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chad lamasa

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chad's Bio

I was born in Baltimore and have lived here my entire life except the four years I was in college in North Carolina. Not at UNC mind you. A little college named Catawba.

I'm very passionate about sports and the teams I love.
Here are my favorite teams, by league.

NCCA hoops. Duke Blue Devils. I know I live in Maryland and I'm supposed to root for the Terps but I can't do it. I've been a Duke fan since I went to my first game at Cameron Indoor in 1983. Johnny Dawkins was a sophmore at the time. The atmosphere was incredible. Best fans in the game.

NHL- The Washington Caps. How can you not love this team. The greatest player in the world, surrounded by a great mix of young guys and wily vets.

The Boston Bruins are a close second.

NFL- The Baltimore Ravens. Have been die hard since they moved here. The first season I split my allegiances with the Bears, as they were my team in between the Colts and Ravens, after that it's been all Ravens.

NBA- The Wizards. If only Gil could stay healthy they could do some damage in the Eastern Conference. I like the Rookies and younger guys on this team. Our big three is as good as any ones when they are all on the court together. It's a shame it's been nearly two years since that's happened for any significant amount of time.

MLB- The Baltimore Orioles, this is the hardest team to root for, I will never give up on them but they are so disappointing. I do think they are heading in the right direction though. If Andy McPhail can bring in a quality pitcher and a few more good prosects, they may be able to right the ship. Not to say we will be able to compete with the Sox, Yanks and Rays but at least we could have a winning season. Right now all I'm asking for is 82-80, not a World Series. One step at a time people. Although the Rays have proven you can go from worst to World Series in one season.

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

  • Favorite Athletes

    Alex Ovechkin, Gilbert Arenas, JJ Redick, Nick Markakis, Ray Lewis, Todd Heap, Cal Ripken, Wayne Gretzky, Cam Neely, Ray Bourque

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Duke Blue Devils, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, Washington Wizards, Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Chrisitan Laettner's shot against Kentucky

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    My first game at Cameron Indoor stadium

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal's consecutive games streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth, because if it weren't for him baseball wouldn't have even survived to Willie Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    This is tough. Going by who I've seen play it would be Montana. But truely Johnny Unitas is probably the best QB ever. He changed the game

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan best player ever

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky. Did Orr have his number retired by the entire league or have the waiting period for the HOF waived for him? No

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Not a huge soccer fan but I did like Pele when I was a kid so I'll go with him

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Again this is tough. I'm going to go with Federer though. Ask me tomorrow and it might be Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger. He opened the game up to the general masses. Just look at the TV ratings when he's in a tournament compared to when he's not.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

    ACC

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  1. by Paul
     about 1 month ago

    Chad-
    When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

  2. by James
     about 1 month ago

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188642-nfl-legends-dick-butkus

    NFL Legends is back and is ready to hear what the people have to say

  3. by L.J.
     2 months ago

    Dawg!

  4. by Luke
     2 months ago

    Hey Chad,

    I have recently been chosen as a contestant in AM 1570 WNST’s King of Baltimore Sportstalk Competition to see if I can fulfill a dream of blogging and doing radio for a living. Since you were kind enough to become a fan of my work here on Bleacher Report, I wanted to personally invite you to take a look at my new blog at WNST.net. The link can be found here:

    http://wnst.net/wordpress/lukejones/

    Please read and comment (as always, agree or disagree as much as you want!) on my work. The competition will also include a voting element that will begin in the near future. My goal is to bring you the same analysis and focus on sports (with a Baltimore-based focus) that I have tried to do since joining Bleacher Report in August 2008.

    Also, I encourage you to pass on the link to anyone else you know who may enjoy my work. Thank you so much for your support!

    --Luke Jones

  5. by Matt
     3 months ago

    Hey Chad,

    Just gave my full in-depth analysis for the first time in a mock draft. Hopefully its one that will create some discussion.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140819-2009-nfl-mock-draft-take-one

  6. by Isaac
     3 months ago

    Today the field of 65 was announced for March Madness and I, like most sports fans, love it. What are my predictions for the Midwest and West regions? Please comment.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139667-march-madness-projecting-the-midwest-and-

  7. by Isaac
     3 months ago

    Now that Ray Lewis is re-signed and Bart Scott is gone, Baltimore has a whole to fill at LB. Who do I think Ozzie Newsome should draft? Rey Maualuga. I think he will fall to us. Please comment/read.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137401-ravens-rey-maualuga-would-be-ideal?just_published=1

  8. by Josh
     3 months ago

    hey,

    i think troy smith, vince young, and matt leinart deserve a second chance in the NFL

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137033-second-chance-players-troy-smith-vince-young-and-matt-leinart

    let me know what you think. appreciate if you comment. enjoy!

  9. by Isaac
     3 months ago

    After intercepting two passes against the Miami Dolphins in the playoffs, people were calling Ed Reed the best safety ever. Scoop Jackson for one. I've been thinking about it for sometime and I've finally written about it. Please comment:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136879-ed-reed-the-best-safety-in-nfl-history

  10. by Isaac
     3 months ago

    The Baltimore Orioles are rebuilding. What will they look like in the future? And why? Please comment this piece.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136147-stacked-lineup-stellar-rotation-have-baltimore-optimistic-for-the-future/poll_results#poll

  11. by Isaac
     3 months ago

    I hear Steelers fans claim Ravens fans are classless. I hear just about everybody say Eagles fans are classless. What do I think of it? I think it's F&%^ING ridiculous!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/135736-baltimore-and-philly-are-dangerous-places-but-we-have-pride

  12. by Isaac
     3 months ago

    The Orioles have some pitching problems. Their pitching rotation could be called the worst in the league, but has some potential. Who makes the Opening Day roster? PLEASE comment or read.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/135176-orioles-projecting-the-birds-opening-day-pitchers

  13. by Isaac
     4 months ago

    Last year, the Ravens finished 11-5. However, Jim Leonhard, Bart Scott and Jason Brown have found new homes. That way, lots of the Ravens success next year and in the future hinges on this year's draft. How will it go? Please comment.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/133653-free-agency-to-play-bigger-role-than-ever-in-2009-rave

  14. by Isaac
     4 months ago

    Yesterday, the Baltimore Ravens signed CB Domonique Foxworth. That clearly means the Ravens will strengthen their passing game early in the draft. Who do I think they should select? Please comment.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131798-with-signing-of-foxworth-ravens-look-to-strengthen-the-passing-game?just_published=1

  15. by Isaac
     4 months ago

    Ravens fans are pissed off Bart Scott left. Yesterday, when free agency officially started and Ray, nor Jason Brown, Scott or Suggs were re-signed to long term deals, a fan went as far as to say "Ozzie, you let me down". I disagree.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131319-ravens-fans-are-you-seriously-doubting-the-wizard-of-oz?just_published=1

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