Burton DeWitt joined June 2008

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Burton DeWitt

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To contact me regarding my writing, please email me at b-s-d-9-8-7-@-g-m-a-i-l-.-c-o-m.

Hi y'all. I'm a 20-year old college student at Rice University. I have been actively writing about sports for five years with a focus in college football, tennis, golf, horse racing, and folkstyle wrestling. I am currently working on a freelance piece about the 1969 Texas Longhorns football team. Furthermore, I am researching the University of Texas football team since 1957 and its effect on perceptions of race within the state.

Retired Australian tennis player Wayne Arthurs is my hero. His matches have helped me pull through some of my lower moments.

College sports are greater than professional sports, but you already knew that.

I have had one article published on CBSSports.com, which was written on request of the CBSSports.com editing staff.

I run a horse racing blog, FinalHalfAFurlong.blogspot.com. The name is inspired by Arlington Park track announcer John Dooley, who used to say "they come inside the final half a furlong!" He no longer appears to use the phrase as the horses pass the sixteenth pole.

Again, please direct all inquiries to b-s-d-9-8-7-@-g-m-a-i-l-.-c-o-m without the "-." I have included these to avoid automated spammers from picking up my address.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Wayne Arthurs, Goran Ivanisevic, Ernests Gulbis, Tuncay Sanli, Jose Maria Olazabal, Robert Kubica, Ayrton Senna, Herschel Walker (the football player/olympic bobsled racer, not the trotter), Native Dancer, Holy Bull, Go For Wand, Personal Ensign, Dash for Cash, Falcon Seelster, HENRY CEJUDO!

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    University of Florida, William Marsh Rice University, Northwestern University, Atlanta Falcons, Florida Marlins, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Middlesbrough F.C., Burton Albion FC (duh, they named the club after me), BMW Sauber

  • Favorite Coaches

    Nick Saban (I hate him, but he is the best), Dave McGinnis

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer, 2008 Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Final

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2009 Kentucky Oaks, Rachel Alexandra was just phenomenal

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    XFL single-season rushing record, or Sam Crawford's 309 triples, or Matthew Emmons screwing up gold on the final shot in two consecutive Olympiads

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Jim Brown

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Messier

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Pancho Gonzalez

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Secretariat

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Senna, then a dozen other people, then Schumacher

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

    SEC

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J Panchina said...

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Thank you so much for the edit. It really does look a lot better.

83 days ago

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J Panchina said...

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Hi Burton, I've read a few of your articles, and you really seem to know a thing or two about writing and horse racing. I was wondering if you could give my article on the upcoming Woodward a look, and give me any feedback on my writing, or the race. Thank you!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247901-woodward-memorial-preview-rachel-alexandra-expected-to-extend-streak

84 days ago

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Taylor Rummel said...

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Hi Burton, I am trying to become a Featured Columnist for the Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball Team and would appreciate your support by taking a look at this article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244141-michigan-states-two-recruits-hope-to-fill-vacated-center-spot

Thanks much

90 days ago

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Richard O'Neal said...

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Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

ro

91 days ago

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Jakob Thais said...

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Hey!

Have you had a chance to read my latest article on a legacy that will never be forgotten in a buckeye's heart. If you have time I'd love for you to read and comment it!

Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229111-tyson-gentry-an-inspiring-ohio-state-buckeye-legacy

110 days ago

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Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Burton
Reds Roundtable #3 called to order. :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227076-cincinnati-reds-roundtable-no-3

119 days ago

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sriram ilango said...

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Hello Mate,
I just wrote a article about Tiger Woods, if you are free do check it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221444-tiger-woods-more-than-just-a-golfer

Sriram

128 days ago

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U. S. said...

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Hi
Please check this out
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220214-federer-moments-v-003-the-picasso-of-point-construction
and leave a comment
Thanks

130 days ago

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U. S. said...

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Hey
For tennis fans, quick daily federer moments. you know, the ones that make you gasp.
2 so far,
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218922-federer-moments-v-001-the-one-against-ascione
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219815-federer-moments-v-002-just-a-flick-of-the-wrist
leave a comment about what you think about the idea

131 days ago

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Dann Khan said...

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He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol

162 days ago

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Rajat Jain said...

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Hey Burton, I have tried to offer a different perspective to Pete's glory at Wimbledon. Plz give it a read, time permitting, and would appreciate your thoughts. thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198920-pete-sampras-and-the-irony-called-wimbledon

164 days ago

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Dann Khan said...

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Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

167 days ago

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Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"

197 days ago

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Burton DeWitt said...

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what should i do? write a short article asking people to submit a paragraph with their answer? write an article with my projection and ask people to do the same?

203 days ago

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Long John Silver said...

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thats an awesome idea .... the dark horse thing - go for it and i'll adv it on the leader board

203 days ago

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    Received 1,000 Reads • April 30, 2009

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    Received 1,000 Reads • August 16, 2008

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