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Doug Kraus joined June 2008

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About Doug »

HUGE Buckeye fan! I also attending Iowa State for a few years so I am a Cyclone basketball fan as well. I would rather not talk about Cyclone football, thank you very much. I also attended Sonoma State (now Cal State Sonoma) so I am a Cossack (now Seawolfs) soccer and baseball fan. I live just outside of Boulder so I am working to become both a CU Buff and Denver Bronco fan. I always love to see the Cubbies almost win the pennant. How 'bout dem Bears!!?!?!!!

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Favorite Athletes

Dan Gable, Walter Payton, Ernie Banks, Harvey Sterkel, Dick Butkus
Favorite Sports Teams

Ohio State Football, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Colorado Avalanche, Ajax
All Time Sports Moment

Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX
Most Memorable Game Attended

Nolan Ryan pitching a no-hitter 6/11/90 at Oakland
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

fastest pin in college wrestling 0.03
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Tie
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't Care
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big Ten

Latest Articles »

Final Seat at the BCS Table: Ohio State or Boise State?

12/01/2008

1,292 reads 35 comments 1 likes

Top 10 Rankings: KPI Week 14

11/30/2008

715 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Could Game Day Superstitions Be for Naught?

10/07/2008

357 reads 0 comments 0 likes

College Football Kraus Index: KPI Week 5

09/28/2008

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Doug Kraus commented on Report: Jimmy Clausen To Enter NFL Draft

If I were him I'd go. I don't see much upside in staying around for another season.

1 replies – here are the latest…
Christopher Chavez replied…

I agree. Thanks for the feedback, Doug.

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Doug Kraus commented on Texas Should Fall Behind TCU In The Polls After Almost Losing to 6-6 Texas A&M

It has been a real struggle to figure out who should be playing for the National Championship this year. I was certain it was TX-FL until...

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Doug Kraus commented on No-Name Bullets: Why 2009 Buckeyes Give Hopes For 2010 BCS Title Shot

I think they can and will make a strong run for the title next year. Remember, this was supposed to be a rebuilding year and many...

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Doug Kraus commented on Dead Man on Campus: Charlie Weis' Last Days at Notre Dame

I say keep Weiss, hire Cooper and Neuheissel as assistants and give the $11M buyout money to Planned Parenthood. Oh yeah, bring back Dr. Lou as...

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Smash Mouth replied…

What a stupid and insensitive comment.
Doug Kraus replied…

Glad you think so. That is exactly what I was hoping for. One more thing for...

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Doug Kraus commented on BCS Nightmare: Three Upsets That Will Devastate the System

Call me crazy, but I have Cinci getting upset by IL this weekend. So, when Pitt beats them next week it won't make much difference. Oh...

3 replies – here are the latest…
Doug Kraus replied…

I'm not a BCS hater, in fact I think for the most part it works out...
Brian Nelson replied…

funny! Dec. 5th will be a lot more exciting for some conferences than others. But at...

Brian Ginn said...

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Thanks. I read your article, check out mine about the ohio state texas game. Thanks, and GO BUCKS!

358 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Doug, thanks much for the pick!

359 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Here is my latest: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90321-the-team-concept-of-college-football

360 days ago

GeorgiaDawg said...

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If you get a chance...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80008-good-or-great-the-case-for-matthew-stafford

386 days ago

Kristofer Green said...

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My take on the Penn State-Ohio State match-up...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/72010-creature-vs-creature-a-buckeye-on-penn-state-ohio-state

Kristofer

406 days ago

onezuke18 said...

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I appriciate the comments on the article Doug. Thank you for taking the time out to read and participate on my board.

However, I would appriciate if you didn't tell me to "zip it", in the future please.

That poster hated me from the beginning...so I egged him on with a comment back because I loved it! He hates me so much now, he'll wait to hear what I'm going to say next so he can rant about the next thing I write.

I either want them to hate me or love me, because either way...they'll read again. If they just think, "eh, whatever", they won't care either way.

Once again Doug, I thank you for reading the series and your participation!

Sincerely,
OneZuke18

406 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/70573-look-up-get-up-and-never-give-up-cowboy-fans

Comment please.

409 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/70573-look-up-get-up-and-never-give-up-cowboy-fans

Comment please.

409 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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I humbly submit my latest:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/62923-southern-style-humble-pie-yours-is-in-the-oven

430 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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Thanks Doug!

435 days ago

Doug's Achievements & Awards (4) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Final Seat at the BCS Table: Ohio State…

Received 25 comments • December 01, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Final Seat at the BCS Table: Ohio State…

Received 1,000 Reads • December 01, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Big Ten Predictions for 2008: In-Depth …

Received 1,000 Reads • August 22, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Ohio State Football: Game Day Superstitions

Received 1,000 Reads • August 18, 2008

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Latest Articles »

Final Seat at the BCS Table: Ohio State or Boise State?

Top 10 Rankings: KPI Week 14

Could Game Day Superstitions Be for Naught?