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Kevin O'Brien

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Kevin's Bio

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 Writes About

The Short List What Kevin thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • 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

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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)

  14. 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

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