Nick Burger joined July 2009

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Nick  Burger

About Nick »

A major in Mass Communications, Nick is a big fan of the San Jose Sharks and San Francisco Giants and has a passion for hockey and baseball in general. Originally from Illinois, Nick also roots for the Chicago White Sox.

Nick's favorite sports columnists include David Pollak, Mike Wilbon, Tony Kornheiser, and Tim Cowlishaw.

Nick has no problem with anyone disagreeing with what he writes, but If you are going to leave a comment on one of his articles, he asks the you keep it respectful. Nick also wonders why he is writing this bio in the thrid person.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Patrick Marleau, Pablo Sandoval, Paul Konerko, Mike Matheny, Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley, Torrey Mitchell, Jeremy Roenick, Mike Ricci, Vincent Damphousse, Barry Bonds, Barry Zito, Nick Swisher, Joe Montana, Omar Vizquel, Juan Uribe, Joe Pavelski, J.T. Snow, Tim Lincecum, Rich Aurilia, Robb Nen, Mark Buehrle, Bobby Jenks, Mike Richards, Peyton Manning, Joe Sakic, Jason Varitek, Mike Cameron, Jamie Moyer, Rob Blake, Owen Nolan, Walter Payton, Nicklas Lidstrom, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Brian Wilson, Kirk Rueter, Alex Ovechkin, and many more.

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Jose Sharks, San Francisco Giants

  • Favorite Coaches

    Ozzie Guillen, Todd McLellan, Dusty Baker, Joe Torre

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Barry Bonds' 756th home run

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Mike Ricci's hat trick on fan appreciation day against the Dallas Stars at the Shark Tank on April 7th, 2001.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe DiMaggio's hit streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Orr

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

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    Mel Taggert commented on Shark Attack: San Jose's Dany Heatley Proves To Be Dynamic Scorer

    Just a nit to pick: plugging in a person's place of birth and calling them a native of that place (calling Heatley a "native of Freiburg,...

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    Nick Burger commented on Montreal Canadiens: After Gomez's Injury Gainey Should Just Let The Kids Play

    Good article Felix. Do you know how many man games they've lost due to injuries? That was a pretty long list of casualties. Hopefully this is...

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    Felix Sicard commented on San Jose Sharks: Canadians Impress in Front Of Steve Yzerman

    Great way to lay things out Nick. I think Heatley and Thornton have the best chances to make Team Canada. Dan Boyle is a great offensive...

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    New Article: San Jose Sharks: Canadians Impress in Front Of Steve Yzerman

    Dany Heatley, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Dan Boyle have a lot in common. They all play for the San Jose Sharks, they all want to play for Team Canada in the 2010 Olympics, and they all ...

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    Is Craig Anderson really all that he's cracked up to be? Find out in my latest article and please feel free to leave feedback!

    Thanks,
    Patrick

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280125-is-this-guy-for-real-craig-andersons-miraculous-month-of-october

    24 days ago

    Karen Ross said...

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    You're welcome, Nick!

    30 days ago

    Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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    Hi There,

    Take a look at my latest article on Roberto Luongo's captaincy whenever you get a spare moment, I'd really appreciate it and please feel free to drop a comment.

    Thanks,
    Patrick

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273951-the-jig-is-up-why-roberto-luongo-should-give-up-the-c

    35 days ago

    Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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    Hey thanks for becoming a fan Nick, I appreciate it.

    75 days ago

    Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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    I'm back on hockey!

    Please take a look at my latest article documenting Tim Thomas' rise from nothing to become one of the NHL's premier goaltenders when you get a free moment.

    Thanks,
    Patrick

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250000-the-peoples-champion-tim-thomas-and-his-rigid-road-to-sucess

    75 days ago

    D.A. said...

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    Hey Nick

    Check out Week 21's power rankings:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249969-mlb-power-rankings-week-21-these-tigers-are-prowling

    Plus, a full awards analysis update!

    Thanks,
    DA

    75 days ago

    D.A. said...

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    Hey Nick

    Our white sox keep tumbling...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245153-mlb-power-rankings-week-10-a-top-ten-shuffle

    Thanks
    Da

    83 days ago

    D.A. said...

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    Hey Nick,

    The Courts finally made a ruling on the steroids seizure's legality.

    And I didn't like it. The scumbags won:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243566-court-rules-in-favor-of-players-union-a-victory-for-scumbags

    Thanks in advance,
    DA

    86 days ago

    D.A. said...

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    Hey Nick,

    I've tried to do something new with my power rankings -- here's week 19.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241195-mlb-power-rankings-week-19-in-haiku-here-comes-those-pesky-rays

    Thanks,
    Daniel

    90 days ago

    Robert Domaine said...

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

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

    91 days ago

    Adam Greuel said...

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    Hey there,

    I just published another part of my top 100 hockey players ever list, this time ranking numbers 50 to 41. Please, take a look and leave feedback:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240120-the-top-100-hockey-players-of-all-time-nos-50-41

    93 days ago

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