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Growing up in Michigan, I've been accustomed to a bit of disappointment with my sports teams. Thankfully though, in the past 10 years, it has been exactly the opposite for the Red Wings and Pistons, even the Tigers have had a bit of success in the past few years. The Lions have and will continue to be the NFC North's cellar team. But enough about that, I grew up in Southeast Michigan. I've played competitive roller hockey since the age of 10. I've been lucky enough to have that take me all over North America in places like California, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Toronto, Mississauga, Pittsburgh, and others too. I'm very competitive and play just about any sport you can think of for fun. I'm a die hard Red Wings fan. They come first in my book. I also follow the Pistons and Tigers. Sadly, I'll confess I still root for the Lions every week.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers watches play during a Thanksgiving Day game, November 24, 2005, at Ford Field, Detroit. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Lions 27 - 7. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

This Week's Outrageous Things in Sports

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PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 08: (L-R) Anderson Silva battles Forrest Griffin during their light heavyweight bout at UFC 101: Declaration at the Wachovia Center on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Anderson Silva: No Known Adjectives Do Him Justice

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Sidney Crosby #87 and the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 2-1 to win Game Seven and the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Penguins: The Team That Deserved To Win The Stanley Cup

Published 4 months ago
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PITTSBURGH - JUNE 09: Rob Scuderi #4 and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins defends the net against Johan Franzen #93 of the Detroit Red Wings during Game Six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Mellon Arena on June 9, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings-Pittsburgh Penguins: Wings Falter As Penguins Force Game Seven

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Favorite Athletes

Chris Osgood, Pavel Datsyuk, Roberto Luongo, Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Manny Ramirez, Chipper Jones, Grady Sizemore, Hanley Ramirez, Jose Reyes, Jacoby Ellsbury, Ed Reed, Tom Brady, Braylon Edwards, Ray Allen, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Joe Johnson.
Favorite Sports Teams

Detroit Red Wings, New Orleans Hornets, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions.
All Time Sports Moment

Every Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup I've seen. 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Braylon Edwards v. MSU [Triple OT in 2004]
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Willie Mays. Babe Ruth hit home runs, but Willie Mays was a dominant outfielder, hit for power, total bases, and stole bases.
Unitas or Montana?

I never saw Unitas play, but Montana was so rugged and tough, it's hard to pick against him.
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan. He was the most dominant player of his era. I believe the best ever. If you disagree, just ask his rings.
Gretzky or Orr?

Bobby Orr. He was a consistently solid defender, but he put up ridiculous numbers offensively as well. Gretzky very rarely came back past center ice.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. He was an amazing ambassador for the sport of soccer. He was also the most skilled I have ever seen play that game.
Federer or Sampras?

Pete Sampras. All those memorable matches with Andre Agassi, the tremendous body hair, and he's married to Veronica Vaughn from Billy Madison.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger. Especially after seeing what he did at the 2008 U.S. Open. He is the best golfer ever.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC-Football. ACC-Basketball.

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by Blaine
2 months ago

"No room for racism"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time
by Jennie
4 months ago

Don't sweat it. There's very little that will rile me up like a direct criticism of the team--and players--into which I've poured my heart and soul. I like to see that fire in other fans. It shows we're here for the right reasons.

I know common knowledge dictates the salary cap and CBA structure doesn't favor the dynasties of yore, but can you think of two better teams to break the mold?

Training camp can't start soon enough!
by Jennie
4 months ago

Kudos to the staunch defense you provided for Lidstrom. Like I told Keith, I have nothing but respect for him, and I strongly believe he did nothing wrong--just like I believe the same of Crosby.

You guys have staying power, and no one needs to tell you twice.

I'm sure we'll see you next season,
Jennie
by Curtis
5 months ago

thanks for the comment on the article!
by Lukas
11 months ago

Hello,

The second round of the "You Vote" series has been published. I was just wondering if you could vote.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83922-you-vote-best-nhl-goalie

Thanks,
Lukas
by Ray
about 1 year ago

I'd write more about hockey but I have trouble finding games...oh wait!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78183-nhl-and-broadcasting-a-match-made-in-hell

Thanks if you get a chance

Ray
by Zander
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the compliments about the site Andrew—none of it would be possible without the contributions of experts like yourself.

Keep the great stuff coming!

Z
by Keith
about 1 year ago

Andrew,

I'm gonna get this first Wings roundtable article going. The topic for the first one is just going to be, summarize the first month of the Wings season. Pretty easy

email your segment to me at kshelton@nmu.edu, try to get it done by this weekend if possible and I'll get it posted.
Thanks
by Keith
about 1 year ago

Hey Andrew

I was thinking we have a pretty big Wings community on B/R and we should get a weekly roundtable article going here.

Each week, the top 5 Wings writers could contribute their segment and the person posting the article will rotate among the top 5 writers. Each week there will be a different topic decided on by whoever's turn it is. I could lead first. Anyway, let me know if you're interested
by Molly
about 1 year ago

It's time for the playoffs and I've written about it! Hope you get a chance to check it out and GO BLUE!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/63444-joe-beimel-and-the-playoffs-deadly-combination
by Ryan
about 1 year ago

Not for one second do I think I'm a better writer. You behave like an idiot and have done nothing to justify otherwise. I don't care if you think highly of me or not--I didn't come here for accolades. Try behaving like a compitent human being and this is all that much easier.
by Molly
about 1 year ago

It's hard to keep up with everything going on with the Buckeyes, but I've done my best to wrap it up. Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/58978-controversy-injury-confusion-make-ohio-state-football

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