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I love the outdoors, my family and the Blazers. Having lived in Oregon for about 14 years, and being a Blazer fan even before then, I remember the highs and the lows. I'm not an all out sports nut, but try to keep my life balanced between the things that make a difference and those that are just - well, fun.

I love small market teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz and of course, for the Portland TrailBlazers. And oh yeah, I made a committment to make Orlando my favorite Eastern team, but generally I'm a regional guy. I prefer Western teams because - well, I'm from the West. I like wide open spaces and reading self-imrpovement books and spending time with my wife and kids and working out.

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 28: Carl Landry #14 of the Houston Rockets is guarded by Joel Przybilla #10 and Steve Blake #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers during Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2009 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

A Defensive View of the Portland Trailblazers

Published 3 months ago
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PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 21: Greg Oden #52 of the Portland Trail Blazers lays up the ball against Anderson Varejao #17 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rose Garden on January 21, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Greg Oden: The Case of the Misunderstood Manchild

Published 3 months ago
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HOUSTON - APRIL 26: Guard Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a shot where he is called for an offensive foul against Chuck Hayes #44 of the Houston Rockets in the last minute of play in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2009 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Portland Trailblazers: Contender or Pretender?

Published 3 months ago
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SEATTLE - APRIL 1: Head coach Kevin Pritchard of the Portland Trail Blazers claps during the game against the Seattle Sonics at Key Arena on April 1, 2005 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 89-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Is Pritchard Up to His Old Tricks Again?

Published 4 months ago
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Don Writes About

Don Wayne commented on Portland Trailblazers Vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game Six, 7:30pm ESPN
Brian Nelson responded to a comment on Boise St.: Why Oregon's Big Win Is a Double-Edged Sword
Brian Nelson responded to a comment on Boise St.: Why Oregon's Big Win Is a Double-Edged Sword
Don Wayne commented on Thank You Oregon... From a USC Fan
adam biggers responded to a comment on Rose Bowl 2010 Scenario : Iowa Vs Oregon
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Don Wayne commented on Oh, Is It Houston? No Problem For Trail Blazers
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Favorite Athletes

Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, Nioclas Batum, Steve Young, Cal Ripken, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, David Robinson, Dale Murphy, Greg Maddux, Andre Aggasi
Favorite Sports Teams

Portland Traiblazers, Oregon Ducks, Oregon Stake Beavers, BYU Cougars, Seattle Mariners
All Time Sports Moment

UNLV Runnin Rebels winning the NCAA championship in 1990 against Duke
Most Memorable Game Attended

A Blazers game in which I sat right next to and talked with Kevin Pritchard and Paul Allen
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's Consecutive Games Played
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
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?

Don't care
Schumacher or Senna?

Don't care
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 all the way baby

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by Keith
11 days ago

Can the Knicks' Jared Jeffries at the very least regain some of his pride this season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279908-knicks-jared-jeffries-simply-craving-for-approval
by James
3 months ago

hey mate,
have you checked out my newest article: 'The NBA's Unbeatable Team' ?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233493-the-nbas-unbeatable-team
it is in response to Mr Rory King's article, the battle is on.
have a read and let me know which team would win - cheers mate.
by Richard
3 months ago

Just finished a very important article on anger in sports. Please help me to get the message out by reading and commenting on this article.

Thanks!

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231946-anger-in-sports-a-look-back-over-my-time
by Richard
4 months ago

Just published two new articles that I would like to share with you. Please provide some great comments to spark up some debate on these two topics! I look forward to your response.
ro
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214772-rockets-receive-nba-injury-exception
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214794-available-centers-the-rockets-should-be-looking-at
by Darrius
4 months ago

Hey check out my article and tell me what you think http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205448-reasons-the-mvp-voting-is-all-hype
by micheal
4 months ago

Hey Don,

Thanks for taking time to comment on the article, i do appreciate it greatly regarding your comments...

Im not so sure that Pritch wouldn't...especially given the factor that Bosh is what Aldridge may become he may do it, and cause of their cap situation it is plausible that they may be able to get outlaw as well. As i was inferring to previously there may have to be some picks involved but i preferred to look at scenarios that focused on talent

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A Defensive View of the Portland Trailblazers

Greg Oden: The Case of the Misunderstood Manchild

Portland Trailblazers: Contender or Pretender?

Is Pritchard Up to His Old Tricks Again?

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