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5'8 140 (ding!) 1LT, United States Army. I found myself wanting to write about sports several times on my philosophy blog www.appliedpragmatism.blogspot.com so I decided to open this account to get my thoughts down. I'm from Nebraska, but try to cover everything when I write. I will do game recaps from time to time, but I prefer to work from a broader angle. If you leave a comment I will do everything I can to get back to you and continue the conversation. Recently I have added a film blog www.cinemacomment.blogspot.com

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 10: A man holds up a sign in support of Michael Vick formerly of the Atlanta Falcons during the game against the New Orleans Saints on December 10, 2007 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Saints defeated the Falcons 34-14. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Vikings! Quick, Grab Michael Vick!

Published 3 months ago
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ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 14: American League All-Star Zack Greinke of Kansas City Royals looks on during the lineup before the 2009 MLB All-Star Game at Busch Stadium on July 14, 2009 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Should Trade Rather Than Waste Assets

Published 3 months ago
138 reads 10 comments

If This All-Star Game Goes One More Inning-How Bad Could It Get?

Published about 1 year ago
125 reads 0 comments

Great Game The First Time, Maybe Again?

Published about 1 year ago
178 reads 1 comments

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Cedrick Morrison responded to a comment on Why the Missouri Tigers Won't Go Bowling in 2009
Mitch Wilson responded to a comment on 10 Things That Might Surprise You This College Football Season
Jay Urban commented on Quentin Castille Dismissed by Nebraska
Jay Urban commented on Nebraska Running Backs Going Every Direction, One Even Headed To Slammer
Jay Urban commented on Nebraska Running Backs Going Every Direction, One Even Headed To Slammer
joey daugherty responded to a comment on Nebraska—Va Tech: Is Darren Evans' Injury a Game-Changer?
joey daugherty responded to a comment on Nebraska—Va Tech: Is Darren Evans' Injury a Game-Changer?

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

Favorite Athletes

Emmitt Smith,
Favorite Sports Teams

STL Cardinals, KC Royals, Nebraska Cornhuskers
All Time Sports Moment

Nebraska winning the 1996 Fiesta Bowl, the '95 Orange Bowl was more defining, but the Fiesta Bowl game showed this youngster that execution and professionalism can defeat flash no matter how technically superior one system looks
Most Memorable Game Attended

2002 Huskers vs. Colorado. The first time I saw the Huskers lose in person
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

stolen bases,,, nobody does that anymore
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana,,, that's like asking Michael Jordan or Oscar Robertson,,, their might be a discussion,,, if anyone could remember the other guy
Pele or Maradona?

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

Big 12 top to bottom, from football, to baseball, to basketball, to track.

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by Tyler
2 months ago

Yea, the Thunder Collins "I'm no snitch" thing was so unbelievably ridiculous that I could barely believe it. So you know who did it, but you're not going to tell the police and save your ass? Meanwhile, every person who was present at the shooting pointed you out as the shooter? Yeah, whatever helps you sleep at night Thunder.

I didn't like Castille at 250, but I was excited to see what he did at 225/230. I just get nervous because it seems like Roy's hamstring is acting up every other week.

Thanks for the read man.
by A
3 months ago

The latest in my season preview series

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232023-nebraska-cornhuskers-season-preview-week-6-vs-texas-tech

Go Big Red!

Andy P.
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Jay,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin
by D.A.
3 months ago

Hey Jay,

Im trying to put together an AL Central roundtable. Could you check your B/R inbox ASAP? Thanks
Daniel
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Jay,

Decided to start doing weekly MLB Power Rankings. If you get the chance, I'd like it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223096-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-a-shift-in-the-east

-Griffin
by Tyler Pollard
3 months ago

Hey,

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most sucessfull team this past ten years.
Are they a dynasty or not?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222805-san-antonio-spurs-dynasty-or-not
by Farooq
3 months ago

Hey, Who are the Top 5 NBA Teams Going Into The 2009/10 Season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219671-top-5-nba-teams-going-into-the-200910-season

Farooq.
by Andrew
10 months ago

Jay,

Thanks very much for your feedback. I sincerely appreciate anything constructive.

Andrew
by Tom
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the help. I have a knack of throwing in irrelevant things into my articles and not explaining them that well. Take a look at my other articles if you get the chance.
by Joseph
about 1 year ago

Thank you for the feedback and the tip. I always welcome advice! I'll be sure to put it to good use. Thanks again!
by BabyTate
about 1 year ago

Jay, I remember the other guy.
by Maclane
about 1 year ago

thanks for the editing...much appreciated...GBR
by Ari
about 1 year ago

When I did my show at Rider, I actually never got a chance to bring the baseball team on the show as guests. Their season always conflicted with my show time.
by Joe
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the edits and the feedback. I usually stick to news pieces where something is summarized and facts are presented, so I'm a little new to writing my opinion into an article, which is probably why it was a little hard to find my true side in the story.
by Onalee
about 1 year ago

Jay, I'm not working in firefox today so here's some editor's feedback.

Nice article! I tweaked your headline and teaser and also made some minor stylistic changes. Make sure everything checks out to your liking—keep up the great work!

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Vikings! Quick, Grab Michael Vick!

Kansas City Royals Should Trade Rather Than Waste Assets

If This All-Star Game Goes One More Inning-How Bad Could It Get?

Great Game The First Time, Maybe Again?

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