About

Mark Andrew Konty is the grandson of Andy Konty and the great-grandson of Andre Kontj, whose name was changed at Ellis Island to Andy Konty so his Slovenian accent wouldn't give him away as a rookie immigrant.

This Andy Konty, v. 3.0, has played, coached, parented or watched on TV nearly every sport known to modern civilized man, and a few still waiting discovery by anthropologists.

Andy's favorite sport is soccer, his favorite food is mesquite-grilled steak, his favorite drink is an ice-cold india pale ale, and his favorite hobby is writing about himself in the third person.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Lionel Messi, Steve Nash, Wes Welker, R.A. Dickey

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Tottenham Hotspurs, Dallas Mavericks, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Reds

  • Favorite Coaches

    Jurgen Klinsman, Phil Jackson, Bill Belichick, Dusty Baker

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    Michael Jordan lying on the floor crying after winning his 4th NBA Championship.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1994 FIFA World Cup, Netherlands v. Brazil, seated in the Brazilian drum section, the Dutch came back from 0-2 to tie the game, only to lose in the 81st minute

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal Ripkin Jr's 2,632 consecutive games

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Pac-12

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  • Norman posted 16 days ago

    Norman

    The Lance Armstrong Article is pure gold! just had to get that off my chest. It's a masterpiece.

  • Brian Harrison posted 33 days ago

    Brian Harrison

    I played wheelchair basketball from 9-18 years old and you are right we take wheelchair basketball very seriously! I really liked your article! I really want more people to see our sport because its the best as you saw! Is there any way you can make this possible?? I would like to see wheelchair basketball on tv one day. Is there any way you can make this possible?? Please email me at bearsfan8553@yahoo.com

  • Sherri Gribble posted 33 days ago

    Sherri Gribble

    Andy, I wanted to personally say "Thank You" for such a great article on the wheelchair basketball National tournament 2013. It was a pleasure. The Warriors ended in 3rd place for Varsity division. Kyle Gribble also received an award for 1st team All Tournament. One of the other young men, Matt Molenkamp received the Neal Radbel Sportsmanship award, which both young men received at their banquet Saturday night following the completion of the tournament. Again, thank you and hope to see more of your work....Sincerely, Sherri Gribble

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