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I recently moved to Maine after being born and raised on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Yeah, your typical Irish Catholic from Boston.

I went to Northeastern University for journalism, and during/after that I worked at The Patriot Ledger and The Enterprise—based in Quincy and Brockton, respectively. Both papers cover the area south of Boston, the Ledger more along the shore.

I'm currently a staff editor here, so if you're reading this to see who changed something in your story, take my word that I mean well. I'll be happy to discuss any questions about edits or help you out with a more in-depth revision if you post on my board.

Tim's Recent Articles

NFL Rookie Salaries Must Be Revamped—Here's How

Published about 1 year ago
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Kevin Garnett's Biggest Contribution to the Celtics Is More Than Just Talent

Published about 1 year ago
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Favorite Sports Teams

Boston Celtics (they were still No. 1 on this list during the 15-win season, so no bandwagon thoughts), Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and all Northeastern University sports—even though they usually let you down.

I also throw some support to all Seattle teams (RIP Sonics).

And I can't forget my fantasy teams: Hanshin Tigers, Yokohama Taiyo Whales, Iwatani Sidewinders, Tokyo Gas Creators, and Oji Eagles.
All Time Sports Moment

Tied with the Red Sox coming back from three games down to beat the Yankees in the ALCS and go on to win the World Series in 2004 (obvious, but gotta go with it).
Most Memorable Game Attended

The Weymouth High School boys hockey team's 2-1 victory over Catholic Memorial in round-robin play of the 2007 Super Eight tournament.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripken's consecutive games played streak. Cy Young's career wins record probably shouldn't be considered because of how baseball has changed.
Ruth or Mays?

Ted Williams. He has a higher career OBP and BA and I'm a homer.
Unitas or Montana?

Brady. (Then Montana, who has four times as many rings as Unitas. Still, the Pete and Pete episode about aliens seeing old satellite footage of Johnny Unitas 40 years later is epic.)
Jordan or Russell?

Russell. I mean, the guy has more rings than fingers.
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr. He was a plus-124 with 139 points as a d-man in '70-71. Also, no weird spousal gambling issues that make me wonder if he threw his wife under the bus.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. No justification because this doesn't involve a Boston athlete. (Joking—I'm really not much of a homer. Just predisposed to side with locals on a close call.)
Federer or Sampras?

McEnroe.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Gonna go with Tiger here.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

What, no Colonial Athletic Association? What gives?

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by J.A.
about 1 hour ago

Hi Tim - A new football article Iowa and Ohio State - they just keep rolling! Hope you are free to edit, again! Thanks so much!
by Stoker
about 9 hours ago

EDIT PLEASE SIR http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286291-strikeforce-mma-result-gegard-mousasi-stops-rameau-thierry-sokoudjou
by Richard
about 19 hours ago

As always Tim thanks for the edits! I see now, when I posted, I forgot to put the link in. I posted another article since then. I was actually hoping you could lend your expertise to this one.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285636-innocent-until-proven-guilty-tom-cable-is-the-victim

Sorry for the confusion. I am sure my questions did not make much sense.
by J.A.
1 day ago

Hi Tim - Thanks for the edit! I have another article on Agassi - as part of our series. Hope you are free to edit!! Thanks.
by Stoker
1 day ago

thanks for-the edit my man...you the greatest.
by Sergey
1 day ago

Tim

Would you mind giving my latest article an edit? Spasibo!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285729-russian-premier-league-matchday-28-preview
by Anthony
1 day ago

Hey man.

I few of my friends have been screwed over recently by B/R. I won't stand for it, and I published this article as opposition.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285691-i-love-you-bleacher-report-but-something-has-to-change

Also, it won't let me tag it as B/R Chatter. Can you fix that?

Thanks
by Richard
1 day ago

Greetings Tim! Can you take a look at my latest. There was lots of sourcing and I am sure there are places I could do it better. Also I would like your thoughts on how I interjected outside thoughts into the NOW statement and if there is a better way to do this. Thanks as always Tim!
by J.A.
1 day ago

Hi Tim - Just published a little article on the Swiss Open in Basel and hoping you are available to edit!! Hope so - thanks if you are!!
by Stoker
2 days ago

got time for an edit tim ? thanks buddy..:)http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285127-fedor-emelianenko-its-my-favorite-sweater/edit?show=events
by Tim
2 days ago

Thanks for the edits, Tim!
by Stoker
2 days ago

my latest Tim, if you would, thanks..buddy, stoke
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284729-is-brock-lesnar-causing-shane-carwin-a-minor-mono-nuclear-catastrophe/edit
by Stoker
3 days ago

edit please sir.? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284362-antonio-big-nog-nogueira-confirmed-as-next-test-for-cain-velasquez
by J.A.
3 days ago

Hi Tim - I just published a women's tennis history article on Mo Connolly. Hope you have time to edit! Thanks so much!
by Robert
3 days ago

Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

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