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Note: I decided to shake up the whole profile picture. I love Chris Long, he was truly a man among boys while in college.

Hi everybody. I recently graduated from the University of Virginia and have been writing sports articles since 2005. Whether it's the Cavalier Daily, thesabre.com, The Fanatic Magazine or www.laxnews.com, I've been around the block. Obviously I bleed orange and blue but I love almost all sports including golf. I recently got the opportunity to become Virginia football community leader so feel free to contact me if you have any ideas. Better yet, write your own Virginia articles and let your voice be heard!

Ben's Recent Articles

Richmond Spiders and Mike London Gaining National Attention

Published 3 days ago
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Rashawn Jackson #31 of the Virginia Cavaliers looks at the scoreboard during the Gator Bowl against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Duke vs. Virginia Football: Bowl Dreams on the Line

Published 10 days ago
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ATLANTA - MARCH 12: Head coach Paul Hewitt of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets coaches Maurice Miller #3 and Lewis Clinch #0 against the Clemson Tigers during day one of the 2009 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament on March 12, 2009 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia Tech Basketball Season Preview 2009-10: Is Paul Hewitt on the Hot Seat?

Published 17 days ago
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Nate Collins #98 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates a safety during the Gator Bowl against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Virginia Steals the ACC Coastal Lead; Trick or Treat?

Published 21 days ago
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Ben Gibson has picked Bleacher Report College Basketball Season Preview Digest as a favorite article
Ben Gibson has picked Recruits and Newcomers To Help Get Several Coaches Off Hot Seats as a favorite article
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Ben Gibson has picked Luke Harangody, Cole Aldrich Top the List of Best Big Men in the Nation as a favorite article

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Favorite Sports Teams

Virginia Cavaliers, Atlanta Braves, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins
Most Memorable Game Attended

UVA/FSU football in 2005 or UVA/Duke basketball in 2007
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive games played
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer (now that he won the French)
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Jeff Gordon
Schumacher or Senna?

Wario from Mario Kart
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

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by Robert
3 days ago

Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by JW
5 days ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
by Blaine
10 days ago

this one from Rojo Grande is worth a read!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279848-triumph-and-tragedy-where-heroes-are-forged
by Dedrick
11 days ago

I have made an article on the comparison between steph curry and his little brother seth curry check it out!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279389-will-seth-curry-be-a-better-pro-than-his-brother-stephen-curry
by JW
20 days ago

now may be the the time to : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation
by Alex
20 days ago

Check out what's in store for the NFL's week six action!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274024-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-six/show_full
by Leroy
23 days ago

Actually, I was shocked to see that was your first badge, Ben. You've done so much great work, man! I just made sure you got some exposure; the rest took care of itself!

B/R is indeed a great place, flaws and all. I hope to contribute here for a very, very long time. :-)
by JW
24 days ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272178-crazy-canton-cuts-bob-talamini
by Leroy
25 days ago

Congrats on the AOTD, Ben!! Very well-deserved, and WAY overdue, my friend!
by Blaine
25 days ago

...and congrats on AOTD!
by Blaine
25 days ago

No problem, will comment when I get a moment!
by Joe
29 days ago

While I usually don't promote articles, I saw fit to promote this one. I feel people are not paying attention to what this article is about. They probably should. No matter if you are a fan of Florida or LSU, this is something you need to remember going into tomorrow night.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268765-gater-bait-oh-did-you-think-i-was-talking-about-lsu-no-its-tim-tebow

-Joe Burgett
by Tyler
about 1 month ago

Hey Ben,

Brad Frank, one of the Duke Basketball Community Leaders, and I have just completed an article we wrote together. We highlight 5 different questions about Duke's upcoming season and each answer the questions from a different point of view.

Check it out if you get the chance and make sure to supply some of your great comments and feedback. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266157-duke-basketball-preview-two-views-on-five-pressing-questions-for-season/show_full
by Dan
about 1 month ago

I've spent the past several weeks adding to a piece dedicated to one of the father's of college football, Knute Rocke. In time for his dedication tomorrow at Notre Dame Stadium, I present to you the true and inspiring story of the most renown coach in the game:

Don't be shy, and as always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265043-the-true-story-of-knute-rockne-college-footballs-most-renowned-coach

R.I.P 3/31/1931
by Denton
about 1 month ago

Check this out if you get a chance:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264798-northwestern-state-needs-to-learn-the-definition-of-a-sports-column

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Virginia Steals the ACC Coastal Lead; Trick or Treat?

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