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John Harkey joined May 2009

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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.

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!

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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
All Time Sports Moment
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...
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC - Is there any other?

Latest Articles »

Three Tennessee Football Players Arrested for Armed Robbery

11/12/2009

2886 reads 17 comments 1 likes

Pasadena Dreamin': BCS Probability Rankings

09/08/2009

418 reads 12 comments 2 likes

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

08/07/2009

822 reads 36 comments 4 likes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Meet the New Coaching Staff

05/27/2009

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Tim Cary said...

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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

40 days ago

Michael Oleszek said...

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Here it is:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255230-florida-vs-tennessee-shut-up-and-play-already

67 days ago

Henry Ball said...

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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)

103 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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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

104 days ago

Bryan Holt said...

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John,

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210439-baseball-and-the-spectacle-of-duration

143 days ago

John Lorge said...

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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

144 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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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

164 days ago

Knox McCoy said...

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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!

167 days ago

Knox McCoy said...

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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

169 days ago

Jason Henry said...

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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

176 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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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!

184 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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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

40 days ago

Michael Oleszek said...

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Here it is:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255230-florida-vs-tennessee-shut-up-and-play-already

67 days ago

Henry Ball said...

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103 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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104 days ago

Bryan Holt said...

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John,

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210439-baseball-and-the-spectacle-of-duration

143 days ago

John Lorge said...

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144 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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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

164 days ago

Knox McCoy said...

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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!

167 days ago

Knox McCoy said...

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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

169 days ago

Jason Henry said...

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176 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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184 days ago

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