About

Born and raised in the Detroit area and proud to say I am from Hockeytown. Thinking back as far as I can, I grew up loving the Red Wings and Lions (I die a little more every year with the Lions). My love for sports reaches all the way out to the West Coast for the Oregon Duck football program, a team I have been a fan of for over 10 years.

Proud to be a featured columnist for the Ducks and National Columnist here at BR and very appreciative for the opportunities it has provided.

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Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Michael Jordan, Barry Sanders, Henrik Zetterberg, Nicklas Lidstrom, Johan Franzen, Jonathan Stewart

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Oregon Ducks Football, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Lions

  • Favorite Coaches

    Mike Babcock, Mike Bellotti, Chip Kelly

  • All Time Sports Moment

    After the Wings completed a back to back Stanley Cups in 1997 and 1998, Steve Yzerman took the cup and handed it directly to Vladimir Konstantinov. Seeing him lift the cup from his wheelchair is a sight that I will never forget.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2008 Detroit Red Wings season opener. So many hall of famers were in attendance, a ton of hardware was brought out to the ice and then finally Lord Stanley himself made it out. Seeing the banner go up was an amazing experience.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Emmitt Smith's yardage record. NFL backs no longer have the longevity to reach that number.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan, no question

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Orr, 2nd best defenseman of all time

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

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

    Depends on which sport but overall, got to go with the Pac-12

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  • alex kjhon posted 5 days ago

    alex kjhon

    The picture of the coach, however, is of the now departed Ricky Bustle. The head coach beginning this season is Mark Hudspeth, and by the way, their next game is in the New Orleans Bowl.
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  • alex jhon posted 12 days ago

    alex jhon

    I don't believe it was you, but this is the second time B/R references ULL in its rankings. The picture of the coach, however, is of the now departed Ricky Bustle. The head coach beginning this season is Mark Hudspeth, and by the way, their next game is in the New Orleans Bowl.
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  • alex jhon posted 14 days ago

    alex jhon

    i agree with you about the big 'o'....but,have you been smokin' what oregon grows?alabama not deserving? hahahahahahahahahaha! bcs? you just don't get it,do you? green IS your color!!!! we wouldn't let you wear crimson if you kissed our as.
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  • alex jhon posted 18 days ago

    alex jhon

    I don't believe it was you, but this is the second time B/R references ULL in its rankings. The picture of the coach, however, is of the now departed Ricky Bustle. The head coach beginning this season is Mark Hudspeth, and by the way, their next game is in the New Orleans Bowl.
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  • alex jhon posted 18 days ago

    alex jhon

    I don't believe it was you, but this is the second time B/R references ULL in its rankings. The picture of the coach, however, is of the now departed Ricky Bustle. The head coach beginning this season is Mark Hudspeth, and by the way.
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  • alex jhon posted 23 days ago

    alex jhon

    I don't believe it was you, but this is the second time B/R references ULL in its rankings. The picture of the coach, however, is of the now departed Ricky Bustle. The head coach beginning this season is Mark Hudspeth, and by the way.
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  • David Jenkins posted 24 days ago

    David Jenkins

    Texas Tech has the 2nd most returning starters of every FBS team in the country, went 5-7 last year mostly due to injuries, and doesn't make the list of most improved teams? Get your act together

  • alex jhon posted 24 days ago

    alex jhon

    I don't believe it was you, but this is the second time B/R references ULL in its rankings. The picture of the coach, however, is of the now departed Ricky Bustle. The head coach beginning this season is Mark Hudspeth, and by the way, their next game is in the New Orleans Bowl.
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  • Michael Chaput posted 28 days ago

    Michael Chaput

    Rich Rodriguez went to ARIZONA! not ARIZONA STATE!

  • annie lafon posted 41 days ago

    annie lafon

    my brother and uncle both played for the ducks! awesome team.i agree with you about the big 'o'....but,have you been smokin' what oregon grows?alabama not deserving? hahahahahahahahahaha! bcs? you just don't get it,do you? green IS your color!!!! we wouldn't let you wear crimson if you kissed our as....you're not worthy!

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