John Baucum's Sportswriter Profile

John Baucum joined September 2007

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About John »

I'm a sports fan who grew up watching Texas Tech. I have a degree in journalism and a masters in sport management. I'd like to work in a collegiate athletic department. My dream is to one day be an athletic director at a Division I institution.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, David Robinson, Nehemiah Glover, Wes Welker, Michael Crabtree
Favorite Sports Teams

Texas Tech sports, any pro team that has Tech players, San Antonio Spurs (fan since 1989), Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

Nehemiah Glover going 62 yards for a TD right before the end of the first half against UT (the alleged #1 secondary in the country) in 2002
Most Memorable Game Attended

Texas Tech's 42-38 win over UT in 2002 and 39-33 in 2008
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

John Wooden's cheating to win all those NCAA championships
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Hockey sucks
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras, the men's game was more competitive when Sampras was playing
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger, quite possibly the greatest golfer ever.
Petty or Earnhardt?

racing sucks, it would be more entertaining if they had to drink while they were racing.
Schumacher or Senna?

see above
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC, Big 12, Big 10, Pac 10, Big East. The Big East does not deserve an automatic BCS bid.

Latest Articles »

Kansas-Texas Tech: Intriguing Matchups Set Stage for Struggling Teams

10/29/2009

203 reads 1 comments 2 likes

Texas A&M-Texas Tech: It's Now A&M's Turn To Prove Itself Against Talented Tech

10/23/2009

898 reads 9 comments 1 likes

Texas Tech- Nebraska: Red Raiders Face Tough Cornhusker Defense

10/16/2009

572 reads 9 comments 3 likes

Texas Tech Licking Its Chops Over Winless New Mexico, Lobos Just Licking Wounds

10/02/2009

234 reads 2 comments 2 likes

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RedRaider Red said...

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http://www.doubletnation.com/2009/11/22/1168703/image-fanshot

Lol... dude u gotta write an article on this.

2 days ago

Karen Ross said...

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WHAT A GAME!! So much for that Nebraska defense...

38 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello John, 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

93 days ago

Brian Scott said...

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If you would like to come on my radio show and talk about the Mike Leach situation shoot me an e-mail at nolasportswriter@gmail.com!

278 days ago

Kristofer Green said...

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Have they lost their minds in Lubbock?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/126423-is-texas-tech-seriously-considering-firing-mike-leach

279 days ago

Bernie and Pat Morris said...

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haha HA. WE ARE BACK MY FRIEND. READ 'EM AND WEAP

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/116716-who-will-win-the-super-bowl-and-the-fans?just_published=1

300 days ago

Thomas H. said...

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He was snubbed!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/91926-graham-harrell-isnt-a-heisman-candidate-and-im-angry?just_published=1

348 days ago

Ray Bogusz said...

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I realized the BCS is better than a play-off, and decided it needed to be defended. I'd love your input.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90374-bcs-football-in-the-wake-of-selection-sunday-we-defend-the-red-headed-stepchild

I'd appreciate it if you had the chance.

352 days ago

daniel cox said...

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john,

thanks for the potd.

truly appreciate it.

thanks for reading!

416 days ago

daniel cox said...

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john,

check this out if you get a chance:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65009-good-news-good-guys-in-college-football

a story i feel is getting overlooked.

thanks!

417 days ago

James P. Conway said...

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Whats up Joauquin,

Didnt know you wrote for this site as well. Now we have another thing to compete with along with Texas Tech trivia..

521 days ago

Zander Freund said...

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Hey John ,

I just wanted to let you know that Bleacher Report has launched out of beta with an updated look and feel and some great new features. Check out the "Game On" link in the header to find out more.

Next week we'll be launching the site to the world with some public announcements—and it'd be great to get a contribution from you between now and Tuesday to make Bleacher Report's launch a success.

Let me know if you need any help with ideas or have questions. Have a great weekend John !

Zander

648 days ago

John 's Achievements & Awards (8) »

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Lone Star Gunslinger: Graham Harrell Le…

Received 2,000 Reads • November 19, 2008
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Texas Tech, Texas A&M Renew Bitter Rivalry

Received 2,000 Reads • October 10, 2007
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Gator Bowl Preview: Texas Tech Takes On…

Received 1,000 Reads • December 30, 2007
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

An Open Letter to Mike Leach: Don't Lea…

Received 1,000 Reads • December 09, 2007
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

OU-Texas Tech: Red Raiders Look for Mon…

Received 1,000 Reads • November 15, 2007
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Texas Tech-Texas: Raiders Look to Upset…

Received 1,000 Reads • November 08, 2007
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Texas Tech-Missouri: Raiders, Tigers Cl…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 17, 2007
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Iowa State-Texas Tech: New-Look Cyclone…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 04, 2007

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Latest Articles »

Kansas-Texas Tech: Intriguing Matchups Set Stage for Struggling Teams

Texas A&M-Texas Tech: It's Now A&M's Turn To Prove Itself Against Talented Tech

Texas Tech- Nebraska: Red Raiders Face Tough Cornhusker Defense