Alex McVeigh joined April 2008

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Alex McVeigh

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I am 26 years old and from Washington, DC. In real life I play a newspaper reporter. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006 with a degree in English.

My favorite teams are the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and Virginia Tech Hokies. I consider myself a modern fan, in that geography doesn't dictate my teams. My teams have been pretty fortunate of late, but I was also there through the Danny Kannell and Tim Naehring days, so please don't think I'm a fair-weather fan.

I also try to foot for my hometown teams the Nationals, Capitals and Wizards, but not if they play the above teams.

The teams I hate are numerous, and they grow with each passing season. A few of the more obvious include the New York Yankees, Miami Hurricanes, San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Cowboys.

I'm fascinated with Greenland and the walking undead. I enjoy teasing animals, Banlon, and seeing people run for their lives. I like to throw garbage out the window, yet I'm extremely dainty.

I also enjoy playing guitar, watching movies, playing basketball, golfing, radio, 60's R&B, obnoxious hats, awkward moments and most breakfast food.

I write on a few other topics at the following sites:

Fan Huddle
How To Watch Sports
McVeigh at the McMovies
Posterous
Pentagram (My newspaper)

Questions, commenst, concerns and/pr arguments? E-mail me at ajmcveigh@gmail.com

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Youkilis, Eli Manning, Carl Yastrzemski, Larry Bird

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Dallas Mavericks, New York Giants, Boston Red Sox

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Manning to Tyree Helmet Catch

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Arizona Wildcats upset #6 Wash. St. in Jan. 2008

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Wilt Chamberlain averaging 50.4 ppg for the 1961-62 season

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

    ACC

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    Max Fischer commented on Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    I am just waiting for the media to use the excuse that Dirk is just on a loaded team which is why he is playing so...

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    Dom Northcott commented on Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    i would have him second behind kobe, i don't usually like kobe but he is just playing so well and shooting good shots this year. BTW...

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    Pete McMullen commented on Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    I'm not sure I completely agree with you, but I respect what you've said and your reasoning behind the argument for Dirk. And I appreciate your...

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    Kevin Williams commented on Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    Great article. I'm glad to see someone showing some love for Dirk. I think that he and Carmelo are the frontrunners for MVP this year. If...

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    Max Fischer commented on Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    Great article! Couldn't agree more. A big part of Dirk's success this year is that he finally got a rest over the summer. Most people don't...

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    Alex McVeigh commented on Dirk Nowitzki: From MVP To Under-the-Radar Superstar

    Great point about Dirk and the Mavs going under the radar, and like you, I really like it that way. If the Mavs are sneaking up...

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    Alex McVeigh commented on Dirk Nowitzki: From MVP To Under-the-Radar Superstar

    Great point about Dirk and the Mavs going under the radar, and like you, I really like it that way. If the Mavs are sneaking up...

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    Alex McVeigh commented on The Mavs and Mav-Nots: Imagine if Nash and Nowitzki Were Still Teammates

    Good article, but I think the departure of Nash allowed both men to develop into superstars in their own right. There definitely wouldn't have been an...

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    Alex McVeigh commented on Mavericks' Guards Battle for Minutes

    Good article, you break down a sticky issue quite well. I would like to think JJ knows his limits, that he is a solid backup PG....

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    Janet Kessler commented on Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    BRAVO!!! An excellent defense to the leagues most under-rated SUPER STAR!

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    Waleed Ershad commented on Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    Amen Alex!! I think the only guy that even comes close is Joe Johnson (or Josh Smith if you look at the Hawks' success that way)....

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    New Article: Dirk Nowitzki Is Your MVP Front-Runner

    I won't lie. I'm not what you would call an impartial observer when it comes to the Dallas Mavericks or Dirk Nowitzki...

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    I thought I would check in with some bye week perspective...

    NY misses Spagnuolo...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292733-spagnuolo-owes-a-giant-thank-you

    2 days ago

    Keith Schlosser said...

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    Since all else has failed, I see no reason for the Knicks not to sign Allen Iverson.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293159-allen-iverson-a-new-york-knick-whats-the-worst-that-could-happen

    3 days ago

    Aaron Navarro said...

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    hey man

    mind checking out my latest on Dirk and those Mavs?

    thanks, and comments are welcome.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292483-a-dirk-departure-destroys-dallas-destiny?just_published=1

    4 days ago

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