Ben Layne's Sportswriter Profile

Ben Layne joined July 2008

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I am a native Iowan and avid sports fan who somehow found his way to Minneapolis and am now innundated with all things Minnesota sports related. I've even developed my first real rooting interest - the Minnesota Twins. This blog is all about my observations on the world of sports, from the unique perspective of my grandfather's
recliner. I have to write about them here, otherwise the sound of my own thoughts bouncing around in my head with nowhere else to go might drive me nuts.

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Favorite Athletes
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Twins
All Time Sports Moment

Growing up watching and marveling at the Bulls Dynasty
Most Memorable Game Attended

Honestly, a high school basketball game in my hometown, ca. 1997.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Rpiken, Jr.'s Consecutive Games streak. Nobody will ever come close.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Don't know. Not sure I care.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't care.
Schumacher or Senna?

Really don't care.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

Latest Articles »

Bill Smith, Minnesota Twins' GM Is Still Cutting the Fat

07/29/2008

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Minnesota Twins' Crunch Time: How Two Weeks Could Define the 2008 Season

07/17/2008

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Bill Smith of the Minnesota Twins Has Some Work To Do

07/15/2008

602 reads 1 comments 1 likes

Brett Farve Brings the Whine to Couple With the Cheese in Beer Country

07/15/2008

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T.A said...

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Was Bart Starr underrated or overrated? I love to hear what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147037-bart-starr-is-clearly-underrated

248 days ago

Andrew Kneeland said...

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Hey!

I just put up my Top 10 Performances of 2008. It would be great if you could check it out and give me some feedback!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/94609-2008-in-review-the-top-10-performances

Thanks!

348 days ago

Michael Taylor said...

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Thanks for the add and welcome to BR! I may be an Indians fan, but I totally respect the Twins. I am rooting for them to win the Central with my Tribe pretty much left for dead. Most may be shocked by the Twins success this year, but I was one who projected them with at least a .500 record this year. They always give it their all and have solid talent.

503 days ago

Alex said...

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Welcome aboard, good to see another Twins fan.

503 days ago

Andrew Kneeland said...

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Thanks for the add!

505 days ago

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