Ben Aikey

Ben Aikey

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About

Having taken some time off during my final semester at UNC Charlotte (to focus on exams and grades during an 18-hour semester), I'm glad to be back.

I'm 23 and a graduate of UNC Charlotte with a bachelor's in English with an American Studies minor, specializing in sports-based classes and their impact on American culture. In January, I'll be attending the Connecticut School of Broadcasting (Charlotte Campus), looking to get into sports broadcasting.

My sarcasm comes through in my work, and I'm not afraid to make a bold statement or prediction.

While I appreciate comments and feedback, be respectful when doing so. It's ok to let your opinion be known, but I'd rather you not do so if you're only going to be rude. Otherwise, enjoy.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Peyton Manning, Jonathan Papelbon, Jason Bay, Alex Ovechkin, Kobe Bryant, Rod Brind'amour

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Boston Red Sox, Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, UNC Charlotte 49ers basketball, Florida Gators Football

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bobby Lutz, Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams, Urban Meyer, Phil Jackson

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Carolina Hurricanes Game 7 Stanley Cup victory over the Edmonton Oilers

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    a triple overtime home win for the Charlotte 49ers over rival Davidson Wildcats my freshman year

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young's 511 wins

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ted Williams

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Beckenbauer

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    The Golden Bear. I'm not supporting a man that cheats on his wife.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

    Atlantic-10. gotta support my conference

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  • Tyler Wellington posted 721 days ago

    Tyler Wellington

    Ben, I want to let you know that your article on fantasy baseball was, by a wide margin, the dumbest thing i've ever seen on the internet.

  • Michael Gartman aka My Dad's Son posted 735 days ago

    Michael Gartman aka My Dad's Son

    You should like this:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/342881-touchback-on-2010-the-worst-calls-best-articles-and-greatest-moments-in-football

  • Lewie Pollis posted 762 days ago

    Lewie Pollis

    THanks for the Like, Ben!

  • Taylor Rummel posted 902 days ago

    Taylor Rummel

    Hi Ben, I am trying to become a Featured Columnist for the Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball Team and would appreciate your support by taking a look at this article:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244141-michigan-states-two-recruits-hope-to-fill-vacated-center-spot

    Thanks much

  • Richard O'Neal posted 903 days ago

    Richard O'Neal

    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

    ro

  • Dorothy Willis posted 905 days ago

    Dorothy Willis


    The name of the magazine is MMA--thanks for the edit.

  • Hayley-L Graham posted 905 days ago

    Hayley-L Graham

    Thanks for the edit man! Really appreciated!

  • Todd Kaufmann posted 906 days ago

    Todd Kaufmann

    Hey Ben, yeah I kinda saw that after I finished the article so thanks for fixing the title as well as the other edits. Appreciate it!

  • Austin Penny posted 912 days ago

    Austin Penny

    Thanks for the edits man

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