Efrem Owens joined July 2008

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Efrem Owens

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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.

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  • 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

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • 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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Janet Kessler said...

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Hey Efrem here is my latest Mavs article.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295469-for-the-dallas-mavericks-life-under-the-radar-is-very-sweet?just_published=1

23 hours ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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Hey Efrem,

Ready for Mavericks Hoops?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275596-getting-to-the-point-of-the-dallas-mavericks-new-season

32 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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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

46 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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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

51 days ago

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Adrian Staehle said...

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sounds good to me

61 days ago

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Adrian Staehle said...

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what number do you want

61 days ago

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Adrian Staehle said...

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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

61 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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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

63 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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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

69 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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Hey Efrem,

Check out my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247254-reviewing-the-dallas-mavericks-summertime-bargains?just_published=1

81 days ago

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Paul Peszko said...

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Hey, Efren, Thanks for the pick. And good luck to Bobby B. and your Noles.

121 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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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

132 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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Hey Efrem,

This my very first Cowbot article.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216806-a-dallas-cowboy-fairy-tale?just_published=1

134 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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Hey Efrem,

Check out my latest.

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

139 days ago

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Janet Kessler said...

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Hey Efrem,

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Been on vacation, just got back.

148 days ago

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