About

JC De La Torre writes about Tampa Bay professional sports for Bleacher Report. He is also an author of speculative fiction, with two published novels and a short story collection.

For the latest info on his speculative fiction, visit http://www.jcdelatorre.com

JC is a Bleacher Report featured columnist for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is also a frequent contributor for the Tampa Bay Rays and Buccaneers. De La Torre also blogs for NFL.com's Blog Blitz and is a contributor to Pewter Report, the top magazine on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Born and raised in Tampa, he has a passion for the Tampa Bay sports scene.

He lives in a Tampa Bay suburb with his wife, Rita, their two cats, Marius and Artemis, and their dog, LeStat.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Tim Tebow, Mike Alstott, Derrick Brooks, Vincent Lecavalier, Evan Longoria

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    All Tampa Bay Teams

  • Favorite Coaches

    Tony Dungy, John Tortorella

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    Lightning winning the Stanley Cup (and I was there), Bucs Beating Philly in NFC Championship

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2004, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals Tampa Bay vs. Calgary

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC

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  • juliet wilton posted 870 days ago

    juliet wilton

    Hello Dear
    it is my pleasure to contact you after viewing
    your profile on my search for friendship, which
    speaks good about you i decided to drop few
    words to you.I'm miss juliet by name,
    please write me back on my email ( julietwilton@hotmail.com) for more
    introduction,also i will send my pictures to you
    juliet

  • Jon Sachtjen posted 994 days ago

    Jon Sachtjen

    JC- I really enjoy your articles on the Rays. I look forward to reading them, you are very knowledgable. I look forward to being a writer on B/R about the Rays myself having just signed on, but have to admit, I'll be walking in your shadow, so be nice! Ha. Cool, well, look forward to reading more, writing more and learning more.

  • Randy Lutz posted 1187 days ago

    Randy Lutz

    Breaking News! Patriots place franchise tag on DT Vince Wilfork Read more here:
    http://fanhuddle.com/newenglandpatriots/2010/02/22/wilfork-franchised/

  • Richard Bowler posted 1187 days ago

    Richard Bowler

    If you have time could you check out my mock draft
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/350000-nfl-mock-draft-2010-version-30

  • Randy Lutz posted 1188 days ago

    Randy Lutz

    Some News, Notes, and Thoughts regarding the NFL, check it out I'd love your input: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/349639-a-few-thoughts-regarding-free-agency-and-the-draft

  • Randy Lutz posted 1188 days ago

    Randy Lutz

    Is Randy Moss destined for a new uniform following the 2010 season? He thinks so. Read more here:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/349390-will-the-2010-season-mark-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-moss-with-pats

  • Richard Bowler posted 1197 days ago

    Richard Bowler

    Check out my newest Mock Draft
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/343886-nfl-mock-draft-2010-version-20

  • Andy Bensch posted 1205 days ago

    Andy Bensch

    Hi JC, Andy here (featured columnist from the sharks). I just wanted to get your take on Mattias Ohlund. The Sharks obviously need another defenseman and so I was wondering what the chances are Ohlund could be available and what type of defenseman is he exactly? I can look at all the stats I want, and his size makes it sound like he can be physical when needed but since I dont follow him game in and game out I cant really gauge his true abilities. Is he more physical or more of a puck mover? Is he above average in both those areas? Was he a free agent pickup or a trade with vancouver?

    any feedback is much appreciated,

    thanks,
    Andy

  • D.A. posted 1206 days ago

    D.A.

    hey jc--

    Here's my 2010 al east preview if you have time...
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/338599-das-al-east-preview

    Thanks!
    Da

  • JW Nix posted 1210 days ago

    JW Nix

    do you agree? : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/335931-the-joke-is-on-nfl-fans-this-sunday

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