Rory's Sportswriter Profile

Rory joined April 2008

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About Rory »

I'm from England and play Rugby for Guildford RFC (amature) and support London Wasps RFC as well as England (obviously). As all Brits do I grew up playing football (soccer) and support my local Premiership team Portsmouth. I have aquired a strong interest in American Football and I support the Oakland Raiders and hope to see them play at some point in the future.

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Favorite Athletes

David James, Jamie Noon, Danny Cipriani, Josh Lewsey, Michael Bush, Nnamdi Asomugha, JaMarcus Russell,
Favorite Sports Teams

Portsmouth FC, London Wasps RFC, Oakland Raiders
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

England winning the Rugby World Cup!! 2003!
Most Memorable Game Attended

England v South Africa at Twickenham... we lost but it was an amzing experience
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Usain Bolt 200m... because he looked like he was trying
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Latest Articles »

Which Oakland Raiders Could Make The 2010 Pro Bowl?

09/16/2009

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Oakland's Chaz Schilens: His Future Is in His Hands

04/08/2009

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Michael Huff's Downfall: The Demise of an Oakland Raider

03/10/2009

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Randy Lavelle said...

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Are you ready?Check it out and leave a comment.Thanks Randy http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252585-raider-nationtion-are-you-ready-for-some-football

80 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

121 days ago

bob smith said...

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Ok, cool. Sounds good.

148 days ago

bob smith said...

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I've been looking around this place for a while and I really like your articles. Would you be interested in posting some of your work on my football site? You could also join the forums which are great for football discussion.

Check out the site at www.thegridironpalace.com

149 days ago

Alexeiv Goodenov said...

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You might enjoy this, you'll find out why if you read it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190383-10-quarterbacks-i-would-take-before-aikman-in-canton

182 days ago

JW Nix said...

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check this out

I think you may like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179496-herb-mul-key-better-than-invincible

195 days ago

Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"

202 days ago

Glen Jones said...

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Hi Rory,

Nervy finish to the season for Pompey!

Here's a bit of fun for you...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173591-time-machine-exclusive-raiders-make-the-playoffs

Cheers,

Glen.

202 days ago

O Shiri said...

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The Raiders secondary looks to make an impact this upcoming season let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172957-the-talented-oakland-raiders-secondary-will-make-an-impact-in-09

203 days ago

O Shiri said...

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Check out my five directions the Raiders with for the first two rounds. Let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156159-oakland-raiders-2009-nfl-draft-directions-on-day-one

230 days ago

jeremy baril said...

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Cool to see you are from England. I actually lived near Peterborough while my parents were stationed at RAF Alconbury (north of Cambridge).

Good on you for being a Raiders fan!

235 days ago

Glen Jones said...

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And I thought I was the only Pompey / Raiders fan, whats the chances of their being 2 of us!

Glen.

238 days ago

Carolina Tiger said...

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Rory what do you think of my Preview?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/150002-epl-preview-hull-city-vs-portsmouth

241 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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About a month ago i asked many of the top baseball writers who will win the World Series. . Want to see what rest of the Baseball top writers think about the 2009 season and World Series?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147327-brs-top-writers-productions-what-are-best-think

246 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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I wrote a funny article. How Maddof is to blame for all New Yorks sports problems

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137972-the-new-york-curse-how-it-is-all-bernard-madoffs-fault-humor

I would love to know what you think about it

264 days ago

Rory's Achievements & Awards (3) »

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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Oakland's Chaz Schilens: His Future Is …

Received 25 comments • April 08, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Michael Huff's Downfall: The Demise of …

Received 25 comments • March 10, 2009
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Michael Huff's Downfall: The Demise of …

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