Tim McGhee's Sportswriter Profile

Tim McGhee joined July 2008

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About Tim »

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.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Jim Brown, Larry Csonka, Lynn Swann, Troy Brown, Jim McMahon, Jeff Hostetler, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Owen Schmitt, 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
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Roger Federer and John McEnroe
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger and Lefty
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

Big Ten

Latest Articles »

Ohio State's Columbus, West Virginia's Morgantown: A Tale of Two Cities

11/16/2009

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West Virginia-Cincinnati: Hitting the Belief Point

11/13/2009

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Ohio State University: Hineygate And Civility Live Here

11/12/2009

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West Virginia at Cincinnati: No Upset Alert Here

11/11/2009

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Teddy Mitrosilis said...

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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

28 days ago

Pete Misthaufen said...

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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.....

31 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you might like this Oiler great:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272178-crazy-canton-cuts-bob-talamini

38 days ago

Cedrick Morrison said...

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Np man enjoy your stuff, keep up the good work!

39 days ago

Joe Burgett said...

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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

44 days ago

Alex Ferguson said...

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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!

44 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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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

44 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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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

53 days ago

Alabama Voodoo said...

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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

62 days ago

Monica D said...

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Thanks, Tim!

I think it will be a fun one.

WAR EAGLE!
Monica

64 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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Sure thing Tim!

65 days ago

Karen Ross said...

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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!!!

66 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255045-the-schottey-six-top-story-lines-for-week-two

67 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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Glad to hear it Tim!

75 days ago

Yvette said...

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

77 days ago