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I have had a passion for sports since the age of 5 - thanks to growing up in a very sports oriented family. From Nascar to NBA and MBA, my father taught me as much as I chose to absorb.

Living only a few miles from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, it was nearly impossible to not be a Tarheel fan thanks to the dynamic Michael Jordan.

My father was a Washington Redskins fan when I really started to take notice of the NFL and my natural choice for my own team was the rivals of the ’skins - the love ‘em or hate ‘em Cowboys. Watching my father scream at the t.v., and taunt my eventual favorite by calling them the "Cowgirls", I immediately knew that competition was a beautiful thing.

Even through a transitional life move to Florida as a teenager, I kept my loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys. I attended my first NFL game at Texas Stadium in 1998 vs the rival Redskins and was hooked on the game, the team, and the stadium for life.

I also began my love of writing at the age of 8. What started as a girlie-diary-keeping activity has now turned into many volumes of stories of life, sprinkled with tidbits of my football ups and downs.

I recently reviewed my writings through my twenties and was unaware of how much I journaled about watching games, yelling at the t.v., and the glory of days when my team was in the Super Bowl.

Although my major in college was graphic design and t.v. production, I became involved in sports broadcasting on a local AM station thanks to a friend I had known for many years. It was by accident that I appeared on the show when one day they asked a question about the NFL’s all time leading rusher - the answer to which I knew - and our phone banter turned into an invite to be a guest on the show.

“Sports Talk with Kono and MJ”, my intials were used as an indirect reference to the great Michael Jordan. After a short and fun run on one a.m. station, we eventually moved to a larger market and broadcasted our last show in the fall of 2004.

Currently, we are seeking to rejuvenate our radio show in the South Florida market and hope to be able to support the 2010 Super Bowl in Miami.

My lifelong loyalty lies with the Cowboys, and I’ll be the first to admit that my other favorite team is not the Miami Dolphins. However, I find it challenging and yet satisfying to write about this team that is so close to my home, and can be at times, so close to my heart.

Loving the NFL means loving all of it.

Joi's Recent Articles

Brett Favre: Just a Regular Guy with a Passion

Published 4 months ago
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DALLAS - SEPTEMBER 15: Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Texas Stadium on September 15, 2008 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

A Love/Hate Relationship: Why I'll Miss T.O.

Published 5 months ago
144 reads 10 comments

DAVIE, FL - MAY 02: Head coach Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins watches his team during mini camp on May 2, 2009 at the Miami Dolphins Training facility in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

The Genius Behind the Scenes in Miami: Dolphins' Playbook Review 101

Published 5 months ago
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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 4: Quarterback Chad Pennington #10 of the Miami Dolphins directs play against the Baltimore Ravens during their AFC Wild Card Game at Dolphins Stadium on January 4, 2009 in Miami, Floirda. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

A Mock-Personal Interview With Dolphins' Quarterback Chad Pennington

Published 5 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Troy Aikman, Michael Jordan, Emmitt Smith, Peyton Manning, Roger Staubach, Brett Favre, Mike Lowell
Favorite Sports Teams

Dallas Cowboys, NC Tarheels, Miami Dolphins, Miami Hurricanes, Miami Heat, Red Sox
Favorite Coaches

Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson, Jeff Fisher
All Time Sports Moment

Emmitt Smith breaking the all-time rushing record
Most Memorable Game Attended

Nov. 25, 1999: Dallas 20, Miami 0 - The only shutout ever recorded by the Cowboys on Thanksgiving at Texas Stadium was greatly aided by five Dan Marino interceptions. Dexter Coakley puts the first points on the board in the third quarter with a 46-yard interception touchdown return while Aikman and Raghib Ismail connected for a 65-yard scoring strike in the fourth.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most consecutive starts among NFL QBs - Brett Favre
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretsky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

No
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC

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by Glenn
4 days ago

Hey Joi,
I haven't checked in with you for a while.
Terry posted this weeks Pats collaboration.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285314-nfl-week-nine-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perspective
by Glenn
about 1 month ago

I got voted off the island for this round in the series.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269178-nfl-week-five-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perpective
by Glenn
about 1 month ago

Week 4 picks are out.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265008-nfl-week-four-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perspective
by Glenn
about 1 month ago

All names were changed to protect the innocent. = -}
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259574-im-heramtile-and-planning-a-patriots-fan-counter-intervention
by robert
about 1 month ago

Hey Joi:

Got a new Americas Table out if you wanna check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257796-americas-table-the-giants-come-to-town-week-2-2009
by Glenn
about 1 month ago

TR just posted our NFL week 2 picks.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257126-nfl-week-two-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perspective
by Glenn
2 months ago

Terry and I published a Patriots perspective on this weeks picks for week one.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251522-nfl-week-one-picks-from-patriots-fans-perspective
by Glenn
2 months ago

I'm back from a short sabatical. And am I happy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246921-give-me-the-sanctuary-of-the-nfl
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Joi, 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 Joi, 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 Glenn
3 months ago

Hi Joi
I know it's not exactly the kind of work Leroy Watson and Dr. Giles were looking to inspire through the new article tag "Sports and STEM, but as always I took my own road. Hope you enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233794-the-sports-science-of-stirring-the-pot
by Glenn
3 months ago

It's a disease all Patriot fans are afflicted with.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230357-patriot-fan-anonymous-members-youve-been-missing-your-meetings-lately
by Leroy
3 months ago

So Joi - WHEN are you going to write again? Waiting for the pre-season, huh? lol

Don't know if you care much for NASCAR, but here's my special look back over my first weekend covering a NASCAR event:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229349-toyota-tundra-200-an-experience-ill-never-forget

Please come along with me for a very special journey! I hope you enjoy it.
by Leroy
3 months ago

Hi Joi, how are you tonight?

I am trying to remember to let you know when I publish my work. Tonight, I covered the complete history of the LA Dodger nickname:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225454-spotlight-on-los-angeles-dodgers-history-the-nickname

VERY intiguing stuff! Stop by and check it out if you get some time.
by Erik
3 months ago

Re-devoting myself to New England Patriots writing. This is the first in a series, where I'm checking in with all of the different positions on the roster and seeing where the Patriots stand. First up is the offensive line. Your read/feedback would be greatly appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224497-check-in-with-the-new-england-patriots-offensive-line?just_published=1

Thanks!

-Erik

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