Russell Wight's Sportswriter Profile

Russell Wight joined May 2009

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About Russell »

I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and have been a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. I am married to my best friend, Niki. We have two kids, Jenna and Rusty Jr.

I enjoy spending time with my family, going to see the Reds and Bengals, playing video games and watching tv. I cannot think of anything better than a night at the GABP with my family.

Please visit my blog at http://www.russellwight.com.

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Favorite Athletes

Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, Joe Morgan, Dave Concepcion, Mario Soto, Eric Davis, Barry Larkin, Chris Sabo, Aaron Boone, Ken Griffey Jr., Sean Casey, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Ryan Hanigan, Ken Anderson, Tim Krumrie, Carson Palmer, Larry Bird
Favorite Sports Teams

Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Ohio State Buckeyes
Favorite Coaches

Sparky Anderson, Pete Rose, Jim Tressel
All Time Sports Moment

Reds winning the 1990 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 6 of the 1990 National League Championship Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Pete Rose's 4,256 hits
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Bird
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Who cares?
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

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

Big 10

Latest Articles »

Ben Roethlisberger Blames Loss to Bengals on Weather, Fans

11/20/2009

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The Best of Ochocinco: Volume Five

11/19/2009

132 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Cincinnati Bengals: Sign Troubled Running Backs? Been There, Done That.

11/18/2009

116 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Bengals-Steelers: Week 10 Report Card

11/16/2009

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Timothy Kessler commented on Ben Roethlisberger Blames Loss to Bengals on Weather, Fans

I just realized... You not only lied about the things Roethlisberger said, by making up what you felt best suited your needs of making him look...

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Ricardo Urriola commented on Ben Roethlisberger Blames Loss to Bengals on Weather, Fans

I completely agree with you! This is a good article. Good picture also!

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

10 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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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

38 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

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

51 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Russell
Brandon Phillips gets his season grade. Agree or disagree?
Thanks, Cliff

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263447-cincinnati-reds-report-cards-brandon-phillips

54 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hey Russ,

It's end of the season time, and I have decided to grade the Reds players. Do you agree or disagree?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261244-cincinnati-reds-report-cards-joey-votto

58 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257301-vince-young-more-than-a-quarterback-a-real-man

My apologies for posting this on your board, but I really felt that I needed to write this and I really want you and everyone else to hear this message. I hope that you will give me your opinion.

65 days ago

JW Nix said...

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check this out : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252657-crazy-canton-cuts-les-richter

72 days ago

Kevin DeBenedetto said...

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DVOA is a great way to predict wins. Don't know what it is, or would like to look at this year? Read this!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252513-dvoa-a-near-perfect-way-to-predict-teams-final-record/page/3

72 days ago

Hayley-L Graham said...

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A simple tribute, nothing more, nothing less

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251965-911-through-the-fighting-eyes-of-life-and-sports

Honest feedback/comments welcomed and appreciated

72 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249923-just-a-look-ahead-2010-mlb-hall-of-fame-class-new-faces

Hey man,

A look at the 2010 HOF, when you get a chance take a look at it.

Let me know if you like it.

Thanks

Alec

76 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Russell
I think MLB needs to revamp their structure and their schedule. What do you think?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244633-mlb-if-its-broke-fix-it

85 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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Hi Russell, I am trying to become a Featured Columnist for the Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball Team and would appreciate your support by taking a look at this article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244141-michigan-states-two-recruits-hope-to-fill-vacated-center-spot

Thanks much

86 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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87 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

10 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

Delete

38 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

this man belongs in Canton :

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

51 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Russell
Brandon Phillips gets his season grade. Agree or disagree?
Thanks, Cliff

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263447-cincinnati-reds-report-cards-brandon-phillips

54 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

Delete

Hey Russ,

It's end of the season time, and I have decided to grade the Reds players. Do you agree or disagree?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261244-cincinnati-reds-report-cards-joey-votto

58 days ago

James Williamson said...

Delete

65 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

check this out : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252657-crazy-canton-cuts-les-richter

72 days ago

Kevin DeBenedetto said...

Delete

72 days ago

Hayley-L Graham said...

Delete

A simple tribute, nothing more, nothing less

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251965-911-through-the-fighting-eyes-of-life-and-sports

Honest feedback/comments welcomed and appreciated

72 days ago

Alec Miller said...

Delete

76 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Russell
I think MLB needs to revamp their structure and their schedule. What do you think?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244633-mlb-if-its-broke-fix-it

85 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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86 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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87 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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What does baseball have to learn from football?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238232-what-does-baseball-need-to-learn-from-football

96 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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I haven't pimped an article in awhile, but the silence is deafening, so here I go again.

I think that the Strasburg negotiations warrant a look at something that MLB should have adopted a long time ago. I'd like to know if you agree.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237331-come-to-think-of-it-the-time-is-right-to-allow-trading-of-draft-picks

98 days ago

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Ben Roethlisberger Blames Loss to Bengals on Weather, Fans

The Best of Ochocinco: Volume Five

Cincinnati Bengals: Sign Troubled Running Backs? Been There, Done That.

Bengals-Steelers: Week 10 Report Card

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