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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.

Joe's Recent Articles

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

Published 4 months ago
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CLEVELAND - MAY 22: LeBron James #23 and Sasha Pavlovic #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate after James made the game winning three pointer against the Orlando Magic in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 22, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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

Published 5 months ago
717 reads 5 comments

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 30: Head coach of the Orlando Magic, Stan Van Gundy on the sideline against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Wachovia Center on April 30, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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

Published 5 months ago
240 reads 8 comments

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 30: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at the news conference prior to Super Bowl XLIII on January 30, 2009 at Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Almighty Goodell: NFL Commissioner Weighs In On Michael Vick

Published 5 months ago
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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

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by Dedrick
about 1 month ago

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

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
by TAB
4 months ago

Glad to see someone from "THE" Ohio University keepin' it real on B/R.
by Alex
5 months ago

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time.
by TAB
5 months ago

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.

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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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