Tom Delamater joined October 2009

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Tom Delamater

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Longtime broadcaster, author and sports commentator. . .Have done radio and television play-by-play of high school, college and pro sports in Texas and Ohio. . .Authored a book, "Crocodiles Rock!", about the Canton Crocodiles 1997 championship season and the early days of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league in the Midwest. . .Former columnist about Cleveland sports for FanStop.com. . .Editor for a publishing house in the 1980s. . .Have taught numerous university journalism courses. . .Current PR pro. . .Author of the sports blog, "A Few Rows Up."

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  • Favorite Athletes

    My two sons.

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Ohio State Buckeyes (football and basketball), Notre Dame football (entirely because of the movie "Rudy")

  • Favorite Coaches

    The coaches all across the country who teach and encourage young children, and who don't favor their own kids when they coach

  • All Time Sports Moment

    On October 16, 2009, my son's high school football team (Hoover Vikings, North Canton, Ohio) was trailing the storied Canton McKinley Bulldogs, 34-2, at halftime. Hoover scored 36 unanswered points in the second half to win, 38-34. I've never seen anything like it.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    The one above. Also, when my youngest son pitched a complete game at age 10 to help his North Canton team win the Ohio Little League state championship game, 2-1, over Howland in 2005.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young's 511 career wins

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Otto Graham

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Wilt. He changed the game. No one else did or has since.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pass

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Pass

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Pass

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

    Favorite is Big 10, best is SEC

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    Tom Delamater commented on Thoughts from Egypt: Should Shaq Come Off the Bench?

    Can't say I don't agree! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287879-cleveland-cavaliers-shaquille-oneal-should-be-sixth-man-of-the-year

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    Tom Delamater commented on Tell Me Another Fable: Detroit Lions Win with 0:00 Left

    From the Cleveland perspective, it seemed like there wasn't enough time for the small-chunks-of-yardage approach on that last drive. Besides, it made sense for the Browns...

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    Tom Delamater commented on Tell Me Another Fable: Detroit Lions Win with 0:00 Left

    From the Cleveland perspective

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    Tom Delamater commented on Brady Quinn Shuts Up His Critics, But There's Still More to Prove

    A very timely performance for Quinn. I like that he's been a stand-up guy, too. After the game he offered that he hadn't played well against...

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      I hope he can continue to build his confidence this weekend too, because I really don't...

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    Hot Article: Rookie Mistake by Eight-Year Vet Hank Poteat Costs Browns, Brady Quinn

    What was Hank Poteat thinking? The Browns and Lions played what was, for them, a classic game on Sunday. Cleveland had taken a late 37-31 lead, and Detroit was down to a last-gasp throw by rookie Matthew Stafford...

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    Silky D commented on Rookie Mistake by Eight-Year Vet Hank Poteat Costs Browns, Brady Quinn

    Yeah, Rod Hood's been having a great year for the Titans. That was one costly personnel decision on Mangini. Wright, Hood, and McDonald (In that order)...

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    Evan Higgins commented on Rookie Mistake by Eight-Year Vet Hank Poteat Costs Browns, Brady Quinn

    Francies will be a good cornerback in this league. they should of held on to Rod Hood and let this guy go, and let Francies get...

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    Ron G. commented on Rookie Mistake by Eight-Year Vet Hank Poteat Costs Browns, Brady Quinn

    This is the first time I seen Hank Poteat on the field since the Broncos game (the one where he was torched all day long by...

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    Paul Mongera commented on Rookie Mistake by Eight-Year Vet Hank Poteat Costs Browns, Brady Quinn

    Irregardless when was the last time anyone ever saw a Pass Interference on a Hail Mary? I don't like Poteat. But Stafford was outside the tackle...

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    Eric Paul commented on LeBron James Needs to Take a Hint—and Take His Game Inside

    Love it!!! Great Read...One of the rare pieces where a true fan finds an area of improvement in a star's game and writes such a tasteful...

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    Daniel Wolf commented on Rookie Mistake by Eight-Year Vet Hank Poteat Costs Browns, Brady Quinn

    I never liked Poteat, and would rather see rookie Coye Francies play instead of him.

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    New Article: Rookie Mistake by Eight-Year Vet Hank Poteat Costs Browns, Brady Quinn

    What was Hank Poteat thinking? The Browns and Lions played what was, for them, a classic game on Sunday. Cleveland had taken a late 37-31 lead, and Detroit was down to a last-gasp throw by rookie Matthew Stafford...

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    Tom Delamater commented on Jim Tressel's Ohio State Legacy Will Be As a Winner, Though It's Rarely Flashy

    No question, Tressel's results speak for themselves, although I don't think people will only appreciate him when he's gone. Plenty do now. His record against Michigan...

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    hey you mind checking out my article and giving it some perspective? Thanks, it's greatly appreciated.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295047-bta-what-about-bosh

    2 days ago

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    Tom Delamater commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    I don't worry about best ever, necessarily, but I like McCoy. All my kids were born in Texas when I worked there, and my son still...

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