Jon Grilz's Sportswriter Profile

Jon Grilz joined July 2006

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About Jon »

Jon is a graduate student working on his Masters Degree in writing. He is a fan of all sports Minnesotan, but ranks mixed martial arts as his favorite sport. He was a late bloomer to MMA, not really getting into the sport until the Tito/Shamrock feud began, but doesn't really feel like he missed much leading up to all the ado.

Depending on what article you read, Jon is between 5'4"-6'8", between 120-320 pounds and may or may not be a member of the Communist party. He is single/married/divorced/widowed and enjoys drinking in the dark.

Jon is also the first winner of the Bleacher Report Humor Bowl, which he attributes either to not being held enough by his mother, or a little too much by his "uncle".

Please direct any complaints, marriage/divorce proposals or recipe requests for Jon's Ultimate Bloody Mary to bleacherjon@live.com

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Favorite Athletes

Mike Redmond (Twins), Bas Rutten (MMA), Rickson Gracie (BJJ), Clay Guida (MMA), Georges St.Pierre (MMA), John Randle (Vikings),Pat Williams (Vikings)
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Wild, Golden Gophers
All Time Sports Moment

1980 Olympic Hockey USA defeat USSR- no other sporting moment has so single handedly brought together the United States.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Gophers lead then trail then win... you know what, that might have been every Gopher's game I've ever seen.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripkin Jr consecutive games played.
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth- fat, drunk and incredible
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas- as tough as they come (short of Joe Capp)
Jordan or Russell?

Kurt Russell, obviously. Snake Pliskin rules!
Gretzky or Orr?

Which ever one is Canadian.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele- I have no idea who the other guy is
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?

What sport is this?
Schumacher or Senna?

I got nothin'
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10- top 5 teams get bowls whether they deserve them or not

Latest Articles »

A Moment of Silence for the Passing of BJJ Grand Master Helio Gracie

01/29/2009

240 reads 5 comments 2 likes

The 10 Most Over-Publicized Athletes

01/22/2009

83 reads 1 comments 0 likes

Donald Cerrone: Under the Radar and Dangerous

01/22/2009

253 reads 5 comments 1 likes

10 Greatest Rickey Henderson Moments

01/13/2009

687 reads 4 comments 2 likes

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Robert DesRoche said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231805-ufc-101-anderson-silva-vs-forrest-griffin-an-unrecognized-super-fight

My comeback article. Thoughts would be well appreciated.

figured i'd post this here on the off chance you'd see it. it's too bad that you've left.

110 days ago

Stoker said...

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This article may stir up shit but its my opinion, so who cares http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160789-bernard-hopkins-seeks-rematch-with-tito-trinidad-for-monetary-gain

217 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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This is a article saying thanks to you, and to the rest of BR

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139485-kudos-to-the-bleacherreports-editors-community-leaders-and-gms

255 days ago

Brian Oswald said...

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Here is to the B/R MMA section being our best year yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/130813-a-call-to-arms-the-best-of-br-mmapast-present-and-future

272 days ago

Sean Schimling said...

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Posted a couple new articles please check em out and leave some feedback! Thanks!

272 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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A-Rod vs. Brett Favre. What would happen?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121525-celebrity-deathmatch-brett-favre-vs-a-rod

289 days ago

Brian Oswald said...

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Its that time again. Time for the 3rd edition of B/R MMA rankings. We will be ranking our Top 5 fighters in each division (lightweight-heavyweight) and doing a Top 10 P4P rankings.

A few notes: For P4P feel free to include fighters from featherweight or bantamweight. A fighter who hasn't fought in over a year he is ineligible. As far as Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson, Franklin will only receive votes at light heavyweight and Dan Henderson will only receive votes at middleweight. If you have any questions about this feel free to ask. Keep in mind that Diego Sanchez is fighting at 155 at UFC 95. I would lean toward voting for him at lightweight (if he is in your top 5) but technically he is still a welterweight so use your best discretion. please email your submissions to brianc.oswald@gmail.com and in your subject line put: your name and B/R MMA rankings. Thanks for taking the time to vote!

297 days ago

Anthony Pole said...

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by stoker
3 minutes ago
wow ..irish you dah man dude.. now plese let mr slant eyes Anthony from bc have some of that too..

[flag as offensive]

This is a racist personal attack. It violates terms of use article 6-1 and 6-2.

Who else is in charge of BR? Zander has failed to discipline user Stoker for continued racism and personal attacks.

304 days ago

Dirk Stunworthy said...

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Let me know what you did with the ball.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114067-madden-nfl-superbowl-simulation-results-shock-experts

307 days ago

Bryan Trafford said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/113225-ufc-93-five-things-i-learned

309 days ago

Jeff Wackerly said...

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Jon, I wrote an article that I feel is important and I'd like your opinion on it. It's titled "help save MMA, buy the affliction card".

311 days ago

john fran said...

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Hi jon check out my article on Jake Delhomme it may give you a laugh thank you .

314 days ago

Stoker said...

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SONNY LISTON MURDERED??? check out my latest please

315 days ago

Jessy Morris said...

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Semi-Finals of the Interactive Tournament Light-Heavyweight editin has been published, please cast your votes.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/109630-intercative-tournament-middleweight-semi-finals

318 days ago

Brian Oswald said...

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You have 666 comments. How long are you going to sit on that number =)

320 days ago

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Oakland Raiders Eliminated from Playoff…

Received 100 comments • July 24, 2008
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Rampage Jackson: Why The Critics Are Wr…

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Rampage Jackson Arrested After Police Chase

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UFC 83: In-Depth Results and Recaps

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Super Bowl Fallout: After Loss, Tom Bra…

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UFC Fight for the Troops—Razak Al-Hassa…

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John Daly Found Passed Out in Front Of …

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Latest Articles »

A Moment of Silence for the Passing of BJJ Grand Master Helio Gracie

The 10 Most Over-Publicized Athletes

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