints-fans-saysorry-eli-not-this-time
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Blaine
about 1 month ago

Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead
by Nick
about 1 month ago

What up everyone? I wrote an article about the changes here on B/R over the last couple of months, and about some of the things that we used to have, that we don't anymore. If you could, check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261261-dear-bleacher-report-please-bring-back-the-old-format

As I have said in the past, many times, I am not on here for AOTD votes, but I believe that if enough of you give me your AOTD vote, then maybe the higher ups will bring back some of the things that are gone.

Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

Nick
by micheal
about 1 month ago

Hey Daniel

Here is my latest, the REAL story on Gilbert Arenas along with some breaking news that you may not be aware of!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256325-atlantic-division-showdown-raptors-versus-76ers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256410-here-is-what-really-happened-to-gilbert-arenas

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256423-breaking-news-kings-to-sign-mason

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256429-breaking-news-blazers-sign-howard-to-a-one-year-contract

-Mike
by Ricky
about 1 month ago

I wrote this one for the site... i hope you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255977-bleacherreport-my-hero?just_published=1
by Blaine
2 months ago

The "Glove of Their Own" movement continues to gain forces!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250559-bernie-williams-drives-home-the-winning-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own/page/2
by Blaine
2 months ago

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe
by Dave
2 months ago

Daniel: Fan Huddle needs a Jaguars writer
Contact Brad Stewart
bstewart@fanhuddle.com
by JW
2 months ago

read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect
by JW
2 months ago

are you bored yet?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238566-brett-ousts-john-as-the-thing-that-wouldnt-leave
by Dave
2 months ago

Hey guy, thought you might like to see what real NFL coverage looks like since the paid CBS guys aren't providing any:
http://www.playerpress.com/articles/what-can-brown-do-for-you-texans-dump-chiefs-16-10
by Steven
2 months ago

Dan,

As a fellow sports lover I hope you will help me out after you read this article. Any suggestions and any spreading of the word you can provide is greatly appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237684-a-call-out-to-all-season-ticket-holders-from-all-teams?just_published=1

Thanks,

Steven
by Richard
2 months ago

I'm finally a Featured Columnist now! Please check out my latest article, it's a little different because I did it blog style and another bonus article on fantasy football.

Please provide your excellent feedback!

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237277-blog-transcript-from-first-half-of-houston-cougars-scrimmage

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237449-fantasy-football-to-retire-or-not
by Blaine
2 months ago

Shining A light on Rojo Grande and the Track and Field Community (Athletics) my own way!

Here is one of my Rojo favorites:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194676-the-joy-of-vaulting-sky-dance

Also, check out Rojo’s Round up covering the World Championships in Berlin this weekend!

And please join the Track and Field Section! We would love to have you!

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Stop Beefing: Personal Attacks on B/R Need to Stop

Parting Shot: My Biggest Issue With B/R

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