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A little about me... I am a freshman at LSU, and I love sports, especially LSU sports. Sports Writing is not what I want to do professionally, but its in the same boat as what I want to do. What I want to do, ladies and gentlemen, is be a broadcaster. Working for ESPN as either a Sportscenter anchor, or a college baseball analyst/broadcaster, would be my dream job. Recently, I was offered a position as a featured writer for the LSU Football page. Also, I am forming a band here in the Baton Rouge area, so if any of you guys need a band for anything, let me know and I'll see what we can do.

Matthew's Recent Articles

CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: A referee stands in the middle of four penalty flags that were all thrown on the same play during a rivalry game between the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Time for Change: Replay Rules Need Tweeking

Published about 10 hours ago
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BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Jordan Jefferson #9 of the Louisiana State University Tigers against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

What's Wrong With LSU's Offense?

Published 16 days ago
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BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Les Miles of the Louisiana State University Tigers watches the game against the University of Louisiana-Lafatette Ragin' Cajuns at Tiger Stadium 31-3 on September 19, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

What We Have Learned About LSU Football So Far

Published about 1 month ago
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BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 25: Patrick Peterson #7 of the LSU Tigers reacts after making a stop against the Georgia Bulldogs during their football game at Tiger Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images)

LSU Football Week One Recap

Published about 1 month ago
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David Kutsch responded to a comment on Alabama's Greg McElroy Came Through Like a Champion With Win Over LSU
David Kutsch responded to a comment on Alabama's Greg McElroy Came Through Like a Champion With Win Over LSU
Billy Day responded to a comment on Top 10 Tumbling: LSU Tigers Ripe for Upset Against Georgia Bulldogs
Billy Day responded to a comment on Top 10 Tumbling: LSU Tigers Ripe for Upset Against Georgia Bulldogs

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

Favorite Athletes

Drew Brees, Glenn Dorsey, Glen "Big Baby" Davis, Chris Paul, Rick Ankiel,
Favorite Sports Teams

LSU, St. Louis Cardinals, New Orleans Hornets and Saints, Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Coaches

Coach K, Jimmy V, Les Miles, Sean Payton, Trent Johnson, Nick Saban, John Chavis, Tony LaRussa,
All Time Sports Moment

The Bluegrass Miracle, Saints return to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina,
Most Memorable Game Attended

Saints vs. Bucs @ Tiger Stadium (got to march the halftime show), 2004 National Championship game (LSU vs OU)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Phelps 8 golds in one olympics (unless he breaks it again)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
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?

SEC

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by Henry
2 days ago

Tiger Fans,

Please read this article by Dale Weaver:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285390-lsu-beats-bama-crystal-ball-glows-purple-and-gold

Make sure to 'like' it.

Thanks - Henry Ball
by Trey
about 1 month ago

I know you're ready for Georgia, but just in case...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264023-top-10-tumbling-lsu-tigers-ripe-for-upset-against-georgia-bulldogs
by Henry
2 months ago

Please check out my latest if you'd be so kind.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237253-obama-to-appoint-new-college-football-czar-southern-man-is-up-to-the-task

Remember to 'like' it and share with a few friends if you think me worthy.

Thanks - SM (Your New Pigskin Czar!)
by JW
2 months ago

check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234112-now-is-the-time-for-nfl-fans-to-unite
by Jimmy
3 months ago

Please check out my articles breaking down the SEC this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233650-breaking-down-the-sec-the-eastern-division

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232115-breaking-down-the-sec-how-the-west-will-be-won
by Dann
4 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Keith
5 months ago

Boston College and Texas go 25 Innings!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189533-boston-college-texas-a-25-inning-epic
by Richard
7 months ago

Would love your comments on this. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141066-runnin-rebels-lose-season-finale-to-kentucky-in-nit-70-60
by John Louie
7 months ago

Matthew,

I'm finished with my latest work..
Philosophical perhaps.. a feel-good-story I think..
"The contentment in just watching the stars"
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140321-the-contentment-in-just-watching-the-stars

Hope you enjoy,
Louie
by len
7 months ago

If you've never played fantasy march madness before, you gotta give it a try on my website! Here's why its better than brackets and a top players ranking list to get you started.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139654-save-the-bracket-drama-for-your-mamma

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140247-top-100-fantasy-march-madness-college-basketball-players-updated-march-16
by Zander
9 months ago

Hey Matthew,

We rotate the communities that get spotlighted on the front page based upon activity. Thus the best way to ensure that College Baseball remains on the front page is to write articles, post comments, and convince the other writers within your community to do the same...

I'm sure you're already acquainted with the college baseball page...but just in case: http://bleacherreport.com/college-baseball

Please let me know if you have further questions...Keep up the great work!

Z
by Nathan
10 months ago

Hey Matthew, I just read your LSU article ... glad to see someone writing about the Tigers in basketball (there hasn't been much so far this season, despite their record!).

BTW, if you'd like to participate in my Conference Rankings for CBB, there's still time to submit a top-10 (or top-whatever you want to go up to) on my profile or email to nathanmedic2003[at]yahoo.com.

I'd love to have your input, since we're a little overrepresented by Big Easters at the moment. ;) It goes into a weekly column, similar to Jameson Fleming's top-25 team rankings.

Thanks in advance if you get a chance!
by Gray Ghost
about 1 year ago

Wow Matthew, how did I miss you on my list? Sorry about that. I will get you next time. Great articles!
by Lisa
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the vote! :)
by Rob
about 1 year ago

Hey, thanks for the response.
I have a co-worker who is a big college football fan (like me!!!) and we both expected Oregon State to win this game. usc is the world's worst choke artist.

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