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"Papa" Jonathan Bentz graduated from West Virginia University on the four year plan. During those valuable, formative years in Morgantown, he was a stringer and wire contributor for the AP at WVU football and basketball games.

Today, he is one of the masterminds behind Fantasy Baseball Dugout and College Fantasy Coach. Get your fix of fantasy baseball and college fantasy football served fresh daily.

In addition to blogging out of control, Bentz also helped lay the foreground for several sports-related websites. To pay the bills, Bentz plays Link Architect at ProspectMX, a Pennsylvania-based provider of internet marketing services that represents companies of all sizes.

Some say Jay-Z bit his style. Tom Cruise has recently been cast to star in his biopic, due next Christmas.

He bleeds BLUE and GOLD, pay homage to Mike Gansey with every 3-ball he swishes, and dreams of being the first whiteboy to dunk a 720.

Jonathan's Recent Articles

PHOENIX - APRIL 15: Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals hits an RBI fielder's choice against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of the game at Chase Field April 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. All Major League Baseball players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson day. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

All-Time Fantasy Baseball Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Published 6 months ago
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JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins poses during photo day at Roger Dean Stadium February 22, 2009 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

10 Tips For Winning Your 2009 Fantasy Baseball League

Published 8 months ago
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Trading Roy Williams Lets Lions Future ROAR

Published about 1 year ago
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Juice Williams: Surprise Performance Vs. Mizzou Earns Him Co-MVP

Published about 1 year ago
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MLB (38),
Baseball (33),
Fantasy Baseball (19),
Fantasy (18),
Columbus OH (8),
NL Central (7),
AL East (6),
New York (6)

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Favorite Athletes

LeBron, Peyton, The Big Hurt, Magglio Ordonez, Cal Ripken, Jr., Mike Gansey, Ryan Howard, Pat White
Favorite Sports Teams

West Virginia Mountaineers, North Carolina Tar Heels
Favorite Coaches

Roy Williams, Dean Smith, John Beilein, Phil Jackson. Least favorite? Coach Fraudriguez.
All Time Sports Moment

Cal Ripken - 2,131.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Louisville Cardinals at West Virginia Mountaineers, 10/15/05. WVU 46, Lville 44 (3OT). Steve Slaton scored 6 TD's. I was down on the field for the entire OT.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's Consecutive Games Played Record
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth. I love homeruns.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. 5 rings.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan. I'll always wanna be like Mike.
Gretzky or Orr?

The Great One.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras, he's hairier.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Champions wear red.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Dale.
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big East. Let's GOOOOOOO Mountaineers!

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by Keith
29 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Jonathan, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by DJ
4 months ago

Hey there!
Today, I go back in time ten years ago in which the All Star Game was celebrated at Fenway Park in Boston. Arguably the most emotional All Star Game of all time as we celebrated a legend in Ted Williams who would not be with us much longer. But throughout the game, Williams' farewell had truly inspired the AL to win this game. Take a look back as I run down this historic game

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218010-charged-with-emotion-remembering-the-1999-all-star-game-in-fenway

Feedback is always appreciated
by Brandon
5 months ago

I'm getting eatin' alive by Raiders fans, lol.
I could used some unbiased opinions about my article if you get the chance.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179440-raiders-gm-al-davis-is-addicted-to-speed-is-he-thinking-michael-vick

Thanks for your time,
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Jonathan,

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Nick
6 months ago

Hey,

Could you check out my latest article on some of the hottest, undervalued pitchers in Fantasy Baseball?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172012-flamethrowers-a-look-at-hot-pitchers

Thanks in advance.
by Todd
6 months ago

Hey Jonathan,
How are things over at College Fantasy Coach?

When you get a chance, check out my CollegeFootballGeek.com interview with Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167577-spring-qa-catching-up-with-nevada-quarterback-colin-kaepernick

Cheers,
TD
by Andrew
6 months ago

A Story From A Boston Sports Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan
by A.J.
6 months ago

Lions are making a huge mistake if they do draft Georgia underclassmen Matthew Stafford...the reasons and analysis follow:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/161016-lions-making-huge-mistake-if-they-go-with-stafford
by Thaddeus
7 months ago

Hey,
Remember Denver's collapse last season? I'll explain the domino effect it had on the entire franchise.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149900-why-the-broncos-collapse-last-season-forever-changed-their-franchise?just_published=1
by Ryan
8 months ago

Peyton Manning was better in 2004 than Tom Brady was in 2007. Want to know why? The Indianapolis Colts Round-Table is at it again...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137261-peyton-manning-had-a-more-impressive-season-in-2004-than-tom-brady-did-in-2007

We worked really hard on this one and hope to earn your POTD vote.

Hope you enjoy it!

-Ryan Michael
by Rachel
8 months ago

Hi Jonathan,
I am a reporter for The Daily Tar Heel, UNC's student newspaper. I am writing an article about UNC basketball fans who did not go to UNC, don't have family who go/went to UNC and don't live in North Carolina, but are still die-hard Carolina fans. I would love to talk with you about why you root for Carolina. If you'd be interested in being a part of my article, shoot me an email at ras4489@gmail.com...if not, sorry for spamming up your board.
Thanks!
Rachel
by Matt
8 months ago

hey. I posted my first article here on bleacherreport. I heard your a fantasy writer so was curious if you can comment on my article. just click on my profile and you will find it. Thanks
by Lawrence
9 months ago

Hey Jonathan,
What pitchers do I believe will be busts in '09? Find out here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124494-2009-fantasy-baseball-busts-pitchers/show_full
by Max
9 months ago

Looking forward to getting your fantasy baseball advice going on here again soon....

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Juice Williams: Surprise Performance Vs. Mizzou Earns Him Co-MVP

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