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"Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Doctor Hunter Thompson

"We are all insane, each in our own way"-Sammie Clemens firing from the mound

"Enjoy Every Sandwich"- Z as in Zevon.....4th and long with no timeouts left, but still game.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Dempsey, Dan Hampton, Joe Don Looney, John Riggins, Stanley Ketchel, Harry Greb, Henry Morgan,Mickey Walker, Ali, Bill Hickok, Sweetness, Secretariat, Edward Teach, Butkus, LT, Bart Roberts, Kit Carson and Fatso Donovan...
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Bears, the Port Royal Pirates, and the sad Syracuse Orange
Favorite Coaches

John Mckay, Abe Gibron, Tex Rickard, Bedford Forrest,Crazy Horse, Ed Teach, Henry Avery, and Aaron Burr
All Time Sports Moment

Ali stopping Foremen.....Secretariat in the Belmont.....The Long Count..Meade's unanimous decision over Lee at Gettysburg..Alexander knocking out Darius at Issus..Crazy Horse KO of Custer..
Most Memorable Game Attended

Da Bears destruction of the New England Pats in the Super Bowl, Tyson v Spinks
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

NCAA All time Win records....last fossil standing JoePa or Bobby B...Harry Greb's 45 pro fights in one year
Ruth or Mays?

The Babe....just to party with for one night in NYC during the Roaring 20's...
Unitas or Montana?

Yea Gawds...coin toss.
Jordan or Russell?

Bill Walton...The Big Red Dead head
Gretzky or Orr?

Reggie Dunlop
Pele or Maradona?

Pele....cause he made that bad war movie with Michael Caine and Rocky
Federer or Sampras?

Sharpova...
Tiger or Nicklaus?

The Tiger is tough...and the Mrs Tiger is a bonus.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt...
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big East....but how bout a playoff?

Latest Articles »

Bad, Bad Bears: A Brief Bear Forty Niner History

11/13/2009

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The NFL's Worst QB and Coach Combos

11/13/2009

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November Nightmares: College Football's Worst Of The Week That Was

11/08/2009

177 reads 4 comments 0 likes

The NFL's Worst Teams On Veterans Day: What If They Were War Movies?

11/06/2009

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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

1 day ago

JW Nix made a great argument for the suspension of Brady Quinn. However, after I examined it, I felt that Brady Quinn needed a defense attorney.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293191-why-i-dont-think-brady-quinn-should-be-suspended?

2 days ago

JW Nix said...

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tell me your thoughts :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292018-time-to-stop-pandering-to-quarterbacks-and-suspend-brady-quinn

4 days ago

Hayley-L Graham said...

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Good morning Dan! I'd like to refer you to a piece that was written by Juan which I think could serve as a good tool for younger writers.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290739-quality-over-quantity-some-tips-for-aspiring-writers?just_published=1

6 days ago

L.J. Burgess said...

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I'm sticking with what I know.

(really good to hear from you, by the way.)

8 days ago

BabyTate said...

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Dan, I'd like for you to be in on this. Please let me know what you think.

BT

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288639-texas-longhorn-quarterbacks-a-journey-into-two-dimensions-of-fame

9 days ago

Rojo Grande said...

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Hey Dan
Would you give this a look-see?
Its the dream match race between Man O' War and Secretariat.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287976-man-o-war-secretariat-the-match-race-made-in-heaven
Thanks
-Rojo

10 days ago

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

1 day ago

James Williamson said...

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2 days ago

JW Nix said...

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tell me your thoughts :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292018-time-to-stop-pandering-to-quarterbacks-and-suspend-brady-quinn

4 days ago

Hayley-L Graham said...

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6 days ago

L.J. Burgess said...

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I'm sticking with what I know.

(really good to hear from you, by the way.)

8 days ago

BabyTate said...

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Dan, I'd like for you to be in on this. Please let me know what you think.

BT

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288639-texas-longhorn-quarterbacks-a-journey-into-two-dimensions-of-fame

9 days ago

Rojo Grande said...

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10 days ago

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A Pity for Penn State: The Big East Blunder

Received 2,000 Reads • July 08, 2008
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Why Aren't More Oakland Raiders In The …

Received 2,000 Reads • June 23, 2008
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They Said What? All Time NFL Quotes

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Joe Paterno, Bobby Bowden Race for the Record

Received 2,000 Reads • June 01, 2008
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The Best NFL Quarterbacks Not in the Ha…

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NCAA Football: Four Great Coaching What-Ifs?

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Buddy Ryan's Boys: The Defense Rises

Received 1,000 Reads • October 25, 2008
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The Terrible 10 of College Football: We…

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Chicago Bears: All Time Team

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