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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.

Burton's Recent Articles

Price Mike Locksley Paid Too Small for His Crime

Published 19 days ago
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23 Mar 2000: Pavel Bure #10 of the Florida Panthers moves on the ice during the game against the Boston Bruins at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The Panthers defeated the Bruins 3-1.

Memories of an ESPN Error

Published about 1 month ago
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19 Nov 2001: Head coach John Calipari of the University of Memphis talks with the media during a press conference for the Guardians Classic in Kansas City, Missouri. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/ALLSPORT

Memphis, Not Calipari, Will Be Villified Longer

Published 2 months ago
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EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - AUGUST 18: Brett Favre (C), Mark Wilf (L) and Zygi Wilf show the media Favre's Minnesota Vikings jersey on August 18, 2009 at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott A. Schneider/Getty Images)

I'm Writing about Brett Favre Because I Want To?

Published 2 months ago
95 reads 0 comments

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Burton Writes About

Opinion (42),
Horse Racing (13),
Tennis (8),
Golf (7),
College Football (7),
NFL (7),
Football (6),
Men's Tennis (6)

Burton DeWitt responded to a comment on Price Mike Locksley Paid Too Small for His Crime

The Short List What Burton thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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
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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by J
2 months ago

Thank you so much for the edit. It really does look a lot better.
by J
2 months ago

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
by Taylor
2 months ago

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
by Richard
2 months ago

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

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by Jakob
3 months ago

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
by Cliff
3 months ago

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227076-cincinnati-reds-roundtable-no-3
by sriram
3 months ago

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
by U.
3 months ago

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

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
by Dann
5 months ago

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
by Rajat
5 months ago

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
by Dann
5 months ago

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
by Gilligan
6 months ago

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"
by Burton
6 months ago

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?
by Long John
6 months ago

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

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Memphis, Not Calipari, Will Be Villified Longer

I'm Writing about Brett Favre Because I Want To?

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