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I'm retired in Scottsdale, AZ, after a thirty year career in the Life Insurance-Pension business (www.theliangroup.com). Additional info can be found on my Facebook page. I've had a nice, full life...about ready to start looking for the next challenge and /or adventure. I'm still an avid sports fan, my interests are College Football, College Basketball, PGA Tour, NFL Football and Major League Baseball. My idea of a good time includes travelling to out of town sporting events such as the Rose Bowl, the Indy 500, Fenway Park, Camden Yards, maybe Augusta for the Masters. Where does it say we eventually have to grow up?!

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 29: Armando Allen Jr. #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish carries the ball during the game against the USC Trojans at the Memorial Coliseum on November 29, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Lookout SEC, Big 12, PAC 10, Big Ten, Notre Dame Football...Here We Come !

Published 3 months ago
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TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 17: Tiger Woods of USA leaves the 18th green during round two of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 17, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Tiger...We Need To Have A Talk

Published 3 months ago
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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens runs against the Tennessee Titans on November 12, 2006 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens won 27-26. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Steve McNair and "The Whole Person Concept"

Published 4 months ago
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Steve McNair: A Couple of Thoughts

Published 4 months ago
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E Paul Writes About

E Paul Lian commented on Tubby Smith, The Barn and Golden Gopher Basketball
E Paul Lian commented on Is Jeff Reed Drinking His Way Out Of Pittsburgh?
E Paul Lian commented on Big Ten: Analyzing and Fixing the Problems
E Paul Lian commented on Minnesota Vikings To Brett Favre: Thanks, but No Thanks
E Paul Lian commented on Brett Favre on Brett Favre: The Minnesota Viking in His Own Words
Jonathan Cyprowski responded to a comment on 2008 Draft Class; A Bunch of Busts or Late Bloomers?
Jonathan Cyprowski responded to a comment on 2008 Draft Class; A Bunch of Busts or Late Bloomers?

The Short List What E Paul thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Tiger, Phil, Lorena, Torii Hunter, Peyton, Eli, Walter Payton, Gale Sayers
Favorite Sports Teams

Vikings, Twins, ASU Sun Devils, Mn Gophers, Phoenix Suns
Favorite Coaches

Lou Holtz, Bud Grant, Vince Lombardi
All Time Sports Moment

My Dad and I were partners in the Father-Son Pebble Beach Golf Tourney...Pretty Cool
Most Memorable Game Attended

1969 Vikings vs LA Rams in the NFL Playoffs Vikes 19 - Rams 17
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

PAC 10

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by Jonathan
2 months ago

Hey E Paul,

I just wrote a new article/slideshow on the 2008 draft class of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Many have said it is the worst class in recent memory after those same experts called it the best draft of 2008. Are they busts or late bloomers? Check out the article and see what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239836-2008-draft-class-a-bunch-of-busts-or-late-bloomers
by Jonathan
3 months ago

Hey E Paul,

I just wrote an update on the offensive line situation in Pittsburgh now that they have signed a new free agent. Check it out and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234457-steelers-sign-stepanovich-in-attempt-to-sure-up-injury-depleted-o-line
by Robert
4 months ago

Hey E Paul thanks for the post! Happy 4th of July!
by Dann
5 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Bermuda Bob
5 months ago

Hey Mate !!!

Nice to make your acquaintance !!!

I totally agree with your assertion about growing up ... something has always told me that the day you think you have "grown up" or "arrived" you begin to die !!!

Sports and sporting events are a wonderful celebration of the best things in life ... especially when they are done purely !!!
by Jersey Al
6 months ago

Hey USC fans - were the Packers right to trade up for Clay Matthews III? I'd like to hear your thoughts...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166885-new-packer-clay-matthews-is-he-worth-it
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6 months ago

Thanks for signing up as a fan, Paul!

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Lookout SEC, Big 12, PAC 10, Big Ten, Notre Dame Football...Here We Come !

Tiger...We Need To Have A Talk

Steve McNair and "The Whole Person Concept"

Steve McNair: A Couple of Thoughts

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