Dan Nelson
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Dan Nelson

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About

An aspiring sports writer from Minneapolis, MN, I became a Featured Columnist covering the Minnesota Vikings for B/R in January of 2010.

My parents claim I picked up my first baseball when I was two, so baseball is my first love. However, over the years, I have grown an equally strong love for football. In my mind, both are America's pastimes.

Baseball and Football (both college and pro) are my specialties, but I also follow the NBA and College Basketball.

Obviously, the Vikings are my favorite thing to write about, but expect me to share my two cents on all kinds of topics.

I'm not a fan of fair-weather fans.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin, Joe Mauer, Denard Span, Justin Morneau, Frankie Fastball, Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Ken Griffey, Jr., Kirby Puckett, Bert Blyleven, Kevin Garnett, Josh Smith, Chris Paul, Tim Tebow, Kalin Lucas, Mateen Cleaves, Magic Johnson, LeBron James

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Michigan State Spartans, Florida Gators

  • Favorite Coaches

    Tom Kelly, Ron Gardenhire, Urban Meyer, Tom Izzo

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Watching Brett Favre defeat the Green Bay Packers

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Watching Brett Favre defeat the Green Bay Packers

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Ty Cobb's .366 career batting average

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Who cares

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Who cares

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big 10

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  • Spencer Tucksen posted 633 days ago

    Spencer Tucksen

    Hey dude! I just finished writing this article comparing Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson. See who is better! Comment like please!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/395416-adrian-peterson-or-chris-johnson-who-truly-is-the-best-in-the-nfl

  • John Doublin posted 677 days ago

    John Doublin

    Something outside my normal style.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/375246-nfl-players-for-love-or-money-part-1of-2

  • Randy Lutz posted 716 days ago

    Randy Lutz

    With all the talk of Suh or McCoy going first overall, and the potential of Bradford or Clausen to be a "bust" vs. that of Suh or McCoy to "bust" I thought I'd take a look at DT's that have gone first overall in the past. Check it out and let me know what you think!
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/353955-taking-a-look-at-dts-that-went-first-overall?just_published=1

  • Randy Lutz posted 716 days ago

    Randy Lutz

    Just finished my first mock draft, pre-free agency edition. Would love to see what your thoughts are on my picks for your favorite team.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/353638-complete-2010-nfl-first-round-mock-draft#comment

  • JW Nix posted 720 days ago

    JW Nix

    this might interest you :
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/351363-the-almost-all-time-chicago-bears-defense

  • JW Nix posted 722 days ago

    JW Nix

    you like history? :
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/350025-the-almost-all-time-chicago-bears-offense

  • Richard Bowler posted 722 days ago

    Richard Bowler

    If you have time check out my Mock draft
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/350000-nfl-mock-draft-2010-version-30

  • JW Nix posted 731 days ago

    JW Nix

    Has Roger Goodell Lost His Mind?:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/344819-roger-goodell-looks-into-castratring-the-nfl-forever

  • JW Nix posted 731 days ago

    JW Nix

    Has Roger Goodell Lost His Mind?:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/344819-roger-goodell-looks-into-castratring-the-nfl-forever

  • JW Nix posted 737 days ago

    JW Nix

    controversy begats controversy :
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/341445-cantons-voters-once-again-show-they-know-nothing-about-football

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