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Married 46 year old; 2 sons - 12 & 9; Employed in legal affairs division Louisiana state government; Moved to Baton Rouge from West Palm Beach in October 2004. Oldest of 4 - 1 brother & 2 sister; Family consists of mostly cops.

Born and raised a Seminole by our then babysitter - a criminal justice major. I also majored in criminal justice. (Perhaps it was because of the crush I had on her). HUGE college football junkie. Don't care who's playing. I'm watching it. That also applies to college baseball as well.

Biggest issue for me is the lack of understanding of today's fan in what it means to be a D1 football player. An avid reader but not a big talker. You'll see me show up and comment whenever I think I can lend something credible and useful to the conversation. I don't argue or try to win someone over. I just ask that I receive the same respect that I am affording you. Even in disagreement.

As you'll notice by my choices of favorite players (sans Peyton) I don't go along with what the MSsportsM says I should. I have a particular disdain for the MSsportsM because they've become very tabloidish. They love drama just as much if not more than TMZ, People, etc. In fact, and as much as it hurt me, I stopped watching College Gameday 2 years ago. And depending on the actual game broadcasters, I watch with the sound turned down if I can't find the radio feed.

Lastly, PLEASE stop with the "best conference" crap.

Efrem's Recent Articles

Shaq Would Bring Absolutely N-O-T-H-I-N-G to the Mavericks

Published 5 months ago
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Did Percy Harvin's 4.41-Second 40 Time Drop Him Out of the First Round?

Published 8 months ago
3,392 reads 29 comments

2008 Florida State Seminoles: Past, Present, & Future

Published about 1 year ago
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Efrem Writes About

Efrem Owens has picked What If Tim Tebow Was Black? as a favorite article
Janet Kessler responded to a comment on Dallas Mavericks: Making a Point with Dynamic Guards, Deep Bench, Dirk Nowitzki
Janet Kessler responded to a comment on Dallas Mavericks: Making a Point with Dynamic Guards, Deep Bench, Dirk Nowitzki
Efrem Owens has picked Chew on This: Most Overrated Players in College Football as a favorite article
Michael McGuffee responded to a comment on Florida State's Struggles Continue, Jimbo Fisher Not the Problem
Michael McGuffee responded to a comment on Florida State's Struggles Continue, Jimbo Fisher Not the Problem
Janet Kessler responded to a comment on Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo Needs to Step Up In Week Four!
Janet Kessler responded to a comment on Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo Needs to Step Up In Week Four!

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

Favorite Athletes

Kobe Bryant; Peyton Manning; Terrell Owens; Barry Bonds; All FSU athelete's
Favorite Sports Teams

Florida State Seminoles; Lakers; Dolphins; Colts; Reds
Favorite Coaches

Bobby Bowden, Dusty Baker, Don Shula
All Time Sports Moment

Barry Bonds hitting 756
Most Memorable Game Attended

Son's first T-ball game
Ruth or Mays?

Can't compare. Two vastly different era's.
Unitas or Montana?

Can't compare. Two vastly different era's.
Jordan or Russell?

Can't compare. Two vastly different era's.
Gretzky or Orr?

Don't know enough about Orr to form a credible opinion.
Pele or Maradona?

Too tough to call. Both were excellent during their time.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras, for now. Federer is still ballin' so we shall see once he's done.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus, for now. Tiger is still ballin' so we shall see once he's done.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't know enough about auto racing to form a credible opinion.
Schumacher or Senna?

Don't know enough about auto racing to form a credible opinion.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Florida State Seminoles

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by Janet
17 days ago

Hey Efrem,

Ready for Mavericks Hoops?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275596-getting-to-the-point-of-the-dallas-mavericks-new-season
by Janet
about 1 month ago

Hey Efrem,

It's time for Maverick Basketball. My buddy Alex Mcveigh and I will be getting people together for this season Mavericks Roundtable. This is an invitation to be onboard. We are thinking it will be a Bi-weekly article. Alex or I will the questions out to everyone, and you only have to answer respond back in a timely fashion.

Let me know if you want to join.

-Janet
by Janet
about 1 month ago

Hey Efrem,

Here's my take on the Cowboys QB.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265564-dallas-cowboys-qb-tony-romo-needs-to-step-up-in-week-four?just_published=1
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

sounds good to me
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

what number do you want
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by Janet
about 1 month ago

Hey Efreem,

Ck out my recap.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258675-dallas-cowboys-qb-tony-romo-earns-failing-grade-in-giants-test?just_published=1
by Janet
about 1 month ago

Hey Efrem,

I'm trying my hand at writing for the Cowboys. Ck it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254728-for-the-dallas-cowboys-passing-game-there-is-life-after-to
by Janet
2 months ago

Hey Efrem,

Check out my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247254-reviewing-the-dallas-mavericks-summertime-bargains?just_published=1
by Paul
3 months ago

Hey, Efren, Thanks for the pick. And good luck to Bobby B. and your Noles.
by Janet
3 months ago

Hey Efrem,

My turn to rant 'bout the big bust.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217492-trading-with-the-orlando-magics-you-know-it-dont-come-easy
by Janet
3 months ago

Hey Efrem,

This my very first Cowbot article.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216806-a-dallas-cowboy-fairy-tale?just_published=1
by Janet
4 months ago

Hey Efrem,

Check out my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213189-finding-the-cure-for-the-dallas-mavericks-ailing-transition-game?just_published=1
by Janet
4 months ago

Hey Efrem,

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Been on vacation, just got back.
by David
4 months ago

I haven't written an article in a while so I'm looking for some feedback. Check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207266-2009-nba-draft-grades-and-analysis

Thanks.

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