Jim Swanson's Sportswriter Profile

Jim Swanson joined April 2008

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About Jim »

I am a former ice hockey goalie. I have a passion for hockey at any level. I am a proud member of USA hockey. I have a bachelor's and Master's degree in physical education and a bachelor's in exercise science/sport's medicine. I was an atheltic trainer for 3 years.

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Favorite Athletes

Steve Yzerman, Wayne Greztky, Ken Dryden, Tony Esposito, Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Billy Sims, Barry Sanders, Charlie Sanders.
Favorite Sports Teams

Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions.
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

The Wings winning the cup in 1997.
Most Memorable Game Attended

A playoff game between the Lions and Packers at the Silverdome in 1992.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wayne Greztky's goals and assists records.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth is a legend that helped make baseball America's pasttime.
Unitas or Montana?

I have to wonder what Unitas could've done in a west coast offense.
Jordan or Russell?

Russell.
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr, think of what he could've accomplish with today's medical science.
Pele or Maradona?

NO SOCCER!
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras. He played against tougher competition.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Toss up. I still think Nicklaus because he played against tougher competition.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt took NASCAR to another level.
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher was the man for a long time. And in Formula 1 that is tough to do.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I am a fan of the Big Ten. MSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Latest Articles »

Lions logo protype? Yeah or ney?

02/22/2009

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Is Changing The Logo Taking Change a Little Too Far?

01/28/2009

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May the Schwartz Be With You!

01/16/2009

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Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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What is the Bleacher Report Learning Experience? Take a look at my new article when you get a minute. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208003-through-youthful-eyes-the-bleacher-report-learning-experience

157 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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A Look at the Lions' QBs and RBs

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186321-the-2009-detroit-lions-positional-outlook-offensive-backfield

187 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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NFL Draft Player profile: Brian Cushing, LB USC

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/128005-2009-nfl-draft-player-profile-usc-linebacker-brian-cushing-the-bergen-bulldog

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