Isaac Barrow's Sportswriter Profile

Isaac Barrow joined July 2008

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About Isaac »

I'm 16 years old, I turn 17 on January 28th. I was born in Rockville, MD, and I now live in suburban Silver Spring, MD. That said, I am no DC fan. Truth be told, I can't stand DC. I'm a Baltimore guy. Love the Ravens, love the Orioles, love everything related to Baltimore.

Some people have this emotional story that hits you hard about how they became a sports fan. Not me. I had a VCR back in the day (back in the day means 1998), and I would buy these "Year In Sports" tapes. I loved watching the Cowboys play back then, so I was a football guy right away. I would often go into the front yard with dad, and he would throw to me, and I would count how many times I caught the ball, as opposed to drops. Then in 2001, I watched my first baseball. Diamondbacks-Yankees. World Series. I was hooked then and there, and being that I had transformed to a Ravens fan like three years before, it was natural I became an Orioles fan.

I've enjoyed my time on B/R a whole lot. I have 5 or 6 guys here from B/R who are considered some of my best friends, and I haven't met a single one of them yet. It's weird.

My favorite writers here are simple. Leroy Watson, Graham Brunnell, Andrew Nuschler, Daniel Abbas, James Williamson, Taylor Rummel, and many others.

I have a lot of pro writers I want to be like one day. I'm a big fan of the ESPN MLB section. Buster Olney is one of the best reporters for any topic out there, Tim Kurkjian is outstanding, as is Peter Gammons, Rob Neyer, Jason Stark, and Keith Law. That said, I think the Baseball Tonight group is pathetic. I like Eric Young...sometimes. John Kruk's "analysis" is pathetic. Don't even get me started on NFL Live.

I will NEVER, EVER use Twitter. email is isaacbarrow2891@yahoo.com. I am Mr. Original. If you wanna text, just ask I guess.

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Favorite Athletes

MLB: Nick Markakis, Adam Jones, Matt Wieters, Brad Bergesen, Chris Tillman, Brian Matusz, Jake Arrieta, Brian Roberts, Nolan Reimold, Jim Johnson, Kam Mickolio, Chase Utley, David Wright, RICK PORCELLO, Tim Lincecum, Alex Rios, Matt Cain, Jacoby Ellsbury, Andre Ethier, Clayton Kershaw, Nelson Cruz, Evan Longoria, Roy Halladay, Mariano Rivera, Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez, Justin Verlander, Ryan Zimmerman. NFL: Joe Flacco, Ray Rice, Le'Ron McClain, Michael Oher, Jared Gaither, Ray Lewis, Haloti Ngata, Ed Reed, Paul Kruger, Terrell Suggs, Dawan Landry, Philip Rivers, DeMarcus Ware, Jared Allen, Albert Haynesworth, Bart Scott, Jim Leonhard, Adalius Thomas, Brandon Jacobs, Andre Johnson, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Tom Brady, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Patrick Willis, Jay Cutler, Donovan McNabb, Brian Dawkins, DeSean Jackson, Reggie Wayne, Aaron Rodgers.
Favorite Sports Teams

Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Coaches

John Harbaugh, Earl Weaver
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

August 13th, 2009: My first Ravens game. Ravens dominate Skins, 23-0.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken: 2,632 consecutive games.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth: Better pitcher and better hitter.
Unitas or Montana?

Joe Montana. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Baltimore nut, so I love and adore Unitas, but Montana was the comeback king.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan. Magic Johnson put it best. "There's Michael Jordan, and then there's the rest of us."
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. Respect to Ruth and MJ, but Gretzky is the most dominant athlete in sports history.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. I don't know what sport it is, but Pele's a cooler name.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer. Absolutely sick.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Who cares?
Schumacher or Senna?

Who cares?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Football: SEC. Basketball: Big East.

Latest Articles »

Philip Rivers: The Ultimate Gamer

11/14/2009

672 reads 6 comments 3 likes

Ravens: Let's Look in the Mirror and Rebound

11/08/2009

320 reads 17 comments 4 likes

Ty Cobb: A Tribute To the Man, the Player, the Hall of Famer

11/05/2009

55 reads 7 comments 4 likes

Benny Friedman: The Football Innovator Nobody Talks About

10/22/2009

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Hotnuke said...

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Isaac,

Can’t a ‘Phins fan dream a little?

Check out my preview to the Miami Dolphins upcoming contest against the Carolina Panthers this Thursday night to find out why I’m dreaming some nice little dreams. Let me know if those dreams are realistic, or simply comment on the writing…lol

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293058-miami-carolina-you-may-say-im-a-dreamer-but-dolphins-eat-panthers

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

3 days ago

JW Nix said...

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tell me your thoughts :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292018-time-to-stop-pandering-to-quarterbacks-and-suspend-brady-quinn

4 days ago

Hayley-L Graham said...

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Good morning Isaac! I'd like to refer you to a piece that was written by Juan which I think could serve as a good tool for younger writers.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290739-quality-over-quantity-some-tips-for-aspiring-writers?just_published=1

6 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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I've been in contact with a guy who represents DeSean Jackson and helping him with his social networking sites. He wanted me to help spread the word about Jackson auctioning his gloves on Sunday to help raise money for Pancreatic Cancer Research. If you have time, I'd love if you'd check this article out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290141-eagles-desean-jackson-using-facebook-to-raise-money-for-cancer-research

Thanks,

Dan

7 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I think you may dig this piece written on hockey by K.D.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

8 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Isaac,

Check this out, thanks

As usual, life is chaotic at Raider Nation

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288948-tom-cable-shouldnt-get-free-ride-come-on-suspend-him

8 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders overall record facing KC since 2001 is 5-14. Three of those wins have come in the past three seasons. Can they sweep the Chiefs?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289079-can-the-raiders-sweep-the-chiefs

9 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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I thought you would enjoy this latest piece I put together on the Eagles-Cowboys.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288853-eagles-cowboys-recap-five-factors-from-philadelphias-20-16-loss

Thanks,

Dan

9 days ago

try p said...

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What's going on with ur Ravens?

9 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hey Isaac,
Do you think the Gold Glove goes to the best Defensive Players in MLB? Check this out if you have the time. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288801-is-the-gold-glove-award-given-to-the-best-defensive-players-in-mlb

9 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

9 days ago

Tanner Thoms said...

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Check out my latest mock draft when you get the chance. Give me your opinion of your teams pick(s)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288362-2010-nfl-mock-draft-rounds-1-and-2

- Tanner

10 days ago

Ash Marshall said...

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Hey Isaac,

I'm writing articles on the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Baltimore Orioles' piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288242-mlb-9s-baltimore-orioles-frank-robinson-miguel-tejada-greatest-ever

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Ash

10 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Isaac,

Read my latest piece, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287765-broncos-flawless-drive-is-wasteful-if-bothered-by-pesky-steelers

11 days ago

John Lorge said...

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Here's my first 2010 NFL Mock Draft, who did your team take?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287577-2010-nfl-mock-draft-novembers-rough-draft

11 days ago