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Jack of many trades, master of few...

While watching television or listening to the radio, I often find myself saying aloud what the broadcast teams are 5 minutes away from discussing on-air. This trend heartens me as well as disappoints me. It encourages me because I feel I have a "feel" (whatever that means) for pro sports and a passion for absorbing information to relate that feel to. It disappoints me because I feel like I'm late to the party and everyone already drank all the beer...

Whether I have the aptitude to be more than a contributor here, or anywhere for that matter, remains to be seen. But I definitely have the desire to do so, and really that's all I can ask for. I'm hoping to turn this branch in my life (professional and personal) into something meaningful, fun and one day profitable. I only wish I had more time to dedicate to this, being a continuing education college student and full time manager, because I have a genuine love for it and want to be a better writer as time goes by.

Thanks to everyone that reads this and, more importantly, my articles. I hope to return the favor for a good long while.

Michael's Recent Articles

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 10: Defensive end Jason Jones #91 tries to stop quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of the NFL season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field on September 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NFL Kickoff 2009 Running Diary: Steelers Vs. Titans

Published 2 months ago
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 29: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets looks on against the New York Giants on August 29, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Refueled? How 2009's NY Jets Stack Up Against The AFC East

Published 2 months ago
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UFC 99: More Coming Out Party Than "Comeback"

Published 5 months ago
273 reads 5 comments

09 Oct 2000: General view of wrestling fans at the World Chamionship Wrestling ''Thunder Down Under'' night at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Scott Barbour/ALLSPORT

Speaking to the Notion of Banning Pro Wrestling in Any Way

Published 5 months ago
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All Time Sports Moment

2003 ALCS Game 7- Yankees v Red Sox
Most Memorable Game Attended

2001 ALDS Game 5- Yankees v Athletics
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Ripken's Consecutive Games Played
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
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Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

Big East

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by Robert
6 days ago

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
by Keith
26 days ago

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
by Robert
28 days ago

Hey Buddy, what's up? Here is my latest article on the New York Giants. Check it out if you have some time. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271249-are-the-new-york-giants-for-real
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by Sulayman
2 months ago

Prestige of WWE titles intact?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245326-is-sports-entertainment-on-life-support-pt-4-prestige-of-wwe-titles
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Michael, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Michael, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Sulayman
3 months ago

The Dossier returns.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228351-notes-from-the-lost-br-dossier-the-art-of-the-push-has-it-evolved
by Tee
3 months ago

My final article and my resignation....goodbye

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225575-rnn-special-edition-jlb-resigns-as-community-leader
by Sulayman
3 months ago

My 26th attempt at writing an article.

A mess that is sure to please any garbage lover:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222397-six-feet-under-what-lies-in-store-for-the-long-term-wrestling-program
by Scott
3 months ago

Here's my latest article. I think it's about time that Pro Wrestling is featured on the front page of Bleacher Report!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221335-why-isnt-wrestling-featured-on-the-front-page-of-bleacher-report
by Tee
3 months ago

This week on the Newswire....news from Japan...and Harry Potter? WTF?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221176-world-wrestling-newswire-for-720-tajiri-comes-to-new-japan
by Tee
3 months ago

Summer Navigation '09 and G1 Climax news here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218192-world-wrestling-newswire-for-715-g1-climax-summer-navigation-09-news
by Jev
4 months ago

BREAKING NEWS! The entire WWE creative team has been diagnosed with ADHD!
It’s been a while since I have written a non-competition article, but I think I come up with a good one.
A satirical look at some on-goings of the WWE, and reasons it implies the writers have ADHD…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215403-breaking-news-wwe-creative-team-diagnosed-with-adhd-satire

I hope you’ll have a read
by Scott
4 months ago

Here's my latest article. It's about a wrestling promotion that just doesn't get the credit that it deserves. I'm quite proud of what I've done with the piece, so please take a look at let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214776-pro-wrestling-unplugged-the-forgotten-wrestling-promotion

Be sure to watch the videos on the last page. You won't be disappointed.

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