Michael Whittenberg (Senior Writer)

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Michael O. Whittenberg, 22, hails from the great state of South Carolina and currently resides in Charlotte North Carolina. Michael attends college in NC as well, where he recently changed his major from Computer Information Systems to English/Journalism because his love for writing especially about sports. Once he graduates he plans to attend Grad school in DC or Dallas and continue to study Journalism.

Despite being a native of the Carolinas, he hates the North Carolina Tarheels with a passion. However, he is a huge Duke fan and is starting to show a little love towards the Charlotte Bobcats.

Michael’s favorite athletes of all-time would have to be Jerry Rice, Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler.

Some of his favorite current athletes are Carmelo Anthony, Ray Allen, Diana Taurasi, Vladimir Guerrero, Manny Ramirez, Ichiro, Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow Jr., Carson Palmer, Candace Parker, Steve Nash, Joe Johnson, A-Rod, Gilbert Arenas, and Steve Smith.

Whittenberg loves and follows all sports—but shows more adulation towards NBA Basketball and he considers himself a historian of the game.

He shows much respect and admiration for sports writers Stephen A.Smith, J.A. Adande, Jamelle Hill, Scoop Jackson, Chris Broussard, Jeffri Chadiha, John Clayton, Chris Sheridan, Marc Stein, Woody Paige, Jay Mariotti and Bill Plaschke.

Mike started writing at the age of 10… he used to write short story mysteries for fun and his brother illustrated the “books”. As a child, he admired the writing style of R.L. Stine because he was a huge fan of Goosebumps. He is still a mystery/horror fan and loves to read Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz. He also enjoys biographies, autobiographies and inspirational books…particularly Hill Harper and TD Jakes.

Away from sports writing and reading, his other hobbies include gun range shooting, playing basketball, and clothes shopping. Mike considers himself a great dresser and is addicted to Lacoste polos.

Michael can be contacted through email: mike_whittenberg@yahoo.com

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Favorite Athletes

Today: Carmelo Anthony, Ray Allen, Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker, Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow Jr., Carson Palmer, Reggie Wayne, Manny Ramirez, Josh Beckett, Vladimir Guerrero, Michael Beasley and more.

Favorite Sports Teams

Duke Blue Devils basketball

All Time Sports Moment

1997 NBA Finals Game 5 Bulls vs. Jazz, Michael Jordan scores 38 points with the flu. 1993 NBA Finals: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix game 3. Suns win in triple overtime

Most Memorable Game Attended

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Los Angeles Lakers: December 29, 2006: Kobe goes off for 58 points in a losing effort.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game record set in 1962.

Ruth or Mays?

The Sultan of Swat

Unitas or Montana?

Hard choice--but I have to go with Montana since he is closer to my time.

Jordan or Gretzky?

MJ all day, the greatest of all time

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

ACC of course, the best conference in college B-ball.

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  1. by Andrew
    2 days ago

    Thanks for the comment. Congrats on having your article chosen by Fox, that's great.

  2. by Dave
    3 days ago

    Mike -

    Just wanted to let you know that your "3 QBs to Watch" article was chosen for publication on FoxSports.com as part of a new partnership we have with them.

    Check it out:

    http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8136350/Three-QB-situations-worth-watching

    We'll be announcing the full details of the partnership soon, so stay tuned for that.

    Congrats on getting picked,

    Dave

  3. by Joe
    5 days ago

    Hey Michael, could you check out my "Make Your Case" article. I would love some feedback. Thanks.

  4. by Bryan
    5 days ago

    Hey man, loved the quarterbacks article—very informative, and you're right they will be fun to watch.

    I do have one question thought—how'd you get the enlarged text about halfway down your article? It looks sharp man, very sharp.

    BT

  5. by Matt
    8 days ago

    No problem.

  6. by Sean
    10 days ago

    Hey Michael,

    Check out my in depth analysis on the possible trading of Allen Iverson.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/21899-When-Does-The-Allen-Iverson-Sweepstakes-Begin-

  7. by Rodge
    10 days ago

    Sup bro! Check out the article I wrote, tell me what's up. Peace.

  8. by Michael
    10 days ago

    Thanks for the add, I must say due to recent events I've had to remove Roger Clemmons from my favorite players of all-time list, you may want to think about doing the same with Karl Malone haha. I appreciate any help you can give and look forward to reading some of your critiques on the Association.

  9. by Jeffrey
    11 days ago

    How do you put your quotes on the side of the article?

    And I don't understand how my article, which I wrote comparing CP3 and Deron, something worthy of comparison won't get nearly the amount of reads then a LBJ-Carmelo comparison.

  10. by Benjamin
    13 days ago

    Thanks for the feedback my dude

  11. by Benjamin
    14 days ago

    Michael--

    That article about Kobe winning the MVP is right on point. Great job.

    Ben

  12. by TJ
    15 days ago

    Hey Michael, I just finished an article called "Who is the NBA's best PG Tandem" I think it is pretty good, but would really like some tips to make it better, if you have time, I would really appreciate your help.

    TJ

  13. by Sean
    16 days ago

    Hey Micheal,

    The Carmelo-Lebron article is done.

    Check it out

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/20883-Who-s-Better-Carmelo-or-Lebron

    Vote for it as Pick Of The Day. You won't be sorry, don't forget vote.

  14. by Sean
    16 days ago

    You wouldn't by chance be releasing the Celtics peace sometime this week would you?

    I was planning to post who's truly better Carmelo or Lebron. You know from stats, on the court accomplishments, and endorsements.

    Just wanted to know so the articles aren't bumping heads or battling for the spotlight.

    I'll give you the priority.

    Sean

  15. by Sean
    18 days ago

    Here's a better Larry Bird montage: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-OG3PhdFK-M

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