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born 2/7/51
love sports and love to write
currently playing lots of golf and jogging regularly
currently substitute teacher

On May 11, 2009, I received the following comment to an article I wrote from Andrew Kahn of Bleacher Report:

Good article, Jeff. It was cited in a WSJ story today:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124199883515504917.html

Congrats.

the article I wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156513-mets-and-yankees-playing-the-opec-game

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SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 8: In this U.S. Navy handout photo, Navy fullback Kyle Eckel evades a Notre Dame defender to gain yardage during the Navy's Midshipmen's 27-24 loss to the Fighting Irish November 8, 2003 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Allen/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

348 Rushing Yards Propel Navy Past Notre Dame 23-21

Published about 19 hours ago
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 31: Brandon Spikes #51 of the Florida Gators tosses the ball after intercepting a pass for a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Florida Legislature Bans Three Stooges Reruns

Published 3 days ago
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada #10 of the Navy Midshipmen sets to pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jack Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2008 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Irish Focus on Navy while Pitt Game Approaches

Published 3 days ago
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - OCTOBER 11: Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish drops back to pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium October 11, 2008 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Jimmy Clausen Doesn't Owe His Soul to Notre Dame's Company Store

Published 4 days ago
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Mike Muratore responded to a comment on Navy-Notre Dame: Navy Sinks Charlie Weis and Notre Dame
Mike Muratore responded to a comment on Navy-Notre Dame: Navy Sinks Charlie Weis and Notre Dame
Dan Scofield responded to a comment on Goodbye, Charlie Weis: Football Coach Replacement Wanted at Notre Dame
Dan Scofield responded to a comment on Goodbye, Charlie Weis: Football Coach Replacement Wanted at Notre Dame
Josh Rosenberg responded to a comment on Rutgers Football: Not Who You Thought They Were
Josh Rosenberg responded to a comment on Rutgers Football: Not Who You Thought They Were

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Tiger Woods, Ray Rice,
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Rutgers Football, Florida Marlins
All Time Sports Moment

69 Mets winnng world series , Boise St beating Oklahoma
Most Memorable Game Attended

1980 Rutgers-Alabama @Meadowlands
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young career wins
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big East

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by Trey
3 days ago

Jeff - Thought you might enjoy a fun, quick ND history session... I had a great time with the research.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284480-where-does-jimmy-clausen-rank-among-notre-dames-seven-best-no-7s
by Kevin
6 days ago

Hey that was my bad! I did not notice the disclaimer of extra point! So again my fault there. I really enjoyed your article.
by Joe
about 1 month ago

Hey Jeff. It is appropriate to start a sentence with "and," although doing it too much isn't a great idea. I think it adds emphasis to certain sentences. I really appreciate you taking it up with me, though.
by Denton
about 1 month ago

Check this out if you get a chance:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264798-northwestern-state-needs-to-learn-the-definition-of-a-sports-column
by Dan
about 1 month ago

After an impressive offseason, many expected Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry to have a breakout season. It may be early, but he has struggled in the first three games of the 2009 season and the emergence of Andre Caldwell may have something to do with it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264408-cincinnati-bengals-is-caldwell-the-reason-for-henrys-slow-start

Thanks,

Dan
by Josh
about 1 month ago

Here you go:

We want to use em-dashes (—) instead of double-hyphens (--), en-dashes (–), or any other form of dash. The em-dash is the longest type of dash, and is created by typing SHIFT-OPTION-(dash) on a Mac keyboard and ALT-0151 on a PC (hold down ALT while typing 0151 on the numeric keypad).

(NB: If you're working on a PC without a numeric keypad, you'll have to copy and paste em-dashes as necessary. Here's one to get you started: —)

There should be no spaces on either side of the em-dash. Proper formatting looks like—this.

Hope that helps!
by Dan
about 1 month ago

After one of the worst losses my own two eyes have seen, I decided to write this piece on loyalty to your team and dealing with the hardship of defeat. A must read for Irish fans.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253714-staring-in-the-eyes-of-agonizng-defeat-no-if-ands-or-buts
by Cedrick
2 months ago

Hey guys, if you would please read this article on the comparison between Vince Young and Tim Tebow.

This is actually the most important piece to me that I have written, so I kindly ask that you give your feedback on the situation, and help with the promotion of the article.

Thanks as always guys,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244696-tim-tebow-better-than-vince-young-this-is-a-joke-right
by Cedrick
2 months ago

Hey guys,

one more piece i'd like yall to read regarding a sleeping giant in the big 12..Hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it.

comments on your thoughts would be most appreciated

thanks as always

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241256-the-spirit-of-aggieland
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Jeff, 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
by Cedrick
2 months ago

Hey guys!

check out my latest..I really think you'll enjoy the read.

Thanks as always and god bless

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241134-the-evolution-of-mack-brown-from-coach-february-to-big-game-mack
by Justin
2 months ago

Yea, what's with that? I just noticed it didn't record my activities. That must have just started happening.
by Richard
2 months ago

I'm finally a Featured Columnist now! Please check out my latest article, it's a little different because I did it blog style and another bonus article on fantasy football.

Please provide your excellent feedback!

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237277-blog-transcript-from-first-half-of-houston-cougars-scrimmage

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237449-fantasy-football-to-retire-or-not
by Trey
2 months ago

If you're sick of hearing "manageable schedule"... http://tinyurl.com/kjotu3
by Jakob
3 months ago

Hey!

Would you mind checking out my latest article? It talks about the 2009 super sophomores for the Ohio State buckeyes! If you're not a buckeye fan, it's an interesting read and you could extend you're knowledge on college football. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233402-2009-ohio-state-football-the-super-sophomores

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