Ben Layne joined July 2008

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Ben Layne

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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.

The Shortlist »

  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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Alex said...

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Welcome aboard, good to see another Twins fan.

503 days ago

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Andrew Kneeland said...

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Thanks for the add!

505 days ago

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