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Daniel Shanks joined May 2009

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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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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
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

Latest Articles »

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

08/05/2009

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

07/31/2009

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

07/25/2009

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Parting Shot: My Biggest Issue With B/R

07/22/2009

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Henry Ball said...

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As President of the Les Miles Fan Club I took a big hit on Saturday Night but is Les really on the Hot Seat?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295130-is-les-miles-on-the-hot-seat-does-one-second-define-tenure-at-lsu

I'd appreciate your feedback and I hope you like it, if you find me worthy!

Thanks in advance. - HB

4 days ago

Suzette Lampard Brantley said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274119-saints-fans-saysorry-eli-not-this-time

39 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

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

56 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead

61 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

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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

62 days ago

micheal malcolm said...

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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

70 days ago

Ricky Chan said...

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255977-bleacherreport-my-hero?just_published=1

71 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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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

78 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe

90 days ago

Dave Mundy said...

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Daniel: Fan Huddle needs a Jaguars writer
Contact Brad Stewart
bstewart@fanhuddle.com

91 days ago

JW Nix said...

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read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

91 days ago

JW Nix said...

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are you bored yet?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238566-brett-ousts-john-as-the-thing-that-wouldnt-leave

100 days ago

Dave Mundy said...

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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

101 days ago

Steven Fenner said...

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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

101 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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

101 days ago

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