Sam Wenk joined April 2008

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Sam Wenk

About Sam »

Born: 2/5/1987

Activities: Cooking, eating, working out, dining out, riding the train to class everyday, reading, Jesus. Starting second baseman on the Wenk Insurance 16-inch softball team.

I can't stand the White Sox; especially AJ Pierzynski, Mark Buehrle, and Ozzie Guillen.

Favorite Music: Anything I can run to, ESPN Radio

Favorite TV Shows: LOST, Rob and Big, Baseball Tonight, SportsCenter, NFL Yearbook, Everyday Italian, Friday Night Lights, NFL Live, Around The Horn, Dinner Impossible, Iron Chef America, Diners Drive-ins and Dives, Top Chef

Favorite Books: The Broker, Patriot Reign, Left Behind Series, Next Man Up, The Blind Side, Now I Can Die In Peace.

Education Info
College: DePaul '09
Major: Marketing

High School: Lake Forest High School '05

Favorite Quotes:

"The one that invented the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it. We have light because he spent 2,000-some times and finally he did it. I don’t want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day, but I think I will do it this year and go from there.’’ - Carlos Zambrano

"Playoffs?" - Jim Mora

"Were talkin' bout practice. Not a game, not a game...practice." - Allen Iverson

"I'm not at the top yet. I'm very, very good; to the naked eye it looks like, 'What more can he do?' But there's much room for improvement." - Chad Johnson

''When I'm 90 years old and talking to my grandkids and hopefully great-grandkids, I won't be the grandparent who tells them about the things I wished I had done and how they should experience life. I will be the grandparent with tons of great stories that hopefully inspires them to live their lives to the fullest.'' - Mark Cuban

"Next question," - Drew Rosenhaus

"If you're ever holding a baby and leaning out of a burning building and Bernard Berrian says, "Throw the baby, throw it to me," I implore you to explore alternatives. - Bill Simmons

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    NFL: LaDainian Tomlinson - Devin Hester - Donovan McNabb - Nathan Vasher MLB: Derek Jeter - Carlos Zambrano NBA: LeBron James - Chris Paul

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Chicago Cubs - Chicago Bears - Chicago Bulls - New York Yankees - Philadelphia Eagles - Northwestern Wildcats - USC Trojans - Miami Hurricanes - Baylor Bears

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Cubs Advancing to NLCS in 2003

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Randy Johnson's 19 Strikeout game in Seattle at the Kingdome

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal Ripken Jr. consecutive games played streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Who?

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

    Big 10

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    New Article: What This Chicago Fan Is Thankful For

    Living in Chicago or being a fan of the city's teams is a love/hate relationship. Given that today is Thanksgiving, here are some of the things the city's sports teams have made me thankful for: Tom Ricketts - Chicago Cubs Owner Now that Tribune Co...

  • JW Nix said...

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    check this out :

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234112-now-is-the-time-for-nfl-fans-to-unite

    110 days ago

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    Mohamed E.M said...

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    how are you doing? Hope you can take a look at this mad slideshow, i ll be thankful for comment

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226091-the-fastest-way-to-be-number-one-on-br-humor

    Thanks in advance
    Mohamed

    122 days ago

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    A P said...

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    Check out my latest submission,

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225210-big-12-office-your-referee-crews-ignore-offensive-line-holding

    Thanks

    Andy P

    124 days ago

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    Majesh Abraham said...

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    Hey Sam,

    Long time no talk. I was unable to write for a while, but now I'm slowly getting back into it.

    Check out my Ode to the Gatorade Dispenser in the Cubs Dugout.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192527-ode-to-a-gatorade-dispenser

    177 days ago

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    Paul Swaney said...

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    Sam-
    Please check out my slide show on some of the best Knuckleballers of all time.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175021-the-best-knuckleballers-of-all-time

    199 days ago

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    Paul Swaney said...

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    Sam-
    I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for

    208 days ago

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    Paul Swaney said...

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    Sam-
    My latest article is a bit personal- seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. Check it out when you have a chance. Thanks

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field

    222 days ago

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    Tim Cary said...

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    Hey Sam-
    Hope you'll get another article up here soon. Miss reading your stuff.

    I remember that reading your "press box" story helped me realize what was possible at B/R. Here's my own rundown of the most recent amazing adventure:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/144642-behind-the-scenes-in-sports-media-big-ten-tournament

    249 days ago

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    Hao Meng said...

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    Hey Sam,

    With Valentine's Day coming up, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the most entertaining sports couples of today. If you have some time, I'd love for you to take a look at it.

    I really had fun writing it, so I hope you'll enjoy reading it!

    Thanks,
    Hao

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/123328-the-game-of-love-the-best-and-most-entertaining-sports-relationships

    290 days ago

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    Hao Meng said...

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    Hey Sam,

    If you get the chance, check out my article analyzing the Cubs' potential 2009 lineup. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122855-please-tell-me-you-can-hit-a-curve-in-october-a-look-at-the-cubs-2009-lineup

    Thanks!
    Hao

    P.S. I love your writing style

    290 days ago

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    Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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    Great Super Bowl moments!!!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122615-a-look-back-at-super-bowl-38-and-the-famous-4th-quarter

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122863-wide-right-another-super-bowl-flashback

    291 days ago

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    Ray Bogusz said...

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    My first baseball article, and it's about the Cubs!

    I'd love your input, Sam.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/88971-chicago-cubs-offseason-ownership-the-reason-for-every-move

    360 days ago

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    Nick DeSilvio said...

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    To be honest I don't really read the papers too often. They are both more Yankee biased. I get my news from the radio most of the time, or on the shows that they have on the Mets network SNY. If I had to pick though, I'd say that the post is better for sports news. If you want to listen to a good NY radio program go to WFAN.com and check out the "Evan and Roberts" show from 10:00 to 2:00 one day, they are both huge mets fans and I love to listen to them. Or even better Steve Somers is on at night and he's a big mets fan too and a really funny guy to listen to. I'm pretty sure you can listen to them both live on the internet, so check them out one day as baseball season gets closer if you're bored.

    369 days ago

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    Kristofer Green said...

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    Hope has been restored at Michigan State...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83724-hope-has-returned-to-michigan-state-thanks-to-mark-dantonio

    374 days ago

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