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Phil Friend joined May 2008

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I am a double graduate of Ball State University, picking up a bachelor's degree in 2003 and stealing a master's in 2007. For my real job, I'm the sports editor at a newspaper in Indiana and I also write for BallStateInsider.com, part of the scout.com network. I will primarily write about college football, the Cubs, Celtics, Redskins and Ball State sports when the opportunity arises.

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Favorite Athletes

Andre Dawson, Larry Bird, Chris Cooley, Mark Messier, Charlie Ward, Ryne Sandberg, Calbert Cheaney, Nate Davis, Theron Smith, Warrick Dunn, Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Zambrano, Clinton Portis, Paul Pierce, Brian Leetch, Mike Richter, Charles Barkley, Joey Harrington
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Cubs, Ball State football, Washington Redskins, Florida State football, Boston Celtics, Oregon football, New York Rangers
All Time Sports Moment

Hopefully, it'll be the Cubs winning the 2008 World Series. Right now, it's probably IU's win over Duke in the 2002 NCAA Tournament
Most Memorable Game Attended

The doubleheader in 2003 when the Cubs clinched the NL Central title. Greatest day of my life. Who knew the worst day of my life would be two weeks later?
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Baby Ruth, the Great Bambino
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

It pains me to say it, but Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky revolutionized the sport
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, although he never had a "Hand of God" goal
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Le Tigre
Petty or Earnhardt?

The Intimidator
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Mid-American Conference!

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Never Underestimate the Heart of a Champion: Boston Celtics Still Alive

05/11/2009

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Can Ball State Make the BCS? Round Two

11/11/2008

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Mark Schlabach Is a Master Researcher: False

11/11/2008

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Cardinal Roundtable: Ball State-Miami Preview

11/11/2008

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Peter R said...

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I humbly present my latest work on the MAC:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/69912-mac-west-ball-state-central-and-western-michigan-undefeated-in-conference-play

409 days ago

Peter R said...

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Check out the new MAC logo. I think it is on one of these:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/67001-ohio-buffalo-who-will-win-the-upcoming-mac-east-showdown

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/66071-could-turner-gills-buffalo-bulls-stop-the-nebraska-huskers

416 days ago

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