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I am a journalism major at Indiana University. I am a proud reporter for the Indiana Daily Student, one of the nation's finest college daily publications. I enjoy the Chicago Cubs above all. I also love the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Hoosiers, and of course I have to give a shout to the New Prairie High School Cougars.

Matt's Recent Articles

Hoosiers Meeting Expectations Despite Tight Games

Published about 1 month ago
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DENVER - DECEMBER 21: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos makes a 24 yard reception before fumbling the ball to the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 21, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Bills defeated the Broncos 30-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Falling Out: Denver Must Let Go of Brandon Marshall

Published 4 months ago
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NEW YORK - JUNE 25: NBA Commissioner David Stern poses for a photograph with the thirteenth overall draft pick by the Indiana Pacers, Tyler Hansbrough during the 2009 NBA Draft at the Wamu Theatre at Madison Square Garden June 25, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Experts Be Damned, Hansbrough Is What Indiana Is Looking For

Published 4 months ago
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Well Said, Papi: David Ortiz Rightfully Calls Out Baseball's Steroid Policy

Published 8 months ago
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Matt Writes About

Indianapolis (24),
MLB (23),
Opinion (18),
Chicago (14),
Chicago Cubs (11),
NL Central (8),
Football (8),
Rankings/List (8)

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The Short List What Matt thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Reggie Miller, Peyton Manning, Sammy Sosa, Alfonso Soriano
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Cubs, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Hoosiers
All Time Sports Moment

Jason Giambi of the Yankees striking out with a full count and the bases loaded against the Cubs
Most Memorable Game Attended

New Prairie High School's 14-11 football win over NorthWood in the 2004 Sectional Championship
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most whining and cheating done at the same time (Current Holder: Barry Bonds)
Ruth or Mays?

Mays. Hate the Yankees
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas. Love the Colts
Pele or Maradona?

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

Big Ten

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by Mr.
2 months ago

Draft Remember

The Bleacher Report Draft is Sept 4 at 10: 15 ET

The Draft is in 19 Days
by Ryan
7 months ago

Who was better, Joe Montana or Steve Young?

I've done more research for this article than any other I've ever written as I went inside the numbers in an effort to answer that very difficult question.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155771-joe-montana-vs-steve-young-an-extensive-look-inside-the-numbers

If you get the chance, I'd love to get your feedback.

Thanks :)
-Ryan Michael
by T.A
7 months ago

Check out my list of the NFL's Top-10 first overall draft picks. Let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155562-top-10-nfl-first-overall-picks
by Bob
8 months ago

Well, 275 articles & I finally did a slideshow. It's something different, hope you enjoy it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137450-popular-ballpark-foods-the-players-they-resemble
by Ryan
8 months ago

This one is for you ...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136268-as-the-new-community-leader-im-reaching-out-to-each-and-every-colts-fan?just_published=1

-Ryan Michael
by T.A
9 months ago

Do you think Rodney Harrisonis a Hall of Famer find out what i think
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/117820-is-rodney-harrison-a-hall-of-famer/page/2
by Justin
10 months ago

Don't worry about it Matt, that's what staff editors are here for. Nice all-time sports moment, go Cubbies.
by Bryn
11 months ago

interesting all-time sports moment....
by Brian
about 1 year ago

Hey, thanks for the POTD vote Matt. Go Colts!!
by Katelyn
about 1 year ago

It's a travesty what's happening to the younger generations. Hopefully something more gets done soon.
by Bob
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the add Matt.
by John
about 1 year ago

Ok thanks just leave feedback from now on I always do on edits it lets people know what was changed I changed the teaser back it was much better the first time.
by John
about 1 year ago

I noticed you edited my Article what changes did you make?
by Sam
about 1 year ago

Matt, you have some serious talent and I love how you include stats and research with your articles. Keep writing this way and your bound for greatness. I will be at the Cubs game today against the D'Backs so let me know if any observations I see would be of assistance to you.
by Katelyn
about 1 year ago

I'm totally with you on the sentiment thing. That was the last summer my grandfather got to see the Cubs in action as well. What a summer it was with the homerun chase. I fell in love with baseball again that summer.

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Experts Be Damned, Hansbrough Is What Indiana Is Looking For

Well Said, Papi: David Ortiz Rightfully Calls Out Baseball's Steroid Policy

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