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About Brian »

I am a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame and, accordingly, am a huge fan of all things ND. The articles that you find here on Bleacher Report can also be found on my blog, Stars And Slights, that I co-write with a longtime friend, Justin Cates, who recently began posting articles on here. Check out his personal page: http://bleacherreport.com/users/75736-justin-cates

I'm an eternal optimist so don't ever tell me that something is not possible. Not probable, yes, but nothing is impossible. I hope you enjoy listening to what I have to say, but if you disagree (or agree for that matter) please feel free to let me know about it. GO IRISH!

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Favorite Athletes

Brady Quinn, Jason Varitek, Tiger Woods, Roberto Clemente, Ted Williams, Tim Brown, Michael Jordan, Mario Lemieux, Luke Harangody, Jeff Samardzija, David Bruton, Jerome Bettis, Hines Ward, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz, Josh Beckett, Bill Mazeroski, Willie Stargell, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Rhagib "Rocket" Ismail, Carl Yastrzemski
Favorite Sports Teams

Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite Coaches

Knute Rockne, Lou Holtz, Mike Tomlin, Charlie Weis, Terry Francona, Ara Parseghian, Chuck Noll
All Time Sports Moment

My all time sports moment that I was present at was ND vs MSU 2006 at Michigan State. My all time sports moment where I was not present was when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
Most Memorable Game Attended

ND vs USC 2005 at Notre Dame Stadium
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most wins mlb career, 511 by Cy Young
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Independent

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2009 Notre Dame Football Predictions

08/23/2009

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Penguins Slide Into 3-1 Series Lead Against Flyers

04/22/2009

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Welcome Home Stanley Cup

04/21/2009

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NCAA Athletics: Taking the Student out of Student Athletes Since 1906

12/20/2008

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Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian,

Read this...thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293105-to-lose-circus-notre-dame-must-lose-weis-clown

4 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian,

Read the latest...

Just how good is Oregon?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286510-is-oregon-a-mirage-or-tanigble-ducks-might-be-tough-but-not-bcs-tough

15 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Week Nine is here! Check out what's in store for today's games and which undefeated team I think will go down today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286460-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-nine/show_full

15 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270095-tebow-relieves-headaches-but-restores-title-urge

43 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269536-face-reality-tim-tebow-needs-to-protect-health-not-an-optimistic-year

44 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264824-angels-plans-on-turning-tragedy-into-glorious-times

53 days ago

Tray Leonidas said...

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this definitely makes an interesting read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250583-college-football-playoff-addition-to-tradition?just_published=1

If the fans are serious about this, we should do this. we all have a voice in this good ol' country of ours.

76 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Brian, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc

85 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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88 days ago

Dan Scofield said...

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The great debate continues, and I share my opinion on it in my latest piece. I'd also like to hear your opinion,so don't be shy!

The full explanation for why college football is better than the NFL: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243617-saturdays-vs-sundays-why-college-football-is-better-than-the-nfl

88 days ago

Tyler Lambert said...

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Hey, will you check out my latest article concerning Duke Basketball. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224036-the-greatness-that-is-cameron-indoor-stadium

121 days ago

Damali Binta YAEL said...

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Walter Cronkite
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221536-treading-near-greatness-a-tribute-to-walter-cronkite

A Salute to a Young Journalist
B/R scribe attended the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
http://www.www.bleacherreport.com/articles/220619-remembering-walter-cronkite-first-reporting-in-sports

123 days ago

Jakob Thais said...

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Hey There,

Have you read my top 10 things to do to calm your impatience while waiting for the 2009 college football season? Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203407-10-ways-to-calm-a-college-football-fans-impatience-for-the-upcoming-season

156 days ago

DJ Rallo said...

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Hey,

Today I look back at one of the modern comeback stories that has touched fans of all kinds. This story is about a modern day marvel who had a bright future, only to be setback by abuse of his body. This comeback story of Josh Hamilton himself describes why, nobody is perferct.

Enjoy
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189069-resisting-temptation-josh-hamiltons-ride-to-hell-and-back

177 days ago

Patrick Mauro said...

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Hey Brian - How goes it? Check this out if you've got a minute: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184604-milton-bradley-the-most-paranoid-man-in-sports

180 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian,

Read this...thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293105-to-lose-circus-notre-dame-must-lose-weis-clown

4 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian,

Read the latest...

Just how good is Oregon?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286510-is-oregon-a-mirage-or-tanigble-ducks-might-be-tough-but-not-bcs-tough

15 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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15 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270095-tebow-relieves-headaches-but-restores-title-urge

43 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269536-face-reality-tim-tebow-needs-to-protect-health-not-an-optimistic-year

44 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Brian, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264824-angels-plans-on-turning-tragedy-into-glorious-times

53 days ago

Tray Leonidas said...

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76 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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85 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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88 days ago

Dan Scofield said...

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88 days ago

Tyler Lambert said...

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Hey, will you check out my latest article concerning Duke Basketball. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224036-the-greatness-that-is-cameron-indoor-stadium

121 days ago

Damali Binta YAEL said...

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123 days ago

Jakob Thais said...

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156 days ago

DJ Rallo said...

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177 days ago

Patrick Mauro said...

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Hey Brian - How goes it? Check this out if you've got a minute: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184604-milton-bradley-the-most-paranoid-man-in-sports

180 days ago

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