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Joe Kessenich joined May 2009

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Raised on Chicago sports. Jordan to Gordon, Butler to Cutler, Sandberg to Fukudome. Rhymes ran out fast.

The love to write about sports is engrained inside me. Degree in Media Studies from "The" Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. I also have experience working on the inside of an NBA franchise. As long as the sports world keeps giving us Lattrell and Pacman, LeBron and Peyton-I'm going to stay motivated to write about it.

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Favorite Athletes

Derrick Rose, Matt Forte, Derrick Lee, Patrick Kane, LeBron James, Gerald Wallace, The Birdman, Peyton Manning, Steve Smith, Jonathan Stewart
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, Duke, Notre Dame, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte Knights
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson, Mike Krzyzewski, Lou Piniella, Larry Brown, John Fox
All Time Sports Moment

The Shot- Jordan over (God bless him) Craig Ehlo, in the '89 Playoffs. I can pinpoint that as the moment I officially became a sports junkie
Most Memorable Game Attended

Bulls vs Celtics. Game 6. 2009 Playoffs. Triple Overtime. Bulls Win. United Center sounds like Chicago Stadium again
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Henry Aaron's All-time Home Run Record (and don't say Barry Bonds)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

MJ
Gretzky or Orr?

Great One
Pele or Maradona?

No idea
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Richard Petty Driving Experience
Schumacher or Senna?

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

The MAC, baby

Latest Articles »

As the 2009 NBA Draft Approaches, A New Twist on the One-and-Done Rule

06/13/2009

259 reads 2 comments 0 likes

King for a Day: For LeBron's Shot To Be Legendary, Cavs Must Win Series

05/23/2009

718 reads 5 comments 0 likes

Orlando Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy Shocked By Game One Victory

05/21/2009

245 reads 8 comments 0 likes

Almighty Goodell: NFL Commissioner Weighs In On Michael Vick

05/20/2009

193 reads 8 comments 3 likes

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I have an article on the broncos bengals game
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253907-brandon-stokleys-td-stuns-the-bengals

74 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Joe, 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

96 days ago

TAB BAMFORD said...

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Glad to see someone from "THE" Ohio University keepin' it real on B/R.

158 days ago

Alex Akita said...

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Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time.

183 days ago

TAB BAMFORD said...

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If you want to get your reader numbers up, go back into editing of your piece and add the "Front Page" tag onto your story. Also make sure you get key team/player names up front in your headlines so the piece shows up earlier in Google searches. I wrote a piece that was tongue and cheek about Ryan Theriot doing steroids and it stayed in the top 5 articles on Google when you search for "ryan theriot steroids" for a few weeks.

Also, make sure everyone who comments on your stories hears about new stuff you write about that's similar. That will get you some more fans, too.

187 days ago

Dedrick Hendrix said...

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I have an article on the broncos bengals game
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253907-brandon-stokleys-td-stuns-the-bengals

74 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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TAB BAMFORD said...

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Glad to see someone from "THE" Ohio University keepin' it real on B/R.

158 days ago

Alex Akita said...

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Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time.

183 days ago

TAB BAMFORD said...

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As the 2009 NBA Draft Approaches, A New Twist on the One-and-Done Rule

King for a Day: For LeBron's Shot To Be Legendary, Cavs Must Win Series

Orlando Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy Shocked By Game One Victory

Almighty Goodell: NFL Commissioner Weighs In On Michael Vick

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As the 2009 NBA Draft Approaches, A New Twist on the One-and-Done Rule

King for a Day: For LeBron's Shot To Be Legendary, Cavs Must Win Series

Orlando Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy Shocked By Game One Victory

Almighty Goodell: NFL Commissioner Weighs In On Michael Vick

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