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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.

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Kevin Craft #3 of the UCLA Bruins drops back to pass against the Kansas State Wildcats at the Rose Bowl on September 19, 2009 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Bruins-Huskies: UCLA Overcomes Much Adversity In Gutsy 24-23 Win

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PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Kevin Prince #14 of the UCLA Bruins throws a pass against the California Golden Bears on October 17, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Cal won 45-26. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

UCLA-Oregon State: Bruins Stage Big Comeback But Lose Fifth Straight, 26-19

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PASADENA, CA. - OCTOBER 10: Terrence Austin #4 of the UCLA Bruins runs with the ball against the Oregon Ducks on October 10, 2009 at the Rosebowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jacob De golish/Getty Images)

Why Has UCLA Football Been So Mediocre for So Long?

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PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Kevin Prince #14 of the UCLA Bruins runs with the ball against the California Golden Bears on October 17, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Cal won 45-26. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

UCLA-Arizona: Bruin Offense Is Offensive Again In 27-13 Defeat

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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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by J.C.
3 months ago

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
by Richard
3 months ago

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
by J.C.
3 months ago

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!
by PJ
3 months ago

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
by J.C.
3 months ago

Manny's Bobble Head night blast banishes bygone Dodger LF Baker's bunch

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222616-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-22-las-manny-chad-show-stifles-cincy
by O
3 months ago

As a baseball fan and Dodgers fan I thought you might want to take a look at my new article on the Dodgers legend Steve Garvey let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220684-dodgers-legend-steve-garvey-was-a-true-ball-player

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by J.C.
3 months ago

Hi then, hello again!

Here is a press box game article from Clayton Kershaw's domination of the Astros, with a few added nuggets. Hope you get a chance to stop by and check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220278-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-19-kershaw-out-texass-houston
by PJ
3 months ago

The two best young pitchers in the game are on the Dodgers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218144-chad-billingsley-and-clayton-kershaw-dominant-dodger-youngsters
by J.C.
4 months ago

After haunting the Dodger clubhouse and dugout on Tuesday, I have these reports to offer:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209792-jcs-dodger-dugout-whispers-june-30-torre-tidbits

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209795-jcs-dodger-line-drives-june-30-stults-shows-up-in-la-clubhouse
by J.C.
4 months ago

What a day to make my debut in the press box as the Dodgers were abused by Felix Hernandez and the Mariners. The good, bad and ugly are here for you:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208224-jcs-dodger-line-drives-june-27-seattles-king-felix-reigns-over-la
by Matthew
4 months ago

Hey,

I just came up with the list of the best current Major Leaguers wearing the numbers One thru Ten. I hope you can take a look and voice your opinion on my list. Thanks in advance,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205039-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-1-10

- Matthew Falkenbury
by J.C.
4 months ago

Greetings!

I have a freshly minted article looking at the Dodger/Angel series of the weekend. Hope you have a chance to check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204178-jcs-dodger-line-drives-june-21-la-knocks-the-devil-out-of-angels
by Griffin
4 months ago

Hey Derek,

This is the follow up of the piece I wrote yesterday - AL yesterday, NL today. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look at it. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202142-if-the-mlb-all-star-game-were-to-happen-now-these-would-be-your-guys-starting-pitchers-pt-two

-Griffin
by Griffin
4 months ago

Hey Derek,

I wrote a piece in May highlighting the position players that I thought should make the all star team. I started a 2-part follow up piece today focusing on starting pitchers. I started with AL. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look at it. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/201401-if-the-mlb-all-star-game-were-to-happen-now-these-would-be-your-guys-starting-pitchers

-Griffin
by J.C.
5 months ago

For your consideration, a slide show from Dodger/Phillie game on June 6th:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196992-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-6-maury-wills-steals-again

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Why Has UCLA Football Been So Mediocre for So Long?

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