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John Engstrom joined May 2009

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Favorite Athletes

Marcus Allen, Ricky Bell, Brad Budde
Favorite Sports Teams

USC Trojans
Favorite Coaches

Current: Pete Carroll, Joe Paterno All Time: John McKay, Rod Deadeaux (baseball)
All Time Sports Moment

to be filled out later
Most Memorable Game Attended

One of three: 1972 on the day of my 18th birthday, as a freshman at USC, a sophomore tailback goes nuts. L. A. Times headline the next day tells the story: "Davis!, Davis!, Davis!, Davis,!, Davis!, Davis!" -- 6 touchdowns versus Notre Dame
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Baseball: Most complete games - Cy Young (over 700)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana, though I wouldn't argue with Bradshaw
Jordan or Russell?

Chamberlin
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Laver
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger will be, but Nicklaus for now
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Pac 10

Latest Articles »

Challenges Abound: A Preview of Southern California’s 2009 Schedule

08/08/2009

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Break Up The SEC—Conference Realignment Needed Now

06/20/2009

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Break Up The SEC: Conference Realignment Needed

06/18/2009

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Tray Leonidas said...

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this definitely makes an interesting read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250583-college-football-playoff-addition-to-tradition?just_published=1

If the fans are serious about this, we should do this. we all have a voice in this good ol' country of ours.

79 days ago

Doug Urschel said...

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John: It appears we have like interests and concerns.

I can only warn you that it's a jungle out there with outrageous Florida fans.

SEMPER FI and Fight On!

Doug

92 days ago

I'm going to take a break from the USC vs. Ohio State series 'till Friday. Here's another piece that I just finished, maybe you'll like it. If you have the time check it out and leave a comment! Thanks!

-Jake

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238745-welcome-to-pandemonium-college-football-the-best-football

99 days ago

Jakob Thais said...

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Hey!

Would you mind checking out my latest article? It talks about the 2009 super sophomores for the Ohio State buckeyes! If you're not a buckeye fan, it's an interesting read and you could extend you're knowledge on college football. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233402-2009-ohio-state-football-the-super-sophomores

108 days ago

Jakob Thais said...

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Hey!

Have you had a chance to read my latest article on a legacy that will never be forgotten in a buckeye's heart. If you have time I'd love for you to read and comment it!

Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229111-tyson-gentry-an-inspiring-ohio-state-buckeye-legacy

110 days ago

Jakob Thais said...

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Hey There,

Have you read my top 10 things to do to calm your impatience while waiting for the 2009 college football season? Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203407-10-ways-to-calm-a-college-football-fans-impatience-for-the-upcoming-season

158 days ago

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