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Looks, brains and money...I have not any.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27: Broadcaster �Hot� Rod Hundley of the Utah Jazz looks on after he finished his 42nd and final season as an announcer and in the NBA after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Jazz 107-96 to win the series 4-1. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Who Put This Jazz Song on Repeat?

Published 13 days ago
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: A caddie walks off the 11th green during the second round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Masters Update: Tiger Makes the Cut

Published 7 months ago
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SUTTON COLDFIELD - SEPTEMBER 26: Golfer Tiger Woods poses with girlfriend Elin Nordegren during the opening Ceremony for the 34th Ryder Cup on September 26, 2002 in Sutton Coldfield, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Masters Update: Tiger Woods Ties His Best Opening Round Ever at Augusta

Published 7 months ago
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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 28: Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge on March 28, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods Wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Again

Published 7 months ago
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J. Michael Writes About

Opinion (33),
Golf (23),
Men's Golf (19),
Salt Lake City (18),
Tiger Woods (17),
PGA (16),
College Football (15),
Humor (11)

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Favorite Athletes

Ben Hogan, John Stockton, Royce Gracie, Tony Hawk
Favorite Sports Teams

Any underdog
All Time Sports Moment

Kirk Gibson's gimpy round-tripper
Most Memorable Game Attended

My 11 year old Little League game where I booted the double play ball at second, scarred me for life man.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Eleven straight PGA Tour wins by Byron Nelson
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Do you mean Bryon Russell, who Jordan had to push off of to get an open shot? Yes, then Russell.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzsky
Pele or Maradona?

Beckham. As an American, I only believe in 5 years of Soccer existence. See below.
Federer or Sampras?

Agassi, boring sports need personalities
Tiger or Nicklaus?

John Daly, see above
Petty or Earnhardt?

Are we talking sports or racing?
Schumacher or Senna?

Are those racehorses?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

NO BCS B.S.

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by Keith
1 day ago

As a Knicks Featured Columnist, I will be making periodical attempts to give fans an inside look at the different aspects of Knicks games. Take a look at what I came up with when Lebron James came to visit.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286083-keiths-knickerbockers-korner-reliving-the-hype-the-top-10-things-about-lebron-james-appearance-at-msg#page/11
by BabyTate
about 1 month ago

J. Michael, I'd like you in on this week, check out game #8 Saturday's Tough One.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263022-college-football-predictions-babys-losers-for-week-five-the-axe-falls

Baby Tate
by Glenn
about 1 month ago

All names were changed to protect the innocent. = -}
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259574-im-heramtile-and-planning-a-patriots-fan-counter-intervention
by BabyTate
2 months ago

Reaching out for all the veterans from 2008......

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245454-college-football-babys-losers-for-the-first-saturday-in-september

BT
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello J, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello J, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
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 Glenn
3 months ago

I was stuck on the number, the 50th is done.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222174-for-my-50th-i-had-to-tell-myself-quit-your-whining-and-get-to-writing
by Bob
4 months ago

I did my homework on this one. I would appreciate a read & comment.

Thanks, Bob

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208674-come-to-think-of-it-baseballs-lexiconwhen-you-dont-mean-what-you-say
by Gray Ghost
4 months ago

This is an excellent article, hope you can give it a read. Nic wrote about his Dad:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203618-baseball-a-game-for-fathers-and-sons
by Bob
4 months ago

For my 400th article, I decided to tackle a subject that is near and dear to my heart.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to read it and comment. I think it's something very important for us to recognize, particularly in light of today's Civil Rights game.

Thanks, Bob

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203473-come-to-think-of-it-racism-in-sports-is-alive-and-well
by J.C.
4 months ago

Greetings baseball fans and friends!

I present a slide show of events from June 15th, when the Dodgers held an event which allows fans to come onto the field to hit, pitch, and field. There are some behind the scenes shots as well.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202419-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-15-under-the-lights-in-los-angeles
by Glenn
4 months ago

It's a Patriots call to arms.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/201723-its-spring-and-the-patriots-haters-are-back-it-just-makes-me-hermatile
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
by Glenn
5 months ago

Hey J,
Haven't seen you around the threads lately but I posted one that hit a cord with a good bunch.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195761-all-of-lifes-lessons-can-not-be-learned-through-sports

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