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Michael Felder is a "retired" college football player who still loves the game. He brings the same attention to detail, student of the game approach to his writing that he brought to the field as an undersized scrappy safety for the UNC Tar Heels.

Since he didn't so much play as he practiced, observation is natural to Michael. His ability to break down and interpret film helps him see inside the game and deliver the findings in a way casual fans and experts can truly appreciate.

Michael has had multiple articles, including several installments of his "2008 Battle at the Top" series featured on SI.com's Campusclicks.

Although Michael's writing is rooted in college football, he's an avid follower of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA baseball and NCAA basketball (he went to Carolina how could he not). His experiences in the arena help him bridge the ever growing gap between fans and the players they love or love to hate.

Michael is the UNC Football Community Leader

E-Mail Michael: michael.felderjr@gmail.com

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The Short List facts and information about Michael Felder

Favorite Athletes

Dirk Nowitski, Hines Ward, Julius Peppers, Hunter Pence, Lance "Fat Elvis" Berkman

Favorite Sports Teams

Steelers, Astros, Mavericks, Tar Heels, Bobcats, Panthers; in that order

All Time Sports Moment

Running out of the tunnel at Kenan Stadium as Woody Durham, the voice of the Heels, introduced me on Meet the Heels day in August 2003.

Most Memorable Game Attended

Carolina's best victory in school history, the 2004 31-28 beating of #4 Miami.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 wins

Ruth or Mays?

Mays

Unitas or Montana?

Montana

Jordan or Russell?

Jordan

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky

Pele or Maradona?

Pele

Federer or Sampras?

Sampras

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

ACC is my first love but the SEC is the epitome of what college sports is all about.

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  1. by Casey
    3 days ago

    Good point, also there was that 45-42 scare for UNC in 2006 against Furman

  2. by Matt
    13 days ago

    Didn't know if you heard but Jones was cleared by the NCAA and will be joining the Heels Saturday!

  3. by Matt
    14 days ago

    Congrats on your podcast tonight man, I won't be home but hope it goes well!

  4. by Ricky
    28 days ago

    Hey Michael,

    I just sent out an email to all the ACC community leaders on how we can build our communities up before the football season starts so that we can have a great ACC discussion once the season starts. I see that Matt has already contacted you, I think thats great. Let me know what you think.

    Thanks,
    Ricky

  5. by Matt
    about 1 month ago

    Hey man just wanted to get hold of you before the season started. Hope you got the email from Ricky, I think hes got a lot of good ideas for the community. I was thinking it would be a good idea for us to do a pregame story, maybe come out on thursday, then a post game story on like Sunday.

    I think youd be great at the post game analysis stuff since you actually go to play and be on the team. I'm sure you have much better knowledge of the game than I do!

    Just hit me back up and let me know what you think; I'm sure by the end of the season we'll have a lot more members in the UNC family.

  6. by Thomas
    about 1 month ago

    yo mike i really like reading your work its really good

  7. by Justin
    about 1 month ago

    Thanks, keep up the good work also. Read through a little of yours and you got some great points

  8. by Tim
    about 1 month ago

    Yeah, I did see that. Munroe is a huge loss. Curtis now looks to be done playing forever; that's a sad story.

    And with Jerimy Finch headed out, and now Dee Finley didn't qualify, it's a mess for the Gators.

    Any injury to a DB could be the season.

    We'll see what Urban does.

  9. by Paul
    about 1 month ago

    Michael, thanks for the support on the overrated coaches article. The Domers are flying off the handle. As for Ricky Jean-Francois, he can play end or tackle and is a beast physically. He blocked a field goal against Ohio State. If he isn't a knucklehead and gets his grades together, he could turn himself into a first rounder.

  10. by Tim
    about 1 month ago

    Yeah, lately the ND contingency is out in force...and seemingly more ignorant than ever.

    Your articles and comments have been right on, by the way.

  11. by Matt
    about 1 month ago

    Michael what years did you go to UNC? Hilee and Cameron are from my hometown and I know them both pretty well, Hilee had a hell of a season this year. Cant wait for the season this year.

  12. by Mosang
    about 1 month ago

    Always a pleasure Michael.

  13. by Tim
    2 months ago

    Much appreciated, Michael.

    ACC should be interesting this year; I think it's more wide open than people are suggesting. I'm hoping Butch Davis and Company pull a shocker on somebody...

  14. by Molly
    2 months ago

    Don't worry, I'm one of the few true supporters of Boeckman and I only hope for the best for him! I really do think he deserves to be a more respected QB because he works very hard but just seems to choke in game time.

  15. by Leanna
    2 months ago

    Hey, no problem, I enjoy reading your articles! I look forward to reading more of your stuff! :)

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