Derek Pivko joined June 2008

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Derek Pivko

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Athletic History: Ever since I was little I was either kicking a soccer ball, swimming in the ocean, chasing seagulls (would have totally got a Gold Medal in the Olympics for that when I was 4 years old) or playing basketball. My sophomore year of high school I started playing tennis after watching Pete Sampras's retirement ceremony at the US Open. I wanted to be just like Sampras, kinda didn't work as well as I thought it would. After senior year I stopped playing tennis and went to community college for two years where I shifted over to a year of junior college basketball. In 2006 I got the honor of visiting the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and it left me dribbling ever since! I also own a 2005 Arcadia Perception Kayak, I'm a little obsessed with it to be honest.

Personal: I am currently a Senior at Thomas Edison State College, set to graduate in December of 2009. I had the great opportunity of having an internship with KMSB Fox 11 Arizona, I had a great time with my internship and have nothing but loyalty towards them. I used to be a Videographer for MBA Program at the University of Arizona as well as filming local high schools for LocalSportsDVDs.com but school kind of put that on hold for now.

I am originally born and raised in Sparta, New Jersey home of Indiana Pacers Forward Troy Murphy. I've appeared as an extra in an Independent Movie filmed in 2004 that featured Former MMA star Don Frye, former WWE Women's Champion Chyna, current WWE wrestler Sim Snuka and a variety of different wrestlers including April Hunter in a movie called Just Another Wrestling Romance Movie. I appeared in two scenes in the movie, one at the wrestling match at East Coast Wrestling Association arena located in Lake Hiawatha, NJ and one at a wedding scene shot in my hometown of Sparta.

I was also involved in a student movie in the Fall of 2007 in Tucson, Arizona but I never got to see the finished product. In fact I barely remember what it was about so it's really no biggie just a Media Arts Project in which I did for a friend of mine.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Sean Avery, Shane Doan, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jason Bissonnette, Marian Gaborik, Robert Lang, Teemu Selanne

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Green Bay Packers, Rutgers Football, Phoenix Coyotes

  • Favorite Coaches

    Greg Schiano and Dave Tippett

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Lance Armstrong retiring at the Tour De France.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe DiMaggio's 56 Game Hitting Streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

    Pac 10

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    Derek Pivko commented on Notre Dame's Next Coach Will Demand Lower Academic Standards

    As long as Greg Schiano isn't mentioned I'm happy. Rutgers needs him more than Notre Dame does.

    • 1 replies – here are the latest…
    • jeff kalafa replied…

      Rutgers doesn't need him this week! There is no excuse for not getting his team up...

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    Derek Pivko commented on Jimmy Clausen: I Am Asking Nicely, Please Leave

    Were you the fan that punched Jimmy Clausen?

    • 2 replies – here are the latest…
    • Erin McLaughlin replied…

      No. Like I said in the title. I am politely asking him to ship out.

    • G T replied…

      ROFL

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    Derek Pivko commented on John Tortorella Shuffles Lines Again, Trying To Find Right Combo

    You never know until you try.

    • 2 replies – here are the latest…
    • Derek Pivko replied…

      Working pretty well right now, 7-3.

    • Rob Cristino replied…

      lol yeah, I'd say so. This was a much needed win. It was nice to see...

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    Cameron Paul commented on How Free Agency and Trades Changed the Coyotes From Pretenders to Contenders

    Nice article Derek. I liked all the moves they made this off season. They may have been quiet ones but look what they are doing now....

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    New Article: How Free Agency and Trades Changed the Coyotes From Pretenders to Contenders

    If the NHL was to conclude today, the Phoenix Coyotes would clinch a playoff spot, the first time since 2002. The seven year drought would looks to end with the revamped Coyotes...

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    bruce stoops commented on Ed Jovanovski: Coyotes Anticipating His Return

    I like the article, along with Heshka, i also believe Schlemko is doing an outstanding job.

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    Derek Pivko commented on Free Agents Carrying Rangers

    Couldn't help but laugh when you mention Wade Redden in a hockey article.

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    Derek Pivko commented on Chicago Blackhawks: Are They Talking Trade With Toronto?

    Tab, I really enjoy your articles you have a great art at communicating the Blackhawks needs while explaining their past to present.

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    Derek Pivko commented on Are The Edmonton Oilers a Team With No Direction?

    Sorry to say this but I like the article since my Coyotes are playing them on Monday. After Monday, I wish your team the best of...

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    New Article: An Injured Coyote Anticipating His Return

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    Thought you might be interested in reading about the secret celebration held by the Titans after their victory over the Bills.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294984-an-evening-with-the-tennessee-titans-bud-adams-style-pt-1

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    Derek Pivko commented on USF Falls Short Against South Carolina 69-66

    You guys landed the top Junior College recruit in recent history. Famous should be the focus of the team. But in all honesty, Famous is the...

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    Hey I'm starting to think they should put Montoya in now lol. The first goal the LaBarbera let was just horrible. You could tell his teammates were like you got to be kidding me.

    7 days ago

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    Derek Pivko commented on "Psycho" Sid Vicious Headed To TNA Wrestling

    Perhaps I have sinned but I would laugh real hard is Angle gave Sid the anklelock submission.

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