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My name is Benji Maurer. I grew up in Moweaqua, IL, and currently reside in Tuscola, IL with my wife of 3 years, Liz. I am an avid sports fan, and am a die hard fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Illinois Fighting Illini.

Benji's Recent Articles

Illinois a Dark Horse In The Suddenly Loaded Big Ten

Published 10 months ago
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Would the Real Fighting Illini Please Step Forward?

Published about 1 year ago
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Kyle Orton's Time Is Now

Published about 1 year ago
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Bank On It, Cubs Will Take NL Central, Maybe More

Published about 1 year ago
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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Deron Williams, Dee Brown, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg, Matt Heldman,
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Illinois Fighting Illini, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Browns
All Time Sports Moment

Boise State over Oklahoma (watched the whole game...amazing)
Most Memorable Game Attended

NCAA Hoops: #3 Illinois whoops #1 Wake Forest by 18 in Champaign in 2005
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Orel Hershiser 59 consecutive scorless innings (this will last forever)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth (best major leaguer ever)
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

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by Hao
7 months ago

Hey Benji,

I think the best part of sports is the passion involved, so I wrote an opinionated piece on why I think a perfect athlete is capable of crying, both win or lose. I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. If you’re too busy, no worries.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/145648-take-a-lesson-from-mj-its-ok-to-cry

Thanks, as always, for the support! It’s much appreciated ☺
by Hao
7 months ago

Hey Benji,

I had an awful day today, so I took it out on MLB. Here's my first humor piece on "the worst case scenarios for all 30 teams." If you get the chance, I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141346-mlb-nightmares-how-bad-can-it-get-humor

As always, thanks for the support, and I hope you enjoy the read/makes your day better!
by Hao
8 months ago

Hey Benji,

Yao Ming has done so much for the game of basketball, that I felt compelled to write a tribute. I'd love for you to take a look and let me know what you think! Again, I hope my passion comes through and it's a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138646-yao-ming-why-the-world-should-thank-great-wall-of-china?just_published=1

Thanks so much for the support :)
by Hao
8 months ago

Hey Benji,

I hope you have some time to read this article, as it really means a lot to me. It's an article about why we need sports in our lives now more than ever, and how its impact on our future generations are so important. Hopefully, my passion came through and it's a good article.

I'd love to get your feedback on it if you get the chance: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/134273-the-love-of-the-game-why-we-need-sports-now-more-than-ever

Thanks!
Hao
by Hao
8 months ago

Hey Benji,

If you get the chance, I'd love for you to check out my recent analysis on Derrek Lee's batting woes. I take an interesting perspective on the issue and offer some possible solutions, and I'd appreciate your comments and feedback very much!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/127080-whats-wrong-with-derrek-lee-a-look-at-the-cubs-stars-batting-woes

Thanks!
Hao
by Scott
9 months ago

Benji!!
Fancy meeting you here.
I searched your name on facebook and this link came up. Hope all is well (I just added you on facebook too)

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Illinois a Dark Horse In The Suddenly Loaded Big Ten

Would the Real Fighting Illini Please Step Forward?

Kyle Orton's Time Is Now

Bank On It, Cubs Will Take NL Central, Maybe More

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