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A graduate of scenic Curry College in Milton Massachusetts, Dan Pieroni is a passionate New England sports fan. He truly lives and dies with the success of his favorite teams. Want Proof? When he was a kid he threw a table lamp across he's bedroom because the Red Sox had just lost a playoff series to the Indians.

Although he's mellowed out considerably, sports, particularly baseball, remains one of his true passions. His honest and sometimes brutal assessments of issues in sports are sure to develop a loyal fan base here on Bleacher Report.

After almost three years at Blogger, Dan has decided to leave his personal blog because he wants a wider audience and he believes that someone may be so impressed with his writing that they'd be willing to pay him for it, not that he's holding his breath.

His life's ambitions are to visit every ballpark in the major leagues and eat at every "Popeye's Chicken" in the United States, clearly he doesn't get out much.

Dan lives with his nagging but loving parents and a younger brother that barely tolerates him in northern Rhode Island. He is eager to share his opinions with the rest of the Bleacher Report community and encourages you to comment on his work.

To see Dan's work on Blogger, including his popular "Tuesday Morning Running Back" column that will move to Bleacher Report this fall, visit sportstawk.blogspot.com

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Favorite Athletes

David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Josh Beckett, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, Larry Bird, Cam Neely.
Favorite Sports Teams

Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, Phillies, Dodgers, Falcons, Cubs.
Favorite Coaches

Jim Valvano, Terry Francona, Joe Torre, Bill Parcells, Joe Paterno, and many others
All Time Sports Moment

The Red Sox finally winning the World Series in 2004 after 86 years of heartache.
Most Memorable Game Attended

The 18 inning game between the Tigers and Red Sox in 2001.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

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

Ruth was the better power hitter, but Mays was a better all around player.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana, four titles in an era of great quarterbacks and tight competition says a lot.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan transcended the game and made it more individualized, thus he had a greater impact on the game.
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Pele was the biggest and most well known soccer player in the world. Outside of Argentina, few people know anything about Maradona.
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I'm an east coast guy, so Big East it is.

Latest Articles »

Tuesday Morning Running Back Week 11: Ten Things I'm Thankful For.

11/24/2009

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Tuesday Moring Running Back Week Nine: Belichick Botches One.

11/17/2009

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Tuesday Morning Running Back Week 9: New Yorkers Take Giant Step Backward

11/10/2009

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Tuesday Moring Running Back Week Eight: Return of the Lambeau Legend

11/03/2009

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New Article: Tuesday Moring Running Back Week Eleven: Ten Things I'm Thankful For.

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If you're a longtime reader of this column, then you know that during Thanksgiving week I usually use the space reserved for the big story of the week to list ten things I'm thankful for in regards to the current NFL season...

Craig Santucci said...

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I thought I would check in with some bye week perspective...

NY misses Spagnuolo...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292733-spagnuolo-owes-a-giant-thank-you

7 days ago

Nick Adamo said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276403-without-kris-jenkins-rex-ryan-and-jets-will-continue-nose-dive?just_published=1

36 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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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

43 days ago

Matt Shea said...

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Check out what made the first week of the NFL one of the most exciting in years!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254936-first-week-of-nfl-a-roller-coaster-ride

73 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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92 days ago

NYC Media Screamers- Michael Nastri said...

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Hey I would appreciate some input on my article: The Five Worst Sports Announcers in NY

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198557-the-five-worst-sports-announcers-in-new-york

166 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Dan,

Lou Gehrig has somehow been forgotten amongst the game’s immortals, even though he was possibly even more of a reason for the success of Ruth’s 1927 Yankees. Read about the quiet, forgotten leader of “Murderer’s Row,” Henry Lou Gehrig.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167924-lou-gehrig-remembering-the-quiet-forgotten-leader-of-murderers-row?just_published=1

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

206 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Dan-
I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for

206 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

I just wrote an article going over the best Yankee moments to occur against the Red Sox in the old Yankee Stadium before they play their first game of the rivalry in the New Yankee Stadium, I hope you enjoy and Thanks in advance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167622-top-five-yankee-moments-vs-red-sox-at-yankee-stadium

207 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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A Story From A True Patriots Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

211 days ago

daniel cox said...

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dan,

week 12 letters to the league is out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/85792-nfl-week-12-letters-to-the-league/show_full

check it out if you're interested.

thanks!

367 days ago

Jake Settlemyre said...

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Hi dan my name is jake settlemyre I am a student at Zeeland East High School and im involved in the newspaper class. I was wondering if i could ask you a couple of questions through email. My email is jacob_30_z_bball@hotmail.com If you could get back to me that'd be great thanks.
Jake

372 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/73910-the-cowboys-believed-and-won-13-9-what-miracle-happened
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/73403-is-it-just-me-or-is-the-nfl-doing-a-bad-job-of-protecting-players
Comment Please.

395 days ago

Emily Diekelmann said...

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what made you want to switch over here? It seemed like your site had a good thing going.

462 days ago

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Tuesday Morning Running Back Week 11: Ten Things I'm Thankful For.

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