Derek Lofland's Sportswriter Profile

Derek Lofland joined June 2008

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About Derek »

I live in Chicago, but am originally from Wisconsin. I am a disgruntled Green Bay Packer fan that wants Ted Thompson gone for not spending any money to better the team. My favorite sports are Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Hockey and soccer are at the bottom of my list. I would rather watch the Spelling Bee than either of those sports. My favorite athletes of all time are Brett Favre and Michael Jordan. While I like debating many sports, NFL Football is by far my favorite topic to discuss. In addition to this blog I am also the Senior NFL Writer for the Fantasy Football Maniaxs, which recently merged with FantasyPros911. The web address is http://www.fantasypros911.com/. I hope you enjoy the blog and check out the website for any fantasy football needs.

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Favorite Athletes

Brett Favre, Bart Starr, and Michael Jordan
Favorite Sports Teams

Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, Wisconsin Badgers
Favorite Coaches

Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, Vince Lombardi
All Time Sports Moment

Favre leading the Green Bay Packers to Super Bowl XXXI victory.
Most Memorable Game Attended

The Green Bay Packers vs. St Louis Rams in 2007 when Favre set the record for career passing yards.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Basketball - Wilt's single season scoring average of 50.4 points per game in 1961-62. Baseball: 56 consecutive games with a hit Football: Don Hutson NFL record of 8 seasons leading the league in touchdowns
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Who cares? Is soccer a sport?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Iger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

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Clinton Portis - High Risk vs. High Reward in 2009

06/12/2009

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Richard Langford said...

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You are cordially invited to witness a unique and funny evening with the Tennessee Titans.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294984-an-evening-with-the-tennessee-titans-bud-adams-style-pt-1

3 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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As Favregeddon approaches, it's time to look back at the Packers-Vikings Rivalry and the moments that have made it a special one... Hope you like it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281184-green-bay-packers-vs-minnesota-vikings-the-historythe-rivalry-favre

27 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Derek,

Lots of post-game talk about poor practices.Is MM doing his job?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258519-packers-coach-mike-mccarthy-is-he-failing-to-motivate-his-team/edit

67 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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What did you think of the Packers - Bears game? I went back and studied the film to come up with some surprising observations, including the key play in the game that everyone has overlooked.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255523-jersey-al-looks-at-the-film-packers-vs-bears-game-1-2009

Comments are always appreciated.

Thanks,

Al

71 days ago

try p said...

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Another 1
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251930-dallas-cowboysit-just-isnt-meant-to-be

77 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Derek,

Do any of these Rookie Undrafted Free Agents have a chance to make the Packers' roster? Let me know what you think...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223409-green-bay-packers-offense-spinning-the-undrafted-free-agent-wheel

Al

125 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Derek, Here's an article to give Packer fans something new to think about... Look forward to your comments.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207920-the-green-bay-packers-best-running-back-is-not-who-you-think

152 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Derek,

Biggest Packers OTA Surprise:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/199033-green-bay-packers-biggest-ota-surprise-olb-jeremy-thompson

165 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Hey Derek,

Here's my latest Packer article. Hope you don't mind the heads up. I always like hearing your comments...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194846-green-bay-packers-defense-in-dom-we-trust

Thanks,

Al

171 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Derek,

I always appreciate your comments. Here's an article about the Packers Special Teams:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188795-green-bay-packers-eying-a-special-2009-season

Al

180 days ago

Bryn Swartz said...

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I'd argue you're one of the 5 most intelligent people on this website, so your POTD means a lot to me.

206 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Derek,

How do you feel about Clay Matthews?

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

207 days ago

Andrew Nuschler said...

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Ah, I get it.

The double profiles got me for a sec—now I see you write under one, comment under the other. Well, I'll fan-add 'em both since you deserve it for the clear reason/logic demonstrated by that Brady/Manning article as well as the Trading Places pic.

Amazing all around.

Andrew

233 days ago

T.W. Krems said...

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My recent visit with the Chicagp Bears at Halas Hall.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/108829-an-afternoon-with-the-chicago-bears-at-halas-hall

TW

321 days ago

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