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Ben Aikey joined July 2009

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About Ben »

I've been a fan of sports all my life, and I've always loved writing. One day, these passions clicked, and my career path became more obvious.

I'll be graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in December with a Bachelor's degree in English with an American Studies minor, with emphasis on the impact of sports in America. Currently, I'm searching for entry-level sports writing jobs. I'll keep everyone posted once I know something for sure.

I'm one of the most cynical writers out there. If I think a team is overrated, I don't keep the opinion to myself. I tell things like they are and I'm not afraid to show no mercy. I've also got a dry and sarcastic sense of humor, which I love inserting into my articles, particularly my "Game of the Weak" series, which focuses on a college or professional football game with disastrous results for the favored team.

Comments and feedback are well appreciated, but keep it respectful.

The Shortlist »

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?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Atlantic-10. gotta support my conference

Latest Articles »

Game of the Weak: Jevan Snead Chokes in Loss to South Carolina Gamecocks

09/25/2009

550 reads 8 comments 0 likes

Carolina Panthers: Five Problems to Address

09/20/2009

558 reads 4 comments 1 likes

Game of the Weak: How Overrated Are the USC Trojans?

09/19/2009

496 reads 5 comments 0 likes

Breaking News: Panthers Drop Miller Lite As Beer Sponsor (Satire)

09/15/2009

688 reads 0 comments 0 likes

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Taylor Rummel said...

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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

91 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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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92 days ago

Dorothy Willis said...

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

94 days ago

Hayley-L Graham said...

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Thanks for the edit man! Really appreciated!

94 days ago

Todd Kaufmann said...

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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!

95 days ago

Austin Penny said...

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Thanks for the edits man

101 days ago

D.A. said...

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thanks for the edits. appreciated.
da

102 days ago

Hayley-L Graham said...

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Thanks for taking a glance over my piece. Well appreciated!

104 days ago

Rick Gillispie said...

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Thanks for the advice.

104 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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pls take a look at my last article if you have time of course
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236518-the-hidden-agendas-of-a-sportsman-in-canada-humor
Thanks in advance!

Mohamed

104 days ago

JW Nix said...

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too long? :|

105 days ago

Colin Linneweber said...

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Thanks, Ben.

I truly appreciate your time and words.

Have a great weekend!

105 days ago

Anthony Lanza said...

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Thanks for the feedback Ben. Much appreciated.

106 days ago

Aaron Weiss said...

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Well the year the Bears went all the way to the Super Bowl was all Grossman, but there was a year where Kyle led them to the playoffs, then Lovie Smith decided to play Grossman, fresh off a season-long injury. They promptly loss.

Thanks for the feedback!

107 days ago

Sergey Zikov said...

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Ben

Thanks for the edit, but the team name is in the title, "Zenit". I put it in the first line too, but the team is Zenit St. Petersburg. I don't blame you if you haven't heard of them.

108 days ago

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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Panthers-Eagles: Jake Delhomme Drags Ca…

Received 1,000 Reads • September 13, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Panthers-Eagles: Jake Delhomme Drags Ca…

Received 25 comments • September 13, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

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Game of the Weak: Jevan Snead Chokes in Loss to South Carolina Gamecocks

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