Rodney Southern's Sportswriter Profile

Rodney Southern joined July 2008

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About Rodney »

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.

Be sure to subscribe and I will see you in the sports pages!

The Shortlist »

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

Latest Articles »

WWE Superstars: What Do You Want for Christmas?

11/18/2009

681 reads 47 comments 1 likes

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

05/26/2009

202 reads 9 comments 0 likes

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

05/24/2009

431 reads 17 comments 0 likes

WWE Judgement Day: Thanks for Nothing Vince!

05/18/2009

939 reads 6 comments 0 likes

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Mike Salvatore said...

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Thanks for the fan add Rodney!

4 days ago

Svyato Rovenchuk The Toronto Made Classic said...

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Thanks for the fan add Rodney.

5 days ago

Legend Killer said...

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Thanks for the fan add Rodney I really appreciate it! Hey check out my latest competition I think you could do really good there!

5 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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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

20 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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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

97 days ago

Farooq Ahmed said...

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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.

131 days ago

Ray Bogusz said...

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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.

171 days ago

Scott Beeby said...

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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

183 days ago

Sulayman H. said...

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

Care to share your thoughts on TNA?

183 days ago

Jev said...

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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

189 days ago

Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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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"

197 days ago

Jev said...

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

217 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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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

219 days ago

Tony Bishop said...

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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

284 days ago

Austin Arnold said...

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Check out my Article

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114569-was-deangelo-willams-the-best-running-back-in-the-nfl

306 days ago

Rodney 's Achievements & Awards (4) »

Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, Jr. Give W…

Received 2,000 Reads • July 14, 2008
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

WWE Superstars: What Do You Want for Ch…

Received 25 comments • November 18, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Why WWE Raw Needs No More JBL

Received 1,000 Reads • July 13, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Dallas Cowboys NFL Fantasy Football Pre…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 13, 2008

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Latest Articles »

WWE Superstars: What Do You Want for Christmas?

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