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I'm an aspiring sports journalist specializing in football related news and events. As a proud graduate of the University of Florida, I enjoy nothing more than watching my beloved Florida Gators dominate modern day NCAA Football. Tim Tebow is, without a doubt, one of my all-time favorite athletes and he continues to amaze me with his natural leadership ability both on and off the field.

Growing up in Tampa Bay, I've followed the hometown Buccaneers since the early 80's. As a small child, my father raised me as a Bucs fan during times when many would consider such an act to be a cruel form of child abuse. Needless to say, I survived the cruel and unusual punishment and have followed the team for many years since.

In my free time, I volunteer as head coach for the Carrollwood Mad Dogs, a youth flag football team in Tampa Bay. The experience is rewarding in many ways, but I most enjoy teaching young kids the dynamics behind my hybrid version of the spread offense. Our recent streak of Division Titles has earned me a reputation as the "Urban Meyer of Youth Flag Football". The Carrollwood Mad Dogs are a dynasty in the making...

I hope you enjoy my work...Go Gators!

John's Recent Articles

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 5: San Jose State Spartans players walk out of the tunnel onto the field before the game with the USC Trojans on September 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Pasadena Dreamin': BCS Probability Rankings

Published 2 months ago
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MIAMI - JANUARY 08: The Florida Gators celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Gators won the game by a score of 24-14. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Florida Gators: All-Decade Team (2000-2009)

Published 3 months ago
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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Defensive backs coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers directs play against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Meet the New Coaching Staff

Published 5 months ago
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 19: Running back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays against the Seattle Seahawks at Raymond James Stadium on October 19, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Earnest Graham: "Definition Of Perseverance"

Published 5 months ago
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The Short List What John thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Tim Tebow, Dan Marino, Bo Jackson, Tiger Woods, Brett Favre
Favorite Sports Teams

Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays
Favorite Coaches

Urban Meyer, Tony Dungy, Don Shula
Most Memorable Game Attended

2006 & 2008 BCS National Championships
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Brett Favre's interception record. I don't think it will ever end...
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC - Is there any other?

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by Tim
26 days ago

If you get a chance to check out my latest column, I'd appreciate it - thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270952-carrying-on-about-big-ten-football-october-10
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Here it is:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255230-florida-vs-tennessee-shut-up-and-play-already
by Henry
3 months ago

Check out my latest if you've got a minute! (Sorry, you might not like my take on a couple of things but let me know.)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233304-lsu-will-win-the-sec-and-six-other-fearless-predictions-for-2009

Remember to 'like' it and feel free to recommend to a few friends if you think me worthy! :-)

Thanks - Henry Ball (Southern Man)
by Tim
3 months ago

SEC media policy makes it hard on fans, freelance journalists (of which many B/R writers are both). Thoughts?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233755-sec-creates-shortsighted-new-policy-uninvents-mr-gores-internet
by Bryan
4 months ago

John,

Please check out my new piece if you get a chance. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210439-baseball-and-the-spectacle-of-duration
by John
4 months ago

Which RB will hit the "sophomore slump"? I crunched some numbers and looked into the past to predict the future.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209837-is-fantasy-footballs-sophomore-slump-fact-or-fiction
by Tim
5 months ago

Always enjoy the chance to do an interview- please check it out if you get a chance! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197232-br-exclusive-interview-dave-coulier-talking-stanley-cup-finals
by Knox
5 months ago

John-

Thanks for the note and compliments.

I didn't realize Tatum was a Florida kid. That pretty much seals it for me then....Unless MPG and JVDB are interested, that is. Thanks again!
by Knox
5 months ago

Any input from a Gator fan would be much appreciated. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193613-the-tim-tebow-movie-what-actor-should-play-15
by Jason
5 months ago

There are two more on the list of Buc quarterbacks and I give you the breakdown of the entire squad. Check it out.

-JH

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188181-evaluating-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-quarterbacks-part-ii
by Tim
5 months ago

Thanks for the add - big Bucs fan here, and just read your "Rough Seas" article. I was starting to think I was the only person in the world that thinks my favorite team is in serious rebuilding mode in 09.

Keep up the good work!

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