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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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The Short List What Derek thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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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
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Favorite Sports Teams
UCLA BRUINS (football & basketball), Dodgers (followed by the Padres & Cubs) in MLB, Lakers in the NBA, & the Chargers in the NFL.
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Favorite Coaches
John Wooden (number 1 by light years!), Eddie Robinson
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All Time Sports Moment
Jackie Robinson breaking the color line on April 15, 1947 - nothing comes close to that.
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Most Memorable Game Attended
Tie between UCLA-USC football games in 1996 and 2006, both won by UCLA!
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Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941
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Ruth or Mays?
Are you kidding? Mays by a million miles!
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Unitas or Montana?
Definitely Unitas
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Jordan or Russell?
Clearly Michael Jordan
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Gretzky or Orr?
Gretzky
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Pele or Maradona?
Pele by a long way
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Federer or Sampras?
I think both are dull. I prefer the Williams sisters!
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Tiger or Nicklaus?
Tiger, of course!
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Petty or Earnhardt?
I don't really follow auto racing
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Schumacher or Senna?
Who are they?
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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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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
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
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!
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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