Dave Hampton
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Dave Hampton

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About

I'm a 24 year old who didn't get into sports until I was about 17, but I have more than made up for it since then. I used to attend Central Michigan University, but have returned home to orchestrate a career change. I spent 4 years watching Dan LeFevour in person and can honestly say he is the greatest thing since sliced bread, and will probably be a better QB than Tim TebWho will ever be.

I am quite the knowledge bank for baseball and hockey, and will readily watch any MLB or NHL game. I came of age in baseball in 2003 when I finally got a good television package, watching the Tigers lose 119 games that season. I cheered when they did well, and swore at them during their failures, but have clung to my team no matter what. Mike Maroth will forever be one of my favorites for the heart he showed as a Tiger.

I have tons of favorite players, spread out over most teams, and spend my energy rooting for the average-Joe type of guys that don't get as much love. It's easy to root for Albert Pujols because he wins MVPs every year(and I do like Pujols). But to me it means more to stick with the guys who don't and won't get 8 and 9 figure contracts in their careers and really have to fight to carve out their little niche.

Thanks for reading, it's people like you that keep this site going and inspire me to do what I do here.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    NFL: James Thrash, A.J. Feeley, Wayne Chrebet. NHL: Craig Conroy, Daniel Cleary, Darren Helm, Patrik Elias, Jamie Langenbrunner. MLB past: Trot Nixon, Mike Maroth, Edgar Martinez, Tim Salmon, Frank Thomas, Darin Erstad. MLB present: Michael Young, Omar Vizquel, "Pat the Bat" Burrell, Nick Markakis, Adam LaRoche, Marcus Thames, Mike Sweeney, Tim Wakefield

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, New York Jets, Atlanta Braves

  • Favorite Coaches

    Mike Scioscia, (Jim Johnson)

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Flutie's hail mary

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2004, A's at Tigers for 15 innings

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak

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

    MAC!

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  • Ash Marshall posted 820 days ago

    Ash Marshall

    Hey Dave,

    I'm writing articles about the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Detroit Tigers' piece.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292893-mlb-9s-detroit-tigers-did-ty-cobb-have-the-best-offensive-season-ever

    Any feedback or thoughts would be appreciated.

    Cheers,

    Ash

  • Steven Merriam posted 821 days ago

    Steven Merriam

    Hey Dave!

    If you could check this out and leave some feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291675-how-could-this-happen-the-decline-of-the-card-industry

  • Lou Cappetta posted 853 days ago

    Lou Cappetta

    Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards

  • A. Version 2.0 posted 880 days ago

    A. Version 2.0

    Hey,

    I really hope this can be a good read, let me know if you like it.

    Its a good debate.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257664-the-great-debate-barry-bonds-vs-ted-williams

    Thanks

    Alec

  • Austin Drake posted 899 days ago

    Austin Drake

    Hey-
    If you have a Twitter, can you PLEASE follow DetTigersDen. It's the Twitter for a new blog dedicated to Tigers coverage that will be launched on Sept. 19th.

    THANKS!

  • D.A. posted 902 days ago

    D.A.

    Hey Dave,

    Miguel Cabrera should be the frontrunner for the AL MVP:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243958-miguel-cabrera-is-the-american-leagues-most-valuable-player

    Thanks,
    DA

  • Steven Ball posted 912 days ago

    Steven Ball

    Hey Dave! If you can find the time take a look at my latest article. Thanks :)

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238042-tiger-woods-is-human-whats-the-big-deal

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