Matt Konkle's Sportswriter Profile

Matt Konkle joined June 2008

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About Matt »

My name is Matt Konkle and I'm over a year removed from college. I graduated UDel with a Biology degree, but I'm aspiring to become a sports journalist, or more specifically, Mel Kiper Jr.'s protege. I bleed the green and gold of the Green Bay Packers and having lived in Wisconsin for the earliest 7 years of my life, I will always remain true to my roots. I'm trying to get my start with a local newspaper, and hopefully from there, in years time, I will ascend to the upper ranks of the sports journalism community, ultimately with ESPN or the NFL Network. This would be the ideal career for me and a dream come true, and I will do what it takes to achieve that lofty but attainable goal.

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Packers Report: Poor Blocking, Red Zone Inefficiency, Dumb Penalties, Oy Vey!

10/21/2009

298 reads 6 comments 0 likes

Packers' Message to NFL: This Isn't Last Year

09/14/2009

1,137 reads 1 comments 0 likes

Green Bay Packers to Win it All: 2009 League MVP Aaron Rodgers at the Helm

09/07/2009

1,050 reads 4 comments 0 likes

It's Time for the Wisconsin Badgers' Quarterback To Emerge

06/22/2009

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John Vetsch said...

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2009 NFL Season Projections
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250893-2009-nfl-season-projections

80 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Some news for Packer fans:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186928-green-bay-packers-otas-begin-and-so-do-the-surprises

182 days ago

Scotty Kimberly said...

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This year Remember the Sonics is hosting its first ever "Mock Draft Challenge!"

The Mock Draft Challenge is a competition where experts, analysts, and bloggers alike can enter their mock draft to win a first-place prize package and one year's worth of bragging rights.

Check out all the details at:

http://rememberthesonics.wordpress.com/mock-draft-challenge/

The Entry Deadline is April 24 so post your name on the board and start polishing your final mock draft!

Don't just say your mock draft is the best... Prove it.

Scotty Kimberly
--RTS Editor--

225 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Packers Community leaders have a Packers daft pick contest going. Here are the details:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157126-br-contest-predict-the-packers-picks-win-a-cheesehead

225 days ago

John Louie Ramos said...

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Matt,

I would love it if you checked out my latest article, I hope that it gives us all the much needed inspiration.

"The cradles of eminence part2, the triumph of the human spirit"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136570-the-cradles-of-eminence-in-sports-part2-the-triumph-of-the-human-spirit

enjoy,
Louie

PS: I like the profile picture.. pokemon my favorite when I was at fourth grade..

263 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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Hey Matt,

Would like to know what you think about my latest article involving the hype of Louisville. I, for a fact, have something to say about that.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136162-cards-overrated-why-louisville-isnt-a-worthy-number-one-seed

263 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Some Brett Humor:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121525-celebrity-deathmatch-brett-favre-vs-a-rod

291 days ago

Ryan Michael said...

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This might be the most interesting article I've written to date. Did you know that from 1960 to 1969 the NFL held a "Playoff Bowl" pinning the runners-up from each Conference in a game to determine the 3rd place team of the NFL?

The entire history is right here...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/119446-the-unknown-history-of-the-playoff-bowl-and-how-it-could-work-in-the-nfl-today#comment_body_556659

I'm trying really hard to win the POTD with this and have already managed to earn a few votes, hopefully I'll earn yours as well.

Hope you enjoy,
-Ryan Michael

296 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Care to weigh in on this?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/115245-gasp-could-green-bays-ted-thompson-actually-be-doing-a-good-job

304 days ago

Matt's Achievements & Awards (7) »

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Matt Konkle's Second 2009 NFL Mock Draft

Received 2,000 Reads • March 07, 2009
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Julius Peppers to the Green Bay Packers…

Received 2,000 Reads • January 27, 2009
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Packers' Message to NFL: This Isn't Last Year

Received 1,000 Reads • September 14, 2009
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Green Bay Packers to Win it All: 2009 …

Received 1,000 Reads • September 07, 2009
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Matt Konkle's Second 2009 NFL Mock Draft

Received 25 comments • March 07, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Julius Peppers to the Green Bay Packers…

Received 25 comments • January 27, 2009
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Brett Favre: Quit Playing Games With My Heart

Received 1,000 Reads • July 12, 2008

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Packers Report: Poor Blocking, Red Zone Inefficiency, Dumb Penalties, Oy Vey!

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Green Bay Packers to Win it All: 2009 League MVP Aaron Rodgers at the Helm