Ben Weixlmann joined April 2008

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Ben Weixlmann

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My name is Ben, I'm a 20 year old rising sophomore at Saint Louis University. I am an avid Cardinals, Colts, and Tim Duncan fan. Yeah, that's right: Tim Duncan, the least entertaining, but still one of the best players in the league. You can contact me at bweixlmann@stlsportscenter.com

I just recently was named a Senior Writer, within one month of joining B/R, so I feel honored for that.

I was quoted in ESPN (6/23/2008)

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=raskin_eric&id=3454960

I have also opened a blog at CardinalTwist.com check me out!

Pick of the Day Award (8/8/08)

Proud to have my work on http://www.sportsline.com/mlb (9/3/2008), under Related Links, "Top FAs", linked right next to JJ Stankevitz.

I have a column called Ben's Ballers at Hoops4life.com. I hope you like the articles! Comments/Posts are appreciated and encouraged!

Proud to have his article about "MLB Power Rankings" displayed on cbssportsline.com (9/23/2008)!

Ben's Website »

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The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Tim Duncan, Albert Pujols, Peyton Manning

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Cardinals, Colts, UNC Basketball, Michigan Football

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Charles Woodson winning the Heisman

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    UNC beating ILL in the 2005 National Championship Game.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Fernando Tatis hitting 2 grand slams in one inning

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth, by far

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Most definitely Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan, easy.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    WG99

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Is that a question? Pele.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    I'm an old-school tennis guy...Petey Sampras.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger is amazing

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Gordon? Just kidding. Probably Earnhardt.

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher...He's German...and a billionaire.

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

    Depending on the sport, but I'll take the ACC.

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Steven Merriam said...

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Hey Ben!

If you could check this out and leave some feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291675-how-could-this-happen-the-decline-of-the-card-industry

6 days ago

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Ash Marshall said...

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Hi Ben

I've been writing articles about the MLB 9s, where fans vote for their all-time franchise lineup based on the single greatest offensive season by players at each position.

I've already posted the D'backs, Braves, Orioles, Red Sox, and Cubs. The White Sox report will be up tomorrow and the Reds' piece will be online Sunday.

If you have a chance I'd love your feedback. They have already started a little debate which is awesome.

Here's a link to a holding page. All of the links so far are at the bottom.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287056-baseballs-greatest-players-just-who-is-the-best-of-all-time

Cheers,

Ash

10 days ago

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Kyle Flanagan said...

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Would love your thoughts Ben...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273413-dear-baseball-please-let-october-last-all-year-long

38 days ago

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Hayley-L Graham said...

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A simple tribute, nothing more, nothing less

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251965-911-through-the-fighting-eyes-of-life-and-sports

Honest feedback/comments welcomed and appreciated

73 days ago

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Alec Miller said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246799-guide-lines-the-mariners-off-season-plan-should-be-this?just_published=1

Lets me know if you like it, and feel free to pass it around.

Thanks.

82 days ago

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Ben, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

94 days ago

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Cody Swartz said...

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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote The Year Too Early NFL All-Decade Team.

This is its baseball counterpart, The Half of a Year Too Early MLB All-Decade Team, and my 100th article here on Bleacher Report.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230228-the-half-of-a-year-too-early-mlb-all-decade-team

111 days ago

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Mohamed E.M said...

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how are you doing? Hope you can take a look at this mad slideshow, i ll be thankful for comment

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226091-the-fastest-way-to-be-number-one-on-br-humor

Thanks in advance
Mohamed

117 days ago

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J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

All the best!

119 days ago

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Derek Coffelt said...

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Ben,

St. Louis needed offensive firepower so they pulled the trigger on Matt Holliday. It was needed, but here's a need that I think should have been addressed first. Take a look if you get the chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223724-cardinals-make-blockbuster-trade-but-did-st-louis-get-the-right-man

122 days ago

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Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Ben,

I'm a Featured Columnist for the Indians here on Bleacher, and I'm polling the FCs from other MLB teams for an upcoming article on what went wrong with the 2009 Indians from an outsider's perspective.

Your participation in a brief survey for the article would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the link to the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=p4Jy36cR9EVjHdFTZl1I3A_3d_3d

The deadline for the survey is Sunday August 2.

I look forward to reading your opinions!

Thanks!
Samantha

122 days ago

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J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Manny's Bobble Head night blast banishes bygone Dodger LF Baker's bunch

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222616-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-22-las-manny-chad-show-stifles-cincy

123 days ago

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J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Hi then, hello again!

Here is a press box game article from Clayton Kershaw's domination of the Astros, with a few added nuggets. Hope you get a chance to stop by and check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220278-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-19-kershaw-out-texass-houston

127 days ago

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J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Greetings baseball fans -

Having finally overcome the gremlins that delayed this slideshow, I am happy to present at last the photographic companion to my article about covering the Dodgers as a member of the working media.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214708-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-27-images-from-the-press-box

137 days ago

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Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Ben-
Just got No. 50 under my belt. Please take a look when you have a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208602-10-players-who-barely-made-it-to-the-hall-of-fame

147 days ago

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