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My name is Rodney Southern and I am a freelance writer of many years. I am still waiting for my "big break" and have found a wonderful site in bleacher report. My goal here is to get my writing out there for more people, as well as to network with other fine sports fans like myself.

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Rodney 's Recent Articles

GARDEN CITY, NY - MARCH 3: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) professional wrestler Ric Flair speaks on a panel during the 'Professor For A Day' event at Nassau Community College March 3, 2003 in Garden City, New York. Flair acted as an assistant professor to WWE CEO Linda McMahon, who lectured a group of sports marketing majors on the marketing and promotional strategies that have made the WWE a long-term success. (Photo By Steven Henry/Getty Images)

How Ric Flair Helped Me Break My Daddy's Leg: Whoo!

Published 5 months ago
200 reads 9 comments

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: World Heavyweight Champion Edge during WWE Smackdown at Acer Arena on June 15, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images)

Why Edge Holds the Key To Reviving the Tag Team Division in the WWE

Published 5 months ago
430 reads 17 comments

18 Feb 2001: A New York Hitmen fan holds a sign thanking Vince McMahon during the Hitmen's game against the Orlando Rage at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw/ALLSPORT

WWE Judgement Day: Thanks for Nothing Vince!

Published 5 months ago
936 reads 6 comments

Wrestler Ric Flair on the sidelines before the NFC Championship game as the Chicago Bears host the New Orleans Saints Jan. 21, 2007 at Soldier Field, Chicago. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Death Of a Wrestling Superstar: A Tribute to Old School

Published 6 months ago
111 reads 2 comments

See 15 more of Rodney 's articles »

Rodney Writes About

Pro Wrestling (9),
Opinion (8),
NFL (5),
Football (5),
Humor (4),
Raleigh (3),
Randy Orton (3),
WWE (3)

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Larry Walker, Steve Smith (panthers), DeAngelo Williams, C.M. Punk, A.J. Styles, Ric Flair, among many others.
Favorite Sports Teams

Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Carolina Tar Heels
All Time Sports Moment

Jordan and "The Shot" during the 1982 championship over Georgetown
Most Memorable Game Attended

Duke/Carolina in 2001 at Carolina
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Dimaggio Hit Streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays............He did it with class
Unitas or Montana?

Montana.. Simply unstoppable
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan. Period.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC easily

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by Robert
6 days ago

Hello Everyone, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Rodney, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Farooq
3 months ago

Hey, Who are the Top 5 NBA Teams Going Into The 2009/10 Season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219671-top-5-nba-teams-going-into-the-200910-season

Farooq.
by Ray
5 months ago

As I make my triumphant return to B/R (tour tentatively titled "Ray Bogusz: The Bitch is Back") I give you my much mentioned never published "Shelton Piece."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194178-far-below-standard-shelton-benjamin-is-overrated-and-should-be-released

Check it out and leave hateful feedback.
by Scott
5 months ago

Here's the first article in the new series WWE/TNA: ECW Epics. Could you take a look at it? I'd really appreciate if you could tell a few people about it. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184672-wwetna-ecw-epics-may-26th
by Sulayman
5 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182485-making-an-impact-analyzing-tnas-past-deducing-its-future

Care to share your thoughts on TNA?
by Jev
5 months ago

My final connections piece is out - I have solved two big questions within the world of wrestling through mathematics: Why landing in the middle of the ring is the safest place, and whether the draft has limitations.
I hope you will find time to read this, as this article is one I am really proud of…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179482-mathematical-connections-to-wrestling-pt-2
many thanks
by Gilligan
6 months ago

What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"
by Jev
6 months ago

My next competition is up, I hope you will take part…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160273-backlash-2009-prediction-competition
by Paul
6 months ago

Rodney-
My latest article is a bit personal- seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. Check it out when you have a chance. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field
by Tony
9 months ago

A special valentine's treat for fans of my articles:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124215-ode-to-the-man-crush-a-single-fans-valentines-day
by Austin
9 months ago

Check out my Article

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114569-was-deangelo-willams-the-best-running-back-in-the-nfl
by Jeff
11 months ago

Hey Rodney—Jeff here, a Bleacher Report Community Coordinator.

I've been spending time on our NFL page and read a couple of your old articles. Really on-point analysis...you do good work.

Given that you haven't written in a while, I thought I'd check in and see if you're interested in picking up your coverage again. What do you say?

If not, it would be great if you could give me some feedback on why you decided to stop writing and what we could have done to better serve you. If you wouldn't mind, please shoot me a line at jeff@bleacherreport.com with any thoughts.

Thanks so much,

Jeff
by Austin
12 months ago

Where'd you go man?
by Shane
about 1 year ago

Hey man I am trying to strengthen the Arizona Cardinals Community by asking writers to contribute some articles and I was wondering if you would be interested. Message me back if you are interested.

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How Ric Flair Helped Me Break My Daddy's Leg: Whoo!

Why Edge Holds the Key To Reviving the Tag Team Division in the WWE

WWE Judgement Day: Thanks for Nothing Vince!

Death Of a Wrestling Superstar: A Tribute to Old School

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