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Born and raised in the Cleveland area and educated and Notre Dame, I'm a die-hard fan of the Indians, Browns, Cavs, and Irish.

In the fall, I'm most likely writing long-winded previews and wrapups of Notre Dame football.

In the winter, I'm most likely writing about Notre Dame basketball, men's and women's.

In the spring and summer I turn to baseball. I'm learning sabermetrics on the job, so please share any advice or constructive criticism you have.

Oh, and I run Kanka's Sports Page: http://kankasports.blogspot.com

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 13: Sergio Brown #31 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with fans after a 35-17 victory over the Michigan Wolverines on September 13, 2008 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football Preview: Washington State

Published 10 days ago
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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 03: Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish passes the ball as teammates Paul Duncan #72 and Robert Hughes #33 look to block against the Washington Huskies on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Washington 37-30 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football Preview: Boston College

Published 17 days ago
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SOUTH BEND, IN - SETPEMBER 19: (L-R) Mike Anello #37, Brian Smith #58 and Armando Allen, Jr. #5, (wearing the hat of the leprechaun mascot) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish sing with students after a win over the Michigan State Spartans on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 33-30. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football Preview: Washington

Published about 1 month ago
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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 12: Armando Allen #5 of Notre Dame runs with the ball against Michigan at Michigan Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Domenic Centofanti/Getty Images)

College Football Preview: Michigan State vs. Notre Dame

Published about 1 month ago
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Favorite Sports Teams

Any team Notre Dame or the city of Cleveland fields
Unitas or Montana?

I'm a Notre Dame homer. Gotta go with the guy who used to live in my dorm. (Montana)
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Independent?

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by Robert
4 days ago

Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Courtzide
11 days ago

Kanka,

Please check this out and let me know what you think. Need some support on this one!Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279952-george-karl-is-the-most-refreshing-coach-in-the-nba
by Jonathan
19 days ago

Hi Kanka, check out the latest, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275459-amaro-phillies-smart-handling-business-but-dodgers-bungles-costly
by JW
20 days ago

check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation
by Jonathan
26 days ago

Hi Kanka, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271211-yanks-pinstripes-inevitably-tanigble-to-implode-is-this-their-year
by Courtzide
27 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270478-the-new-colorado-sports-model-integrity-before-celebrity
by Jonathan
28 days ago

Hi Kanka, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270095-tebow-relieves-headaches-but-restores-title-urge
by Jonathan
29 days ago

Hi Kanka, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269536-face-reality-tim-tebow-needs-to-protect-health-not-an-optimistic-year
by Jonathan
about 1 month ago

Hi Kanka, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268865-niners-hit-jackpot-with-crabtree-after-all-a-needed-attraction
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Jonathan
about 1 month ago

Hi Kanka, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264824-angels-plans-on-turning-tragedy-into-glorious-times
by Matt
about 1 month ago

Hey there! I just created my first slideshow on BR! Come check out my starting lineup for week 3 in college football w/analysis & predictions:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257295-college-football-starting-lineup-for-week-3

[Feedback is appreciated]
by Tray
2 months ago

Hey Kanka, i would like to have your input on this idea, if you will.

this definitely makes an interesting read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250583-college-football-playoff-addition-to-tradition?just_published=1

If the fans are serious about this, we should do this. we all have a voice in this good ol' country of ours.
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Kanka, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Richard
2 months ago

Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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