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My name is Randy Ratliff. I have been an avid sports fan pretty much my entire life. Whether playing sports, watching them, or researching them. Sports have always been a part of my life. I also enjoy learning the history of my favorite sports, and reading about and watching the great players of the past. My favorite teams are the Oakland Raiders, the Sacramento Kings, and the Boston Red Sox. Other than sports. My other major interest is music. Mostly rock but I am open to most genres, other than country.

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Why Does Al Davis Make It so Hard to Be an Oakland Raiders Fan?

Published about 1 year ago
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What sport has the best athletes? What athletes would fare best in other sports?

Published about 1 year ago
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Divas in Professional Sports: Why They Are Ruining the Game

Published about 1 year ago
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Determining the Future of the Sacramento Kings

Published about 1 year ago
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Favorite Athletes

Barry Sanders, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kobe Bryant, Adrian Peterson, Peyton Manning, Chris Paul, Daron Williams, Baron Davis, Kevin Garnett, John Smoltz, Tony Parker, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Bartolo Colon, Greg Maddux, Vladimir Guerrero, Josh Hamilton, Albert Pujols, Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia, Mike Lowell, Curt Schilling, Derrick Burgess, Jamarcus Russell, Darren McFadden, Nnamdi Asomugha, Deangelo Hall, Derek Fisher, Leandro Barbosa, Steve Nash, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Jonathan Papelbon
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders, Boston Red Sox, Sacramento Kings
All Time Sports Moment

The Red Sox beating the Yankees in game 7 of the '04 ALCS and winning the World Series.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Probably a Blazers Pistons regular season game. I haven't had the opportunity to attend many games.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's all time wins record. No one will come close to that
Ruth or Mays?

It's close. But I would have to say Ruth. He was just unstoppable at the plate
Unitas or Montana?

I would have to say Montana. Unitas was way before my time so it is hard to say.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan. He could kill you on the offensive end and on the defensive end. He could dominate the game from the guard position. Which is extremely hard to do.
Gretzky or Orr?

Not a huge hockey fan. But I would have to say Gretzky. He is the face of the NHL
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. He transcended the sport.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras. He played against a more credible field than Federer and put up comparable numbers.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

By the time Tiger hits the senior tour he will be considered the greatest ever.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

I will always be a Pac 10 fan. They are solid in every sport every year.

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by Michael
about 1 year ago

Hey Randy.

Got an article you might enjoy. Let me know what you think:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/69763-if-i-had-it-to-do-all-over-again
by Dave
about 1 year ago

Hey Randy,

NBA season is coming up quick. Are you pumped to see the progress that the Kings have made in the off season? The western conference looks tough this year.

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Why Does Al Davis Make It so Hard to Be an Oakland Raiders Fan?

What sport has the best athletes? What athletes would fare best in other sports?

Divas in Professional Sports: Why They Are Ruining the Game

Determining the Future of the Sacramento Kings

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