About

Dan is a sports communication major at Marist College concentrating in sports journalism, looking to make his mark on the sports media field as a beat writer and analyst.

Dan describes himself as a diehard Cincinnati Reds fan and an obsessed Broncos fan (who's perfectly happy Tim Tebow is gone). He pledges as a writer to bring an unbiased, in depth analysis to each and every article.

Dan has been writing for Bleacher Report since February 2012.

You can follow Dan on twitter @DanVAllen

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Champ Bailey, Brian Dawkins, Barry Larkin, Brandon Phillips, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Reds, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana University

  • Favorite Coaches

    Mike Shanahan, John Fox

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Cincinnati finally winning a NL Central pennant in 2010 (I wasn't around for their last World Series).

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2010 NLDS Game 3 Philadelphia @ Cincinnati - my first Reds playoff game

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Barry Bonds' HR record...nobody can do that without roids.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    The one who could actually run and field. AKA Mays.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    MJ

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Lionel Messi...especially after what Pele said about him.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    As a 25 handicap I plead the fifth.

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big Ten, as I've grown up an Indiana and Purdue fan.

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  • Tyler Duma posted 49 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    I have noticed that actually. I got one for that not too long ago and realized that I didn't get points for it until the 6th article.

  • Tyler Duma posted 50 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    I'm not sure who to tell you to talk to about that. Maybe Will Leivenberg or Dave Morrison.

  • Tyler Duma posted 50 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    Thanks Dan. I hear ya on classes. I'm just working through my busy streak.

    You're probably pretty close to correspondent too aren't you?

  • Tyler Duma posted 50 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    I was wondering when you were gonna start writing on the Reds again. He looked great from what I got to see of the game. I've been lobbying for him this offseason.

    I've been locked in a crazy argument with this guy on another Reds article, the one about like Reds are a panicky fan base.

  • Tyler Duma posted 59 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    From what I read through John Fay it seems like the got pretty sizable payments from the Luxary Tax, plus they're trying to negotiate a new tv deal and they've been seeing increases in attendance. I guess all that is leading to the ability to expand payroll.

  • Tyler Duma posted 59 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    Oh, btw, I had to cite Bowden again. Don't hate me too much for it.

  • Tyler Duma posted 59 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1134580-breaking-news-cincinnati-reds-reportedly-offer-extension-to-brandon-phillips

    Big news Dan!

  • Tyler Duma posted 61 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    So, apparently there needs to be five articles on the Reds' main page about Votto's contract extension so this couldn't get up there. Let me know what you think:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1129435-cincinnati-reds-what-does-vottos-contract-extension-mean-for-brandon-phillips

  • Tyler Duma posted 64 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    New article comparing Barry Larkin and Ozzie Smith. Be sure to check it out.

  • Zac Sweeney posted 68 days ago

    Zac Sweeney

    Haha. Yeah, I'm a huge Browns fan!! Have been for a few years. I made the switch when the drafted Brady Quinn a few years back.

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