Derek Hart joined June 2008

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About Derek »

I am a UCLA graduate and a longtime fanatic of Bruin sports who joined Bleacher Report because I'm pursuing a writing career, and feel that I can combine my love of sports with my love of writing to write some articles and to get my opinions out there.
I have also been a baseball fanatic, having been involved in the game as a player and a coach for over 25 years. Like my grandparents before me, I have been a Dodgers fan since age 10. I also like the Padres and the Cubs.
Officially, my favorite sports are baseball/softball to play, and college football to watch.

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Ted Williams, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Josh Gibson & Satchel Paige: the greatest hitter & pitcher of all time

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    UCLA BRUINS (football & basketball), Dodgers (followed by the Padres & Cubs) in MLB, Lakers in the NBA, & the Chargers in the NFL.

  • Favorite Coaches

    John Wooden (number 1 by light years!), Eddie Robinson

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Jackie Robinson breaking the color line on April 15, 1947 - nothing comes close to that.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Tie between UCLA-USC football games in 1996 and 2006, both won by UCLA!

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Are you kidding? Mays by a million miles!

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Definitely Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Clearly Michael Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele by a long way

  • Federer or Sampras?

    I think both are dull. I prefer the Williams sisters!

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger, of course!

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    I don't really follow auto racing

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Who are they?

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

    As a UCLA alum, Pac-10 all the way - The Conference Of Champions!

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    Derek Hart commented on It's Troy Week and UCLA STILL SUCKS

    Well here we go again, another instance of a thugjan pouring out pure hate & vile. I never knew someone could hate a school so vehemently,...

    • 1 replies – here are the latest…
    • Steven Mudd replied…

      This from the ucla grad who spends his time writing about his hate for USC? Get...

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    Derek Hart commented on It's Troy Week and UCLA STILL SUCKS

    Hey, I've got a good joke for you: An $c fan & a UCLA fan are both in the 3rd grade. Which one is bigger? The...

  • Hot Poll

    Hot Poll: How will the UCLA-USC game unfold? 20 people have voted…

    • UCLA wins in a blowout

      15.0%
    • UCLA wins in a close, exciting battle

      40.0%
    • USC wins in a close battle

      15.0%
    • Forget it, USC will blow the Bruins out

      30.0%
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    Robert Wilson commented on The UCLA and USC Bands: A Tale of Crosstown Hatred

    Could this article be anymore slanted? Don't confuse the issue with the facts. To put "hate crime" and those isolated quotes from former band managers together...

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

      @ Robert:Yes, my article is slanted, & I'm proud of that! Deal with it! What I...

    • Robert Wilson replied…

      Derek, Are you even proof-reading your copy? Who's playing the "hate card" here. You make blanket...

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    New Article: UCLA-USC Preview: A Crosstown War Renewed

    For many football fans in America's second largest city, this is the only game that matters. This Saturday at the Coliseum, the UCLA Bruins will meet their crosstown enemies, the USC Trojans, ...

  • Comment

    Derek Hart commented on The UCLA and USC Bands: A Tale of Crosstown Hatred

    @ Robert: Oh & BTW, what happened at the 200 band bowl w/ that case WAS a hate crime - no different if the case belonged...

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  • Article

    New Article: USC Football: The Five Worst Losses Of The Pete Carroll Era

    Very few college football programs have been as dominant as the USC Trojans this decade. Among the accomplishments of Pete Carroll's cardinal and gold bunch: Seven straight Pac-10 Conference titles...

  • Article

    New Article: The UCLA And USC Bands: A Tale Of Crosstown Hatred

    For over eighty years, UCLA and the University of Southern California have had one of the most storied rivalries in sports...

  • Article

    New Article: Bruins-Sun Devils: UCLA Takes Advantage Of Turnovers In 23-13 Win

    Before last Saturday's battle with the Arizona State Sun Devils, I felt that UCLA's seniors were primed to have a big day. Being that it was their last home game and all...

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    you may like this :

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295611-crazy-canton-cuts-kenny-easley

    3 days ago

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    J.C. Ayvazi said...

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    I've just finished my take on the latest drippings from the steroid list, if you care to take a gander:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227817-thoughts-and-observations-on-the-new-leaks-off-baseballs-steroid-list

    118 days ago

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    Richard O'Neal said...

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    BREAKING NEWS!

    Manny and Ortiz tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs!

    Please comment and say how you feel about this!

    ro

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227224-reportedly-manny-ramirez-and-david-ortiz-tested-positive?just_published=1

    119 days ago

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    J.C. Ayvazi said...

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    Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

    All the best!

    122 days ago

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    PJ Ross said...

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    You've got questions? We've got answers. Anything and everything you want to know about the fast-approaching trade deadline is right here, broken down division-by-division, in a trading deadline mega-review.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223951-the-state-of-the-mlb-a-trading-deadline-mega-review

    124 days ago

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    • Lead Story

      Lead Story: Bronze Medal

      Derek Hart has written 1 lead story.

      Last awarded: November 26, 2009

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      Ten College Marching Bands You Need to …

      Received 1,000 Reads • October 21, 2009

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      Hot Read: Bronze Medal

      UCLA Football 2009: Preview and Predictions

      Received 1,000 Reads • August 04, 2009

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      Hot Read: Bronze Medal

      UCLA and USC's Signing Day Acquisitions…

      Received 1,000 Reads • February 05, 2009

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