Kevin O'Brien's Sportswriter Profile

Kevin O'Brien joined July 2008

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About Kevin »

I'm a recent graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. who enjoys watching, following, analyzing and writing about sports. I worked for a college paper (three years as a sports staff writer, one year as a copy editor, one year as a sports editor, one year as a sports columnist), worked for a professional paper (one year as a call taker for the sports section of the Spokesman-Review), and now well...am just in between things. I'm all about the Bay Area sports teams (sans the A's and Raiders) and like to voice my opinion when I get the chance.

I like to write and read on a variety of subjects. In college, I wrote primarily on the Zags while working as a staff writer and sports editor and had a weekly column where I had free range to write on whatever was on my mind. As far as writing goes, I like to vary it up. There are articles where I like to be analytical and partisan, but there are a lot of articles where I try to bring something different to the table.

For the most part, I enjoy writing in general, sports writing especially. However, sports writing is not all I am about. I like to read Hemingway, Kerouac and Easton Ellis just as much as I like to read Simmons on ESPN. For Bleacher Report, I will mostly focus on the Giants, since they are the favorite sports team of my favorite sport. That being said, I do have opinions on the 49ers, Warriors, Zags and Sharks, but for the most part, a majority (80-90 percent) of things I write and comment about will be on the Giants.

For more on the Giants or just more writing in general you can check out my own blog dedicated to baseball and the Giants at http://remember51.blogspot.com/

If you use Twitter, you can also find me on there at https://twitter.com/objesguy44

Kevin's Website »

Remember '51

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Joe Thornton, Tim Lincecum, Patrick Willis, Matt Williams, Lebron James, Sidney Crosby, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Will Clark, Baron Davis, Chris Mullin, John Stockton, Joe Montana, Joe Dimaggio, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Pablo Sandoval
Favorite Sports Teams

San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, Gonzaga Bulldogs, California Golden Bears
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh, Dusty Baker, Jeff Tedford, Mike Anderson, Joe Paterno, Mike Singletary
All Time Sports Moment

Bobby Thomson's 1951 "Shot Heard Around the World"
Most Memorable Game Attended

2005 Battle in Seattle against Oklahoma State when Adam Morrison hit game winning bank shot
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays, he's a Giant after all
Unitas or Montana?

Montana, 49er and my Great Aunt's favorite player.
Jordan or Russell?

Russell, went to USF and broke barriers
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr, tougher than Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, because Maradona cheated
Federer or Sampras?

Federer, won the French unlike Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger, I never saw Nicklaus while I see Tiger dominate all the time
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty, just not an Earnhardt fan
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher, more manly-sounding name
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10, maybe not the best, but I'm a West Coast guy

Latest Articles »

Ishikawa? Garko? Or Guzman? Who Belongs at First For The Giants?

10/24/2009

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Is Re-Signing Juan Uribe Worth It for the San Francisco Giants?

10/18/2009

496 reads 11 comments 0 likes

Giants Hitting Coach Carney Lansford's Firing Unfortunate, But Necessary

10/18/2009

326 reads 10 comments 0 likes

Five Things Giants Fans (and Players) Will Probably Forget from 2009

10/15/2009

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Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Kevin-
Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1

19 days ago

Andrew Nuschler said...

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Clearly you've had dealings with that dude before, but well handled and appreciate the voice.

First time our paths have crossed as far as I can tell, probably not the last.

Andrew

29 days ago

Lou Cappetta said...

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Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards

38 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

39 days ago

Andy Bensch said...

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in wake of his firing, or actually I wrote this earlier in the day b4 the first reports of his firing, but anyway, please take a look and leave ur take.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271960-san-francisco-giants-hitting-coach-carney-lansford-unfairly-a-scapegoat

40 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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Hi!

This should be a pretty good debate.

Check it out when you get the chance.

Let me know if you liked it and of course feedback is great.

Thanks

Alec

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253718-the-great-debate-roger-clemens-vs-greg-maddux

P.S. Keep me updated on any of your articles I would love to read it.

71 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

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Bert Sugar has written a tremendous account on the history of the baseball hall of fame. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253469-bert-sugars-book-a-must-read-for-anyone-who-enjoys-baseball

72 days ago

D.A. said...

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Hey Kevin

Here's a full awards analysis update to go along with week 21's power rankings.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249969-mlb-power-rankings-week-21-these-tigers-are-prowling

Thanks,
DA

77 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read

Who from your team made the list? Check it out when you get the chance

80 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem

88 days ago

Yama Hazheer said...

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Hey,

Fan Huddle is a new site that will be opening on September 7. We need some writers for the SF Giants, A's, and Raiders. You get paid for the articles you write.

If you are interested in writing for them, e-mail bstewart@fanhuddle.com

and ask for the job. Tell him that Yama referred you. Thanks.

90 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Kevin, 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

90 days ago

Forrest W. Kobayashi said...

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Hey Kevin,

I just published an article earlier today on the acquisition of John Smoltz by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Would love to hear your thoughts on the pickup.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239573-why-john-smoltz-will-excel-with-the-st-louis-cardinals

-Forrest

95 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The Yankees have put together an unbelievable streak of magical wins, but is Yankee Stadium and its short right field porch New York’s “magic wand?” Can sitting back and waiting for a solo HR really translate to October success?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234903-yankees-late-inning-home-run-magic-simply-a-bronx-illusion

Thanks in advance! I would love to hear your feedback and comments. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

103 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Breaking News: Wafer to Sign with overseas team

Please check out my brief report and let me know what you think of his decision.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233763-report-free-agent-von-wafer-will-sign-with-olympiacos?just_published=1

ro

105 days ago