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Mats Engdahl joined May 2009

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There's something amazing about sports in Colorado. The only major city in an entire time zone that boasts teams in all four major sports, growing up here creates the type of zeal for athletics that one normally associates with Southern college football fans or Philadelphians. But it's Denver that consistently sells out our arenas, that scrutinizes the happenings of every team, from the Broncos to the MLL's Outlaws (lacrosse). Contrast this with my current environment, Atlanta, a place that would easily rate as one of the most apathetic sports city in America, shocking considering that it's a city located in the middle of SEC country. I reflect on this fact when I sit alone watching Denver games and wishing I was in the thin air, hearing rumbles of jubilation crowd up against the side of the mountains.

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Favorite Athletes

Terrell Davis, Rod Smith, Peter Forsberg, Mats Sundin, Champ Bailey, Chris Brown, Joe Sakic, Paul Statsny, Larry Walker, Troy Tulowitzki, Vinny Castilla, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Chris Andersen, Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas
Favorite Sports Teams

Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rockies, CU Buffaloes, DU Pioneers, Arsenal FC
Favorite Coaches

Mike Shanahan, Bob Hartley, Arsene Wenger
All Time Sports Moment

2007 National League Play-in Game won in 13th inning
Most Memorable Game Attended

2007 National League Play-In Game
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Dimaggio's hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays no question
Unitas or Montana?

John Elway
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Peter Forsberg
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer is a beast
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Who cares
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 12

Latest Articles »

Professor Arsene Wenger's Grand Plan?

08/18/2009

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Why I Support Arsenal

07/29/2009

664 reads 15 comments 2 likes

The Big 12's Best 12 Running Backs Ever

07/29/2009

369 reads 14 comments 0 likes

Righting a Wrong: Ed O'Bannon Takes The NCAA To Court

07/23/2009

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Punkus said...

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Sorry this article is so 11th hour. Had a family situation come up. Anyway...

Find out how the Denver Broncos can prove they are for real this week against Dallas.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265762-week-four-gameplan-broncos-vs-cowboys

53 days ago

Mohamed Eldin Masri said...

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With both FIFA and PES coming out, I thought I'd write an article about them.

Hope you enjoy it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262764-fifa-10-vs-pes-10-which-game-is-worth-your-cash

59 days ago

Punkus said...

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Want to know how the Broncos will take down the Raiders in the Black hole this Sunday?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261706-week-three-gameplan-broncos-vs-raiders

60 days ago

Mohamed Eldin Masri said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261585-dear-awesome-eldintm-rafa-the-penguin-edition

Got a letter from Rafa, check it out.

Haven't seen you in a while Matt.

61 days ago

Punkus said...

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What are the Broncos Chances against the Browns?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257119-week-two-gameplan-broncos-vs-browns

68 days ago

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How will the Broncos fare in Week One?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252801-week-one-gameplan-broncos-vs-bengals

75 days ago

Punkus said...

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Who on the Broncos has the quality of a Captain?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252020-2009-denver-broncos-team-captains-announced

76 days ago

Punkus said...

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Hey Check out my latest offering and tel me what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249989-nfl-fans-reality-check-time

80 days ago

JW Nix said...

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read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

91 days ago

Dave Mundy said...

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Hey Mats, this is what a real NFL beat writer does -- files stories:
http://www.playerpress.com/articles/what-can-brown-do-for-you-texans-dump-chiefs-16-10

100 days ago

Mohamed Eldin Masri said...

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Arsenal crushed Everton in their first game in the premier league,

full report here

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236826-arsenal-conquer-everton-and-send-a-warning-to-all-the-other-teams

102 days ago

Punkus said...

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What do the coaches in Denver think of Tony Scheffler?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235798-tony-scheffler-impressing-coaches-and-working-hard

104 days ago

Mohamed Eldin Masri said...

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A letter from the new Arsenal Leaders

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235029-a-letter-to-gooners-from-the-new-arsenal-communtiy-leaders

Hope you like it Mats.

Get back to writing some articles

105 days ago

Punkus said...

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What part will Brandon Stokley play for Denver this season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234389-brandon-stokley-the-wes-welker-in-denver

106 days ago

Mohamed Eldin Masri said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233213-dear-awesome-eldintm-le-professor-edition

Hope you like it Mats.

108 days ago

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Professor Arsene Wenger's Grand Plan?

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Righting a Wrong: Ed O'Bannon Takes The NCAA To Court

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