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I'm a Chicago native who is a student a the University of Oklahoma.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - OCTOBER 03: Injured quarterback Sam Bradford #14 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks up to the scoreboard late in the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Land Shark Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Miami defeated Oklahoma 21-20. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

OU Campus Voice: Beat the Hell out of Texas

Published 23 days ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game One of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The All-MLB Team: D.A.'s 2009 in Review Part One

Published about 1 month ago
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BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 29: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after he is caught stealing third base to end the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 29, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Second to Some: Dustin Pedroia Is Far from AL's Best Second Baseman

Published about 1 month ago
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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 25: Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies celibrates after scoring the game-winning run against the St. Louis Cardinals on a sacrifice fly by Yorvit Torrealba in the ninth inning at Coors Field on September 25, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Cardinals 2-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

MLB Second-Half All-Stars

Published about 1 month ago
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D.A. has picked Interview: Baseball Crew Chief Speaks Out on Why He's a Moron (Satire) as a favorite article
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Favorite Athletes

frank thomas, chase utley, carlos quentin, paul konerko, scott podsednik, jim thome, derek jeter, aaron rowand, vladimir guerrero, mark buehrle, justin morneau, scott kazmir, tim lincecum, jermaine dye, hunter pence, aaron hill, michael jordan, derrick rose, luol deng, delonte west, nick markakis, chris bosh, brian urlacher, matt forte, devin hester, jay cutler, andy roddick, tiger woods, serena williams, venus williams, sam querrey
Favorite Sports Teams

white sox, bears, bulls, sooners
Favorite Coaches

ozzie guillen, lovie smith, phil jackson
All Time Sports Moment

chicago white sox 2005 world series
Most Memorable Game Attended

06/28/02 - white sox defeat the cubs, rallying from 8 runs down
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

749 complete games - cy young
Ruth or Mays?

ruth
Jordan or Russell?

jordan. not even close.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

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

big 12. go sooners!

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by Hotnuke
36 minutes ago

DA,

Just my take on the Miami’s disappointing loss to New England. Let me know what you think if you take a minute to peruse it…lol

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286626-miami-new-england-dolphins-fall-short-against-patriots-in-27-17-loss

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by JW
about 3 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Alex
about 7 hours ago

Week Nine is here! Check out what's in store for today's games and which undefeated team I think will go down today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286460-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-nine/show_full
by Keith
2 days ago

It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James is set to make his only appearance this season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Take a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
by Glenn
2 days ago

Terry posted this weeks collaboration.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285314-nfl-week-nine-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perspective
by JW
3 days ago

you MUST read this story from Tom Erdington. It deserves POTD.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284583-ricky-bell-the-unsung-hero-of-the-1979-tampa-bay-buccaneers
by Henry
6 days ago

Please check this out if you've got a minute.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282569-czar-report-texas-locks-horns-on-no-1-destiny-ranking-whos-no-2

I hope you like it and I'd appreciate your feedback!

Thanks,

Henry Ball
(Southern Man)
by Alex
7 days ago

Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full
by The
10 days ago

Hey check out my article on JaMarcus Russell
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280389-jamarcus-russell-the-reason-why-the-raiders-are-not-winning-games
Thanks for the support
by Michael
13 days ago

Here are my NFL power rankings.

join the debate.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278702-week-7-nfl-top-10-list-halloween-edition
by Craig
13 days ago

I have completely lost my patience.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278680-ny-giants-coordinators-gilbridge-sheridan-exposed
by Alex
14 days ago

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven
by Jack
15 days ago

Hey D.A. Check this out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277773-table-for-two-the-best-multi-sport-athletes-part-2

Thanks
by Keith
17 days ago

Are Chris Duhon and Toney Douglas the answers to the Knicks' point guard woes?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276444-knicks-still-struggling-to-find-the-right-point
by Suzette
17 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276131-a-second-helping-of-saints-gumbo

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