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I have been writing sports since 2000, covering the NFL and the Pittsburgh Steelers for the now-defunct Football Network, and for Lindy's online. In recent years, I have blogged about West Virginia football, following the Mountaineers during their 2006 and 2007 seasons, both of which ended with January bowl victories. I really cannot take credit for those wins, but it sure was fun being a part of it.

I have also written two novels, with a 1970s pine-riding college football wideout protagonist in the earlier one, and with the same guy as a loser stockbroker during the go-go years of the '80s in the other.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Head coach Bill Stewart of the West Virginia Mountaineers looks at the scoreboard during their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

West Virginia Football: We've Been Here Before and It Turned Out Okay

Published 6 days ago
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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jarrett Brown #16 of the West Virginia Mountaineers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

West Virginia and South Florida: Too Close To Call

Published 11 days ago
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EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 12: Jasper Howard #6 of the Connecticut Huskies returns a punt against the North Carolinia Tar Heels on September 12, 2009 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

WVU and UConn: West Virginia Students and Jasper Howard Lead the Way

Published 13 days ago
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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Bill Stewart of the West Virginia Mountaineers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

West Virginia Football 2009: Mid-Term Report Card

Published 18 days ago
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Bryan Kelly responded to a comment on The Honeymoon’s Over: 20 College Coaches Who Have Fallen On Hard Times In 2009
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Tim McGhee responded to a comment on Some Helpful Excuses For Those Who Need Them In College Football
Tom Edrington responded to a comment on Big East Report Card Week Nine: Bulls Find Their "A" Game
Tim McGhee responded to a comment on Trent's Touchdown: Six College Football Games to Watch in Week Nine

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Favorite Athletes

Jim Brown, Larry Csonka, Lynn Swann, Troy Brown, Jim McMahon, Jeff Hostetler, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Owen Schmidt, Antwaan Randle El
Favorite Sports Teams

West Virginia, Marshall, Ohio State, Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Coaches

Don Nehlen, Bill Stewart, Jim Tressel, Rich Rodriguez
All Time Sports Moment

1) 1984 West Virginia over Boston College and Doug Flutie (WVU down 20-6 at half, won 21-20), and 1a) 2008 Fiesta Bowl - West Virginia absolutely surprises Oklahoma and the rest of the free world 48-28
Most Memorable Game Attended

A tie...a) 2006 Ohio State over Michigan at The Horseshoe as a guest of my good friend Ross, and b) 1973 Mullens High School Rebels' 7-6 loss to the Oceana High School Indians, a game between two talented West Virginia mid-major class AA teams. I was a senior two-way lineman for Mullens that year who spent the evening opposite a junior named Joe, my two-way Oceana counterpart. He and I simply beat the hell out of each other for 48 minutes trying to win that game. Mullens was small and fast; Oceana was huge and relatively slow. Both touchdowns resulted from great defensive plays. We, however, missed our point after attempt. After the defeat, I got on the bus in full gear and cried with my teammates during the entire one-hour trip back home. I was up half the night physically sick to my core, arising at noon barely able to move. Finally, players from both teams earned the highest honor any football player can receive in West Virginia: The toughest of the coal miners we knew said that game was the hardest hitting football game they had ever seen.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripkin's consectutive games
Ruth or Mays?

Roberto Clemente
Unitas or Montana?

Johnny Unitas and Joe Namath
Jordan or Russell?

LeBron James
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky
Federer or Sampras?

Roger Federer and John McEnroe
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger and Lefty
Petty or Earnhardt?

The Intimidator
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten

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by Teddy
15 days ago

Hey Tim,

If you love sports, you will love what happened between UConn and West Virginia on Satruday. It's why we watch. If you have time, please check out my column. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277841-uconn-west-virginia-is-why-we-watch-sports

Teddy
by Pete
17 days ago

I figured since I got the Featured Columnist gig I ought to represent.

But Gibson still rules, especially after the Dodgers sucked again in the post-season.....
by JW
24 days ago

you might like this Oiler great:

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

Np man enjoy your stuff, keep up the good work!
by Joe
about 1 month 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 Alex
about 1 month ago

Thanks dude. And thank you for letting me know. I didn't look at this and I'm so happy. You made my day. Thanks again man!
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Which NFL Players have been disappointments so far in 2009? The Schottey Six takes a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268643-the-schottey-six-most-disappointing-nfl-players-of-2009
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Wrote a article as we're approaching the quarterpole of the NFL (more so if you count preseason).

Which players surprised even the best of analysts?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263494-the-schottey-six-most-surprising-players-of-2009
by Alabama Voodoo
about 1 month ago

Just a reminder that anyone can make it to the SEC Title game to face the obnoxious and annoying Tim Tebow.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258736-auburn-tigers-still-undefeated-and-still-unranked

Laters,

Voodoo
by Monica
about 1 month ago

Thanks, Tim!

I think it will be a fun one.

WAR EAGLE!
Monica
by Mosang
about 1 month ago

Sure thing Tim!
by Karen
about 1 month ago

Thanks Tim! I'm sure it will be a great game! I can't attend it this year, but I will be glued to the TV Saturday night!!!
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Here's my latest! Top storylines for NFL Week 2!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255045-the-schottey-six-top-story-lines-for-week-two
by Mosang
2 months ago

Glad to hear it Tim!
by Yvette
2 months ago

Thanks for the fan add Tim. Look forward to being more proactive on B/R!

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West Virginia Football: We've Been Here Before and It Turned Out Okay

West Virginia and South Florida: Too Close To Call

WVU and UConn: West Virginia Students and Jasper Howard Lead the Way

West Virginia Football 2009: Mid-Term Report Card

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