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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

Sam's Recent Articles

College Football: Big Ten Media Day Mailbag, Notes and Quotes

Published 3 months ago
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College Football Media Day 2009: Big Ten Head Coach Translator

Published 3 months ago
425 reads 5 comments

College Football: Big Ten Media Day Wish List

Published 3 months ago
402 reads 1 comments

Big Ten Football: Have a Question? I Have the Answer(s)

Published 3 months ago
317 reads 11 comments

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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
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

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by JW
2 months ago

check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234112-now-is-the-time-for-nfl-fans-to-unite
by Mohamed
3 months ago

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
by A
3 months ago

Check out my latest submission,

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

Thanks

Andy P
by Majesh
5 months ago

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
by Paul
5 months ago

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
by Paul
6 months ago

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
by Paul
6 months ago

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
by Tim
7 months ago

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
by Hao
8 months ago

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
by Hao
8 months ago

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
by Thaddeus
8 months ago

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
by Ray
11 months ago

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
by Nick
11 months ago

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.
by Kristofer
11 months ago

Hope has been restored at Michigan State...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83724-hope-has-returned-to-michigan-state-thanks-to-mark-dantonio
by Kristofer
11 months ago

Ohio State takes over the top spot in the latest Big Ten Power rankings...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82962-big-ten-power-rankings-ohio-state-is-back-on-top

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